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So twitter is now owned by Nazi Space Karen; what a ride it's been but I wouldn't drink in a Nazi bar and I'm not fond of Nazi social media. Going be winding down.
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Free speech fuckos
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This weekend, New Internationalist and the @SGPTradeUnion are hosting a critical discussion on whether mainstream green parties can be trusted to deliver on their commitments to peace, social justice and environmental action.
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Everyone in north Gaza is posting goodbyes because Israel is preparing for a big massacre!
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One small platoon of Irish peacekeepers has refused Israel's demand to evacuate their post in Lebanon. Circa 300 Irish soldiers are not relinquishing their post. Unlike the Dutch in Srebrenica. 70 members of the platoon who were on leave before Israel's invasion wish to rejoin their unit. This is not bullshit 'breaking news' some of the big pro-Palestinian accounts push out so they can monetize your eye-balls, this is real and inspiring. Am sure the number of 300 was not done on purpose to evoke comparisons to the 300 Spartans under Leonidas, but some Spartan determination on the part of Europe would be much appreciated in halting the Israeli lunatic state irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/…
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“It’s our moral obligation to give voice to those who have been oppressed &silenced by those in power” NZ journalist Shaneel Lal delivers powerful speech in support of Gaza/Palestine during acceptance speech for Journalist of Year Award at the One Young World Summit in Montréal.
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With @patrickharvie I have written to the First Minister, calling on the Scottish Government to implement @scottishgreens proposals to ban from public grants or contracts any company complicit in Israel's violent & illegal occupation of Palestine dailyrecord.co.uk/news/polit…

Scottish Greens accuse SNP of 'hypocrisy' over meeting with Israeli diplomat

The Scottish Government faces a backlash for agreeing to meet with an Israeli representative while Gaza is still subject to repeated bombing raids.

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Delighted that the proposed Visitor Levy / "Tourist Tax" scheme coming to committee next week includes spending for housing after Greens raised this last year 🏡 Big thanks to @LivingRent_Edi for all of their campaign work too - this is a massive win!💪 (1/)
How it started meme template. Screenshot of Edinburgh Live article from December 2023 which reads: "Should a tourist tax be used to help alleviate Edinburgh's housing crisis? Edinburgh city councillors are set to debate whether income from a tourist tax should be used to build social housing. The council’s Green group is calling for more flexibility to be given to the local authority over how it spends a potential £35m raised by a visitor levy once introduced in the capital. Co-leader Ben Parker said some of the funds generated should go towards addressing a “huge crisis in terms of temporary accommodation” which he added gets worse during festival seasons."

ALT How it started meme template. Screenshot of Edinburgh Live article from December 2023 which reads: "Should a tourist tax be used to help alleviate Edinburgh's housing crisis? Edinburgh city councillors are set to debate whether income from a tourist tax should be used to build social housing. The council’s Green group is calling for more flexibility to be given to the local authority over how it spends a potential £35m raised by a visitor levy once introduced in the capital. Co-leader Ben Parker said some of the funds generated should go towards addressing a “huge crisis in terms of temporary accommodation” which he added gets worse during festival seasons."

How it's going meme template. Screenshot of Edinburgh Live article from August 2024 which reads: "Edinburgh's 5% tourist tax to help clean streets, build homes and boost culture from 2026. Amid a housing emergency, the council is proposing to take £5m from visitor levy income each year for borrowing repayments, which it’s estimated could result in an additional £70m for affordable housing projects."

ALT How it's going meme template. Screenshot of Edinburgh Live article from August 2024 which reads: "Edinburgh's 5% tourist tax to help clean streets, build homes and boost culture from 2026. Amid a housing emergency, the council is proposing to take £5m from visitor levy income each year for borrowing repayments, which it’s estimated could result in an additional £70m for affordable housing projects."

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🚨 It's outrageous that the SNP met with the Israeli government to discuss issues like energy & culture whilst that apartheid regime is committing a genocide Yet @scotgov still refuses to take any of the actions against Israel proposed by @scottishgreens thenational.scot/news/245138…
Greens demand SNP apologise for 'secret meeting' with Israeli diplomat

Greens demand SNP apologise for 'secret meeting' with Israeli diplomat

THE SNP are facing calls to apologise after a Scottish Government minister held a “secret meeting” with an Israeli diplomat.

