Kate Charlesworth
@auntiestuds.bsky.social
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Cartoonist, graphic novelist, illustrator, writer, allotment-bodger.
Urgent! Force the UK government to rip up the EHRCās transphobic guidance. We have less than a month. Join us
goodlaw.social/de78a7
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Force the government to rip up the EHRCās transphobic guidance
Itās been a year since the Supreme Court's decision that accelerated the rollback of trans rights in the UK. Itās been a difficult year, but itās also been a year of coming together and fighting back....
https://goodlaw.social/de78a7
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Please consider donating to keep our fantastic archive alive! Save Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-laven...
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Save Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive
Lavender Menace, the only queer books archive in Scotland, needs your support to continue protecting queer history - and to create more!
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-lavender-menace?utm_campaign=sharemodal&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_source=bluesky
3 days ago
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Dr. Peter Paul Rubens
4 days ago
The almost sacred perfection of a bunch of asparagus, 1697, by Adriaen Coorte. Itās his day today.
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Saturday! The Curfew by Lucy M. Boston, Norton Priory, Cheshire. A chilling story set on the grounds of the ruined priory & lost house. We are grateful to the Estate of Lucy M. Boston for the privilege of bringing the story home for one night only.
nortonpriory.greatbritishevents.org/events/f75b3...
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If you're in or around Merseyside / Cheshire / Knowsley, please do come along. If you know people who are, and who like ghost stories, please let them know.
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Pause permits and construction of data centers!
action.eko.org/a/pause-perm...
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Pause permits and construction of data centers!
The birds are vanishing. Near Microsoft and Amazon AI data centers, the living world is falling silent. Where birdsong once filled the air, a constant mechanical roar never stops. Thousands of server
https://action.eko.org/a/pause-permits-and-construction-of-data-centers/?source=fwd?source=taf
4 days ago
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Stop the facebook scams NOW
action.eko.org/a/stop-meta-...
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Stop Zuckerberg's scam-machine
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https://action.eko.org/a/stop-meta-scams?source=taf
5 days ago
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MarshallNotFunny
9 days ago
It's all about me!...well and quite a lot of other stuff too. The latest
@thenewcartoonist.bsky.social
out now. Read all about it here:
issuu.com/thenewcartoo...
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Make Big Oil pay: tax their war profits now!
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Make Big Oil pay: tax their war profits now!
While you and I are turning down the thermostat and triple-checking our grocery receipts, the CEOs of Big Oil are literally popping champagne. They arenāt "earning" this money through hard work: they
https://actions.eko.org/a/make-big-oil-pay-tax-their-war-profits-now?source=taf
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10 days ago
Looking forward to this.
add a skeleton here at some point
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Belarus just passed a law that punishes people for speaking openly about same-sex relationships. Lukashenko hasn't signed yet ā but he's expected to. Every signature counts while that window is open. Add your name.
a.allout.org/s/v0JQA/
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Speaking about love could soon be a crime in Belarus.
Belarus's parliament has passed a law punishing anyone who speaks openly about same-sex relationships ā but Lukashenko hasn't signed it yet. That window is closing. Sign the petition now and add to th...
http://a.allout.org/s/v0JQA/
9 days ago
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Hi, I just signed this! Weāre trying to break the record for the UK's biggest ever thank you card - dedicated to everyone in our community who makes life a bit easier. Will you add your name and pass this on so we can break the record?!
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/si...
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Sign the UKās biggest ever thank you card!
Weāre trying to break the record for the UK's biggest ever thank you card - dedicated to everyone in our community who makes life a bit easier. The neighbour offering a helping hand, the kidsā footbal...
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sign-the-uk-s-biggest-ever-thank-you-card?source=bluesky&utm_campaign=blast147473&utm_medium=socialshare&utm_source=bluesky&share=2c401245-1e54-4591-add1-1e4c40a174f7
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Our public services arenāt for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
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Stop Palantir taking over our public services!
Our public services arenāt for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir.
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stop-palantir-taking-over-our-public-services?source=bluesky&utm_campaign=blast147101&utm_medium=socialshare&utm_source=bluesky&share=14623f90-5725-43d4-b9cf-e54a8327baa7
28 days ago
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Unbelievable. King Charles is STILL set to fly to the US to celebrate with Trump in April. With everything Trump is saying and doing right now - and the hate and chaos he's spreading - this trip must be cancelled. Agree? Add your name to the petition today:
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ca...
