Eceni

GottaLaff, 6 days ago to random

Via Jon Favreau:

1. Republicans block a bill that would protect contraception

2. Trump floats jailing his opponents; an informal advisor suggests executing them

3. DataProgress poll: 63% of swing voters have heard little to nothing about Trump's guilty verdict

May I humbly suggest that Biden supporters use their feeds to put some of this info in front of people instead of continuing to complain/amplify stupid WSJ story …?

152 days to go. Lots of work to do. Gotta pick our battles wisely.

simon_brooke, 7 days ago to random

On @Eceni's #AccidentalGods podcast this week, someone (I think it was @Eceni herself) described #Starmer's cabal as 'Stalinist'. I don't think this is right, but I think it's pretty close. I think they're more Leninist.The unprincipled pursuit of power at any price, the ruthless factionalism, the bad-faith negotiation, the mean-spirited opportunism are all very Bolshevik.

Their enemies may fear them, but their friends should fear them more.

#GeneralElectionUK

https://accidentalgods.life/breaking-the-doom-loop-of-uk-politics-with-neal-lawson-of-compass/

Eceni, 8 days ago to Writers

Out now - ANY HUMAN POWER

a 'seismic' Mytho-Political Thriller

"Instantly Immersive" Lee Child

"A Clarion Call for our Times" Nathalie Nahai

https://linktr.ee/anyhumanpower

#Writers #Fiction #Thrillers #Politics

CelloMomOnCars, 13 days ago to climate

Women are 14 times more likely to die in a climate disaster than men. It’s just one way #ClimateChange is gendered

But also:
"Evidence from across a range of sectors demonstrates gender-diverse leadership results in more effective and equitable approaches."

Example:
"Companies with more than 30% women on their boards display better climate governance, climate innovation and sustainability performance."

https://theconversation.com/women-are-14-times-more-likely-to-die-in-a-climate-disaster-than-men-its-just-one-way-climate-change-is-gendered-230295

ScientistRebellion, 13 days ago to random

The Indian government continues its unrelenting pursuit of coal power while ordinary Indians succumb to the heat in record numbers.

While developed nations bear the bulk of the responsibility, developing nations cannot turn a blind eye the impacts of #ClimateBreakdown and their role in it.

All governments need to act NOW, not just set benchmarks and targets that are never met

#EndFossilFuels
#FossilFuels

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c166xxd4y36o?utm_source=press.coop

Lazarou, 14 days ago to random

How are those 'red lines' looking then Western Leaders?
Going to pretend you never said it, aren't you? Because lying to us proles comes as easy as taking rich men's money for your campaign, isn't it?

And now, you want something from us, don't you? Our vote in return for your empty promises, once again, like the time before now and the time before that.

Just stop giving the Pariah Nation weapons, give them to Ukraine instead.

https://news.sky.com/story/israel-hamas-gaza-latest-ceasefire-rafah-sky-news-live-blog-12978800

#FreePalestine #Gaza #Rafah

urlyman, 18 days ago to random

#climateDiary
#decroissance

This is a fascinating and sobering discussion
https://overcast.fm/+nh1AEbE7s

shanecelis, 24 days ago to random

MICROSOFT: Wait, I can explain!

GOOGLE: You spy through the whole OS?? I only spy on the web.

APPLE: Your users know that you're spying?

LINUX: You guys are spying?

welshstu, 23 days ago to Cat

I get the shoes, Minnie #cat gets the box. #CatsOfMastodon #CatsOfFediverse #BlackCat

kim_harding, 23 days ago to random

Labour’s Shadow Culture Secretary Says the Press is Bound by the Law: Has She Been Paying Any Attention?
https://bylinetimes.com/2024/05/15/labours-shadow-culture-secretary-says-the-press-is-bound-by-the-law-has-she-been-paying-any-attention/
Days after four more current national newspaper editors were accused of having acted unlawfully, the party’s media spokesperson rules out future action on press accountability

RickGaehl, 1 month ago to photography

A #SilentSunday on the Brecon Canal.

