Charles Leonard
@charles257.bsky.social
Progressive journalist, editor, podcaster, card-carrying Joburger, Arsenal fan, amateur DJ and obsessive record collector. Unfortunately no gofund requests will be considered — I’m a poor journo.
In Atlanta during the FIFA World Cup match between Spain and Cape Verde, a heartwarming moment unfolded when a Spain fan noticed a Cape Verde supporter and gestured asking if he wanted to swap jerseys. The Cape Verde fan enthusiastically agreed, and the two exchanged shirts before sharing a long hug
RIP Mark Rothko. You would have loved how the hydrogen peroxide bleach is only turning the Reflecting Pool blue around the perimeter
🎵Eat the rich…there’s only one thing that they’re good for…” 🎵
Breaking Their Silence After 17 Years For 17 years, the journalists and media workers of the Albany Newspaper Guild have been working without a contract at the Times Union. They haven’t spoken about their fight publicly until now. On the latest Union Strong Podcast, we’re diving into their story:
Breaking Their Silence After 17 Years
For 17 years, the journalists and media workers of the Albany Newspaper Guild have been working without a contract at the Times Union. They haven’t spoken about their fight publicly until now. On the latest Union Strong Podcast, we’re diving into their story: what it means to report the news that so many rely on while facing your own uncertainty, why this contract fight has stretched on for nearly two decades, and what’s at stake, not just for these journalists, but for the future of local news. In an interview with Wendy Liberatore, the president of the Albany Newspaper Guild, we gain insight into the ongoing contract dispute and its broader implications. Support the Times Union workers: Ask the Times Union and Hearst to give the Albany Newspaper Guild a fair contract now. Publisher George Hearst: ghearst@timesunion.com, 518-454-5694 CEO Steve Swartz: sswartz@hearst.com, 212-649-2000 President of Newspaper Group Jeff Johnson: jeff.johnson@hearst.com, 212-649-2000 Visit the Albany Newspaper Guild website for more information: https://albanyguild.org/
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'Sickening': Home Secretary blasted over 'taser and deport Zack Polanski' jibe Oh dear. And telling someone in the audience to “f off” apparently.
'Sickening': Home Secretary blasted over 'taser and deport Zack Polanski' jibe
SHABANA Mahmood has been accused of showing a “sickening indifference” to human life after she joked about tasering and deporting her political…
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I hope the takeover of InfoWars by @theonion.com and @timheidecker.bsky.social that resulted from the bankruptcy brought on by Alex Jones’ evil attacks on the victims of Sandy Hook brings you as much joy as it does me.
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Pope Leo XIV in Cameroon: “The world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants.”
Why do we have lawmakers in Congress who are willing to hold fellow members of Congress accountable for sexual assault but not a President?
We will be taxing the ultra-wealthy and global elites.
Hochul Proposes Tax on N.Y.C. Second Homes That Are Worth $5 Million
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Here we fixed this for you, @wsj.com We see you trying to help JD pretend he doesn’t have to wear this war when he runs for president. Nope.
Miss America's Work Force Union Podcast this week? You can get caught up this weekend! Listen to the latest episodes at americasworkforceradiopodcast.podbean.com/ #1u #UnionStrong #LaborRadioPod #podcast
US Campaign for Palestinian Rights Action grades members on Palestine "A" Tlaib, Ramirez, Omar, Lee, Green Sanders, Merkley, Welch, Van Hollen "F" includes — House: Torres, Stevens, Swalwell, Craig, Moulton, Goldman Senate: Gallego, Fetterman, Schumer, Booker, Kelly, Slotkin
Celebrate with our April t-shirt of the month, made by a workers cooperative and supporting workers unions In South Asia: shop.workingclasshistory.com/en-ca/search...
Working Class History @workingclasshistory.com · 7mo ago#OtD 8 Apr 2013 former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher died. Street parties spontaneously broke out across the country. Pictured: Thatcher being welcomed to hell by one of her good friends and supporters, serial paedophile Jimmy Savile stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1076...
My friend @rokhanna.bsky.social is absolutely right. When the President of the United States threatens genocide against millions of innocent people, Democratic leadership should stand in clear moral opposition — not hide behind procedure.
Right now, we are witnessing a preview of what could happen in the USA this November. Hungary's opposition party, Tisza, is so far ahead in the polls that they are on track to win a supermajority in the parliament, spelling the end of Orban. The only way Orban can remain is to subvert the election.
Spanish PM Pedro calls for the IMMEDIATE ARREST of Netanyahu He said: "Netanyahu launched the worst possible unjustified attack against Lebanon. His contempt for life and international law is intolerable. He is a criminal that must be arrested immediately.” #cdnpoli
Starmer has allowed US planes to take off from UK bases since day 1 of the ILLEGAL war, he's gaslighting the british public, just like he did when he actively helped his zionazi friends committ their GENOCIDE in Gaza www.youtube.com/watch?v=662B...
Starmer's Iran war lies exposed
YouTube video by Declassified UK
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While we're waiting for a fascist lunatic to blow up our world, let's at least listen to some great jazz: My latest Montreux jazz fest-celebrating episode – part-#podcast, part-#mixtape, part-imaginary jazz radio – featuring SA & cosmic & jive #jazz. www.mixcloud.com/charlesleona...
On The Corner Ep4: The Jazz Dj
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Oil prices rising: * walk * cycle Both good for your health and the planet. * catch a bus * use a train not a plane
The Green Party are on the cusp of being the leading political party in the polls. Felt pretty emotional to get this reception from thousands of educators and support staff. Hope is here. It's all of us. And the tide is turning - let's do this! 💚 Join.greenparty.org.uk
ICYMI: The Trump administration is reportedly receiving millions of immigration applications, pocketing the hefty fees, and never processing the applications. It’s collected over $1 billion in fees so far. Where is the outcry over this fraud and abuse?
Trump State Dept. Accused of ‘Largest Fee Fraud in History’ of US Immigration System | Common Dreams
An immigration researcher at the Cato Institute found that the Trump administration is "raking in billions of dollars in
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