"... organized people can beat organized money"

Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social · 4h ago

Abdul El-Sayed was outspent 9-to-1 by AIPAC and corporate Super PACs in the most expensive Senate Democratic primary of all time. Last night, he proved that organized people can beat organized money.

NEWS! Donald Trump qualifies for US Ryder Cup team with round of 18 at Club Championship newsthump.com/2026/08/05/d...

Donald Trump qualifies for US Ryder Cup team with round of 18 at Club Championship

Donald Trump has dramatically qualified for the US Ryder Cup team after shooting an amazing round of 18 at the Club Championship.

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Govt planning c. 100 new data centres by early 2030s, mostly in already water stressed areas. They have no legal obligation to disclose how much water they use. Meanwhile Govt launches £75m publicity campaign to urge us to reduce water use & privatised water companies waste 19% thro leaks. Madness

Yet again BP's quarterly profits are staggering - $5.73B. To ensure #FossilFuel companies pay for the damage they've caused to our climate and environment, and can't profit from an energy crisis, world governments should impose permanent taxes. Add your name⏬ act.350.org/sign/treaty-...

Sign the petition: The global tax treaty that can make polluters pay

Every time oil and gas prices spike, from war, shortage, or plain market panic, big oil and gas companies cash in. We pay more at the pump and on our energy bills. They pay almost nothing extra in tax...

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#UNTaxConvention #TaxTheSuperRich #MakePollutersPay

Greenpeace International 🌍@greenpeace.org · 2d ago

#UNTaxConvention "We don't need vague promises, we need bold proposals that stop the exploitation and inequality, and hold the ultra-rich polluters accountable for the climate damage they leave behind." - Ucizi Ngulube, Tax Justice Campaigner, Greenpeace Africa. #TaxTheSuperRich #MakePollutersPay

Add your name to ClientEarth, Stop Rosebank and Tipping Point UK's open letter to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Miatta Fahnbulleh, urging her to reject Rosebank and any new North Sea oil & gas development. act.clientearth.org/page/195975/...

Stand against North Sea oil and gas drilling: Add your name

I just signed ClientEarth's open letter asking the government to stop new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. Together, we can take a stand to protect the planet. Will you join me?

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UEFA going for the jugular. "The current FIFA leadership has not only lost UEFA’s confidence but also that of many other members of the football family." Translation: UEFA will back a opponent to Infantino in the Fifa presidential election on 18 March 2027. Montagliani?

The official website for European football

UEFA.com is the official site of UEFA, the Union of European Football Associations, and the governing body of football in Europe. UEFA works to promote, protect and develop European football across it...

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Add your name to this @stopfundinghate.bsky.social petition calling on the Open University to stop advertising on Rupert Murdoch's Talk Radio. actionstorm.org/petitions/op...

Andy Burnham, 112 MPs have called for special administration of Thames Water. Over 10,000 of us have signed the petition for you to bring it into public hands. You've even said this 'should' happen. Will you make good on your promise? @weownit.org.uk weownit.org.uk/AB-thames-promise

Andy Burnham: bring Thames Water into permanent public ownership

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REMINDER: Just because a wildfire starts with a cigarette butt, faulty power line, arson or lightning strike does NOT mean the climate crisis is off the hook. Hotter, drier conditions are turning those sparks into fires that burn longer, spread faster and are far harder to control.

The Equality Trust - "Well, well, well. This is shockingly unsurprising. New research from our friends at The High Pay Centre showing the widest CEO-to-worker pay gap in eight years. Only* 130x more than the average median salary. Ensure you say this with a dryly sarcastic tone"

A barrister is facing jail just for reminding a jury they have the right to vote with their conscience, a historic right which has kept trials fair since 1670. If lawyers can’t speak freely, how can anyone in the UK expect a fair trial? Add your name⏬ you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...

Sign to protect the right to a fair trial

Imagine being called for jury duty, but advised against using your own common sense. ❗A top barrister is now facing contempt of court proceedings, simply for reminding a jury of their rights. If judg...

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NEWS! 'If we let them tax people worth more than £10m, where does it end?' asks Reform voter still two years from paying off his sofa newsthump.com/2026/07/24/i...

