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Lovely bit of trivia: Westminster Bridge is green and Lambeth Bridge is red to match the upholstery in the Commons and Lords.
From Matt Brown's excellent Londonist: Time Machine newsletter
open.substack.com/pub/londonis...
From Matt Brown's excellent Londonist: Time Machine newsletter
open.substack.com/pub/londonis...
October 15, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Lovely bit of trivia: Westminster Bridge is green and Lambeth Bridge is red to match the upholstery in the Commons and Lords.
From Matt Brown's excellent Londonist: Time Machine newsletter
open.substack.com/pub/londonis...
From Matt Brown's excellent Londonist: Time Machine newsletter
open.substack.com/pub/londonis...
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The European Ryder Cup team taunted Donald Trump after sealing victory over the United States on a weekend of acrimony at the prestigious golf tournament.
‘Are you watching, Donald Trump?’ Europe trolls president after winning golf’s Ryder Cup
Crowd misbehavior in New York fires up victorious European team.
ow.ly
September 29, 2025 at 8:52 AM
The European Ryder Cup team taunted Donald Trump after sealing victory over the United States on a weekend of acrimony at the prestigious golf tournament.
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The provocations of Vladimir Putin and the semi-detachment of Donald Trump are forcing the EU to radically transform itself.
This week's summit of European leaders will offer the starkest evidence yet the bloc as it once was is no more.
This week's summit of European leaders will offer the starkest evidence yet the bloc as it once was is no more.
Leaders press to reshape EU under Putin’s aggressive shadow
Wednesday’s Copenhagen summit is a step toward turning the EU into a military power. But the bloc isn’t united and the risks are great.
www.politico.eu
September 29, 2025 at 7:41 AM
The provocations of Vladimir Putin and the semi-detachment of Donald Trump are forcing the EU to radically transform itself.
This week's summit of European leaders will offer the starkest evidence yet the bloc as it once was is no more.
This week's summit of European leaders will offer the starkest evidence yet the bloc as it once was is no more.
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The Supreme Court is slowly stripping Congress of its power. This isn’t just about Trump, precedents like this don’t vanish once he’s out of office. When the political winds shift, the same unchecked authority could just as easily be turned the other way. It’s a dangerous game.
September 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The Supreme Court is slowly stripping Congress of its power. This isn’t just about Trump, precedents like this don’t vanish once he’s out of office. When the political winds shift, the same unchecked authority could just as easily be turned the other way. It’s a dangerous game.
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'More than 20 people have been rescued in Kenya from a suspected human trafficking ring that lured them with job offers in Russia but intended to send them to fight in Ukraine, police said.' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Kenyan police break up ring trafficking people to Russia to fight in Ukraine
Recruitment materials, travel documents, and job offer letters were seized during the raid.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 27, 2025 at 8:09 PM
'More than 20 people have been rescued in Kenya from a suspected human trafficking ring that lured them with job offers in Russia but intended to send them to fight in Ukraine, police said.' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Are we surprised that the ex-leader of Farage's Reform party in Wales was shilling for Russia while he was an MEP for Farage's Brexit party?
No.
We're really not.
Not even a little bit.
Corrupt autocrats ❤️ Corrupt autocrats
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
No.
We're really not.
Not even a little bit.
Corrupt autocrats ❤️ Corrupt autocrats
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Reform UK’s ex-leader in Wales Nathan Gill pleads guilty to bribery charges
Gill admits to eight counts of bribery relating to pro-Russia statements made in the European parliament and articles
www.theguardian.com
September 26, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Are we surprised that the ex-leader of Farage's Reform party in Wales was shilling for Russia while he was an MEP for Farage's Brexit party?
No.
We're really not.
Not even a little bit.
Corrupt autocrats ❤️ Corrupt autocrats
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
No.
We're really not.
Not even a little bit.
Corrupt autocrats ❤️ Corrupt autocrats
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Dem Congresswoman Haley Stevens Files Articles of Impeachment Against RFK Jr. truthout.org/articles/dem...
Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens Files Articles of Impeachment Against RFK Jr.
“Secretary Kennedy has violated his oath of office and proven himself unfit to serve the American people,” Stevens said.
truthout.org
September 26, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Dem Congresswoman Haley Stevens Files Articles of Impeachment Against RFK Jr. truthout.org/articles/dem...
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Moldova’s election isn’t just a vote; it's the frontline of a sophisticated hybrid war waged by Russia which could decide if it becomes a proxy state for Vladimir Putin.
Read and watch here: www.channel4.com/news/inside-...
Read and watch here: www.channel4.com/news/inside-...
https://www.channel4.com/news/inside-moldova-if-we-lose-russia-if-we-win-democracy]
September 26, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Moldova’s election isn’t just a vote; it's the frontline of a sophisticated hybrid war waged by Russia which could decide if it becomes a proxy state for Vladimir Putin.
Read and watch here: www.channel4.com/news/inside-...
Read and watch here: www.channel4.com/news/inside-...
