Nathalie G. Szecel

🌈 Modern liberal, love reading, space exploration, mountains & travels

[Nathalie G. Szecel @NSzecel]

Dernière addition à mon blog ; réflexion sur la dernière nomination ministérielle au gouvernement Wallon. Bonne lecture https://t.co/KFIMvlOZT8

[PETA @peta]

Just days after Deniz died while forced to carry tourists through Central Park, Philadelphia has banned horse-drawn carriages. Now it’s time for New York City to follow their lead! 🐴📢

[Rep. Don Bacon 🇺🇸✈️🏍️⭐️🎖️ @RepDonBacon]

I was banned from traveling to Iran.

I was sanctioned by Russia.

I was hacked by China and now hacked by Russia.

Putin will do anything to silence those who oppose him, but I know the difference between good and evil.

You can tell a lot about a person by their enemies.

[John Healey @JohnHealey_MP]

My letter to the Prime Minister

[BBC Breaking News @BBCBreaking]

The El Niño weather pattern has officially begun and threatens record global heat, US scientists say https://t.co/OqpcmlFZn7

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

The drama of migration must serve as an appeal to the conscience of the nations of origin of the migrants, which must establish conditions for peace, justice and development. It is also an appeal to the conscience of the transit nations, which are called to protect the vulnerable and not leave them in the hands of criminal networks. It is likewise an appeal to the conscience of Europe, which cannot claim to uphold human dignity while growing accustomed to the Mediterranean and the Atlantic becoming unmarked graves, as well as that of the international community, which is called to effective and persevering cooperation. #ApostolicJourney https://t.co/3YfdiJYiGg

[PETA @peta]

How many horses have to die before City Council finally says ENOUGH? ���

We joined @nyclass at City Hall to demand immediate passage of Ryder’s Law, legislation that would ban horse-drawn carriages in NYC.

Join us in demanding a horse carriage ban in NYC! Text RYDER to 73822

𝑇𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑒𝑥𝑡𝑠/𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑠 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑃𝐸𝑇𝐴: 𝑝𝑒𝑡𝑎.𝑣𝑔/𝑡𝑥𝑡. 𝑇𝑒𝑥𝑡 𝑆𝑇𝑂𝑃 𝑡𝑜 𝑒𝑛𝑑, 𝐻𝐸𝐿𝑃 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑜. 𝑀𝑠𝑔/𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑎 𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑠 𝑚𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑙𝑦. 𝑈.𝑆. 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦.

[Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse]

Back before the Republican Party was corrupted by special interests, Senator John Chafee urged Congress to address climate change. https://t.co/VBiMOcNcZh

[PROTECT ALL WILDLIFE @Protect_Wldlife]

🚨 ANOTHER NYC CARRIAGE HORSE IS
DEAD 🚨

This heartbreaking footage was taken in Central Park and shows Deniz, a 16-year-old carriage horse, taking his final breaths after collapsing while pulling passengers.

Join us Wednesday, June 10 at 12 PM on the steps of City Hall for a major rally reintroducing Ryder's Law and demanding that the New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani advance and pass Ryder's Law to end this horrific suffering once and for all. Tonight's tragic and preventable death is a devastating reminder that this legislation cannot wait.

Horrified New Yorkers watched as Deniz struggled in agony before dying in front of a crowd of shocked and heartbroken witnesses. Some were crying and hugging one another as they watched.

No horse should suffer and die this way in the middle of New York City.

Deniz's death underscores the urgent need to pass Ryder's Law before another horse is killed or more people are injured.

JOIN US
City Hall Steps, Manhattan Wednesday, June 10
12:00 PM

There are no more excuses.

There is no more time to wait.

DENIZ SHOULD BE THE LAST!!

Credit: NY Class.

[Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse]

Climate change used to be a bipartisan issue. There’s some Rhode Island history here.

I’m headed to the Senate floor to give my 308th Time to Wake Up speech.

[Rep. Don Bacon 🇺🇸✈️🏍️⭐️🎖️ @RepDonBacon]

We can’t be neutral when it comes to Russia and Ukraine. This is an evil vs good war, and we should stand with the democracy, the victim of an invasion and not the invader. People say they’re pro-Ukraine, but actions speak louder than words.

[Don Winslow @donwinslow]

Dear @NYCMayor / @ZohranKMamdani

BAN THIS EVIL PRACTICE NOW!!

BAN CARRIAGE HORSES IN NYC.

