"'Germany Is Back' – and That Should Scare Us All" In its crackdown on pro-Palestine speech, Germany has normalized racism and state violence, reminding us this really is the country of the 1920s, again, writes James Jackson for Zeteo:

"The Green membership means NOTHING, when dastardly Jimmery Croopins was Labour leader *SPIT* he failed miserably in two elections at 500k lunatic members" Guys, if the Greens can get 40% of the vote like Labour in 2017 it'll do just fine. We've already seen that a landslide is possible with 33%.

Speaking of things making themselves irrelevant and shrinking their audience, how are things at the Washington Post?

@governor.ny.gov I joined water quality & legal experts to urge you to listen to the science & follow our laws. Don't cave to Trump & approve the NESE fracked gas pipeline in NY & don't direct NYS DPS to rubber stamp it! Stand up for New Yorkers, our water & health! Pls don't be a pipeline patsy!

This is a great look at why people in the island nation of Malta feel largely disconnected from the migrant deaths that take place in surrounding waters blogs.law.ox.ac.uk/border-crimi...

"Chuck Schumer, why are you doing this? Hakeem Jeffries, why are you doing this?...It's the donors...They're not up to the moment...sternly worded letter? ARGHH." On 'We're Not Kidding', watch @markruffalo.bsky.social 'hulk out' over the uselessness of top Dems. Full show: zeteo.com/p/exclusive-...

Worrying about 'anti white racism' during a very racist time is quite unhinged..esp for the co-founder of a supposedly leftist outlet.

JAMES BOND (Tom Holland): (into smart watch) Alexa, I need your help! I can’t get into the Amazon fulfillment centre to save the Prime Minister! There’s a large group of pro-union protestors blocking the way! MILF YOUNGLY (Lauren Sanchez): Perhaps I could be of service, Mr. Bond. I am 24 years old.

Work hard, so some day, perhaps, you'll reach the level of Velvet Sundown www.musicradar.com/music-tech/t...

Netanyahu Calls Iran Strikes Necessary To Prevent War He Just Started

Over the moon that 'Anywhere But Here' has been longlisted for the @mooreprize.bsky.social. Hoping this exposure will mean more people read about the realities unfolding on our doorsteps.

Far from 'strangers', new statistics show that people seeking safety in the UK have deep roots here, writes Refugee Action's Tim Naor Hilton.

An apology to Keir Starmer:

Exciting #booksky ! The first print version of my novel has arrived! If you're interested in giving me feedback (even a few chapters), let me know. It's a thriller about a journalist uncovering a conspiracy involving corrupt politicians, and centered around a migrant detention center in the UK.

Here's a petition to save Manoel Island from rabid construction #malta parlament.mt/en/petition/...

Stil looking for beta readers for my novel, working title "Island of Strangers", a thriller about corrupt and fear-mongering politicians. Just in case it's unclear, that title is to .denounce. that rhetoric, not endorse it. #booksky

Great to hear that the BBC has a zero tolerance approach to racism, such as having Nigel Farage on Question Time 38 times

This is incredible language, straight out of the far right playbook (check the thread)

What is the significance of Libya? Please read 'My Fourth Time, We Drowned' to learn about the crimes against humanity taking place there, & how vulnerable people are already sent there to be abused & silenced. #trump #gaza www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat... bsky.app/profile/sall...

Here's a preview of the chapters, should it pique anyone's curisosity out there... The pitch: "Erin Brockovich vs Nigel Farage, a thriller about corrupt politicians and immigration"

It's getting worse and worse. I'm sorry but if this doesn't lead to his leadership being challenged, what exactly is the point of Labour? Starmer echoed right-wing talking points that have no basis in reality and this *will* hurt people of color and foreigners. bsky.app/profile/jdpo...

Labour chasing the far-right voters, like other centrist parties all around Europe. The ever-usable meme...

He manages to make me regret the Tories. Just yuck.

You're named after a party whose position is now officially transphobic, one of the worst ones in Western Europe. What do you expect?

