A poster with a colorful stack of books on the left and this text on the right: “Hey, Teenagers: Pay close attention to the books people try to ban. Then, make a beeline to read those books, if you can. Find out for yourself why those people want that book banned. Find out for yourself if they can be trusted to know what’s best for you.” ~ Jeff Zentner

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"Hey, Teenagers: Pay close attention to the books people try to ban. Then, make a beeline to read those books, if you can. Find out for yourself why those people want that book banned. Find out for yourself if they can be trusted to know what’s best for you.”
~ Jeff Zentner

Why did BBC Breakfast give Reform UK a special graphic? A small detail in a brief report sparks some big questions about what the national broadcaster is doing during the run up to local and national elections.

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WHY DID BBC BREAKFAST GIVE REFORM UK A SPECIAL GRAPHIC?

A small detail in a brief report sparks some big questions about what the national broadcaster is doing during the run up to local and national elections.

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In February 1777, General George Washington ordered the first mass immunization campaign in American history by mandating that his troops be inoculated against smallpox. He protected the Continental Army from an epidemic that was deadlier than British forces.

249 years later, we have this idiot.

Donald Trump is stuck in “no man’s land” on Iran—he doesn't want to commit to war, but he's also unwilling to make the concessions needed for a deal.

So instead, it’s delay after delay—“two weeks, two weeks”—as the crisis grows more dangerous.

The AI boom comes at a cost 😮‍💨⁣⁣
⁣Behind the AI hype is a surge in energy use, data centre expansion and growing threats to democracy.⁣ Can it still be called progress if it deepens environmental harm, surveillance, and the grip of Big Tech and autocrats on power?⁣
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It must be hard. We have much more of a history of getting on the streets in the UK & striking. Although both are being clamped down by the Govt. Plus, we don’t have guns widely available. We know not all of you voted for Trump. Fingers crossed Midterms bring some hope. Take care.

Palantir manifesto described as ‘ramblings of a supervillain’ amid UK contract fears Alarm caused by posts of Alex Karp, tech firm’s CEO, championing US military dominance and of AI weapons

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Mandy passed sensitive information to Epstein. Didn’t he also have a dodgy house loan years ago? If the Tories had appointed him I think Labour would have made noises. We were promised no more sleaze and scandal. Starmer has handled this badly, I’m afraid.

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He only cared about ONE thing...how it looked on TV. Enough has been said regarding the impossible healing job...not enough said about the depravity it takes to kill your followers to make good television.

I think Dominic Cummings wanted to get rid of the power of the civil service. Reform would do the same. Trump has dismantled a lot of the checks & balances that protect countries from harmful or ignorant leaders. However, you are relying on good people behind the scenes to uphold all this.

I think the government should give every 12 yr old a Nokia voucher. A simple phone to contact friends and family. That makes all kids equal. They can use the internet at school. Or at home under supervision. Kids are wasting hours scrolling and seeing awful stuff.

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

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#Robbins Watching the enquiry this morning, which is incredible viewing, I do wonder how many of Reform would pass vetting if they won a general election!

#UniversityChallenge Huge congratulations to Manchester! You were brilliant!

Bad calls from Starmer: appointing Simon Case and Mandelson. We could all see it. Actually add McSweeney to that list too.

Wait a minute, is this the same Richard Tice who repeatedly called for Angela Rayner to resign over her dubious tax shenanigans? Surely not, because that would make him look like a hypocritical wanker. Oh.

Conservatives Stand Tommy Robinson-Supporting Candidate Who Called Boris Johnson a ‘Traitorous Scumbag’ Nathan Smith said the former Conservative leader would be "jailed the second we take power" as he backed far-right Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe as "the only MP fighting for us"

🔴EXCLUSIVE: The Conservatives are standing a candidate who:

- Praised Tommy Robinson
- Said man who Robinson allegedly assaulted “deserved it”
- Said far-right MP Rupert Lowe is “the only MP fighting for us”
- Called Boris Johnson a “traitorous scumbag” who “will be jailed the second we take power”

Big Oil Breaks Everything The planet, our democracy, our courts...

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An essential article by the great @billmckibben.bsky.social
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There seem to be people in the UK who are prepared to roll the dice. They are actually so totally unhinged that they would vote to have no NHS , no human rights, no equality, Government corruption and greed from Reform and no ability to stop ‘small boats’. They just want to shout at asylum seekers.

Tories and Reform have cost UK lost revenue of £90 billion per annum because of Brexit.

Anyone know whether today is a ‘ceasefire’ day or a ‘destroy your civilisation’ day yet?

It is feeling frustrated that you can’t fix things. Other people’s votes have affected you, your family etc & you are stuck with it. Our UK local elections next month, which could start us down the same route. Sending you a big hug from the UK.

The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.

The BBC now stating what we all knew all along ..... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Palantir on X: "Because we get asked a lot. The Technological Republic, in brief. 1. Silicon Valley owes a moral debt to the country that made its rise possible. The engineering elite of Silicon Valley has an affirmative obligation to participate in the defense of the nation. 2. We must rebel" / X Because we get asked a lot. The Technological Republic, in brief. 1. Silicon Valley owes a moral debt to the country that made its rise possible. The engineering elite of Silicon Valley has an affirmative obligation to participate in the defense of the nation. 2. We must rebel

Palantir is a menace to society. Its "Manifesto" reads like a very bad Hollywood science fiction dystopia movie.

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#C4News last night reported on the wholesale targeting of ambulances & paramedics in Lebanon by Israel, including the recent 'triple hit', when Israel attacked an ambulance, then attacked paramedics who went to help, and then attacked further paramedics also trying to help.

Anyone who follows politics in the UK was going WTF! when Mandy was appointed. I am afraid Starmer is lying or stupid. For the first time in years I will not be voting Labour. He has let down Labour voters, this & his position on Gaza, & Palestine Action, are also red lines.

The United States is destroying itself | Rebecca Solnit The daily news can’t adequately convey the administration’s sabotaging of our government, economy, alliances and environment

“The United States is being murdered, and it’s an inside job. Every department, every branch, every bureau and function of the federal government is being fatally corrupted or altogether dismantled or disabled.”