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Call off the Kingās visit to the US for the 250th anniversary of America's independence
With the current political chaos in the US and Trumpās failure to adhere to international norms, and given his apparent obsession with the Monarchy, calling off this visit would send a powerful messag...
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/call-off-the-king-s-visit-to-the-us-for-the-250th-anniversary-of-independence?source=bluesky&utm_campaign=blast146812&utm_medium=socialshare&utm_source=bluesky&share=0bee16b4-4df3-4790-b1bc-535b36ea242b
about 1 month ago
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about 1 month ago
Let's Not Play Frisbee With That Poet Anymore
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Can you do me a quick favour today? āļø The government is finally asking if they should ban cages for hens in the UK. šš Lobbyists are trying to block it, so we need huge numbers to show them that the public wants this ban NOW:
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...
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Days left to act: Ban cruel cages for hens
Right now we have a unique opportunity to stop this industrial-scale torture: The UK government has proposed ending the use of cages for hens, and they have launched an official consultation to ask th...
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/end-the-cage-age?source=bluesky&utm_medium=socialshare&utm_source=bluesky
about 1 month ago
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Our public services arenāt for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
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Stop Palantir taking over our public services!
Our public services arenāt for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir.
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stop-palantir-taking-over-our-public-services?source=bluesky&utm_campaign=blast145783&utm_medium=socialshare&utm_source=bluesky&share=9c6c6639-4ab2-49f0-a5c7-d27764f4e8bb
about 2 months ago
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Help us support Girlguiding and the Womenās Institute to remain inclusive:
goodlaw.social/m960
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Help us support Girlguiding and the Womenās Institute to remain inclusive
Girlguiding and the Womenās Institute say that they have been left with no choice but to exclude trans people, even though they donāt want to. This is outrageous ā and we want to defend them. Both org...
https://goodlaw.social/m960
about 2 months ago
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I just signed a petition calling for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm? Sign now:
www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/ma...
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The Government must reveal all details of Peter Mandelsonās links to Palantir - Foxglove
Sign the petition for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm?
https://www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/mandelson-palantir/
2 months ago
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Join me and
@IndependentAge.bsky.social
by sending a postcard to your MP about an unfair rule that means 60,000 mixed-age couples are losing up to £7,000 a year.
valentines.independentage.postbug.app
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It's time to fix the mixed-age couples rule
Since 2019, couples on a low income where one partner is over State Pension age and the other is younger cannot claim pension-age benefits like Pension Credit. The UK Government has the power to rever...
https://valentines.independentage.postbug.app/
2 months ago
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substack.com/@kristenstaf...
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THE VIEW 10/29/25
https://youtu.be/_xTd5bE0_bw?si=9xIyZu_pEosgMLi_
https://substack.com/@kristenstaffordhowexgen1/note/m-d9d2a6aa-b114-48f9-becd-ee796c1d5336?r=4bai4i&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action
3 months ago
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The Minority Report (@theminorityreport1)
CLASS WARFARE IS BACK. and itās f******* brillant. This is what happens when you stop pretending class warfare isn't real. The UK Green Party of England and Wales just dropped the most dangerous...
https://substack.com/@theminorityreport1/note/c-204299769?r=4bai4i&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action
3 months ago
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The surge in LGBT+ censorship laws across Europe is alarming. From Italy to Hungary, our rights are under attack. Tell the EU: Take action NOW to stop discrimination! Sign & share
a.allout.org/s/WgEGm/
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No LGBT+ censorship in Europe
Anti-LGBT+ laws are spreading across Europe, threatening fundamental freedoms. The EU must act now! Sign the petition and demand protection for LGBT+ rights.
http://a.allout.org/s/WgEGm/
3 months ago
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In our blood. In our water. In our babies. š©øā ļøš§Ask @EmmaReynolds to stop the poisoning of Britain, and ban
#ForeverChemicals
immediately! š« Join the @38_degrees consultation submission to
#BanPFAsš
38d.gs/fc_bs
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Letās flood the consultation to ban these poisons!
