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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 1d

The Bishop of Birmingham has written to the Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick about his comments about Handsworth

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 1d

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 1d

A beautiful, rather harpsichord-like sound.

Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 2d

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A federal judge blocked Trump from sending the National Guard to Oregon — again. Here’s what we know | CNN

For the second time in two days, a Trump-appointed federal judge in Oregon delivered a second blow to the president’s Trump administration’s effort to send National Guard troops into Portland late Sun...

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Paul Parker @rcquaker.bsky.social · 3d

For Quakers, faith and action are inseparable. Peaceful protest, prayer, and non-violent action are expressions of our worship. When this is criminalised, our religious freedom is under attack.

@quaker.org.uk

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you to everyone who stopped to engage with Bury St Edmunds Quakers (despite Storm Amy) at the information table outside the Meeting House on Saturday. #QuakerWeek #LoveYourNeighbour
Find us @bsequakers.bsky.social

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 4d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 4d

He speaks with an articulacy and discernment rare in politicians. I hope he'll look at the issue of #GreensInExile and what has led to this. I am open to finding a home for my orphaned vote at the next GE.

Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 5d

Zack Polanski’s response to the Manchester terror attack has been a masterclass in mature statesmanship.

Soulful, human, eloquent, empathetic, nuanced, confident and focused on healing.

And bold. It has shone in contrast to so much weaponising or ill thought through commentary.

Thank you Zack. 💪

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 4d

Excellent. Though I think only in England at present?

Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 5d

🔥 Britain is about to launch a new GCSE in natural history – a vital step toward restoring our knowledge of and respect for the natural world.

Fellow creatures: the new GCSE in natural history

The new GCSE in natural history is a vital step toward restoring our knowledge of and respect for the natural world

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 5d

What went right this week: the good news that matters.
#PositiveNews
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What went right this week: the good news that matters

Rewilding successes were celebrated, nations slashed fossil fuel funding, and fracking was sent packing in the UK, plus more good news

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 8d

Can you tell us what the H word is without using the H word?

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Paul Marshall @pmarsha11.bsky.social · 11d

We need to start taking Russian interference in British politics more seriously. ReformUK and Nathan Gill is just the tip of the iceberg - our democracy is under threat.

Reform UK's ex-Wales leader Nathan Gill admits pro-Russia bribery

Nathan Gill admits eight charges of bribery while being a Member of the European Parliament.

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gracejisunkim.bsky.social @gracejisunkim.bsky.social · 10d

Jay: "As a non-creedal faith tradition, Quakers do not utilize creeds to describe their belief system. Instead, the term “testimony” identifies convictions about faithful living. At their best, they arise out of the corporate worship experience."

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Book Interview with Jay Marshall

I enjoy doing interview authors — both on my Madang Podcast and here on Substack.

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 11d

Nor me. Good food is the best table decoration.

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Tim Gee @timquaker.bsky.social · 15d

I liked this, from Quakers in Britain Recording Clerk, Paul Parker, considering 'Who is my neighbour'?

Quakers in Britain @quaker.org.uk · 15d

“Living among these neighbours, and loving them all, is inextricably tied up with my faith. Through my relationships with my neighbours, I come to understanding something of the divine which is in us all.”

Paul Parker reflects on having neighbours and being a neighbour.

Loving your neighbour

Quaker perspective on loving your neighbour

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 12d

What went right this week: the good news that matters.
#PositiveNews
www.positive.news/society/good...

What went right this week: the good news that matters

There was “a landmark ocean victory”, scientists had a medical breakthrough, and Italy passed a pioneering AI law, plus more good news

www.positive.news

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 13d

"This repeated churn has in part been linked to worries about Downing Street communications being a weakness for Starmer since becoming prime minister."

Starmer’s head of communications Steph Driver quits in latest No 10 exit www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Starmer’s head of communications Steph Driver quits in latest No 10 exit

Exclusive: Departure of key figure comes little over a week after that of director of political strategy

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 13d

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Fairtrade Fortnight

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 13d

Yes! Not going to be handbagged.

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 13d

She didn't get enough nominations. 🙂

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 14d

Trump gave him the idea...
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Finn @finl3y.bsky.social · 15d

If you were unsure what Davey meant about Farage being Trumpian, this ridiculous statement should illustrate it.

Thing is, Farage also observes the media on a daily basis and he’s likely done this because of what Davey said

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Farage accuses eastern European migrants of eating swans from London parks

Nigel Farage said eastern Europeans are eating swans from royal parks

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 14d

“Open societies are the best antidote to fanaticism”. Pedro Sánchez, Spanish PM, "rapidly becoming the European leader most willing to stand in Trump’s way."

Trump’s UN speech makes it clear: the world can no longer look to the US for strong leadership www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

Trump’s UN speech makes it clear: the world can no longer look to the US for strong leadership

US president’s speech made a mockery of UN values and highlights the need for strong anti-Trumpian alliances

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 15d

His cognitive capacity is crumbling.

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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 16d

A step in the right direction. But if 'national renewal' is to have any meaning, it must first have its base in morality. Then the process will follow.

Keir Starmer to launch progressive fightback against ‘decline and division’ fuelled by far right www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Keir Starmer to launch progressive fightback against ‘decline and division’ fuelled by far right

Prime minister expected to warn UK is ‘at a crossroads’ as he sets out plan to counter Nigel Farage and Reform

www.theguardian.com

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