Ruth Lampard
@ruthlampard.bsky.social
Looking out for blessings: in wildlife, nature, & kindness. Fan of rewilding, life too. Slow Pilgrim, priest.
Usually moderate to mild in views, occasionally sharp. No DMs, will block
Usually moderate to mild in views, occasionally sharp. No DMs, will block
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Ruth Lampard
@ruthlampard.bsky.social
· Nov 11
Lovely to have so many ppl
coming here.
I share a mix of matters:
wildlife & nature,
MECFS and LongCovid
a bit of politics &
occasional ramblings.
Great to be in good conversations,
not so keen on haranguings.
Quick to block bots.
coming here.
I share a mix of matters:
wildlife & nature,
MECFS and LongCovid
a bit of politics &
occasional ramblings.
Great to be in good conversations,
not so keen on haranguings.
Quick to block bots.
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My Dad likes to say that Jesus almost certainly existed as a historical figure, because if he'd just been made up by Christians they wouldn't have made up somebody who so clearly disagrees with them on almost everything.
November 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM
My Dad likes to say that Jesus almost certainly existed as a historical figure, because if he'd just been made up by Christians they wouldn't have made up somebody who so clearly disagrees with them on almost everything.
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As part of our Black Friday deal, you can listen to Radio Lento for free. That's all 286 episodes or 8 full days of sound. All from real quiet locations across the country. Free to your earlobes. Always. (Though a coffee would be nice if you can spare it > ko-fi.com/radiolento)
November 26, 2025 at 10:42 AM
As part of our Black Friday deal, you can listen to Radio Lento for free. That's all 286 episodes or 8 full days of sound. All from real quiet locations across the country. Free to your earlobes. Always. (Though a coffee would be nice if you can spare it > ko-fi.com/radiolento)
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🚨The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 55,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 26, 2025 at 8:41 AM
🚨The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 55,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who’s coming to save you?
Got this covered!
Got this covered!
November 25, 2025 at 8:12 PM
You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who’s coming to save you?
Got this covered!
Got this covered!
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This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 30,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:32 AM
This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 30,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
Hoping @restispolitics.bsky.social
will cover this shocking story
of the BBC quivering rather
than staying true to its purpose
especially in The Reith Lecture.
Tim Schnyder’s Rule -
don’t obey in advance
is being totally ignored
by the BBC along with so many
in the US
will cover this shocking story
of the BBC quivering rather
than staying true to its purpose
especially in The Reith Lecture.
Tim Schnyder’s Rule -
don’t obey in advance
is being totally ignored
by the BBC along with so many
in the US
NEWS --> BBC confirms to me that they did edit a line out of historian @rutgerbregman.com's speech. It called Trump "the most openly corrupt president in US history."
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
Trump’s Fury at BBC Gets Unnerving Results with Pro-MAGA Edit Stunner
First, British Broadcasting Corporation execs resigned after Trump complained about a segment. Now the BBC edited out a line from a historian that was critical of Trump. Where does this end?
newrepublic.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Hoping @restispolitics.bsky.social
will cover this shocking story
of the BBC quivering rather
than staying true to its purpose
especially in The Reith Lecture.
Tim Schnyder’s Rule -
don’t obey in advance
is being totally ignored
by the BBC along with so many
in the US
will cover this shocking story
of the BBC quivering rather
than staying true to its purpose
especially in The Reith Lecture.
Tim Schnyder’s Rule -
don’t obey in advance
is being totally ignored
by the BBC along with so many
in the US
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NEWS --> BBC confirms to me that they did edit a line out of historian @rutgerbregman.com's speech. It called Trump "the most openly corrupt president in US history."
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
Trump’s Fury at BBC Gets Unnerving Results with Pro-MAGA Edit Stunner
First, British Broadcasting Corporation execs resigned after Trump complained about a segment. Now the BBC edited out a line from a historian that was critical of Trump. Where does this end?
newrepublic.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
NEWS --> BBC confirms to me that they did edit a line out of historian @rutgerbregman.com's speech. It called Trump "the most openly corrupt president in US history."
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
A short dose of
mild-mannered sea.
mild-mannered sea.
November 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
A short dose of
mild-mannered sea.
mild-mannered sea.
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Good encouragement.
November 22, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Good encouragement.
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SPECIAL: We got this conversation up as fast as possible because Tim Snyder's analysis of the Trump administration's agenda and methods is so important. Also: Why No Kings matters, and what’s at stake in Ukraine. This is, if I may say so, a must-watch.
youtu.be/qq-V_k3HPLY?...
youtu.be/qq-V_k3HPLY?...
Timothy Snyder on the Trump Administration at Home, and What’s at Stake in Ukraine
YouTube video by Conversations with Bill Kristol
youtu.be
October 16, 2025 at 12:05 AM
SPECIAL: We got this conversation up as fast as possible because Tim Snyder's analysis of the Trump administration's agenda and methods is so important. Also: Why No Kings matters, and what’s at stake in Ukraine. This is, if I may say so, a must-watch.
youtu.be/qq-V_k3HPLY?...
youtu.be/qq-V_k3HPLY?...
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A former UK prime minister held responsible for tens of thousands of deaths while the US president calls for elected politicians to be hanged.
A jolt of a reminder that law and policy are ultimately about life and death.
And politicians are often not up to dealing with such things.
A jolt of a reminder that law and policy are ultimately about life and death.
