Rachael K
@rachk.bsky.social
An advocate of social justice for all. Living with ME/CFS/ Long COVID. A lover of science, nature, music, the arts, life, the universe & everything. From Ireland, living up north of England. She/her.
And now, a little Vivaldi. Michel Tirabosco, a renowned pan flute player, collaborating with Raphaël Froissart. He is a professor at the Geneva Conservatory. Born with physical differences, he began playing the pan flute at 7 and has achieved international recognition for his skill. #streetmusic
🧵On @thenewsagents.co.uk yesterday, school closures and the lab leak theory were offered as two examples of legitimate questions that were hard to ask. Both have in fact been asked constantly since 2020. But here's a thread on why I think they were wrong and dangerous on school closures 1/12
Absolutely devastated to hear that the SFTC cuts mean that funding for astronomical research at Jodrell Bank has been stopped. The changes to UKRI funding and especially SFTC are really harming UK science
Jodrell Bank Observatory facing closure after major funder cuts support
Scientists say decision is blow to UK astronomy as deep space observatory is home to world-leading facilities
theguardian.com
Help us say this loudly because the new government, especially PM Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey, need to hear it.The government must be bolder on cost of living, and tax the super-rich to fund it.Add your name to @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social's letter. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...
Dear future Prime Minister: It's time to tax the super-rich
Just sharing this now — because once you see #HowToGetFilthyRich on Channel 4, you’re going to want to sign it. It’s time to tax wealth, not work. Add your name and help make wealth taxes the first it...
you.38degrees.org.uk
I will not be listening to opinions on gender and biology from those who think women originated from a rib cage…
Researchers have a responsibility to search for consensus on this crucial issue, both for future generations and the future of our planet go.nature.com/4ymEN7N
Why there needs to be a global debate on inequality
Researchers have a responsibility to search for consensus on this crucial issue, both for future generations and the future of our planet.
go.nature.com
🟣 SUBSTACK: Palantir Co-Founder Peter Thiel and Reform UK’s Cambridge University Recruitment Pipeline Project Revealed By @nafeez.bsky.social The world-renowned university has nothing to say in response to a six-month investigation by Byline Times raising concerns about the… Read below.
Palantir Co-Founder Peter Thiel and Reform UK’s Cambridge University Recruitment Pipeline Project Revealed
The world-renowned university has nothing to say in response to a six-month investigation by Byline Times raising concerns about the safeguarding of students and foreign influence at Cambridge. Why?
bylinesupplement.com
In case you missed it, here's Count Binface's appearance on the BBC this morning.
Farage: “I’ve really enjoyed the job of being an MP.” 😂😂😂
Analysis out today reveals the Trump-led US-UK drug pricing deal could lead to the preventable deaths of 229,000 NHS patients. We're heading to Parliament on 13th July to make sure every MP understands what's at stake. Invite your MP now - takes 2 mins⬇️ actionnetwork.org/letters/urge...
Urgent briefing on US-UK drug pricing deal: invite your MP!
Public and political pressure is growing against the dangerous Trump-led US-UK drug pricing deal, which will see NHS medicine prices hiked in order to boost big pharma profits. Since we and Global Ju...
actionnetwork.org
The multimillionaire Nigel Farage rails against climate action, while gliding from one air-conditioned building to another. He knows that he and his ilk will suffer least. But he is prepared to sacrifice everyone else to the demands of his fossil-fuelled funders. So much for "the man of the people".
Musk says not a single person has died due to him axing USAID. Sadly, part of my job involves tracking aid spending. So here’s a thread with just some of the people who lost their lives because of USAID cuts
Public service announcement, take care not to develop Dave's syndrome. #heatwave #BlackBooks youtu.be/_x6EHqbDH08?...
88 Degrees
YouTube video by Danielle Duquette
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Meet James Purnell. Andy Burnham's chief of staff. In earlier incarnation, he supported the Iraq invasion; was chairman of Labour Friends of Israel; said that Winter Fuel Allowance and free bus passes should not be sacred; supported PFI, lie-detector tests for benefit claimants. What next?
Andy Burnham picks former Blair minister James Purnell as chief of staff
Decision is one of Makerfield MP’s most significant since his Westminster return as he builds his team for government
theguardian.com
Elon Musk Wants Me in Prison. I Want Him Under Oath. The richest man in the world announced that he plans to sue me and called for my arrest. I will not be intimidated. Read more: rokhannausa.substack.com/p/elon-musk-...
Elon Musk Wants Me in Prison. I Want Him Under Oath.
The richest man in the world announced that he plans to sue me and called for my arrest.
rokhannausa.substack.com
The top frame is from 2015, when French meteorologists did a “forecast” from a #climate heated August 2050 - a warning on what could possibly happen in 35 years time. Bottom frame: well, it’s happened in barely a decade, only it’s already *much* worse than predicted. It’s a runaway train.
Palestine Action is not like the suffragettes, it’s true. Because one suffragette threw a hatchet at the prime minister, while another bombed the chancellor’s house.
Roland Smith@rolandmcs.bsky.social · 2mo agoStrong statement from the Court of Appeal re Palestine Action. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
When is a 'legitimate concern' a legitimate concern, an issue or just a plain ol' dog whistle? @darach.bsky.social dives into the archives to investigate. jrnl.ie/7069404
A brief history of 'legitimate concerns' (and who decides what those are)
The evolution of the phrase into a dog whistle is, frankly, a concern.
jrnl.ie
Er. I hope someone has reported this to the police because I really feel this should be reported to the police
Jane@localnotail.bsky.social · 2mo agoAs I understand it, when they proscribed Palestine Action it was on the back of evidence of coordinated attempts to organise trespass and cause damage. Everyone who supported them by so much as holding a paper became arrestable for terrorism. Are they going to do the same for "Patriot Platform"?
The houses of ethnic minorities in Belfast didn’t ’go on fire’ last night - as my radio has told me - they were set alight
“The truth is that the global far right have spent the past few years using a billionaire-owned social media platform to deliberately whip up racist violence on Britain’s streets and now they are finally starting to succeed.” @adambienkov.bsky.social bylinetimes.com/2026/06/10/t...
Tommy Robinson, Nigel Farage and the ‘Pure Cold Rage’ Used to Trigger a Racist Pogrom in Belfast
Mainstream politicians have stood by as the global far-right campaigns for anti-migrant violence on our streets. Now we're suffering the consequences, argues Adam Bienkov
bylinetimes.com
Yesterday I witnessed something extraordinary: the author Sarah Wynn-Williams sitting silent on a stage at @hayfestival.bsky.social. And she got a standing ovation. I hope the attempt to censor her backfires magnificently. I have just ordered her book. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Meta legal action forces Facebook whistleblower to sit in silence at Hay festival
Sarah Wynn-Williams did not speak during event after lawyers warned of possible sanctions from tech firm
theguardian.com
I genuinely feel sick. A company reached out to me on IG, linking me to an AI version of myself. You can even ask "me" questions. They are also advertising it using an AI photo of me. They told me if I like it, they will give me free access... to my own fucking content that they stole. /1
The entire British right seems to have gone into meltdown over Makerfield over on the other place. It's like a bunch of howling Macaques throwing feaces at each other.
The Makerfield byelection poll by Survation: nb, based on 369 respondents likely to vote and with a voting intention. Suggests it is close to a dead heat, Labour v Reform, at the start.
