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Thread of the world's most beautiful libraries
1. Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading, Brazil
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We opened the doors of the mosque a week after protesters came outside, and we invited them to come and talk with us.
The event went amazingly well, some of those who protested were here, in addition to many other curios members of our society.
We were asked tough questions about women's rights, the Prophet's ﷺ wives, and sharia law amongst many other topics and we gave honest answers.
We made many new friends and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive.
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📢Don't let the far-right divide us
Refugees welcome here
Nae Nazis in Glasgow
MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW
🗓 7 September, 12noon
📍George Sq, Glasgow
Join anti-racists, trade unionists, faith organisations, refugee groups and many more to stand in unity and solidarity
🧵below
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I grew up watching flag-waving little Englanders parading their nationality around Rochester like Dickensian caricatures, puffing their chests out in pride over an imperial history carefully reimagined to paint over barbaric cruelty with Constable landscapes and Churchillian swagger… As if the accident of where they were born had been an achievement…
These folk were everywhere… with their arrogant smiles and entitled condescension. They were the National Front-supporting parents of school friends, avoiding eye contact if I dared visit their house via their sons, asking me transparent questions about my ethnicity and explaining how mixed race marriages never work, in case I propositioned one of their vulnerable teenage daughters…
I was taught to consider myself both lucky to be here and self-evidently inferior by virtue of my heritage.
So when I see those same superior, colluding, patronising smiles on the over-rehearsed faces of attention-seeking rabble-rousers like Farage and Tice, I have to remember…
We can’t change the past but we can make damn sure those who belong in the past don’t destroy our future…
Farage is a disease, a malicious vessel of hate… A gleeful provocateur. Everything he touches becomes a toxic wasteland of hopeless misery. He is a cancer waiting to destroy the same host over and over again.
I said this about him in a Channel 4 News interview back in 2014.
I’m saying it again now.
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📢WIN a custom mural for your #SocialEnterprise!
LAW Illustrates and CEIS, supported by @GlasgowSEN are pleased to bring Glasgow-based social enterprises the opportunity to win a bespoke mural for their work environment.
More info here 👉ow.ly/ryJ150Rh1YW
ALT Graphic featuring 5 images of murals and the following text: Win a mural! Law Illustrates in partnership with CEIS Open to Glasgow based social enterprises until 17th May Up to 12 sq meters Indoor or outdoor Bespoke design
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One of the most compelling, devastating & brutally honest take-downs of Donald Trump, his lies, immorality & evil & the collusion of senior Republicans when they know who he is.
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The owner of the house fed a Fox that came to her door. The food must have been very good because the next day the Fox came back with her whole family and friends.
#FoxOfTheDay 🦊 💚. @ChrisGPackham
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Consultation on Learning Disabilities, Autism & Neurodivergence Bill launched
Views are being sought on proposals to better protect, respect and champion the rights of people with learning disabilities, autistic and neurodivergent people
Have your say ➡️ ow.ly/hi3E50Ql0hj
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As someone who is neurodivergent - & was only diagnosed with ADHD recently - I know the long term impact of late diagnoses on mental health.
Young people today deserve action to cut waiting times & improve screening so we can ensure early diagnosis of all neurodiverse conditions
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The recent revelations from ex No10 Comms Director Lee Cain about the government's initial stance on Marcus Rashford's campaign for free school meals underscore a broader issue about representation and understanding in governance. When decisions are made, especially those that impact the most vulnerable sections of society, it's essential that they are informed by a diverse range of experiences and perspectives.
The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) recognizes the right of everyone to an adequate standard of living, which includes adequate food. The UK, having ratified the ICESCR, has an obligation to ensure that its domestic policies align with these international commitments. Furthermore, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child emphasizes the right of children to benefit from social security and to a standard of living that supports their overall development.
The observation that no member of the cabinet at the time had ever received free school meals is telling. It highlights the importance of having diverse representation in decision-making bodies. Such diversity ensures that policies are not just informed by data but also by empathy and a genuine understanding of the challenges faced by different sections of society.
Moreover, while governments have the discretion to allocate public funds, it's crucial that these decisions prioritize the needs of the most vulnerable. Providing free school meals can be seen not just as a welfare measure but also as an investment in the future of the country. After all, well-nourished children are better equipped to learn, grow, and contribute to society.
Lastly, public trust is a cornerstone of effective governance. Decisions that appear to lack empathy or understanding can erode this trust. As such, it's essential for public officials to approach policy decisions with both an analytical and empathetic mindset.
For those interested in understanding the legal implications and the rights of children in such contexts, @LawDiscoveries offers deeper insights into these matters.
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As #ScotClimateWeek draws to a close, we'd love to hear from you:
What priority is your #ThirdSector organisation giving to #NetZero initiatives this year?
Please pick an option below and go ahead and comment to elaborate on your answer!
50%High - taking action
50%Medium - planning action
0%Low - no action or plans
0%Other
2 votes • Final results👏👏👏
Cambridge’s youngest black professor Jason Arday, who learnt to read and write at 18, speaks to @krishgm about how society has changed their views on the neurodivergent community in today's Ways to Change the World podcast.
Watch in full: youtu.be/FA78tV8lar8
@BarclaysUKHelp My dad has dementia and we discovered 8 months’ fraudulent transactions totalling £55k on his account. You won’t investigate until our POA processed + it’s still not gone through nearly 2 wks later despite assurances it would be fast tracked…
Given your failure to detect 100s of fraudulent transactions on a vulnerable customer’s account and the fact you have been alerted to a crime by us and the police, is this an acceptable level of service?
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Why are there so many undiagnosed adults who are only now discovering that they are autistic, adhd, or neurodivergent in some way?
Let's break it down... \1
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not only is public transport free in Brussels, but they even have a bus called "Not The 48" which takes you to a mystery location if you're feeling a bit down or you just don't have anything to do that day
something for other cities to consider
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
Mystère is a bus stop on the Route 48 bus in Brussels, named for the intersection between Av. Victor Rousseau and Rue de Mystère.
Google Maps: maps.app.goo.gl/Q9pL84VgWpPbbR…
