And Susie Dent does it again!! Classic!! Real intelligence shines through!

Not only has autism always existed, but I think there is a credible case to say that we would not have been nearly as successful a species as we are without it. Before the word existed the condition might have been called being a seer or a shaman or a oracle or whatever.

Over almost an hour, Trump delivered a speech that, even by his standards, was chock-a-block with lies, nonsense and divisive vitriol.

America is no longer the leader of the free world. Welcome to stupid.

When we stop shouting, they win.

What are the biggest barriers to attainment of disadvantaged pupils? The EEF shares new research of school Pupil Premium statements as supporting guidance for Pupil Premium spending. riseedumag.com/what-are-the... #RISEEduMag @techheaddd.bsky.social @netsupport.bsky.social #PupilPremium #EEF

Thread. Read to the end for the excellent twist.

"The world is big enough to satisfy everyone's needs, but will always be too small to satisfy everyone's greed" -Mahatma Gandhi

Made a warming paneer curry for dinner, it’s rather chilly here!! I had a yummy avocado toast and poached egg combo for breakfast in my favourite place before it got too cold!!

The UK has now finally and formally recognised the state of Palestine 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸 Now end the war and atrocities on Palestinians. End the #occupation. End the #genocide. Free Palestine 🇵🇸

So you've #RecognisedPalestine #UKGov NOW #StopArmingIsrael #SanctionIsrael Speak out on #GazaGenocide and #WestBankSettlers Let's apply #Boycott #Diversify #Sanction globally and hit #Israel where it hurts, in its economy and its military! #BDS #FreePalestine 🇵🇸

#Antiracist education is needed more than ever. Schools, HE & FE need confidence to tackle the rise of hate in society more than ever. Join our inaugral #CPD event for all educators across Scotland to think about how to face this challenge, increase confidence and build a movement towards peace ✌🏽

Last year UK billionaires’ wealth grew by £35 million every day, while ordinary people struggle to get by - and the planet burns. In #London, groups joined protests across the world to #DrawTheLine against corporate and billionaire greed. It’s time to #MakeThemPay A better world is possible.

Teacher friends, niche request, and a long shot but does anyone have old VHS copies of Talk, Write... and Read, specifically episodes 54. Cliffhanger: Part 1 17 Jan 1995 55. Cliffhanger: Part 2 24 Jan 1995 56. Over the Edge 31 Jan 1995 if so, please say hi!

It’s so interesting! We wouldn’t exist as a human race if we hadn’t all shared genes with other groups of humans from the off! And yet some people think it’s some sort of glorification to be obsessed with having pure dna, which is an impossibility!

“People’s stories about their history are almost always wrong,” Reich said.” Currently re-reading @profaliceroberts.bsky.social “Ancestors” as a layperson. Big genetic studies make clear that we are all a hotchpotch of genes, migrations, invasions, out of group & in-group marriages etc

Have you heard the whalely good news? The High Seas Treaty, a legally binding global agreement to protect marine life in the high seas, is officially entering into force! Is it perfect? No-but it’s an incredible milestone for the ocean I’ll dive deeper into this in my next Ocean Brief newsletter

Wonderful article from @katemossewriter.bsky.social citing our @endsexisminschools.bsky.social report, due to be published on Wednesday. observer.co.uk/news/columni...

I can honestly say that the @quietriotpod.bsky.social Sunday School I just recorded with @pimlicat.bsky.social, it its 90-second introduction to the Kimmel issue, contains a better and clearer factual framework of the issues, that the BBC flagship political analysis programme has managed ALL WEEK.

Anyone, individual or organisation, that cannot stand up to scrutiny or question is obviously a very fragile construction and fears criticism.

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This is how you stand up to fascists. Respect to all the actors standing with Jimmy Kimmel.

"In recent weeks, Reform leader Nigel Farage has learned for sure what he must have already assumed: that nothing he says about the treatment of refugees, however far beyond the bounds of acceptability it may go, will get challenged by Keir Starmer."

We want the media and politicians to recognise that there is a large number of women who are supportive of the trans+ community. We call on them to report truthfully about the sources of violence against women and to address the systems that perpetuate harm. notinourname.org.uk/petition/not...

It’s time for women and allies to speak up. To say ‘not in our name’ to the discrimination and exclusion of trans people. Are you with us? ✍️ If you are a woman and agree please sign @nionwomen.bsky.social 's open letter https://goodlaw.social/wu1u

GUess What?

The man had many insights into life that I enjoy!

Still true.

Femi, "The far right in the UK promised for 27 years that Brexit would make our lives easier" "It has made us poorer, and they have admitted that"

Support services for Muslims in the UK hyphenonline.com/2025/09/17/m...

How to stop anti-rights actors? Fund Black feminists

EEEEEWWWWWWWWWWW THE CROWN JUST GOT TRUMP CRAPPPPP ALL OVER IT!!!!!!

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It would be ashame if this received even greater publicity because of this stupid decision by the police.

Trump v The Truth broadcast on Wednesday 17th September, from 10pm on Channel 4. www.channel4.com/press/news/c...

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But there’s no institutional racism in the Met! Is there? 🧐

And yet apparently a lot of evidence for its use at Brixton and Tooting tube stations. Interesting.

🦋 Robert Redford has sadly passed away in his sleep, aged 89 Many will celebrate his film career, as a wonderful actor and director, but his significant contributions for over 50 years as an environmentalist must not be forgotten He will be greatly missed by many 🦋 #ClimateChange #Science

This summer we’ve made real progress in tackling crime in London. The latest figures show you are less likely to be a victim of violent crime in London than you are in the rest of England and Wales.

Pleased to support #WorldAfroDay in Parliament with @beverleyknight.bsky.social. Afro hair is beautiful, powerful and deserves to be celebrated but too often discrimination persists. ✊🏾🌍

“It also warns all other countries have an immediate obligation under the Genocide Convention to "prevent and punish the crime of genocide", employing all measures at their disposal. If they do not, it says, they could be complicit” UK govt should wake up& take action. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Really thoughtful piece from @heathermackbristol.bsky.social recognising the anger Bristolians feel as the cost of living crisis worsens and life gets harder. But as she makes clear, these are the fault of government and not traumatised families fleeing danger www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...

RIP Robert Redford, what a man, what a life!! www.theguardian.com/film/gallery...

I’m shocked. Schools are -£1 billion worse off than last year. That means that since 2010, schools have lost £4.2 billion in real terms.Make sure you find out how much your school has lost on schoolcuts.org.uk

This is huge. 3 more London councillors leave Labour and join @greenparty.org.uk. We're now on more councils than the Lib Dems in London. Labour - you're next.