“Right Here, Right Now” at University of Oxford brought together experts to unpack the urgent ties between climate change & human rights. We heard stories of communities on the frontlines and learned why equitable, people-centered climate action is non-negotiable. #ClimateJustice #HumanRights

Two attacks, two completely different headlines. Disappointing to see the @theguardian1.bsky.social —once a paper of principle and integrity—slip into this kind of double standard.

JD Vance Uses 1 Derogatory Word To Describe China, And People Are Disgusted One social media user felt the loaded word that the vice president used was indicative of, “Racism, imperialism, arrogance and ignorance.”

One social media user felt the loaded word that the vice president used was indicative of, “Racism, imperialism, arrogance and ignorance.”

VP Vance tells the Europeans that the biggest threat is not Russia, it’s not China, it’s the threat within and Europe’s inability to step up to the plate - the retreat of Europe from some of its fundamental values shared with the #US #MunichSecurityCouncil

Assad’s fall brings a new pragmatism to the Middle East The region realigns following the Syrian opposition’s victory

“Assad’s departure brings with it changes in the positions and behaviours of some of the region’s most powerful state and non-state actors. This will set the scene for a new Middle East,” writes Lina Khatib.
www.prospectmagazine...

Fight back against fascism: how big money is threatening democracy Fascism thrives when democracy falters. From funding Reform to vigilance, here’s how we protect our future

“All donations that originate from abroad, no matter who is the final donor, should be banned. Only UK citizens should be allowed to donate to British political organisations. This would, by necessity mean no donations from private companies; PLCs, LTDs..”
eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/fig...

HTC Syrian leader “followed events in Afghanistan closely and wants it to become a downier, more tolerant equivalent of the Taliban, complete with international acquiescence to, if not recognition of, his rule.”

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says the public want to leave the ECHR

Let him know he’s wrong by sharing this widely

Amnesty International concludes that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza and calls on countries to take action — @premthakker.bsky.social reports.

Read here: zeteo.com/p/amnesty-co...

#Taliban have made Afghanistan a living hell for women and girls.

What connects Trump Administration picks

Shocking - 24% of the #UK population is living in #poverty, a level not seen in the 21st century. The result of prolonged Tory mismanagement and the economic repercussions of #Brexit.

Afghanistan: Women suspended from midwife and nurse training - BBC News Women at training colleges across the country were told they are not allowed to return to class.

#AfghanWomen barred from midwife courses in yet another assault on their rights. The fight for justice & equality must persist. www.bbc.com/news/article...

The West’s track record as a reliable partner is under scrutiny—just as #Afghanistan was abandoned, will #Ukraine face the same fate?

Kash Patel threatens revenge, on Bannin podcast.

Kash Patel has openly expressed his plans to “come after” journalists he doesn’t like. He is for retribution, not justice.

This is from my book, #RoughBeast:

Reports indicate that Aleppo has fallen to rebel groups. The rapid collapse and its timing raise many critical questions. #Syria #Aleppo

Statement of ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC on the Situation in Afghanistan: receipt of a referral from six States Parties On 28 November 2024, my Office received a referral on the Situation in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (Situation in Afghanistan), from the following six State Parties: Chile, Costa Rica, Spain, F...

Chile, Costa Rica, Spain, France, Luxembourg and Mexico submitted a referral to the ICC in the situation of Afghanistan yesterday citing the seriousness of the situation for women and girls. ICC statement. I hope soon means actually soon: www.icc-cpi.int/news/stateme...

Time to take a stand on this #16DaysOfActivism, let’s unite to champion the rights of Afghan women and #EndViolenceAgainstWomen in Afghanistan.
#NoExcuse #EmpowerTogether

'There was nothing left-wing about Harris': Mehdi Hasan slams the media for blaming the Left YouTube video by Zeteo

"There was nothing left-wing about Harris": Mehdi Hasan slams the media for blaming the Left

@mehdirhasan.bsky.social rebuts the “obviously false” notion that Kamala Harris and the Democrats lost the Presidential Election because they ran a left-wing campaign: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYwK...

Voices rising in Pakistan as people take to the streets, demanding justice, accountability, and their fundamental rights. A powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of the #PTI in the face of serious challenges. #PakistanProtest #ImranKhan

Voices rising in Pakistan as people take to the streets, demanding justice, accountability, and their fundamental rights. A powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of the #PTI in the face of serious challenges. #PakistanProtest #ImranKhan

Voices rising in Pakistan as people take to the streets, demanding justice, accountability, and their fundamental rights. A powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of the #PTI in the face of serious challenges.

Voices rising in Pakistan as people take to the streets, demanding justice, accountability, and their fundamental rights. A powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of the #PTI in the face of serious challenges. #PakistanProtests #ImranKhan

Brexit – the truth. Further evidence that #Brexit is hurting key sectors of the economy.

Brexit – an unwelcome truth Labour’s continued silence on Brexit might just reveal an unwelcome truth; another reason, perhaps, to use the Brexit telescope?

“The economic cost of Brexit, reliably estimated at around 5% of GDP and with a total loss to government coffers by 2035 of over £300bn, is unlikely to be offset by attempting to ‘make Brexit work’ – a slogan which rather confirms that it hasn’t”

westenglandbylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...

The Christian Right Was Right About America's Moral Collapse—With One Exception. I have a confession to make: I was dead wrong about the Christian Right.

These Conservative Christian prophets of doom had everything about the approaching moral disaster here correct, except for one thing: its source.

They neglected to predict the actual genesis of this great national decimation.

johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/the-christ...

This is great - didn’t know much about the origin and history of BlueSky.