...and Andrew going down for misconduct in public office is bit like Al Capone going down for tax evasion?

When lawmakers seek to review a list of books, librarians find themselves on the frontlines of a national battle. Across the U.S., librarians face the impact of uniting against library collection standards that include restrictions on race-related and LGBTQIA+ content." #independentlens #PBS

Ooopsie.

We should be alarmed at the popularisation by Trump of the use of legal term 'alien' to insult immigrants. We in the UK should also look out for echoes in Reform speeches citing 'alien cultures'. Words matter.

If you are asking yourself 'what can I do to make things better?' start by reading this! We all have useful skills - for me what resonated was 'Coaching, mentoring and professional networks treated as civic infrastructure'. There were examples of this during covid. Are any still active?

A reflective piece on the sad state of Welsh rugby. Neath is my home club with a beautiful ground, proud history and indomitable spirit.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... Great article. J G Ballard wrote so well about societal collapse and how we collude by gradual acceptance of dangerous evil.

Asylum seekers, housed in hotels in Manchester, are reaching out in their own words to address the concerns of the local community. Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.

This investigation from the @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social is absolutely staggering. It is very common in Sheffield (I live in this bit) to have a leasehold, often with hundreds of years left on and pennies in ground rent. This is extortion pure and simple. www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...

Great edition of #Screenshot on Radio,4 just now. I've admired David Lynch's films (loved Blue Velvet, nightmares from Eraserhead) but not watched #TwinPeaks. That may well have to change. Thanks @ellenejones.bsky.social for and @kermodemovie.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/music/2025/a.... Using influence for good. And the music is brilliant too. Well picked up by @adrianhorton.bsky.social

Thank you @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social for posting this. I've always found Trollope's female characters interesting. I haven't read Lady Anna but will put that right very soon!

Join us on 29 June to celebrate 50 years of the Brent River Park. www.brentriverpark.org/our-brent-ri...

Fascinating stuff. An early example of Catch 22.