‘If we let them tax people worth more than £10m, where does it end?’ asks Reform voter still two years from paying off his sofa

A Reform supporter has warned that Andy Burnham’s refusal to immediately rule out higher taxes on people worth more than £10m could have catastrophic consequences for ordinary Britons who one…

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The UK govt says it's serious about tackling soaring energy bills – but they’re considering new oil and gas in the North Sea. I’ve messaged the Energy Secretary demanding renewable energy that benefits everyone and stopping the profiteering of energy companies – join me. share.nwmd.social/s/aOvPlMjv

Tell the Energy Secretary: Bring down bills, don’t destroy the climate

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Thames Water's creditors have played their last card, but it's a Joker. They're not fooling anyone, & they deserve nothing. Sign our open letter to new Environment Secretary Angela Eagle & Ofwat & tell them to reject this last-ditch deal. Thames Water must be take into special administration now.

Sign our open letter to Angela Eagle

I’ve signed a letter calling for Angela Eagle and Ofwat to reject the last-ditch deal from Thames Water's creditors. Can you sign and share it as well?

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The Environment Agency!! Burnham, get it sorted.

Keir Starmer: "I did a fantastic job during my time as Prime Minister." 30 minutes later. Andy Burnham: "Keir Starmer was shit and he did next to fuck all." I mean, I'm paraphrasing here, but that was the general gist of it.

The UK government promised to ban experiments on animals – but there’s no guarantee it will fulfil its pledge. Sign PETA UK's open letter urging an end to experiments on animals. www.petauk.org/4kj

The Government Must End Experiments on Animals – Sign Our Open Letter!

Experiments on animals must end.

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Wouldn't it be a great start to his Premiership if Andy Burnham: 🔸Ended UK support for Israel’s war crimes against Palestinians 🔸Taxed the super-rich 🔸Took action on #climate Add your name to @waronwant.bsky.social's petition calling for bold action from Burnham secure.waronwant.org/page/195450/...

Prime Minister: Be Bold

Incoming PM Andy Burnham must deliver climate justice, equality and human rights for all.

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It feels like you can’t watch a game of football without wading through annoying gambling ads. 🙄 😡It’s dangerous for young fans, and it puts a stain on the beautiful game. ⚽Find out what you can do about it. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...

Protect young fans: kick gambling ads out of football

Gambling ads are all over football, targeting young fans and risking dangerous addictions. All eyes are on the World Cup - so can you help me get them banned now? We don’t have long!

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No one should have to skip meals, rely on food banks, or choose between eating and paying the rent. Add your name to this petition calling on the new PM to introduce a 'Right to Food Bill' so that everyone in the UK can afford and access the food they need ⏬ www.amnesty.org.uk/get-involved...

Prime Minister: Protect the right to food in UK law

Call on the new Prime Minister to introduce a Right to Food Bill so that all governments now and in the future have a duty to make food affordable and accessible to all.

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For the first time in decades, fewer children are reaching their 5th birthday than the year before. Globally, a child dies every four seconds from something we already know how to stop. Add you name urging the new Prime Minister to make children's futures Britain's mission⏬ act.one.org/go/257814

Every child is born to live. Andy Burnham can help us make that a reality.

This will take you less than 30 seconds!

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Greyfriars Messi

#PMQs

B heard media 💚🇵🇸@bheardmedia.bsky.social · 3w ago

At Keir Starmer's last ever #PMQs the Speaker failed to allow any MP from the SNP, the Greens, the Independent group and even former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to ask a question! Starmer was not asked once about his legacy of being completely complicit in a genocide! SHAMEFUL! 😤

Petition - calling on the future Prime Minister to ensure the Representation of the People Bill is not watered down and ensures our politics will be cleaned up to restore public trust by banning MP second jobs, capping political donations, and permanently outlawing crypto donations. 38d.gs/o9rl

Don’t water down the Representation of the People bill!

I just signed the campaign calling to strengthen the Representation of the People Bill

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NEWS! Tony Soprano to collect 20% protection fee for Strait of Hormuz newsthump.com/2026/07/14/t...

Tony Soprano to collect 20% protection fee for Strait of Hormuz

US president Donald Trump has appointed Tony Soprano to oversee the Strait of Hormuz, with all cargo ships paying him a 20% protection fee.

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Peter Geoghegan and Lucas Amin's new investigation reveals the problems with Palantir’s #NHS tech - and the unrivalled political access that fuelled the firm’s march into the British state. 'It's just a waste of time: inside Palantir's £330m NHS failure' open.substack.com/pub/democrac...

"It's just a waste of time": inside Palantir's £330m NHS failure

Our new investigation reveals the problems with Palantir’s NHS tech - and the unrivalled political access that fuelled the firm’s march into the British state

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