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.
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.
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 https://t.co/x7QuOpn3WW
“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.
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
https://t.co/b9VeH0tR3A
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/)
🚨 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
https://t.co/L8b52K6IXM
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.
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.
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. 🧵
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. 🧵
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.
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
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