Yep, Daily Mail mentioning immigrants vs peoples priorities

3 months ago, I wrote this about centrist parties aping the far right, and how it's not just immoral, but suicidal. This is not secret knowledge. It's the most reliable effect in world politics. It's watching 40 guys getting killed by the same gorilla, one by one, and stepping up to take your turn.

"This isn't the Labour I voted for" No, it's the Labour you invented in your head because you thought you were super-smart and everyone else was a sillybrain.

Why trying to out-Farage Farage is just never going to work for Labour. The most hardline, anti-migrant set of policies from any UK Government in recent years and the Daily Mail still portrays it as a betrayal

Beta readers for a political thriller set in London - a young journalist uncovers corruption and media manipulation at the highest state of govt, in the context of the refugee crisis. Think "Erin Brockovich vs Nigel Farage" @earthlingbeta.bsky.social ~100k words but even a few chapters would help!

wow, looks like their aim really was to depopulate that country! - wow, looks like they really were a far-right party! - wow, looks like that ceo really was a fascist! look at us, forever surprised by the utterly obvious and avoidable emergence of existential threats! we came we saw we gawped!

I don't 'refuse to use' AI, I just don't use AI; in the same way that I don't shoplift, or plagiarise other people's books - it requires no effort of will, it's just not something I would think of doing

Reason #397 why this government is an abject failure barely better than the Tories or Reform

This is the real news story: Disillusioned Labour votes far more likely to vote Green or Lib Dem (43% and 40%) compared to only 9% shifting to Reform. Share widely to counteract all the misinformation that justifies a further shift to the Right by the gov.

Today we'll protest in Valletta against Malta’s denial of entry to the Conscience, a humanitarian ship bound for Gaza. I wanted to find a quote by the prime minister to put on a placard ... but his only principles are capitalism and xenophobia so it's not as if there's some hypocrisy to expose here.

“The world cannot silently just watch while this humanitarian crisis is happening & this siege is also, of course, a continuation of many, many decades of illegal occupation.” Zeteo contributor Greta Thunberg explains how Israel bombed a Gaza Aid ship w/ drones w/ humanitarian volunteers on board.

I’m in the finishing rewrites stage of 1st novel and would appreciate recommendation of agents. It’s a thriller set in London about a young journalist uncovering political corruption related to migrants detention center. “Erin Brockovich vs Nigel Farage” if you will. Let me know #booksky

More seriously: because Britain is one of the Trumpiest countries outside the US. It’s a polity of idiot moral panics, red scares, stomped minorities, brazen corruption, relentless normalised lying and collaborative fraud across multiple sectors. Our democracy is a cruel joke at the public’s expense

I bet it’d be a bestseller.

Essentially *all* research and expert assessments show that this does not work. It will not counter Farage, but literally push votes towards Reform. It genuinely is impossible to overstate how profoundly stupid and strategically illiterate this decision is. You cannot out-Reform Reform.

85% of journalists’ murders go unpunished. Ending impunity for #DaphneCaruanaGalizia’s assassination matters for #pressfreedom & journalists’ safety in Europe. #WPFD2025 #WorldPressFreedomDay #pressfreedom #Malta

Hey, Labour! Statistically there would’ve been about 200 trans voters in this by-election. Whoopsie!

Here's a preview of the chapters, should it pique anyone's curisosity out there... The pitch: "Erin Brockovich vs Nigel Farage, a thriller about corrupt politicians and immigration"

First draft of my novel is finished, after 5 years (and it's not even very long!). Before I even attempt to find a publisher, I'd need readers, in particular with experience on the topic of immigration to UK, NGOs and specifically detention centres. Even opinions on a chapter or two would be great!

Malta is the only remaining EU member state which still operates a golden passport programme. That is subject to change tomorrow if the @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social confirms the scheme’s illegality in a highly anticipated judgment. ⬇️

I’ve been trying to think of ways to pitch my book. So far I have “Erin Brockovich against Nigel Farage”…

Tonight in #malta, exceptional standup comedy set served with cheap drinks in the heart of Valletta

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