Ben Whatley is one of the British 400+ deaths alongside other NATO troop casualties in Afghanistan - who Trump so disparagingly said stayed "a little off the frontlines".
Trump - Disgusting. Disrespectful. Liar. He demeans the office of President of the US 😡

If the assisted dying bill is killed off by the Lords, let that be the end for this unelected chamber | Polly Toynbee With filibustering slowing the pace to a crawl, there is no chance the legislation will get through – unless the government shows some backbone, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

@pollytoynbee.bsky.social in @theguardian.com exposes deliberate filibustering of the assisted dying Bill by a small group of long-opposed Peers.
She captures growing frustration at, and rising pressure, on hardline opponents to allow the Bill to move forward.
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Respect. To Jay and to the bones ❤️

This is my exact feeling. Mine used to be front left, but has changed to rear left due to change of cooker

I can only imagine. Many thousands of people very much appreciate your efforts.

This graffiti is a disgrace, both in terms of it being done at all, and how it defaces memories and the effort of volunteers.

Next time!

It was great to meet you briefly at the conference dinner!

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Finally home after a wonderful week at the #DDD17 conference in beautiful Utrecht. Huge thanks to the organisers @ddd17-2025.bsky.social, to @asdsdeath.bsky.social, @cendeathsociety.bsky.social for lunch, and to all the presenters who made for a fascinating week.

The ASDS Mortality Article Award has been won by Katherina Meyr, Niklas Barth, Andreas Walker and Sophie Gigou for their article "Organised Rituals - Ritualised Reflections". Congratulations! @asdsdeath.bsky.social @ddd17-2025.bsky.social #DDD17

The ASDS Book Award has been won by Evie King for Ashes to Admin #DDD17 @asdsdeath.bsky.social @ddd17-2025.bsky.social

The ASDS Public Engagement Award has gone to the Victoria and Stuart Project @asdsdeath.bsky.social @ddd17-2025.bsky.social #DDD17 . Congratulations!

The ASDS Lifetime Achievement Award has been awarded to Professor Douglas Davies from Durham University. @asdsdeath.bsky.social @ddd17-2025.bsky.social #DDD17. Douglas joined us via video link. Congratulations!

Now on to the @asdsdeath.bsky.social ASDS Awards - Heather Conway is giving the introduction #DDD17 @ddd17-2025.bsky.social

A conference stage features a large presentation screen displaying the logo of Utrecht University and the title “POLITICS OF DEATH DD17.” The programme outlines two events: “Experience Your Own Death” by Prof. Enny Das from Radboud University, scheduled from 16:30 to 17:30, and an ASDS Award Ceremony from 17:45 to 18:30. Two individuals, one gesturing while talking and the other standing with hands folded, are present on stage. The lower part of the image shows the backs of audience seats, some with colorful covers. Various university and organizational logos are lined up along the bottom of the presentation slide.

Getting ready to experience our own death at #DDD17 with Prof Enny Das @asdsdeath.bsky.social @ddd17-2025.bsky.social

We're loving Utrecht, the company, the papers and the chats! @asdsdeath.bsky.social #DDD17 @ddd17-2025.bsky.social

Great presentation on AI depictions on TikTok by @kotlet00.bsky.social at today's #ddd17 @asdsdeath.bsky.social @ddd17-2025.bsky.social - the whole panel of talks was fascinating!

I'm at the #ddd17 conference in Utrecht, where everything is going well, fascinating panels, loads of networking and general meetups and scholarly goings-on! @asdsdeath.bsky.social @cendeathsociety.bsky.social
@ddd17-2025.bsky.social #death #dying

Turns out you can't write a conference presentation and a journal article in a day. #whoknew #Phdlife

Studying anything death-related for #PhD or #Masters? Join us for an informal Zoom on all things death-related - cemeteries, grief, bereavement, death and dying - all welcome. JULY 30th, 9 - 10AM free tickets here deathandsociety.org/eventsandgro... #death #dying #research #PhD

Look forward to seeing you!

Statue hand holding a dead rose

Studying anything death-related for #PhD or #Masters? Join us for an informal Zoom on all things death-related - cemeteries, grief, bereavement, death and dying - all welcome. THURSDAY June 26th, 6pm - 7pm free tickets here deathandsociety.org/eventsandgro...

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Dame Esther Rantzen’s daughter ‘hopeful’ assisted dying Bill can pass major vote MPs will gather for the next major vote on the Bill on Friday, which could see it either fall or progress to the Lords.

“We need to show that we are an empathetic country that appreciates choice at the end of your life.” www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...

This looks like it will be a fantastic volume!

Interesting news on human composting and aquamation today terramation.uk/2025/06/11/u...

This looks fascinating 👇🏻

Studying anything death-related for #PhD or #Masters? Join us for an informal Zoom on all things death-related - cemeteries, grief, bereavement, death and dying - all welcome. Tomorrow Friday 23rd May, 9am - free tickets here deathandsociety.org/eventsandgro...