Paul Reddy
@paul-reddy.bsky.social
Vegan, Geologist, Electrical & Mechanical Engineer, Environmentalist, Socialist.
NEW: The U.S. Postal Service’s new mail voting rules overstep the authority granted to it by Congress, pro-voting groups argued in a brief asking a federal appeals court to keep the rule frozen before the upcoming elections www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Postal Service overstepped its powers with mail voting rules, pro-voter groups tell appeals court
The U.S. Postal Service’s new mail voting rules overstep the authority granted to it by Congress, pro-voting groups argued in a brief asking a federal appeals court to keep the rule frozen before the ...
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Reform's mega donor Christopher Harborne is suing Ben Habib for claiming he rigged the 2019 election leftfootforward.org/2026/09/chri...
Christopher Harborne sues ex-Reform deputy leader Ben Habib for libel
The crypto billionaire is taking legal action against Habib over claims he rigged the 2019 general election
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Remember that we can always find power, solidarity, and hope in the labor movement. [Artwork by Ricardo Levins Morales]
Last night, hundreds of men in black emerged on the street in Portsmouth. In ugly scenes that lasted until 3am, they blocked coaches transporting migrants. The action was led by Danny Tommo’s Patriot Platform, who were also behind Saturday’s demo in Dover. hopenothate.org.uk/2026/09/07/b...
Balaclavas on the beachfront: Anti-migrant activism escalates in Portsmouth – HOPE not hate
A major anti-migrant protest occurred in Portsmouth last night, triggered by the arrival of a dinghy carrying asylum seekers into the harbour. Hundreds emerged onto...
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"The use of explosive weapons with wide-area effects in the vicinity of concentrations of civilians has foreseeably indiscriminate effects and as such is prohibited under international humanitarian law."
Amnesty Says US-Israeli Attacks With Indiscriminate Weapons in Tehran May Have Been War Crimes
Amnesty International's report reveals potential war crimes by US and Israeli forces in Iran, with at least 41 civilians killed in airstrikes on residential neighborhoods. How can we ensure accountability for these devastating attacks on innocent lives?
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The UK may approve the Rosebank oil field, producing more CO₂ than 73 countries. It won't cut bills, and it will destroy the climate. Tell your MP to stop new fossil fuels now: share.nwmd.social/s/VEDtwDe8
Tell your MP: Stop Rosebank, no new UK oil and gas
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"It is hard not to draw the conclusion that the police and Home Office seem to be incapable of an appropriate response to the threat of far-right activity and violence."
Did Kent Police ignore a 999 call?
Contrary to their public statement, HOPE not hate can exclusively reveal that Kent Police were tipped off about the Patriot Platform mobilisation – and seemingly did not act on the information.
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Documents about a stillbirth in ICE custody show a lack of basic care needed for a healthy pregnancy. One describes a “pregnancy complicated by lack of PNC” — meaning prenatal care. interc.pt/4gAePpl
Trump Admin Said She Was Lying About Stillbirth in ICE Custody. New Evidence Points to Lack of Prenatal Care.
The Trump administration claimed Iris Dayana Monterroso Lemus received “FULL medical, prenatal care” in ICE custody.
interc.pt
The Trump administration designated an Italian antifascist webhosting service as a terrorist organization. It could affect an anarchist radio show in Asheville, a blog documenting attacks “crisis pregnancy centers,” and the Seattle Anarchist Bookfair. theintercept.com/2026/08/28/t...
Trump Goes After Anonymous Email Provider in Italy. The Real Target Is Free Speech in the U.S.
Trump designated a collective that provides anonymous email services as a foreign “terrorist” group. It could curtail free speech in the U.S.
theintercept.com
In a leaked memo, an ICE official tells employees the new AI tech will protect them from doxing. Some worry it could be used to root out whistleblowers.
ICE Is Paying a Controversial AI Firm to Hide the Identities of Agents
In a leaked memo, an ICE official tells employees the new AI tech will protect them. Some worry it could be used to root out whistleblowers.
interc.pt
Running as a progressive, Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey forced his centrist challenger to apologize for his anti-trans remarks.
Seth Moulton Sold Out Trans Kids — and Lost His Senate Race
Running as a progressive, Sen. Ed Markey forced his centrist challenger Rep. Seth Moulton to apologize for his anti-trans remarks.
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Trump’s Justice Department filed a brief on behalf of OpenAI in a landmark copyright lawsuit by The Intercept and other media companies.
Trump Admin Tells Court: Let OpenAI Rip Off The Intercept’s Articles
Trump’s Justice Department filed a brief on behalf of OpenAI in a landmark copyright lawsuit by The Intercept and other media companies.
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Palantir created ELITE, a powerful new app for ICE to target immigrants. The feds never published a legally required privacy assessment for it.
ICE Gave New Hires Access to Restricted Info on Palantir App Before They Passed Background Checks
Palantir created ELITE, a powerful new app for ICE to target immigrants. The feds never published a legally required privacy assessment for it.
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Mayors and governors control many of Flock’s contracts for its AI-powered surveillance cameras. It’s donating to their associations.
Flock Donations to Local Politicians’ Groups Skyrocket as Protests Against AI Cameras Mount
As fed-up activists target Flock, the surveillance camera company is increasing donations to associations for mayors and other local officials.
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The U.S. military’s desire for an AI tool with “minimal refusal rates” was revealed through a FOIA lawsuit filed by The Intercept.
The Pentagon Asked OpenAI for Artificial Intelligence Designed to Rarely Say No
The U.S. military’s desire for an AI tool with “minimal refusal rates” was revealed through a FOIA lawsuit filed by The Intercept.
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The Intercept sued to obtain records that reveal an intimate relationship between the military and OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and xAI.
AI Giants Work Hand-in-Hand With the Pentagon, Contracts Reveal
The Intercept sued to obtain records that reveal an intimate relationship between the military and OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and xAI.
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How the Nepal-Tibet disaster became the latest victim of China’s ‘Clean Internet’ campaign
How the Nepal-Tibet disaster became the latest victim of China’s ‘Clean Internet’ campaign
The online campaign used to focus on tackling cybercrime and hacking but has since expanded to suppress information that differs from official narratives
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Billionaire Chris Rokos, who paid £330m in tax last year, to quit UK
Billionaire Chris Rokos, who paid £330m in tax last year, to quit UK
Hedge fund tycoon is latest financier to exit amid fears among super-rich over tax rises * Business live – latest updates The hedge fund billionaire Chris Rokos is poised to leave the UK, the latest in a string of high-profile exits among Britain’s super-rich. The founder of Rokos Capital Management is preparing to move his residency to Greece, and will open an office in Athens as part of the move, according to Bloomberg. Continue reading...
theguardian.com
Councils pay more than £125m a year placing vulnerable children in illegal care homes in England
Councils pay more than £125m a year placing vulnerable children in illegal care homes in England
Exclusive: Booming industry of businesses profit from shortage of beds for most at-risk children * Princess’s story: the case that highlights scourge of illegal care provision Councils are paying more than £125m a year of taxpayers’ money to place vulnerable children in illegal care homes across England, an investigation has found. The Guardian and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) have uncovered a booming industry of businesses profiting from a shortage of beds for the most at-risk children in Ofsted-inspected homes. Continue reading...
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OpenAI models went rogue. We urgently need a better ‘hugging face’ investigation | Mackenzie Arnold and Stephan Llerena
OpenAI models went rogue. We urgently need a better ‘hugging face’ investigation | Mackenzie Arnold and Stephan Llerena
The breach won’t be the last – or the most dangerous – of its kind. We need an agency capable of full investigations into AI incidents
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