Occasionally I come across an article in the foreign press that’s strikes me as so important that I want to share it with you. The following was originally written by an Israeli professor of law named Orit Kamir. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/a-betrayal-of-the-victims-of-the

Kneecap at Glastonbury don't RT they are supposed to be terrorists or something.

Respect and solidarity to the people at #Glasto. I was *wiped out* by last night. The kids spent the weekend, by turns, zonked flat out on sofas with the suffering cat or tantrumy, crazed, risk-taking demons. Our safest place right now is next to the open fridge door. British heatwaves, amiright?

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Reacting to an interview question of whether this is the start of an era of repression: “Today is the beginning of the wave of hope.”

Event organizers have put out a call for international solidarity to peacefully support the local community. Safety comes from numbers, and the more international people who attend, the more work it will take to use automated surveillance to suppress expression.

Budapest Pride thread, from the ground

Signposts and weathervanes popped into my mind for some reason. Our missed comrade Tony Benn as seen from the USA: billmoyers.com/2014/03/17/r...

Oh I have to hunt around Tik Tok to hear the Kneecap set do I? Can live with that, we vacarious Glastoers have it a bit easy at time. FWIW, I'm (1) really glad Glasto didn't capitulate to pressure (2) not angry with the BBC, I'd rather have them as they are than not at all ...

"....industrial communities and football have always been hand-in-hand when it comes to the growth and success of the English game...." Nominated for the 2025 William Hill Sports Book of the Year #WorkandPlay is available via Pitch Publishing www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/work-an...

Viktor Orban banned pride events in Hungary, the people took it as a challenge and just had the largest pride march in their country's history.

It would seem an entire field who planned to meet up in the year 2000 are doing it 25 years later KG

Just listened back to this on @bbcsounds.bsky.social. Incredible. Best secret ever @secretglasto.bsky.social !! 😍😎💖 #gottohaveLOVE

🎧 A break from the #Glasto catch up for some inspiration. @bbcsounds.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

... at least after one news-related thought: Happy to see promises of a rethink by Labour leadership on the benefits proposals. Also that my MP David Williams was amongst the signatories to the amendment. Don't tend to think of him as the rebellious sort but he has a wealth of relevant experience.

Vacarious #Glasto in full swing thanks to @bbc6music.bsky.social & @secretglasto.bsky.social ❤️ Is it OK to now avoid any news radio or updates till Monday?

Making trousers or skirts without pockets should be a crime. Who's with me?

Owl core

But also... Have I actually heard right: we can't afford to make sure all people and families can live with dignity, but we can buy more big fireworks for powerful men to play with? When are we marching?

Back on here after a hiatus, mainly to enjoy Glasto vacariously (sp?). Been twice and it only ever rained for me so best I stay at home. #cursed @bbc6music.bsky.social @secretglasto.bsky.social

Really enjoying this classic Sesame Street segment, two minutes of freestyle jazz riffing on saxophone factory footage

Genuinely curious - who is doing Labour's messaging? I'm learning more about the positive stuff Labour are hiding under the headline-bait from some of their fiercest critics on Tik Tok. Meanwhile the Reform etc fans still seem to hate them. So, in terms of whatever their goals are, is it working?

I was strolling along the beach, totally lost in thought, when the sky suddenly burst into these incredible colours at sunset. I was so captivated by the scene that I just had to capture it. It felt like a moment too beautiful not to share. What do you think? #nature #sunset

The tech billionaires are dismantling trust in traditional news sources. Luckily, disrupters are stepping in to change the game.

Agree with everything @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social is saying on Today. Nobody is 'incentivised' to stay on benefits. People are being pushed out of, or excluded from, work. All MPs know this. Put the focus on the labour market and training.

Anyone know what's going on at the Jovial Forrester's in Hanley? #StokeOnTrent #ThePotteries

Never sure how I feel about these sorts of schemes. Usually conclude with "Well, it's better than them burning/'falling' down", which pretty much says it all. Think there should always be provision for some community use though.

Day 5 #31GreatWomenMusicians Deborah Harry youtu.be/Hvqgb1D6Opw?...

Another not-so-hot take on the news. Would it not be fairly affordable for the banks to join forces and fund a hub in all towns and villages, with a computer and a few human beings, to be the backup for the c8% of population who are nonliners, and for when bank systems go wrong?

Haven't followed this in detail yet but hope the debate about sentencing guidelines reopens the conversation about whether a background of poverty/deprivation should be included as a group under Equalities legislation.

Morning from Kyiv! I slept long today. Feel rested at last. Just made a warcoffee and am going to write. It is foggy outside. Spring. The drones were not here all night.

Interesting conversation after I posted pics showing Ricardo's bar at bet365 Stadium. Non-Stoke fan asked why the name, Fuller v good but not a legend, he said. Probably agree but I thought he had the X-factor. A mix of v good player & the kind of maverick we all love in sport. Is that about right?

Grammar “Is there anybody in here who has enough courage to say that russia invaded Ukraine?” - Jasmine Crockett, U.S. Congresswoman. Seems obvious, right? But apparently, neither the Secretary of Defense, the FBI Director, the CIA Director, nor even the President knows this.

Papers clearly rather confused now. Like cats they react in different ways. Mail gamely carrying on being cosy with Charmer Starmer, despite the cognitive dissonance, while the Sun chooses displacement 🙀 🐈

The Real Gulf of America. The 3 Richest Americans Hold More Wealth Than Bottom 50% Of The Population. Probably worse now with the rise of Elon Musk. Money buys everything - politics, govt, press, judiciary, law enforcement. Inevitably produces Trump, arrogance, danger.

Slightly surprised at how many of the papers are so into policies of appeasement when it suits, even with my cynicism built up over decades

If your day has been difficult, or if you’re feeling anxious, here’s some Cornish medicine to ease your heart. It might not change things much but hopefully a moment of calm will help in a small way. May your evening be peaceful, my friends. 😊 #Cornwall #sunset #sky #ocean #calm #peace #photography

Winter/Spring updates to profile pictures. Feels GOOD!

Love this so much on Radio 4 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Apprenticeships announcements: scrapping insane maths & English qual requirements - most sensible and exciting thing I've heard in years. Woohoo! Let's see how the strawmanmongers tear this one apart.

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Bennett fan batsignal: Tales of the Five Towns on 4Extra @bbcsounds.bsky.social. Episode 1 starts with a gripping emotional punch - smart adapting from the novel. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Haven't seen much news today - anything in the Reeves announcement for North Staffs?

I still can't see this as a scrolling feed, am I doing something wrong? @support.bsky.team

Always nice to be reminded of this track genius.com/Knaan-immigr...

Creamy, light, and festive—this Keto Pumpkin Mousse is the ultimate fall dessert! Low-carb, gluten-free, and sugar-free, it’s a quick and easy way to enjoy pumpkin spice season. https://s.mtrbio.com/emtfkupwnl

It's taken a few weeks of anxiously and constantly referring to guidance but I'm finally seeing why people* rave about their air-fryer pressure-cooker grill etc combos (*people I know, I'm not selling anything here)

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