Linked to cancer, fertility issues, and birth defects -- forever chemicals (PFAS) are now found in our food, drinking water, and even our blood. When we reach 100k signatures, 38 Degrees will submit o...
https://38d.gs/fc_bs
3 months ago
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It feels wrong that an MP can get elected on one platform and then just... swap? š¤·āāļø Iāve signed this to demand a by-election when MPs cross the floor. Let's make sure our votes actually count. Add your name:
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...
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MPs shouldn't be able to switch parties without asking us first!
I just signed a petition calling for mandatory by-elections when an MP changes their political party. We vote for a specific manifesto and set of valuesāif that changes, we should get to vote again. I...
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/require-a-by-election-when-a-member-of-parliament-changes-party-affiliation?source=bluesky&utm_campaign=blast144625&utm_medium=socialshare&utm_source=bluesky&share=81417130-c2d5-494d-8bfe-0de5f5311612
3 months ago
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The surge in LGBT+ censorship laws across Europe is alarming. From Italy to Hungary, our rights are under attack. Tell the EU: Take action NOW to stop discrimination! Sign & share
a.allout.org/s/WgEGm/
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No LGBT+ censorship in Europe
Anti-LGBT+ laws are spreading across Europe, threatening fundamental freedoms. The EU must act now! Sign the petition and demand protection for LGBT+ rights.
http://a.allout.org/s/WgEGm/
3 months ago
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The surge in LGBT+ censorship laws across Europe is alarming. From Italy to Hungary, our rights are under attack. Tell the EU: Take action NOW to stop discrimination! Sign & share
a.allout.org/s/WgEGm/
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No LGBT+ censorship in Europe
Anti-LGBT+ laws are spreading across Europe, threatening fundamental freedoms. The EU must act now! Sign the petition and demand protection for LGBT+ rights.
http://a.allout.org/s/WgEGm/
3 months ago
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The Government is planning to send King Charles to the US to celebrate with Trump. Giving him a royal visit right now sends a terrible message that his behaviour is acceptable. We can stop this if enough of us speak up. Will you add your name to the petition?
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ca...
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Call off the Kingās visit to the US for the 250th anniversary of America's independence
With the current political chaos in the US and Trumpās failure to adhere to international norms, and given his apparent obsession with the Monarchy, calling off this visit would send a powerful messag...
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/call-off-the-king-s-visit-to-the-us-for-the-250th-anniversary-of-independence?source=bluesky&utm_campaign=blast144331&utm_medium=socialshare&utm_source=bluesky&share=991e44e0-ce3e-4aba-9e00-b47751be0c9c
3 months ago
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šØ An undercover sting just exposed alarming loopholes in Westminsterās weak lobbying system: a fake Chinese company bought meetings with ministers and MPs, and it may not have even broken any rules! āļø Sign & share:
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
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Stop foreign interference in British politics
British politics has a foreign interference problem. An undercover investigation by Democracy for Sale and Led By Donkeys has revealed how shockingly easy it is for secretive Chinese interests to pene...
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stop-foreign-lobbying-in-british-politics?source=bluesky&utm_campaign=blast143835&utm_medium=socialshare&utm_source=bluesky&share=a7052fcf-0a82-4ff6-8385-f41a382949dc
3 months ago
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Here we go again. Trump has told the UK that if we want a UK-US tech deal, we need to buy chlorinated chicken from the US! š¤¢š How dare he try and impose poor food standards in Britain. Sign the petition to keep chlorine-washed chicken off our shelves:
38d.gs/cc-df
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Sign the petition to keep chlorine-washed chicken off our shelves
Here we go again. Trump has told the UK that if we want a UK-US tech deal, we need to buy chlorinated chicken from the US! š¤¢š How dare he try to impose poor food standards in Britain. Sign the petitio...
https://38d.gs/cc-df
3 months ago
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An absolute no-brainer. Thanks in advance... šØ Nigel Farageās Reform UK just opened the floodgates to dark money in our politics by becoming the first UK party to accept untraceable crypto donations. Join me and sign the petition to stop shady crypto donations flooding our politics:
38d.gs/xvqe
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Shady billionaires can quietly pour money into our elections, completely hidden from view.
