@theguardian.com why aren’t we getting any reports of what the American people are doing to resist the fascist government?

A joint statement from all other living presidents would be most welcome.

The extraordinary part of this article is this ‘…. . Trump’s possible next move, which he has threatened will come Tuesday, has led some to deem him unfit for office.’ So it was only that then, not all the rest? time.com/article/2026...

25th Amendment time, before he drops a nuclear bomb on innocent people

Okay, again... this is how TF you write a GD'ed headline!!!

What Happens to the Mothers? by Judith Trustman www.writing.ie/tell-your-ow...

'Discrimination': Noun: "the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people". This Labour government should be ashamed.

Am I only one that doesn’t like the online trend of showing books where the title is hidden and its pages side only. Honestly, can’t be bothered to wait to find out what it is

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“Libraries are one of the best creations in all human history”—my daughter just now but also anyone who reads.

@jacklondonbluesky.bsky.social I see you’re a Clash fan. The Clash were staunchly pro-immigration, using their music to combat insular nationalism, racism, and anti-immigrant sentiment in Britain during the late 1970s early 1980s. Their lyrics empathized with the plight of refugees.

Shame on you Keir Starmer and Sabhana Mahmood. This is disgusting. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

..when you’re looking at Gwyneth Paltrow’s daft dress in disbelief and your computer says ‘search inside image’. Nooooooo 😫😫😫😫

Dear America, DO SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR PRESIDENT AND YOUR FECKLESS GOVERNMENT! WHY SHOULD EVERYONE ELSE SUFFER BECAUSE OF THIS INSANITY? Signed, Most of the rest of the planet

Thank you lovely people who’ve bought my book. It’s a niche subject is #love #familyoforigin #mothersday #adoption but you know, all of us had a mother somewhere somehow. Thank you #mothersoftheworld. May we all be reunited with love for a mother somehow. (Link in bio)

Irish in Britain: A full month after my birth, my parents changed my name www.irishtimes.com/abroad/2026/...

This is spot on from Sonia Sodha

#IWD firstly, to the woman whose placard read ‘good job we only want equality not revenge’ I salute you. Secondly, can we please just get rid of all these warmongering testerones and seize power, then run a peaceful collaboration across the globe?

My contribution for #IWD The trend for poker faced v non smiley models on the catwalk ensures we do not connect with them as women, seeing instead only the clothes, thus further objectifying them. A smile would make us women happier to buy the clothes, dudes.

This man. All the grace and beauty and principles the voters passed up.

The U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran are illegal. Iran's attacks in Gulf States are illegal. The U.K. defending Gulf States is legal, but allowing the U.S. to use its bases is illegal. In short, everyone is violating international law and should stop. My latest @justsecurity.org

The BBC is using its right wing propagandist Kuensberg to talk shite about the Greens. They are so actively campaigning to support the right it’s a wonder no one sees it. Or do they?

So Epstein buddies Andrew and Mandelson have been arrested in the UK. And in the US? Zero, zip, nada | Marina Hyde

@mrjamesob.bsky.social Bedford CC dealing with the bigots like an absolute boss.

#querying #writers

When journalists, lit agents, publishers put on their website that they don’t always respond bcs of volume of mail it’s not true. It’s a decision and an attitude. Best example of the opposite who *do* respond (don’t tell me they’re not busy) @privateeyenews.bsky.social

Ah sorry, it's at the top of my quoted blog post but here's the direct link.

300,000 children face 10-year wait for settled status under UK plans, says IPPR The consultation closes on Thursday. What is being proposed is dreadful. Can I encourage you to engage with the consultation and put your dissent on record?

Three beautiful stories in the @irishtimes.com this morning. Thanks guys.

Lying in a German ravine, hoping for rescue, I resolve to answer the questions about my adoption www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...

Wonderful words and so brilliantly performed Shame to those who fail to hear these words

Melania the movie is a mash-up of Carmela Soprano and Eva Braun on the Zoolander set www.irishtimes.com/media/2026/0...

Film that’s is, according to an excellent journalist ‘taxidermy’, about a fascist’s consort made by a sex pest tanks in box offices. I wonder if the single digits sitting amongst the empty rows reflect on why they’ve got no mates?

I can’t knit (yet!) so can anyone make me one of these? Will reimburse for wool and time, obv payhip.com/b/TqQL1

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

Rachel O’Dwyer’s writing on Hamnet absolutely perfectly captures why this film is a great one. www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...

@cineworld.bsky.social about to screen a film about the wife of a president who sanctions the horrors unfolding these last 12 months including murder. The film was made by a guy who was an Epstein associate accused of sexual misconduct and rape. We do not want this in our cinemas #brettratner #trump

This is an extraordinary article. Bloody brilliant! Mary McAleese: Baptism denies babies their human rights www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...

A reminder that Kemi Badenoch wants to create a UK “Removals Force” explicitly modelled on ICE

#books #reviewers #literary #publishing #fiction #. Project 2026 how to get reviews in national press… uk or Ireland… any advice appreciated

@dpd-uk.bsky.social DPD driver B23 HYY (or HKY) was driving too fast thru Twitchen B4358 postcode SY7 0HN wd not have had time to stop without an accident. It’s 30 mph speed limit-residential, narrow, blind bend. Time & date of incident: approx 14.00 on 28/12/2025.

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Lee Child and I used to walk through the same door every morning.

Also available from Amazon and multiple retailers online, check my website for purchase options 🔗www.judithtrustmanauthor.com

Now available from Waterstones! If you want a novel for a Christmas present, try this- it’s about two mothers whose lives are changed when they lose their child to adoption and what happens when love comes searching. #familystories #reunion