Breaking news! France has just legalised assisted dying - 291 votes for, 241 against France has overwhelmingly voted for compassion today, legalising assisted dying only days after Jersey’s law passed its final step.

Fascinating, beautifully written magazine cover story by @samlearner.bsky.social on how vibe coding is overwhelming the unsung human caretakers who keep the web running. Your weekend must read right here as.ft.com/r/1e761e4c-c...

Ich bin ein binliner!

Some really intuitive and powerful tools from the @ourworldindata.org team 👏

A reminder that Robert Jenrick once lost an election to be President of his student union when he was the only candidate standing. He lost to "re-open nominations" or R.O.N for short. And then he lost the second ballot too. #jenrick www.thetimes.com/uk/media/art...

It should be every child's right to learn more about the diverse human cultural heritage to which we are all heirs, to have the opportunity to develop their own beliefs and values, and to learn enough about their fellow citizens to be a good neighbour and citizen themselves.

This is great news. Now for everyone else @eddavey.libdems.org.uk @naomilong.bsky.social . You had a chance to lead the way, but second best is leaving right now.

After centuries of persecution and criminalisation, Pride is a visible statement that LGBT+ people belong. Please, sign our petition to support our call to the equalities minister to raise this as a matter of urgency. Your support is extremely valuable. humanists.uk/action/refor...

The new RE syllabus is a big step forward, but must go further and include non-religious worldviews on an equal basis, particularly at foundation stage. humanists.uk/2026/07/01/n...

Taxing vulnerable people for the crime of fleeing from war, torture and persecution. A new low from Shabana Mahmood

🔔 New ARK Research Update 🔔 The latest ARK Research Update by Nicole Bond and Siobhan O'Neill explores wellbeing among children and young people in Northern Ireland. Read here ➡️ ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de...

Latest additions keep the mean wizardry level high with @jwhandley.bsky.social , @visualisingdata.com , @deepalikank.in and @sophiamersmann.bsky.social from the incomparable @ourworldindata.org now included in the pack. Please follow, share and keep your suggestions coming in! 💙

🚨 The new proposed RE syllabus for NI is now published and available for public consultation. Please consider submitting a response before the deadline of 30th September, 2026. www.education-ni.gov.uk/consultation...

This really is quite the crowd. Donald Trump, take a bow.

🚨 The NI Department of Education has published their new draft RE syllabus for consultation. At first glance, this looks like a big positive step forward. Well done @noelpurdy.bsky.social and Joyce Logue 👏. Now to put it into practice #TeamRE www.education-ni.gov.uk/sites/defaul...

Sidoti’s words say everything; no need to summarise. 🤬🤬 #Genocide #Genocide #Genocide #Genocide #Genocide #Genocide #ChildKillingMonsters

I just watched this new film by #HumanistsUK starring Janet Ellis! #AllWeHaveIsEachOther is a reflection on making sense of the world through reason and evidence, finding meaning in the one life we have, living compassionately, and finding community. Watch it today! humanists.uk/janetellisfilm

Latest additions to this pack include the fantastic @nrennie.bsky.social , @olihawkins.com , @raydouglas.bsky.social , @amyborrett.ft.com and @joelsuss.ft.com . Please keep suggestions coming in! I'm particularly looking for anyone covering Ireland 🇮🇪.

Why are we standing by and watching this happen? “Israel continues to commit genocide by deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza, an ⁠independent UN inquiry has found…. about 30% of the people killed by Israeli forces have been children.” www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

The only World Cup penalty shootout you need to see today.

Incredible chart from @propublica.org. If you don’t follow enviro stuff closely, your instinct might be that the hold-your-nose solution (carbon capture from fossil fuels) would be the “pragmatic” one versus covering Earth in solar panels, which seems utopian. In fact it’s the opposite

Just added the excellent @laurenleek.eu and @jamesdgriffiths.bsky.social to this pack which already includes @dylandifford.bsky.social and @alexselbyb.bsky.social amongst other great data journalists. Please get in touch with suggestions to add. I'm particularly looking for anyone covering Ireland.

