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"Pro Life"

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 2h

An artificial heart for children with congenital heart defects was almost finished. Families had waited for years it.

Then, Trump canceled billions in grants for universities — including the grant for this device.

The cruelty is endless. www.npr.org/2025/10/09/n...

This 4-year-old's heart is failing. A federal grant that might help him was canceled

A Cornell University researcher has been developing an artificial heart for children for more than 20 years. Now, his research is on hold and his lab is shut down.

www.npr.org

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 38m

Donald Trump is ordering extrajudicial killings of suspected drug smugglers.

He's vilifying his political opponents and threatening to jail them.

His ICE agents are terrorizing immigrants and firing chemical agents at peaceful protestors.

And some people think he deserves a Nobel Peace Prize?

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Simon Pease @simonpease.bsky.social · 35m

Of course, given the pressures on local govt. Finance, they need to collect debt where they can.
But anyone can see this has spiralled out of control.
Those with little suffer, while the wealthy do not.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Grimsby man owed £6k council tax after £100 bill spiralled

The government says it is taking action to protect people from “aggressive collection practices”.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Sharon O'Dea @sharonodea.com · 14h

I see the bros are all over LinkedIn this week, clutching their cappuccinos and defending Revolut’s Nik Storonsky for fucking off to Dubai, arguing we need to tax startup founders less.

Because apparently if we don’t subsidise billionaires, they’ll flee.

a large yacht is docked next to a smaller one

ALT: a large yacht is docked next to a smaller one

media.tenor.com

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Simon Pease @simonpease.bsky.social · 3h

With you 100%

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Alex Hall Hall @alexhh.bsky.social · 9h

I got plenty of scorn for this article- but I stand by what I wrote. This is best chance yet to end the current slaughter, free the hostages, and create space, and opportunity for a better future for Gazans. Do I trust all parties, no! Do, I think it has risks, gaps and flaws, yes! But, still 🙏🤞🙏🧵

Alex Hall Hall @alexhh.bsky.social · 9d

Cynics will call me naive and stupid. But, it’s always easier to tear things down, and find fault, than try to work through fiendish problems. Of course it lack details, is fraught with risk, and will be attacked by all sides. But, this sickening conflict has to stop. bylinetimes.com/2025/09/30/w...

'Why I Support Trump's Gaza Plan'

Former UK Foreign Office diplomat Alexandra Hall Hall makes the case for why America's 'long shot' strategy could be the best hope of delivering peace

bylinetimes.com

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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 5h

The rules apply to any non-EU citizens not covered by free movement law, not just British citizens. All these possible penalties for overstay already exist.

Brexity folks are allowed to worship British border controls; but the EU is not supposed to enforce theirs against Brits.

Frédéric Moreau @goodclimate.bsky.social · 2d

People breaking immigration law can be deported. EVEN IF THEY'RE BRITISH.

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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 4h

Please let this peace plan work. At last there is hope.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Almost 55,000 preschool children in Gaza acutely malnourished, Lancet study estimates

Study shows clear link between Israeli aid restrictions and malnutrition among children aged between six months and five years

www.theguardian.com

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David Henig @davidheniguk.bsky.social · 3h

The UK is in collective denial about the damage a populist nationalist government could do given thd absence of checks and balances in our system. Not sure why, since we had a pretty close run a few years ago.

Melissa Jo Peltier @melissjpeltier.bsky.social · 3h

As an American watching our best & most crucial institutions crumble in less than a year under Trump, I suggest you make as many of these changes now, while you can.
We didn’t, obviously.

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Simon Pease @simonpease.bsky.social · 14h

That was part of it. But I think it was wider than the Europe issue. As for the old blokes trying to be loyal, that was part of the problem. Too many people support parties without examining why they do.

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Paul Marshall @pmarsha11.bsky.social · 1d

This is the result of Farage and Jenrick’s far-right, divisive rhetoric. Hard working, responsible people feeling afraid for their future.
Disgraceful.

Doncaster chippy owner 'scared for his children' after vandalism - BBC News

Poseidon's Fish Bar had the word "England" painted on its front, says Iraqi-born owner Darin Ahmed.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 6d

Every minute of delay brings more misery in Gaza. But we now have a chance to deliver.