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Sinclair has ended its preemption of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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Sinclair Stations Will Start Airing 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Again
Jimmy Kimmel will return to Sinclair ABC stations, with the company saying its decision to preempt the show was 'independent' of government influence.
www.rollingstone.com
September 26, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Sinclair has ended its preemption of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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We’re grateful for everyone who raised their voices. Nexstar and Sinclair have now announced they will end the blackout and resume airing Jimmy Kimmel Live! on their ABC affiliates. Thank you!!! Every day the resistance grows stronger! 💚
September 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
We’re grateful for everyone who raised their voices. Nexstar and Sinclair have now announced they will end the blackout and resume airing Jimmy Kimmel Live! on their ABC affiliates. Thank you!!! Every day the resistance grows stronger! 💚
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'Russia hides sick and tortured Ukrainian prisoners of war from Red Cross – OSCE report' www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202... #ICRC
Russia hides sick and tortured Ukrainian prisoners of war from Red Cross – OSCE report
Russia is systematically restricting the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) from accessing Ukrainian prisoners of war and on the rare occasions when visits are allowed, it only shows thos...
www.pravda.com.ua
September 27, 2025 at 5:22 AM
'Russia hides sick and tortured Ukrainian prisoners of war from Red Cross – OSCE report' www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202... #ICRC
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An sobering article, the challenge that the Trump regime poses to European democracies is huge, perhaps even existential.
We can no longer afford to be dependent on the USA.
The UK must strengthen its relationship with European partners at all levels to meet this moment of danger.
We can no longer afford to be dependent on the USA.
The UK must strengthen its relationship with European partners at all levels to meet this moment of danger.
"Researchers have developed a comprehensive tracking project documenting the systematic dismantling of democratic institutions in the United States under Trump’s emerging regime.
On 9 September, Christina Pagel and Sandy Laping presented their Trump Action Tracker project..."
On 9 September, Christina Pagel and Sandy Laping presented their Trump Action Tracker project..."
Tracking Trump’s actions
Democracy under siege: how Trump’s authoritarian playbook threatens both US and European institutions
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
September 22, 2025 at 9:45 PM
An sobering article, the challenge that the Trump regime poses to European democracies is huge, perhaps even existential.
We can no longer afford to be dependent on the USA.
The UK must strengthen its relationship with European partners at all levels to meet this moment of danger.
We can no longer afford to be dependent on the USA.
The UK must strengthen its relationship with European partners at all levels to meet this moment of danger.
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Although ABC is bringing Jimmy Kimmel back tomorrow night, Sinclair Broadcasting is indicating that it will not air his program on their stations/affiliates.
Please go to the link below.
If one of their stations is in your area, CALL THEM AND TELL THEM WHAT YOU THINK.
sbgi.net/tv-stations/
Please go to the link below.
If one of their stations is in your area, CALL THEM AND TELL THEM WHAT YOU THINK.
sbgi.net/tv-stations/
September 23, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Although ABC is bringing Jimmy Kimmel back tomorrow night, Sinclair Broadcasting is indicating that it will not air his program on their stations/affiliates.
Please go to the link below.
If one of their stations is in your area, CALL THEM AND TELL THEM WHAT YOU THINK.
sbgi.net/tv-stations/
Please go to the link below.
If one of their stations is in your area, CALL THEM AND TELL THEM WHAT YOU THINK.
sbgi.net/tv-stations/
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Keep posting this and never show your membership card to anyone.
September 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Keep posting this and never show your membership card to anyone.
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An excerpt from Randi Weingarten’s new book, “Why Fascists Fear Teachers,” reveals why Trump and the far right are demeaning teachers, slashing school funding, and rewriting history.
📕 www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
📕 www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
September 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
An excerpt from Randi Weingarten’s new book, “Why Fascists Fear Teachers,” reveals why Trump and the far right are demeaning teachers, slashing school funding, and rewriting history.
📕 www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
📕 www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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Tim Walz: "I'll tell you what doesn't make people feel safe -- a tank next to Chipotle. It's stupid and it's for the cameras ... where are the 'don't tread on me' people?"
September 17, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Tim Walz: "I'll tell you what doesn't make people feel safe -- a tank next to Chipotle. It's stupid and it's for the cameras ... where are the 'don't tread on me' people?"
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Will all the defenders of "free speech" from last Saturday's far-right march in London be as outraged by the arrest of (presumably) @ledbydonkeys.org for beaming the truth onto the walls of Windsor Castle?
If course not.
They're not interested in protecting free speech, only hate speech.
If course not.
They're not interested in protecting free speech, only hate speech.
Four people were arrested for an “unauthorised projection”.
This is apparently what counts as a crime now
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
This is apparently what counts as a crime now
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Four arrested after images of Trump and Epstein projected on to Windsor Castle ahead of president’s visit
Trump arrived in Britain late on Tuesday for an unprecedented second state visit in which he will be hosted by King Charles
www.theguardian.com
September 17, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Will all the defenders of "free speech" from last Saturday's far-right march in London be as outraged by the arrest of (presumably) @ledbydonkeys.org for beaming the truth onto the walls of Windsor Castle?
If course not.
They're not interested in protecting free speech, only hate speech.
If course not.
They're not interested in protecting free speech, only hate speech.
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This one went by pretty quickly in today's video
September 5, 2025 at 8:56 PM
This one went by pretty quickly in today's video
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resistance through art
September 4, 2025 at 2:17 PM
resistance through art