I've put together a starter pack of data journalists covering the UK & Ireland. Ireland coverage is very weak though - please get in touch if you know anyone I should add. go.bsky.app/EYkze8J

Politician, Predator & Paedophile A BBC Spotlight NI investigation 📍 BBC One NI at 9pm Investigation delves into the double life of Jeffrey Donaldson Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

My latest blog article – on social attitudes to immigration, race and cross-community mixing in Northern Ireland. In which the evidence points to an uncomfortable but undeniable fact – that negative attitudes are significantly more prevalent amongst those with a British national identity.

Are you looking for support with teaching about non-religious worldviews in RE? Our FREE online CPD webinars can help. Grow your subject knowledge and pick up practical ideas for the classroom. Primary on 23 June. Secondary on 25 June. 4-5pm. Register today! understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/

Thank you, this is such wonderful news.

The Times view on pogroms.

Seamas is entirely right here, if you are uncomfortable with the level of immigration into Northern Ireland then it is very clear there is no level of immigration you will accept. That is not an acceptable political position. bsky.app/profile/seam...

Time to show some leadership and leave X @eddavey.libdems.org.uk @naomilong.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/43f4...

A reminder that this community doesn’t need migrants to justify burning people out of their houses. Having occupants of a different religion is enough www.irishtimes.com/news/politic...

Anaka is raising funds for the families affected by racist riots in Belfast. Most of this will go to transport, emergency accommodation and urgent supplies for families. Remaining funds will go towards the emergency response and solidarity groups that acted to ensure families were not alone.

Support people and groups impacted by racist attacks chuffed.org/project/1854...

Northern Ireland is changing. At least one in three young adults have no religion. New Life and Times Survey data shows: 33% of 18–24s have no religion 40% of 25–34s have no religion Read more: humanists.uk/2026/06/04/s...

Today is an incredibly important day for Pat Finucane's family, as a public inquiry into his murder finally begins. For over three decades, Mr Finucane’s family have campaigned for truth, justice and accountability. We hope the inquiry brings this a step closer. www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...

'You can only get your message out via X' Just not supported by the data at all. If you are a small news outlet perhaps X can get you access to national media coverage but if you are the government you have other tools.

The government continuing to post on X gives the media all they need to justify continuing to use X posts in news broadcasts. X becomes agenda-setting in the way front pages did even when most people stopped reading newspapers.

This is the DUP politician Radio 4 interviewed this morning and has on repeat on news bulletins. No wonder we are where we are

Schools should be inclusive of all pupils regardless of their faith or belief, and provide a balanced education that supports them to think critically and make their own choices about religion and belief. They should not be used to bolster church numbers or convert children to a particular faith.

The mainstream politicians who have sought to appease the far right, this is on you.

Those involved in disorder/violence in Northern Ireland in summer 2024 were much less likely to be arrested than in England Northern Ireland in 2024 [49 arrests; > 600 people involved in disorder] So up to 1 in 12 England in 2024 [1876 arrests of 4000-5000 people involved in disorder] About 1 in 3

This is a very disappointing outcome but also one that highlights serious flaws with Integrated Education as defined by the NICIE statement of principles and the Integrated Edcuation Act of 2022. Both 40/40/20 quotas and the "reasonable numbers" clause must go, ASAP. humanists.uk/2026/06/09/b...

The govt cannot stop bad actors exploiting tragedy for political gain, but perhaps it can stop pretending this is a regretful but ultimately unavoidable part of modern life. Ban X. It has no place in a modern, functioning democracy. @theleaduk.bsky.social national.thelead.uk/p/belfast-at...

This is fantastic news! Well done Connie and @allianceparty.bsky.social 👏

Ghost is a great alternative to Substack for hosting a journal. I chose it as it embeds interactive charts from @datawrapper.de really nicely, and it's been a pleasure to edit @believethedata.org with it since. Here are some more of the best @ghost.org sites: go.bsky.app/LWGNcZK

My article on the profound but largely invisible shift currently underway in the UK's religious identity, in which I argue that the conditions for a domestic version of Christian nationalism to spread are rapidly receding, if they ever existed in the first place.

This is a very important petition. In 1991 I was forced to come out aged 9 whilst being abandoned in government social care, I wasn’t aware of Section28. Because of my decision to do this I faced severe abuse & trafficking, abuse was excused purely because of bigotry. Please sign this petition.

I'm excited. ra.co/reviews/36354

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Why @eddavey.libdems.org.uk @naomilong.bsky.social ? www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...