[PETA @peta]

🚨City Council, what more do you need? Central Park goers are crying and hugging after seeing this traumatizing death for all involved.

Pass Ryder's Law NOW and ban horse carriages before another horse dies! We'll be outside City Hall tomorrow demanding an end to this!

[Voters For Animal Rights @theanimalvoters]

Statement from Council Member @ChrisMarteNYC and Voters For Animal Rights President Julie Cappiello:

“This Thursday, Council Member Marte will introduce Ryder’s Law, legislation to transition New York City away from horse-drawn carriages and toward a safer, more humane future.

The death of a carriage horse in Central Park tonight is a heartbreaking reminder that this system no longer works — not for horses, and not for the workers whose livelihoods depend on an industry facing an uncertain future.

Horses are living beings who deserve dignity and compassion. They should not be forced to navigate the noise, traffic, and demands of New York City streets.

New York City can protect animal welfare while supporting the workers who depend on the horse carriage industry. As we push to end horse-drawn carriages, we are committed to ensuring workers have a fair transition, economic security, and access to new opportunities.

We look forward to working with TWU, the City Council, and all stakeholders to develop a workforce program that supports affected workers and their families.

Tonight’s tragedy was heartbreaking — but future tragedies are preventable.

It is time to pass Ryder’s Law.”

[World Animal News @WorldAnimalNews]

🚨Another NYC carriage horse has collapsed and died in Central Park. 💔🐎

According to @theanimalvoters, the tragedy follows the deaths of Ryder, Lady, Aisha, Charlie, and Smoothie. ❤️‍🩹

Support Ryder’s Law, set to be reintroduced Thursday!

TAKE ACTION! 👉 @theanimalvoters 🙏🐎

[UNITED24 @U24_gov_ua]

The drone pilots of the motorized infantry battalion of the 118th Separate Mechanized Brigade carried out a unique mission to save these adorable cuties🐱

Using a large drone, they successfully evacuated a mother cat and her 5 kittens🧵

[Rep. Don Bacon 🇺🇸✈️🏍️⭐️🎖️ @RepDonBacon]

This was only way to get a Ukrainian military aid and a Russian Sanctions bill passed by the House because of the Speaker’s opposition. 70% of America support Ukraine and after a year and a half of “doing nothing” we demanded House action.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Our sanctions are working.

They are weakening the economic foundations of Russia’s war effort.

Today we double down.

With a 21st package.

Covering energy, banks & crypto, trade including fisheries and visa for Russian soldiers ↓ https://t.co/fTIkATOSfN

[PBS News @NewsHour]

Pope Leo XIV said that a "truly just society" recognizes the dignity of every human life, as he made calls for peace in a wide-ranging address to the Spanish parliament on Monday.

"The defense of human life is neither a partisan issue nor a confessional interest: it is a goal of civilization," he said. "Every human life must be recognized and safeguarded from conception to its natural end, in every circumstance of its existence."

Leo added that "when this certainty is obscured" and the law fails to serve and protect everyone, society's most vulnerable people "are the first victims."

"For this reason, the moral greatness of a nation is manifested, above all, in its capacity to accompany, protect and love those lives that are most fragile," he said.

During the speech, the first by a pope to Spain's parliament, the pontiff urged global leaders to help migrants, calling on them to create "safe and legal pathways."

Leo also repeated his call for using dialogue instead of weapons to resolve disputes, saying "peace demands diplomatic courage." His comments came hours after Israel and Iran traded fire, threatening to upend peace efforts in the Middle East.

His address, which received a seven-minute standing ovation from Spanish lawmakers, was part of Leo's ongoing weeklong visit to Spain that included visits with migrants and victims of sexual abuse.

Photo by Yara Nardi/Pool via Reuters

[Rahm Emanuel @RahmEmanuel]

New Hampshire, you’re known as the Granite State and for your independence, but you should also be known for your kindness, warmth, and for showing up for one another.

From a farm in North Hampton to a living room in Epping to Lucky's Coffee Garage in Lebanon and the QC Bike Collective in Manchester — I spoke with people who work hard, play by the rules, and look out for their neighbors.

But, Granite Staters feel like Washington has forgotten how to do the same.

They're not asking for much. Lower costs. Good schools. Affordable healthcare. The ability to save for retirement and a government that actually shows up for them.

That’s why I came to New Hampshire — and I’ll keep showing up, telling the truth, and fighting to clear a path to a middle class life for every American.