Join me and add your name to the petition to stop this.
https://38d.gs/xvqe
4 months ago
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More joy... In our blood. In our water. In our babies. š©øā ļøš§Ask @EmmaReynolds to stop the poisoning of Britain, and ban
#ForeverChemicals
immediately! š« Join the @38_degrees consultation submission to
#BanPFAsš
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
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Letās flood the consultation to ban these poisons!
Linked to cancer, fertility issues, and birth defects -- forever chemicals (PFAS) are now found in our food, drinking water, and even our blood. When we reach 100k signatures, 38 Degrees will submit o...
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ban-forever-chemicals-in-the-uk?source=bluesky&utm_campaign=blast142581&utm_medium=socialshare&utm_source=bluesky&share=8cbf43de-5b19-4c7a-9844-3fe23fbcffa4
4 months ago
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A crypto investor just donated £9 million to the Reform Party. Right now, billionaires can pour unlimited money into our elections, effectively buying our democracy. Think that's wrong? Add your name to call for a cap on donations today:
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
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Take Big Money Out of Our Politics
British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called āmega donorsā enjoy privileged access to political p...
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/take-big-money-out-of-our-politics?source=bluesky&utm_campaign=blast142523&utm_medium=socialshare&utm_source=bluesky&share=4cf9f6e6-cfa2-49fb-8914-14ebe82d4452
4 months ago
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A crypto investor just donated £9 million to the Reform Party. Right now, billionaires can pour unlimited money into our elections, effectively buying our democracy. Think that's wrong? Add your name to call for a cap on donations today:
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
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Take Big Money Out of Our Politics
British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called āmega donorsā enjoy privileged access to political p...
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/take-big-money-out-of-our-politics?source=bluesky&utm_campaign=blast142515&utm_medium=socialshare&utm_source=bluesky&share=8a71cefa-de57-4214-8394-cb68b620b560
4 months ago
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šØ An undercover sting just exposed alarming loopholes in Westminsterās weak lobbying system: a fake Chinese company bought meetings with ministers and MPs, and it may not have even broken any rules! āļø Sign & share:
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
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Stop foreign interference in British politics
British politics has a foreign interference problem. An undercover investigation by Democracy for Sale and Led By Donkeys has revealed how shockingly easy it is for secretive Chinese interests to pene...
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stop-foreign-lobbying-in-british-politics?source=bluesky&utm_campaign=blast142353&utm_medium=socialshare&utm_source=bluesky&share=2d17ad16-aa33-4637-bf42-af2dae993594
4 months ago
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While the NHS is at breaking point, Britain's biggest pharmaceutical companies are receiving BILLIONS in tax breaks - enough is enough, sign the petition calling for Rachel Reeves to end the tax breaks for Big pharma:
38d.gs/5urg
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Sign the petition: End the tax break for big pharma like GlaxoSmithKline at the Autumn budget
While the NHS is at breaking point, Britain's biggest pharmaceutical companies are receiving BILLIONS in tax breaks - enough is enough, sign the petition calling for Rachel Reeves to end the tax break...
https://38d.gs/5urg
5 months ago
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stoptrump.org.uk/petition-bbc/
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Petition: Defend BBC independence from Trumpās interference
Stop Trump Coalition
https://stoptrump.org.uk/petition-bbc/
5 months ago
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Indonesia is moving to ban LGBT+ content across digital platforms. Activists warn this will fuel harassment and arrests. Urge lawmakers to reject the Broadcasting Bill and defend free expression ā censorship is not protection.
a.allout.org/s/W7EXN/
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Stop Indonesiaās bill to censor LGBT+ lives online
Indonesia is moving to ban LGBT+ content across digital platforms. Activists warn this will fuel harassment and arrests. Urge lawmakers to reject the Broadcasting Bill and defend free expression ā cen...
http://a.allout.org/s/W7EXN/
5 months ago
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I just signed this important petition by Greenpeace, please can you add your name?
5 months ago
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joe alter (@joealter)
https://substack.com/@joealter/note/c-167785239?r=4bai4i&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action
6 months ago
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Etsy's banned their sale. Tell Amazon: Stop the trinket trade with the painted woolly bat!
action.eko.org/a/painted-wo...