#Photography #Wales #Canal #Landscape

Cat_LeFey, 1 month ago to random

This behemoth piece of driftwood came up from the lake. It wasn't there just the other day, so it must've happened in the storm last night. I think it looks like an old dragon's skull. 🐲

ScienceDesk, 1 month ago to animals

Scientists are learning the basic building blocks of sperm whale language after years of effort.

AP reports on new research from the Caribbean island of Dominica: https://flip.it/43UWRD

#Whales #Animals #Language #Science

KimPerales, 1 month ago (edited 1 month ago) to climate

"The planet is headed for at least 2.5C of heating with disastrous results for humanity, poll of 100s of scientists finds."

The Biden admin has accomplished more for #climate than any former admin, but goals won't be achieved if #TFG or any R is elected pres. Trifecta: necessary for real progress.

“Almost 80% of the respondents, all from the authoritative IPCC, foresee at least 2.5C of global heating above preindustrial levels, while almost half anticipate at least 3C.” https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/08/world-scientists-climate-failure-survey-global-temperature

withaveeay, 1 month ago to random

This little cutie has just arrived.
#LambingTime
#Assynt

The new lambie, black but with white speckles on its back, still unsteady on its paws, follows Mumsie.

Lazarou, 1 month ago to UKpolitics

A tory who covered for her abusive husband and then took over his seat on a platform of Xenophobia is still a tory who covered for her abusive husband and then took over his seat on a platform of Xenophobia

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2024/may/08/robert-jenrick-braverman-rishi-sunak-keir-starmer-pmq-scotland-john-swinney-uk-politics-latest

#UKPOL #UKpolitics #Tories #Labour #NatalieElphicke

faab64, 1 month ago to TikTok

#German #police arrested a Jewish man holding a banner "Jews Against #Genocide" and confiscated his banner.

Isn't that #antisemitism? Preventing the free speech of a Jewish citizen on broad daylight like this?

Video on #TikTok: vm.tiktok.com/ZGeQy6hC7/vm.tiktok.com/ZGeQy6hC7/

#Europe #FreeSpeech #Fascism #Politics #Israel #Germany
@palestine @israel

DukeDuke, 1 month ago to climate

Good news!

#Humans #Earth #Virus #ClimateChange #Environment #Comic #Funny

MacNaBracha, 1 month ago to politics

Natalie Elphicke, one of the nastiest right-wing zealots in parliament, joining Labour is a sad reflection on Labour's shameful move to the right. Expect more anti-immigration rhetoric from the Red Tories.

#NatalieElphicke #Labour #ToryCorruption #RefugeesWelcome #SirKidStarver #politics #nonces

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-57914664

brunomiguel, 1 month ago to Cats

He's so cute :blobaww: :anya_delighted:

#Cats

globalvoices, 1 month ago to random

Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and Guyana shine at Caribbean Climate Justice Journalism Awards
https://globalvoices.org/2024/05/07/jamaica-the-dominican-republic-and-guyana-shine-at-caribbean-climate-justice-journalism-awards/

rightardia, 1 month ago to random

‘We are tied to our water’: Colorado River Indian Tribes sign historic water rights settlement | News From The States

“We have waited patiently for today,” Colorado River Indian Tribes Chairwoman Amelia Flores said.

The agreement clears the way for the tribe to finally be recognized as a central party in all future decisions on the Colorado River.

Dozens of people gathered to celebrate the signing of the Colorado River Indian Tribes Water Resiliency Act of 2022.

https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/we-are-tied-our-water-colorado-river-indian-tribes-sign-historic-water-rights-settlement

ScottishGreens, 1 month ago to random

The Scottish Greens will always work positively and constructively with those who share our values.

We hope that First Minister John Swinney will continue with the progressive agenda we set out over the last two and a half years that was delivering a fairer, greener Scotland.

video/mp4

MacNaBracha, 1 month ago to edinburgh

May the (Firth of) Forth be with you.

The old Sealscraig Hotel, South Queensferry.

#Queensferry #Edinburgh #ForthBridge #Scotland #MayTheForth #Seascape #Bridges #architecture #Saturday

BylinesEast, 1 month ago to random

The #Greens are hoping for a win in the Bunwell by-election, strengthening their chances of winning the Waveney Valley constituency in the General Election.

See our blog for details:

#LocalElections2024 #LocalElections https://eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics-blog/