I study authoritarianism for a living, so I do not say this lightly: America isn't facing an authoritarian future. America is living an authoritarian present.
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@monstroso@Waterstones Wonderful building! It was great to see you all last night. I wanted to ask, was there any particular reason you filmed many outside sketches around the north east?
Nathan Gill has pleaded guilty & this tweet has been doing rounds today.
Now imagine my investigation into Russian interference hadn’t been crushed by lawfare, my news org had doubled down & carried on & govt had opened an inquiry as MPs demanded.
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Reform giving a platform to anti-vax crankery. This stuff costs lives. Evidence - if you are one of the people who still needs it - of why they shouldn't be let anywhere near government
Early tea at @Manjitskitchen today with the boys - vada pavs, thali, no bhajis left but samosas banging. There was an Indian food festival so took home some mithai from stall run by Suraj Sweets - (newish?) on Woodsley Green in Hyde Park, must check it out https://t.co/zsDKpD8tA2
@GraemePeacock1@TyneFlashback West I think - signal box on right, another line curving behind it, ends of terraces on left over road. Signal box is SB on this map https://t.co/6TLIjkW7ZR
@TyneFlashback@My_Metro Would love to see a video of the original Metro ticket machines. Have found photos e.g. https://t.co/CBOvziKV2B but would love to hear the clunky noises of the ticket being issued again.