Genocide in Sudan : the UK is complicit The catastrophic genocide in Sudan could not have taken place without supplies of arms from the United Arab Emirates and the UK is involved.

The catastrophic genocide in Sudan could not have taken place without armaments from the United Arab Emirates and the UK is also involved.

Will He or Won’t He? Miliband Under Pressure on North Sea Drilling Miliband needs to read the well-researched Carbon Brief which challenges the myths associated with allowing further drilling in the North Sea.

Miliband under pressure over North Sea Oil. But only renewables provide both jobs and energy security while tackling climate change. No new drilling!

Together against hatred We have a history of mobilising against racists in this country and, when we act together, we are powerful.

Together against hatred

We have a history of mobilising against racists in this country and, when we act together, we are powerful.

@creatingsocialism.bsky.social Socialism without humanism gave us the horrors of Stalinism. We need both to build a better world.

Socialism and Humanism Socialism and Humanism are the pillars on which we build Creating Socialism. When socialists come together we do not do so just because we are obeying economic laws. We do so on the basis of our humanity, our shared values, our sense of right and wrong, our morality. We are outraged by injustice, inhumanity and cruelty.

Socialism and Humanism

Socialism and Humanism are the pillars on which we build Creating Socialism. When socialists come together we do not do so just because we are obeying economic laws. We do so on the basis of our humanity, our shared values, our sense of right and wrong, our morality. We are…

Veg growers v the Duke of Northumberland Allotments are places of sanctuary. People enjoy like-minded company, tend crops and benefit from the wildlife that thrives on these green spots.

Veg growers v the Duke of Northumberland

Allotments are places of sanctuary. People enjoy like-minded company, tend crops and benefit from the wildlife that thrives on these green spots.

End the sewage pollution scandal We're sick of it. Sick of the lies, sick of the greed, and sick of a system rigged against us. This is a scandal and this dirty business must end. For more than 30 years water companies have put corpo...

Did you watch Dirty Business? I can't believe how much water companies have gotten away with. They're putting profit before public health - it’s a scandal and the Government MUST take action! Sick of sewage? Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...

The destruction of Yanoun Ethnic cleansing is progressively happening all over the West Bank. Is anyone restraining the Israelis? NO!

Andrée Ryan reminds us that atrocities are still being carried out against the Palestinians and that settlers and the IDF are rampaging in the West Bank, a part of the world she has visited many times and loves. @convivir.bsky.social

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The destruction of Yanoun Ethnic cleansing is progressively happening all over the West Bank. Is anyone restraining the Israelis? NO!

The destruction of Yanoun

Ethnic cleansing is progressively happening all over the West Bank. Is anyone restraining the Israelis? NO!

Mike Stanton has kindly given us space on penumbrage.com until we have our own website. Do look at Mike’s other writing: “My interests are Autism, History, Literature, Music, Natural History, Philosophy, Science and Socialism” His features include poetry and children’s stories @convivir.bsky.social

Applause in Munich, Blackouts in Havana World leaders applaud Marco Rubio while USA commits crimes against humanity with its Cuba blockade.

A great article by @markytyz.bsky.social
Many items dominate MSM these days. We don’t always highlight the iniquity of the US enough. Never forget how they undermined and impoverished the Cubans and are now persecuting them relentlessly again. @convivir.bsky.social

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And again we see the evil effects of weapons as 60 school children are slaughtered in Iran by US/Israeli strikes, yet even now we are hosting another weapons conference. @convivir.bsky.social @markytyz.bsky.social @battersby1888.bsky.social @ethicalrenewal.bsky.social @maniisnala.bsky.social

“From Minab to Gaza to Washington: A Bleak International Women’s Day” 115 years from the first march for women’s rights the situation of women across the world has never been more precarious.

“A bleak International Women’s Day” The latest article from Creating Socialism. Not enough has changed for women over the decades, not nearly enough. @convivir.bsky.social
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Spain takes a moral stand but remains a global player in the arms trade Spain received plaudits for its stand against Israel and against the US assault on Iran but remains a global player in the arms trade.

Spain has taken a principled stand and is not backing the US and Israel in their murderous attacks in the Middle East. But Spain remains a key player in the global arms trade. @convivir.bsky.social
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Spain takes a moral stand but remains a global player in the arms trade Spain received plaudits for its stand against Israel and against the US assault on Iran but remains a global player in the arms trade.

Spain takes a moral stand but remains a global player in the arms trade

Spain received plaudits for its stand against Israel and against the US assault on Iran but remains a global player in the arms trade.

“From Minab to Gaza to Washington: A Bleak International Women’s Day” 115 years from the first march for women's rights the situation of women across the world has never been more precarious.

“From Minab to Gaza to Washington: A Bleak International Women’s Day”

115 years from the first march for women's rights the situation of women across the world has never been more precarious.

Banning student visas to those seeking to escape from death and destruction in their own countries because they apply for asylum once they arrive; one more example of L… See more
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🤥 @KristiNoem today: “I didn’t call Alex Pretti a domestic terrorist.”

FLASHBACK: she sure did 👇🏽

Prosecute the entire administration and every rapist billionaire NOW.

Refuge marks five years since murder of Sarah Everard with call for policing reform Refuge marks five years since murder of Sarah Everard with call for policing reform - Refuge

Remembering Sarah Everard, raped and murdered by a serving police officer in the Met, five years on.

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Seems like the media should at least express some curiosity about this.

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Shamefully Starmer has failed to condemn this war

Excellent article by @convivir.bsky.social on the current war created by Trump with a flagrant regard for international law.

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USA and Israel: Hands off Iran! #No2ShahNo2Mullahs is one slogan of the Iranian Resistance. And unlike royalist emigres they do not want the USA and Israel bombing their country.

USA and Israel: Hands off Iran!

#No2ShahNo2Mullahs is one slogan of the Iranian Resistance. And unlike royalist emigres they do not want the USA and Israel bombing their country.

A marketplace of death and destruction – the International Military Helicopter conference The passion and commitment of even a small group can have a huge impact as we continue to protest agains the arms trade.

A marketplace of death and destruction – the International Military Helicopter conference

The passion and commitment of even a small group can have a huge impact as we continue to protest agains the arms trade.

Applause in Munich, Blackouts in Havana World leaders applaud Marco Rubio while USA commits crimes against humanity with its Cuba blockade.

Trump is following the Gaza playbook to starve Cuba into submission and the world does nothing.

Bad Language and the Battle for Meaning Bad language is only bad if it obscures your meaning or is used as a weapon to oppress others. But there are worse things than swearing in this world.

‘Bad language and the battle for meaning’. Our latest article for Creating Socialism, written by Mike Stanton. Some fascinating details here. @convivir.bsky.social
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Bad Language and the Battle for Meaning Bad language is only bad if it obscures your meaning or is used as a weapon to oppress others. But there are worse things than swearing in this world.

Words matter. That's why we have to challenge the ruling class, not just for what they do, but for what they say and the way they twist the meaning of words.