Now that Farage has ditched the £ for crypto, presumably he won’t object if the UK does the same and joins the €.

If you've ever wondered about this GOP being a cult...

Any mainstream media coverage of this? The depth of corruption is staggering.

open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

it is so telling that referendum was up to the voters in Virginia and California, but not Texas. Here they just did it. They wouldn't put it up to a vote. Tonight it really looks like cowardice.

"This is an important thing to think about."

AEG Owner Phil Anschutz Is Still Donating to Causes Promoting Anti-LGBTQ Beliefs AEG owner Philip Anschutz donated $1,020,000 to two organizations that made public statements against LGBTQ people -- Colorado Christian University and the Sky Ranch Christian camping organization.

The owner of Coachella is a right-wing nationalist and gives lots of money to anti-LGBT organizations.

www.billboard.com/pro/aeg-owne...

I don't suppose they'll get a pardon given that they didn't attack the police? Of course not, they're not Trump's footsoldiers like the January 6th lynch mob were.

Lufthansa Cuts 20,000 Flights to Save Fuel Amid Iran War Price Surge Global jet fuel prices have jumped more than 70 percent since the start of the war, pressuring airlines in Europe, the largest consumers of jet fuel shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

The German airline Lufthansa said it would cut 20,000 flights over the next six months to save jet fuel as the pressure builds on companies to address surging prices and declining supplies of energy caused by the war in Iran.

It’s official - VICTORY in Virginia as voters approve new redistricting plan with a 10-1 Democratic advantage

This could mean up to FOUR more seats for Dems in House this November

Mike Johnson, consider yourself on notice - the American people are about to FIRE you

At least 34 tankers linked to Iran, including vessels carrying crude oil, have successfully bypassed the U.S. blockade, per FT

Two IDF soldier giving 30 days military detention after they were photographed smashing a statue of Jesus. FFS they are shooting children in the head! But a statue violation is worthy of more?

In my experience right-wing Boomers reject any attempt by their family to influence them. They never listened to their kids, aren't going to start now and only listen to people in their own peer group. Those who haven't become reasonable through their long lives are too old and selfish to change now

Puts British political scandal into perspective

Telegraph newspaper editorial on Mandelson's appointment in December 2024 versus editorial today

Magyar Péter (Ne féljetek) * ... @magyarpeterMP Until 31 May, the Orbán puppets may voluntarily step down from their positions. This applies to the President of Hungary, the President of the Curia, the President of the National Office for the Judiciary, the President of the Constitutional Court, and the Prosecutor General. On 12 April, the Hungarian people voted for a complete political transformation. If these officials do not step down voluntarily by 31 May, then - on the basis of the mandate received from millions of Hungarians — we will remove them from office.

Hungary’s Péter Magyar issues an ultimatum.

Free plug-in solar panels to be rolled out to some households The technology is designed to be a simpler and more affordable way of benefiting from renewable energy

"Low-income households will get [free] plug-in solar panels to cut their energy bills, the Government has announced."

This is how you do a just transition.
inews.co.uk/news/politic...

Just now.

I'm in my 50's and a smoker. Addicted to nicotine as a coping mechanism for past trauma and the often shitty world we live in, but I would support this. I just hope other coping mechanisms that are equally as effective as smoking are available to those who won't be able to start the 'habit'.

EV kerb chargers in Suffolk are a game-changer, say drivers Suffolk County Council is running a trial scheme for people with electric cars but no driveways.

I don't know why this hasn't been bigger news. 1/3 of UK households don't have off-street parking so calling this a game changer is no exaggeration. It means I could actually think about getting an EV instead of assuming it would always be unaffordable and impractical. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

...and he STOLE the election.

The coming cost of living crisis will do more damage to Starmer and Labour than a Mandelson affair that's merely the shady realpolitik par for the course in politics. The crisis is all Trump's doing but it's Starmer, Labour and the economy that will pay for it, yet it's a footnote in today's news.

OMFG I had to go and check that this ACTUALLY happened.

Since when does the BBC ever do chyrons with a political party's branding, rather than their own? Not to mention this is during a pre-election campaign purdah.

(h/t @iainsol.bsky.social)

A large crowd as always at the weekly march in Tbilisi. Georgians have been protesting in 8+ cities every day for the last 507 days.

Opinion | 'Housing is a resource that we all need to function and thrive'

🖋️ @kwajo.bsky.social

Read more: trib.al/d1WcNhX

Is this what really happened in the Mandelson affair? 🤔
📺 "The Rhodesia Solution" from "Yes Minister" 😅😂🤣
#MandyGate

Today we remember the horrific tragedy of the Columbine shooting. 27 years later, it is a disgrace that gun violence is still the leading cause of death for children in America.

Phones to be banned in schools by law in England under government plans Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create

This is such bollocks.

All primaries and over 90% of secondaries already impose bans.

This is policy to placate GB News viewers and completely unnecessary.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Gil Duran tweet: TLDR: Fascism in response to Palantir's long fascists screed on X.

"Your Account is Suspended" Message on X

The CEO of Palantir posted a fascist manifesto on X.

I pointed out that it was fascist—which resulted in a permanent suspension from X (my second time!).

So, when you hear the tweeters complaining that BlueSky is intolerant, remember why many of us came here in the first place.

‘I wished for death’: Sexual violence in Israel’s prisons is an ‘organised state policy’ Palestinian testimonies reveal how sexual violence, including rape using objects and dogs, is approved by 'highest levels' of Israeli leadership

The testimony here about sexual violence by Israel against Palestinian prisoners is so beyond the pale everyone must see it.

It is so bad I can’t in good conscience share a quote other than the headline, which somehow manages to understate the horror within.

www.middleeasteye.net/news/i-wishe...