And politicians are often not up to dealing with such things.
November 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
A former UK prime minister held responsible for tens of thousands of deaths while the US president calls for elected politicians to be hanged.
A jolt of a reminder that law and policy are ultimately about life and death.
And politicians are often not up to dealing with such things.
A jolt of a reminder that law and policy are ultimately about life and death.
And politicians are often not up to dealing with such things.
I do hope @quietriotpod.bsky.social
might cover this story
might cover this story
Very good New York Times reporting on the influx of converts into the Orthodox Church and the rise of "Orthobros." www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u...
Orthodox Church Pews Are Overflowing With Converts
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I do hope @quietriotpod.bsky.social
might cover this story
might cover this story
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Nice one guys! Well played.
November 19, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Nice one guys! Well played.
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RIP Sister JoAnn Persch, immigrant advocate who, alongside Sister Pat Murphy, prayed the Rosary in English & Spanish every Friday outside Broadview ICE, no matter what **since 2007** She was still attempting to minister to people inside Broadview Nov. 1. Legend 💚 blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/18/s...
Sister JoAnn Persch, Trailblazing Immigrant Rights Activist, Dies At 91
Sister JoAnn Persch spent decades with the Sisters of Mercy, fighting for immigrant and refugee rights in Chicago and across the country. She prayed the rosary outside the Broadview ICE facility every...
blockclubchicago.org
November 18, 2025 at 11:20 PM
RIP Sister JoAnn Persch, immigrant advocate who, alongside Sister Pat Murphy, prayed the Rosary in English & Spanish every Friday outside Broadview ICE, no matter what **since 2007** She was still attempting to minister to people inside Broadview Nov. 1. Legend 💚 blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/18/s...
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'Sin is nothing but separation from our divine source. And separation from the Holy One is nothing but illusion. We are always and forever “oned” in love with our Beloved' (Mirabai Starr, Julian of Norwich: The Showings)
November 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
'Sin is nothing but separation from our divine source. And separation from the Holy One is nothing but illusion. We are always and forever “oned” in love with our Beloved' (Mirabai Starr, Julian of Norwich: The Showings)
#R4Today two right wing
commentators critiquing
a Labour Minster
Why?
Also, gaping void
for the same and worse
from Conservative Ministers.
Where is the balance?
commentators critiquing
a Labour Minster
Why?
Also, gaping void
for the same and worse
from Conservative Ministers.
Where is the balance?
November 17, 2025 at 8:57 AM
#R4Today two right wing
commentators critiquing
a Labour Minster
Why?
Also, gaping void
for the same and worse
from Conservative Ministers.
Where is the balance?
commentators critiquing
a Labour Minster
Why?
Also, gaping void
for the same and worse
from Conservative Ministers.
Where is the balance?
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Here’s what you won’t hear from some commentators on social media: in the year to October, London recorded 10,000 fewer violent crimes leading to injury than it did in the twelve months before I was elected.
More on the progress we’re making ⬇️ www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
More on the progress we’re making ⬇️ www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
'London is world's best city - people claiming it's lawless hate its success'
'The fact that London has again been crowned greatest city in the world disproves everything our critics claim, and they can’t stand it', the London Mayor Sadiq Khan writes
www.mirror.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Here’s what you won’t hear from some commentators on social media: in the year to October, London recorded 10,000 fewer violent crimes leading to injury than it did in the twelve months before I was elected.
More on the progress we’re making ⬇️ www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
More on the progress we’re making ⬇️ www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Alice Wong, a writer and activist who was born with muscular dystrophy and who fought relentlessly for equal rights and access for people with disabilities, died on Friday. She was 51. nyti.ms/4r9WqEr
November 15, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Alice Wong, a writer and activist who was born with muscular dystrophy and who fought relentlessly for equal rights and access for people with disabilities, died on Friday. She was 51. nyti.ms/4r9WqEr
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Undercover priest lays the foundation for later papal proclamations.
Q: C. Robert Cargill @crobertcargill.bsky.social
What's from Chicago, hates Illinois Nazis, and is holy as fuck? It's the Pope in 1982.
What's from Chicago, hates Illinois Nazis, and is holy as fuck? It's the Pope in 1982.
November 15, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Undercover priest lays the foundation for later papal proclamations.
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Alice Wong, writer and disability activist, has died. She was an educator and a communicator and a warrior who lit the way. I’m grateful to have crossed paths with her. Rest in peace.
November 15, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Alice Wong, writer and disability activist, has died. She was an educator and a communicator and a warrior who lit the way. I’m grateful to have crossed paths with her. Rest in peace.
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Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
November 14, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
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After the rains, the silvering lake. Hill-oaks sloping to the shores in a swell of burnt orange. A single raven sculling north over the forests.
Lesser Prespa Lake, northern Greece
Lesser Prespa Lake, northern Greece
November 12, 2025 at 10:26 AM
After the rains, the silvering lake. Hill-oaks sloping to the shores in a swell of burnt orange. A single raven sculling north over the forests.
Lesser Prespa Lake, northern Greece
Lesser Prespa Lake, northern Greece
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I am looking for guests with disabilities to come on my award-winning podcast Disability After Dark. If you are interested, reach out to me at [email protected] and please pass this along.
November 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I am looking for guests with disabilities to come on my award-winning podcast Disability After Dark. If you are interested, reach out to me at [email protected] and please pass this along.