It’s that time of year again on and off buses 1,000’s of kids and audiences through doors. Dublin this weekend, we’re wrecked but so so proud of our musicians, volunteers and all the team we work among to pull this off. Peace Proms 2026 #speirgorm

Every American needs to watch this:

I know you've heard that a federal judge ordered the release of 5 year old Liam Conejo Arias and his father, and that they're now home. But did you look at the judge's order? It's less than 2.5 pages and well worth a minute. "Jesus wept." Link to pdf: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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Lady Gaga has put out a gorgeous anthem for Minneapolis. youtu.be/e3o5FIXoK84?...

The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.

Bernice King has it absolutely right. We are facing a moral crisis in this country. And we must all act together to end it.

Sky News: Danish PM Mette Freideriksen’s note in the visitors book when she visited UK today

I lived through the Cold War, Vietnam, and both Gulf Wars. You're telling me we've pissed off the Danes?!?!

"A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people." —The Declaration of Independence

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead Pic of the day #photography

Frost: For so long, the right wing has held up patriotism as a vibe, as an aesthetic. But patriotism is more than bald eagles and flags and beer. Patriotism is about loving the people who live in the damn country — every single one of them.

Right after he was reelected, I posted a comment asserting that his goal was to make himself an emperor by taking control of other sovereign countries and territories. At the time, Venezuela wasn't in play, but it looks like I was right. Sorry to say,"I told you so."

WARNING to ST. Paul: ICE is going door to door with weapons drawn.

THIS! 👇

I can't believe I'm posting this video - but we actually have to have a conversation about the real world implications of America going to war over Greenland. Let me walk you through it. It doesn't turn out well for us.

This is stunning. Listen to this in Philadelphia. Thousands singing “Hey-Oh, we won’t be silent while our friends are gunned down.” Really listen to it.

A poem by Amanda Gorman For Renee Nicole Good Killed by ICE on January 7th, 2026

"Iron laws of the world"? Some of America's most important national accomplishments are about leading humanity away from this kind of bullshit. If we let ideologues like Stephen Miller drag us back into a world where brute force is all that matters, all of us will be less safe.

Zelensky on Venezuela: “About Venezuela? How should I respond to that? Well, what can I say? If… If it is possible to act with dictators like this, it means the United States knows what to do next. Thank you” Omg I love it.

...or another country invading the United States and abducting its president and first lady? It's lucky for us that no one in the world views him as a criminal.

It's an old and obvious pattern. An unpopular president - failing on the economy and losing his grip on power at home - decides to launch a war for regime change abroad. The American people don’t want to “run” a foreign country while our leaders fail to improve life in this one.

Happy Hogmanay & Happy New year to you all. Let’s hope we can all stretch out and relax a bit in 2026 and that everyone can just find a bit of peace and tranquility. 2025 has been a bit of a challenge in so many ways, so I’m sending out Big Love 🩷 to everyone who’s found it hardgoing X

"Weird"? More like demented

Me, too, internet strangers, me, too

Attending my first anti- ICE demonstration in downtown Highlands, North Carolina. First of many more to come after I retire

President Zelenskyy came to the White House, looking for help from his longstanding ally. He was ambushed, humiliated and berated for not being grateful enough. Prince Bone Saw bin 9/11 came to the White House, for the first time since he ordered the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. He was revered.

The truth will have its day. That day is now. Release all the Epstein files.

The Mothers, 1921 woodcut, by German artist and #printmaker Käthe Kollwitz, is an anti war artwork, from the perspective of mothers #ReframingWomenPrintmakers

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Feels like a day for this #painting. "Poolbeg, Kayakers, Sunlight" came out of monthly cycles past Scotsmans Bay where I would invariably stop and enjoy the views across Dublin Bay and wait for kayakers to paddle into my picture. #SpeirGhorm #ArtYear #Scape

I’ve been through things that could’ve broken me but they didn’t. Because it’s not about what you go through, it’s about what you grow through. It’s about turning struggle into strength. #NeverGiveUp

President-Elect Catherine Connolly, meets President Michael D Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin The two former socialist politicians have received the highest ever number of votes in Irish history, in their respective elections. This year is the 14th & final for Michael D’s term.

Last weekend I was in Barcelona sketching and generally having an amazing time. This is Barceloneta, in the large Plaça del Poeta Boscà with its wonderfully funky market building. #urbansketching

That's this year's baby on the left, fully grown now. Very soon, she will go off in search of a mate. Within a few months after that, her parents will begin their mating ritual and make preparations for next year's babies

Contemporary printmaker Alexandra Buckle #WomensArt

Hey #speirgorm, I'm seeing reports of an alarming number of "spoiled votes." What the heck is going on?

ABC News pulled the satellite imagery of the White House comparing Sept. 26 to today. abcnews.go.com/Politics/new...

Okay Lads, time to show the rest of the world how a democratic republic works. Your vote is your voice, and it matters. Now go use it! 🇮🇪💚

Watching part of the White House come down feels like watching a piece of our story disappear. The East Wing has always stood for service, grace, and possibility things no one can demolish. You can tear down walls, but you can’t erase history.

When someone starts a sentence with the phrase, "not to sound like a racist, but..." I can guarantee that the words that follow will absolutely be the words of a racist. Every time

Take it from an American, vote as if the lives of people you care about depend on it 🇮🇪 💚

'Between the Leaves' by Brighton-based UK artist Emma Brownjohn #WomensArt #Autumn #Fall

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Even I'm embarrassed by this