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Save the painted woolly bats
UPDATE: eBay has banned the sale of painted woolly bats on its platform! Now let's keep up the pressure to make sure Amazon follows suit.------Painted woolly bats are selfless little forest guardians,
https://action.eko.org/a/painted-woolly-bats-2025?source=taf
6 months ago
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TikTok says it bans hate ā but LGBT+ users are still being harassed daily with āno violation found.ā Sign now to demand real action to protect our community.
a.allout.org/s/WeMgg/
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TikTok: Protect LGBT+ users from hate
Trans and queer users are facing constant harassment on TikTok ā and the platform is failing to act. Sign now to demand stronger protection for LGBT+ people online.
http://a.allout.org/s/WeMgg/
6 months ago
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A transphobic pressure group is trying to ban trans women from Hampstead womenās pond ā weāre fighting back
goodlawproject.org/s/4860b3
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Keep Hampstead womenās pond inclusive
A transphobic pressure group is trying to ban trans women from Hampstead womenās pond ā weāre fighting back
https://goodlawproject.org/s/4860b3
6 months ago
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Please sign the urgent petition to Keir Starmer - don't offer Donald Trump more giveaways to US Big Tech companies:
www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/ke...
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Keir Starmer - don't promise Trump more giveaways for US Big Tech
We the undersigned call on Keir Starmer to resist Trumpās pressure, and put the interests of the UK before those of US Big Tech.
https://www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/keir-starmer-no-more-tech-giveaways-to-trump/
7 months ago
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britishquakers on Instagram: "Quakers being arrested under terrorism laws just for sitting peacefully in protest. Paul Parker shares the religious freedom concerā¦"
Quakers being arrested under terrorism laws just for sitting peacefully in protest. Paul Parker shares the religious freedom concerns that Quakers were denied permission to share in court.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOgao8dgvam/?igsh=cnNsZnI3bWlleXlm
7 months ago
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Shelly Bond
7 months ago
ā° One week to go! See you there, Square! Bowness-on-Windermere becomes the home of comics 26ā28 Sept ā exhibitions, live events, trails, marketplace & more. šļø Grab your pass now:
www.trybooking.com/uk/eventlist...
#LICAF2025
#Countdown
#ComicArtFestival
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TryBooking United Kingdom
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/eventlist/thelakesinternationalcomicartfestival
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We want the media and politicians to recognise that there is a large number of women who are supportive of the trans+ community. We call on them to report truthfully about the sources of violence against women and to address the systems that perpetuate harm.
notinourname.org.uk/petition/not...
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Not In Our Name: Women in support of the trans+ community - Not in our name
https://notinourname.org.uk/petition/not-in-our-name-women-in-support-of-the-trans-community/?utm_source=bluesky
7 months ago
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LordWoolamaloo
7 months ago
Unusual war grave in Dalry Cemetery: father & son. Same names, same age at death, one fell in WWI, the other in WWII. This inspired my short story, illustrated by
@auntiestuds.bsky.social
, which you can read here
www.woolamaloo.org.uk/memorial-to-...
#books
#livres
#Edinburgh
#Edimbourg
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7 months ago
TheĀ Lakes International Comic Art FestivalĀ (LICAF) has announced its āFrom Palestineā project, which includes a programming strand at its annual comics gathering in Bowness-on-Windermere later this month (26th ā 28th September 2025)
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āFrom Palestineā project reveals globally-significant comic art from Gaza and the WestĀ Bank
New comics born from adversity in the spotlight
https://downthetubes.net/from-palestine-project-reveals-globally-significant-comic-art-from-gaza-and-the-west-bank/
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A new law could give millions of us better rights at work, but corporate lobbyists & politicians are trying to gut it. Tell the Government: protect workers, not profits!
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/uk...
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UK Government: Keep your promise to protect workers
Zero hours contracts, unfair āfire and rehireā, waiting months or even years to be able to access benefits ā the world of work in our country is weighted against actual workers. Itās billionaire bosse...
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/uk-government-keep-your-promise-to-protect-workers?source=bluesky&utm_medium=socialshare&utm_source=bluesky&share=158c50c3-b3c7-4e9f-82a7-9619bc9ded67
7 months ago
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