Bel Jacobs FRSA

Fashion in Schools, Fashion Act Now, The Empathy Project, Islington Climate Centre. Posts about nature connectedness, system change and multi-species justice.

[Bel Jacobs FRSA @bel_jacobs]

Urgent: Sign the petition to End Greyhound Racing in the UK!

This is the best way to protect dogs from the racing industry, who can end up shot or drowned when no longer profitable

Just 2 weeks left to reach 100k signatures!

https://t.co/IpmHsHGHdY #EndGreyhoundRacing

[Captain Mark Kelly @CaptMarkKelly]

Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth have tried to silence me for speaking out.

Today, I’m fighting back because this isn’t just about me. This is about the rights of all retired veterans and all Americans, and I’m not going to let this Administration take those away.

[Marco Foster @MarcoFoster_]

Mark Ruffalo on Donald Trump: “The guy is a convicted felon, a convicted rapist, he’s a pedophile. He’s the worst human being in the world. If we’re relying on this guy’s morality then we’re all in a lot of trouble. I love this country and what I’m seeing here is not America”

[Hillary Clinton @HillaryClinton]

This is not about Right or Left, it’s about Right and Wrong.

[National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing]

@DrSimEvans The UK Gov must address this corrosive disinformation by staging a televised emergency briefing on the climate & nature crisis, giving the public the actual facts.

Energy transition expert @tessakhan explains why renewables will make us richer and warmer.
https://t.co/qHT3ViiVRt

[Bel Jacobs FRSA @bel_jacobs]

@nebriefing @RoryStewartUK @campbellclaret @MikeBernersLee I went to the Briefing and was so moved and inspired by 1,200 in that hall, people ready to do their best. Please invite the chair, Mike Berners Lee, onto #leading. He can speak eloquently about the urgent need to come together, for all life on earth. For my daughter.

[Bel Jacobs FRSA @bel_jacobs]

@sentientism @GauthierSoho @trizcs @dan710ths So kind, J. Thank you.🙏🏽

[Censored Humans @CensoredHumans]

🇹🇷🇵🇸More than 45 Turkish civilian ships are heading directly toward Gaza.

This comes as a response to Israel intercepting the Global Sumud Flotilla convoy.

[Protect Kamala Harris ✊ @DisavowTrump20]

The silence of the generals, by Robert B. Hubbell

The most remarkable aspect of Trump’s speech to the assembled generals and admirals of the US military was the silence.

The generals sat in silence.

They sat in silence as Trump slurred and rambled through a “speech” that insulted the intelligence, professionalism, and loyalty of the generals.

They sat in silence as Trump attacked their former commander-in-chief, Joe Biden.

They sat in silence as Trump claimed that the military would use U.S. cities as “training grounds” for waging war against American civilians.

They sat in silence as Trump said he would ask the military to fight “the enemy from within.”

They sat in silence as Hegseth said the generals were free to ignore the law of war and international treaties that separate the US military from barbarians and war criminals.

They sat in silence as Trump said that the Navy should “consider the concept of battleship.”

They sat in silence as Trump wondered aloud why the generals sat in silence.

They sat in silence even after Trump pandered for their applause.

Their silence spoke volumes.

In their silence, the generals affirmed their oaths to defend the Constitution.

In their silence, the generals demonstrated their professionalism, discipline, and judgment.

It could have been otherwise. Trump and Hegseth expected it to be so. In their adolescent fantasies, Trump and Hegseth believed the generals would fête them with standing ovations, chanting, “USA! USA! USA!”

Instead, Trump and Hegseth were humiliated as their unhinged, delusional words slapped sharply against the bare walls and fell to the ground, their lunacy heightened by the silence of the generals.

Without the crutch and cover of cheering crowds, Trump’s mental deterioration was laid bare for all to see. Trump told the generals that the city of Portland “looks like a war zone. . . . unless they’re playing false tapes, this looked like World War II.”

Every general who heard Trump say that Portland “looks like a war zone” knew it was a lie and understood that their Commander-in-Chief is so feeble that he is unable to distinguish between reality and “false tapes” replayed on Fox News.

Every general who watched Pete Hegseth’s peurile speech immediately recognized him as one of the posers and video-game warriors that the generals identify as misfits to be counseled out of the military at the first opportunity.

The generals were not impressed by Trump or Hegseth. The generals are sophisticated, successful professionals who have risen to the top (in part) because of their ability to judge people—the good, the bad, and the flakes. They left the meeting understanding exactly who Trump and Hegseth are.

All Americans should take confidence and comfort from the silence of the generals. Their silence was an act of protest—because their silence exhibited loyalty to the Constitution and respect for the Office of the President, rather than for Donald Trump.

Prior to Trump’s meeting with the generals, dozens of readers forwarded Substack and social media posts claiming that Trump would use the occasion to declare martial law. Other readers sent posts claiming that Trump would administer a loyalty oath requiring fealty to Trump. Still others predicted on-the-spot mass firings and public humiliation of generals perceived to be disloyal.

In his final insult, Trump told the generals they looked like they came out of “central casting.” In doing so, he trivialized and demeaned their accomplishments and professionalism, telling them they were nothing more than props for infantile speeches by men who hold the military in contempt.

And so, the generals sat in silence, depriving Trump of the thing he values most--obsequious adulation.

The silence of the generals spoke volumes.

[PETA @peta]

You will be missed, @JaneGoodallInst 💚

Jane will always be remembered as a trailblazing, compassionate spirit who honored every animal. We encourage everyone to follow in her animal-respecting footsteps by going vegan.

PETA will be planting a monkey puzzle tree in her honor.

[Ounka @OunkaOnX]

The crew of the MV Mikeno — the vessel that came closest to Gaza in the #GlobalSumudFlotilla.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Jane Goodall had a remarkable ability to inspire us to connect with the natural wonders of our world, and her groundbreaking work on primates and the importance of conservation opened doors for generations of women in science. Michelle and I are thinking of all those who loved and admired her.

[ForbesWomen @ForbesWomen]

“We are the most intellectual species to walk the planet, but we’re not intelligent. If you’re intelligent you don’t destroy your only home.”

Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of @JaneGoodallInst, spoke at the 2025 #ForbesSustainabilityLeaders Summit. https://t.co/gynegGzm0Z

[Bel Jacobs FRSA @bel_jacobs]

Hey @guardian why aren't you at least covering the Italy strikes?

https://t.co/W5OKGViZub

#Gaza

[Bel Jacobs FRSA @bel_jacobs]

I think a friend just asked me to stop feeling so much; to accept the slaughter in Gaza, the rise of fascism, the death of all animals, the end of the planet.

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

Jimmy Kimmel basically just lost his job for saying Charlie Kirk’s killer was MAGA.

Just a few days ago, here’s Brian Kilmeade of Fox News saying homeless people should be killed:
He still has his job:

[Protect Kamala Harris ✊ @DisavowTrump20]

RETWEET if you stand with Jimmy Kimmel!

[Bel Jacobs FRSA @bel_jacobs]

I used to think memes were resistance. We have to be cleverer than this.

[Bel Jacobs FRSA @bel_jacobs]

@WhiteHouse @SecWar Typo spotted. They meant to say: "peace through crushing everyone who doesn't agree with us."

[Bel Jacobs FRSA @bel_jacobs]

The problem is this: violence is not in the toolkit of those working for equity, justice and compassion. But it is a vital part of the toolkit of racist thugs.