I often wonder how many Arsenal fans actually do visit Rwanda.

Karoline Leavitt just used the word ‘effectuated’. I thought she’d made this up, and I even smiled at her ‘mistake’, as I’d never heard it before. So I looked it up, and it is a genuine word. Who knew? I’m going to start using it.

Bertrand Russell had little patience for American pragmatism. | https://bit.ly/4dlKJWH But philosopher John Kaag argues Russell’s arguments rest on a caricature; the pragmatists were far more rigorous than he gave them credit for.

After the White House complained about an unflattering photo of Karoline Leavitt, it was removed from AFP and Getty’s systems. This is the photo in question. Please do not repost it. 👇

Not sure if Man United owner Jim Ratcliffe will see this being as he literally migrated to Monaco to avoid paying tax in the UK, but we wanted to put this up outside the stadium anyway…. 📍 Old Trafford, Matt Busby Way

Sadly being refused entry to the US is going to become a badge of honour, and well deserved. www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

Terry Hall, one of my heroes, died on December 18 2022. As lead singer of the Specials, he broke down racial barriers in music. And I just love this clip. Enjoy yourself.

Great culture can save lives. Literally. Amazing letter in today’s @thetimes.com about Tom Stoppard

I want to say ‘unbelievable’ but sadly it isn’t.

Starmer's speech was merciless. It's time to make racists feel afraid again inews.co.uk/opinion/star...

ICE continues to assault us. We are peacefully protesting. They are kidnapping and hurting us.

I remember a time when I was frustrated that no-one was really interested in politics. Around about 2006-8. How I miss those lovely days.

I do wish the American right would learn to distinguish their drug fuelled night fevers from reality.

Nigel Farage and Reform have consistently voted against the Employment Rights Bill which introduces key worker protections like statutory sick pay from day one and a ban on zero-hours contracts - is that a party you would want to trust with your human rights?

‘We don’t want him’: Cotswolds residents protest against JD Vance’s UK visit

Phew. Due process has, and I emphasise, HAS been followed.

Calm down everyone

Reform UK's new lawless campaign. The case file they won't talk about... Joseph Farage, Nigel Farage's Nephew.

TrumpStain

My wife asked me what did Ozzie die of. Where do I start?

BREAKING: Diane Abbott becomes fifth MP to be suspended from the Labour Party this week www.lbc.co.uk/politics/uk-...

I've decided to leave the Labour Party, after over 31 years of membership. This wasn't an easy decision, but it certainly feels like the right thing for me to do. I've written down a few thoughts on why I've come to this conclusion, which may be of interest to others who are in a similar position.

Proud to be British.

Looking forward to seeing Bob Vylan and Kneecap being invited to perform at Glastonbury when they’re in their 80s.

This will probably come as no surprise to anyone but.. www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...

In his early writings Marx used the phrase ‘playthings of alien forces’ to describe alienation under capitalism. That’s how it feels for everyone - albeit to greater or lesser degrees - right now.

I know your time is precious and all that, but I can assure you that this is worth 100 hours of doomscrolling.

The Dunbar number says humans can only maintain about 150 meaningful relationships. What does that number mean for bosses? Listen to the latest episode of our “Boss Class” podcast https://econ.trib.al/yUFhyT6

Department of Philosophy at Warwick celebrates its 60th anniversary in Senate House @uolpress.bsky.social with speeches on why #philosophymatters by Qassim Cassam, Heather Widdows, @guylongworth.bsky.social and @mmmccabe.bsky.social

Don’t mention it… my pleasure… 🩵 #richarddawson www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH5x...

RIP Brian Wilson - so much pleasure and wonder. This is my favourite Beach Boys track with vocals isolated to get its full splendour www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOQQ...

Dinosaur Jr.: London Troxy - Live Review “The three wise men of alternative rock roll back into London to dust off songs from their under appreciated 1994 album Without a Sound.“ louderthanwar.com/dinosaur-jr-... via @louderthanwar.

The day Dinosaur Jr filmed the video for Freak Scene in my back garden louderthanwar.com/the-day-dino... via @louderthanwar

Happy birthday to Wreckless Eric. Here’s a priceless clip of Whole Wide World - with Ian Dury on drums - filmed in 1977 for Granada TV’s What’s On youtu.be/4ipbQzCD5sA?...

From Café Central to the University of Vienna, philosopher @martinkusch.bsky.social takes us for a walk through Vienna's intellectual scenes. Examining how past #philosophers like Wittgenstein worked through issues of their time, Kusch finds the tools to tackle troubles of our own. ⤵️ #philsky 🗃🧠

35 years ago today - banger then, banger now 🙌 Happy birthday The Only One I Know youtu.be/0RJwW77Lsj8?...

Dr John Cooper Clarke in conversation at Salford Lads Club in June ... Return to Beasley Street? louderthanwar.com/c/ via @louderthanwar

Juanita & Juan Had a blast supporting @officialjackwhite.bsky.social at the Hollywood Palladium . Very last minute booking and wonderful surprise!! Jack was ace as usual 1st pic J&J onstage with a UFO looming 2nd pic w/ Olivia Jean, Jack, myself and Alice Bag. #kidcongopowers #AliceBag

Chameleons announce new album louderthanwar.com/chameleons-n... via @louderthanwar.bsky.social

Released 45 years ago today Los Angeles, the debut studio album by American Punk rock band X, featuring the track Johnny Hit and Run Pauline X - Johnny Hit and Run Pauline - 1981 Decline of Western Civilization #punk #punks #punkrock #x #xtheband #losangeles #history #punkrockhistory #otd

Another legend bites the dust www.loudersound.com/news/pere-ub...

The expression says it all. RIP

Dear World, On behalf of America, I’d like to apologize for @JDVance representing a future so apocalyptic it killed the Pope within hours. God bless, MJF