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pathetically small groups of fascists seen off in bathgate and paisley today by big mobilisations from trade unions and communities 👍
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The Scottish Greens Trade Union Group strongly endorses the call made by the Radical Independence Campaign and others across the Scottish left for a counter-demonstration against the planned fascist rally in Glasgow on the 7th September.
Radical Independence Campaign (@RIC_Scotland) profile pictureRadical Independence Campaign@RIC_Scotland3 Aug 2024
The Radical Independence Campaign urges independence supporters across Scotland to rally in Glasgow on Saturday 7th September to challenge Tommy Robinson and his far-right mob. 🧵
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Regarding the ongoing fascist violence, Co-Convener of Edinburgh Green Councillor Group @susan4leithwalk said: "I want to state clearly and without ambiguity that these are racist & Islamophobic attacks, which have been fuelled by dangerous rhetoric from politicians & the media.
A picture of Susan Rae speaking into a microphone with the words "Like most other people across the UK, we've watched with horror at the scenes across England and Northern Ireland over the past week. I want to state clearly and without ambiguity that these are racist & Islamophobic attacks, which have been fuelled by dangerous rhetoric from politicians & the media."

ALT A picture of Susan Rae speaking into a microphone with the words "Like most other people across the UK, we've watched with horror at the scenes across England and Northern Ireland over the past week. I want to state clearly and without ambiguity that these are racist & Islamophobic attacks, which have been fuelled by dangerous rhetoric from politicians & the media."

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The Radical Independence Campaign urges independence supporters across Scotland to rally in Glasgow on Saturday 7th September to challenge Tommy Robinson and his far-right mob. 🧵
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Members of @glasgowgreens are very happy to endorse this statement. This is not an issue of party politics. This is an opportunity for the city to come together and take a stand for humanity, for diversity, and for every person who calls Glasgow their home. 🧵
Radical Independence Campaign (@RIC_Scotland) profile pictureRadical Independence Campaign@RIC_Scotland3 Aug 2024
The Radical Independence Campaign urges independence supporters across Scotland to rally in Glasgow on Saturday 7th September to challenge Tommy Robinson and his far-right mob. 🧵
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Donald Trump is so fucking old
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With broken hearts we announce the passing of Jane McAlevey @rsgexp: founder, lead trainer, heart & soul of our global training program. You will be so missed. And may this elegy serve as a commitment: that your legacy serve as the building blocks for our victories to come.
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Pro-Palestinian supports have gathered outside Bute House Protesters have turned up ahead of the meeting of Prime Minister Keir Starmer and First Minister John Swinney in Edinburgh
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Today, Edinburgh Council: 🇵🇸 Recognised the state of #Palestine 🇵🇸 Supported an arms embargo 🇵🇸 Agreed resources to welcome Palestinians to Edinburgh and help teachers talk about the issue 🇵🇸 Commited to host a roundtable mtg for orgs to talk about practical solidarity actions
A photo of a pro palestinian demonstration with lots of flags and signs saying Free Palestine

ALT A photo of a pro palestinian demonstration with lots of flags and signs saying Free Palestine

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On the 4th of July there's only one vote for climate action. #VoteScottishGreens 🌍
There's only one vote for climate action. Scottish Greens. General election: 4 July.

ALT There's only one vote for climate action. Scottish Greens. General election: 4 July.

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Good industrial relations depends on well trained and supported local union reps. I'm hugely concerned that @CofGCollege have proposed closing the Trade Union Education Centre they host in partnership with the @The_TUC
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“It is simply scandalous that the mere presence of a billionaire performer can see homeless households turfed out of the city for the weekend” Thanks to @NiallTFN for covering the ugly side of @taylorswift13’s concert in Edinburgh next week 🎤🏠 ⤵️
Niall Christie (@NiallTFN) profile pictureNiall Christie@NiallTFN28 May 2024
Exclusive from @ThirdForceNews Edinburgh’s homeless forced from hotels as Taylor Swift comes to town. City of Edinburgh Council attributed their inability to provide this temporary accommodation to the upcoming concerts at Murrayfield. Full story: tfn.scot/news/cruel-summer-e…

Cruel Summer: exclusive - Edinburgh’s homeless forced from hotels as Taylor Swift comes to town -...

Homeless people have been informed they are to be removed from their hotel-style accommodation in Edinburgh as Taylor Swift comes to town. 

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