We call on all parties to agree to a ceasefire.

Give us the access. Let us work.

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Alexander Clarkson @aphclarkson.bsky.social · 14h

Right down to how the "OMG the young uns aren't going out anymore" stuff never quite accounts for how much cheaper it was for the young uns to go out a decade ago

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Stephen Bush @stephenkb.bsky.social · 1d

No, it's not. It's all a lie. The blunt truth is across the 1991, 2001, 2011 and 2021 Census *every* ethnic group in the UK has become *less* geographically segregated and *all* groups, majority and minorities, are more likely to interact with people not like them.

Iain Mansfield @igmansfield.bsky.social · 1d

Outstanding piece by Stephen Daisley.

Ethnicity is no barrier to Britishness - it's culture and integration.

That means 'smaller cohorts and aggressive integration policies' - and tackling the institutions that 'have amplified grievance narratives and radical anti-Western ideologies'.

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 23h

Who would have guessed

www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

Nigel Farage earns over £1m from 12 'second jobs' - check how much your MP earns

The Reform UK leader's most lucrative second jobs include hosting on GB News, serving as a brand ambassador for Direct Bullion and recording videos for Cameo

www.mirror.co.uk

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Dmitry Grozoubinski @explaintrade.com · 20h

The thing about crashing a tank through a museum of antiquities is that you don't have to be a particularly skilled driver to do a lot of damage.

James @gravitysra1nbow.bsky.social · 21h

It's difficult at times to hold both "this admin is doing lasting and serious damage to our institutions and the globe" and "this admin is full of the most bafflingly incompetent idiots you've ever seen who fall over themselves like a Vaudeville act constantly."

The duality of man is incredible.

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Arthur Snell @snellarthur.bsky.social · 1d

This is worth a watch.

elsievoteblue.bsky.social @elsievoteblue.bsky.social · 1d

Listen up people 💙That lying witch Pam Bondi , can keep denying anything involved Trump and Epstein!!
Michael Wolff has receipts 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
#DemVoice1
#ProudBlue
#DemsUnited

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Helene von Bismarck @helenebismarck.bsky.social · 1d

Don‘t threaten us with a good time.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

buff.ly

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Simon Pease @simonpease.bsky.social · 1d

I keep asking myself, "have we reached peak Trump"? My answer is, "no, not by a long way". And I think we all underestimate the impact peak Trump will have, not just on US politics, but on our own, and others.

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Simon Pease @simonpease.bsky.social · 1d

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Simon Pease @simonpease.bsky.social · 1d

Many different responses to this. My view is that the Conservative party ceased to be “centre right” some time ago, but many of those who voted for it didn’t notice. I’m not convinced it is a bad thing for them to put their votes elsewhere.

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 1d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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The Bear @bearlypolitics.co.uk · 1d

Just another day of Reform making things up as they go along.

Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 1d

Pochinoccio strikes again.

Reform UK’s @SarahForRuncorn has removed a video about Runcorn Boxing Club after lying about her helping getting funding for them.

Statement by the club has shown her to once again have made up things about representing her local area.

www.facebook.com/share/p/1CXr...

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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 2d

The UAE is an authoritarian autocracy, a petro-state with no income tax for citizens, to bribe them for the lack of democratic voice or free speech

It is 85% migrant, a segregated society with a ban on integration in principle and practice, few rights, equal opportunities, nor voice for incomers

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John Oxley @joxley.jmoxley.co.uk · 1d

Think an underpriced 2029 scenario is "ungovernable mess".

Rob Ford @robfordmancs.bsky.social · 2d

Four parties within a 5 point swing of first place and five parties on 12% plus.

This would be pure chaos under first past the post.

Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 2d

Westminster Voting Intention:

RFM: 27% (-2)
LAB: 20% (-2)
CON: 17% (+1)
LDM: 17% (+2)
GRN: 12% (+1)
SNP: 4% (+1)

Via @yougov.co.uk, 5-6 Oct.
Changes w/ 28-29 Sep.

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