Names Not Numbers

To all my followers who are citizens of the EU and of voting age, please consider signing and sharing this EU citizens' initiative requesting that the European Commission stop upholding intellectual property rights regarding COVID vaccines and treatments and make them a public good instead.

In order for the European Commission to read these proposals this initiative needs a lot more people signing that it has now, so every person counts.

nothing makes me cry like the embankment tube station voiceover story !!! nothing !!!!!!!

we say this after every ceasefire but even if active bombing has stopped, palestinians still face israeli violence on a daily basis. in gaza alone, and as a result of the recent violence, the water supply is now facing 40% shortage, roads leading to hospitals are destroyed, at least 70,000 people have been displaced, 12 families have been completely wiped out, and close to 2000 injured, many of whom will not be able to go abroad to receive crucial treatments as the 14-year siege on gaza continues.

and as always, israel is going to enjoy total impunity on all of these crimes which allows it to continue with the siege on gaza, home demolitions, land/resource theft, detention of children, terrorizing worshippers and so on.

the momentum that was built, especially on social media, has got to continue. it has become quite clear that the movement has done so much specifically in terms of shedding light on the magnitude of israel’s crimes and the absurdity of the justifications that we have been battling for ages.

yes, i cried literal tears seeing people in gaza celebrate the ceasefire but this is a reminder to all that a ceasefire is the bare minimum as different forms of violence enacted by israel never ceased. the fight for human rights has got to continue. keep talking about sheikh jarrah, the occupation, the apartheid, the siege; keep palestine present so that israel is held accountable for its crimes.

"In another life, you were my babe. In another life, you were the sunshine of my lifetime. What would you trade the pain for? I'm not sure. I used to be a real go-getter. I used to think it'd all get better"

everyone: lmao this is SO shitty and stupid HAHA it was so cringey im laughing so hard

me, in tears: haha... ye a h ........ same ...

according to the economist, domestic violence in england will increase by 38% if they lose and 26% if they win/draw against italy in this weekend’s euro finals. here’s a thread of domestic violence hotlines that you can call if you/a loved one needs help, and i’ll write the information below for anyone who doesn’t have access to twitter or can’t read the images. most of these hotlines also have chatting options if you can’t call them. 

england (refuge’s national domestic abuse hotline): 0808 2000 247

northern ireland (domestic and sexual abuse hotline): 0808 802 414

scotland (domestic and forced marriage hotline): 0800 027 1234 

wales (live fear free): 0808 80 10 800

uk-wide (men’s advice line): 0808 801 0327 

specifically for male victims

bright sky is a mobile app and website for people experiencing abuse or for those who are worried about others

available for free from most app store

women’s aid have a directory of domestic abuse support services across the uk

live chat is available 7 days a week from 10am to 6pm

victim support:  08 08 16 89 111

if you are experiencing abuse and need immediate help, ask for ANI (action needed immediately) at a participating pharmacy 

the pharmacy will have a logo on display

you’ll be provided with a private space and a phone if you need one

they’ll connect you to any more support services that you need

safe spaces are available in boots, morrisons, superdrug, and well pharmacies

they’ll provide you with specialized support and connect you to services for more help

the fact is, israel now definitely realises that no one believes its bullshit anymore, especially seeing the mass movement and huge shift in narrative in response to its ongoing war against Gaza. this tells israel that the mask is now completely off and the masses no longer believe its claims of being the victim and whatever the hell else.

this explains why the scale of violence has been so overwhelming in recent weeks, considering there is nothing for israel to justify anymore and no pretences to keep up for those who used to fall for them.

there is also the sense of embarrassment; a whole military apparatus with billions in annual aid still could not break a besieged, starved enclave (it never will). we have been hearing about ground invasion this, ground invasion that and we have yet to see anything tangible.

again, the public for the most part has now seen who israel really is; a genocidal, terrorist state, and israel knows there's no turning back from this so it ramped up the violence to cause as much damage as possible before it is forced to halt its current acceleration of the ongoing genocide.

U.S. officials are literally telling israel to "pause" so that people can ease up a little and be lulled back into complacency. always remember this and let's keep doing what we're doing because the tides have really turned.

Captains supporting Captains!

Things that happened in Bristol and London late last night:

-In Bristol, at about midnight, the police put dispersal order in place and brought the dogs out again.

-They arrested a number of protestors in a violent and aggressive way, including a medic who was providing first aid.

-In London, a large number of arrested protestors including legal observers are still being held. Organisations suck as Green and Black Cross and Black Protest Legal Support are challenging the legality of some of these arrests.

If you are in either of these cities and can provide post arrest support, please get in touch with the relevant organisations.

Otherwise, keep fighting the good fight.

Just saw the final episode of clone wars. I-I can't believe it's over. Idk how to feel. It ended so beautifully dark. That finale shot, I just-