The political right often wraps itself in the cloak of patriotism. Recent events and statements reveal a disturbing trend. This trend is one of insincere and contradictory nationalism. Two notable examples—the comments by a Reform UK candidate and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak‘s handling of the D-Day commemorations—highlight how this fake patriotism manifests in damaging ways.
Read MoreToday’s turbulent skies result from climate change, as per new University of Reading research. This study reveals a concerning trend: clear-air turbulence (CAT) rises as our planet warms, posing higher air travel risks. The research reveals that over the past four decades, clear-air turbulence has surged in various global regions. In the North Atlantic air
Read MoreIn discussions surrounding sexual sadism and extreme criminal behaviour, there’s often a pervasive assumption that men predominantly perpetrate such acts. This belief can sometimes be used to support discriminatory views, including within certain circles of trans-exclusive radical feminists. However, recent cases highlight the fallacy of this assumption and emphasize the importance of addressing criminal behaviour
Read MoreBut don’t take my word for it. Below is a story Google’s Bard wrote from the prompt “Write me a story about a trans woman who fights crime”. I’ll let you decide if you think it should be published. Once upon a time, there was a trans woman named Jessica who lived in a big
Read MoreI’m back at work today and so not in the office (I foolishly thought two days would be enough!), but I’ll do my best to live blog today’s events. You can watch today’s proceedings after FMQs which starts at noon (est. 1:15pm) on ScottishParliment.tv. if you’re on Twitter you can follow Beth and Abbie who
Read MoreHere we are again day 2. You can watch today’s proceedings at ScottishParliment.tv but I shall be live blogging it here. Twitter users can follow (the now restored account of) Beth who is live tweeting it. As well as Abbie Garton-Crosbie who is in the chamber with us today There are over 100 amendments grouped
Read MoreYou can watch today’s proceedings at ScottishParliment.tv but I shall be live blogging it here. There are over 100 amendments grouped into 13 groups, which is a lot. Thankfully there is a cheat sheet of good/bad amendments here If your still on Twitter Beth has a good thread. Another good thread by Abbie Gaston. 22:38
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