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Amplifying this translation of a powerful open letter to Trump from a Ukrainian doctor, on several Ukrainian FB pages. I believe it was first posted in late February. Ukrainian doctor's appeal to Trump You want to talk about "peace agreements," Mr. Trump? Then listen to me, a

4. But the America of these heroes fought against tyrants, it did not flatter them. It was the enemy of fascism, not the friend of Putin. It helped the resistance and didn't attack Zelensky.

More than five years ago, I wrote about the US conservatives who admire Russia dictatorship. Now they run America theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…

11/ Democracy isn’t self-sustaining. It requires us to choose it — again and again. Not with platitudes. But with vigilance, accountability, and courage. We still have time. But not forever.

Witkoff uncritically repeated several inaccurate Russian claims regarding the status of the Ukrainian territories that Russia illegally occupies. ⬇️(1/3) 1/ The Russian invasions of Ukraine have never been about protecting Russian speakers. Witkoff claimed during the March 21

Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff says he doesn't "regard Putin as a bad guy". This is a man who is personally responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people. Craven and utterly nauseating bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

If you accept that non-citizens have no right to due process, you are accepting that citizens have no right to due process. All the government has to do is claim that you are not a citizen; without due process you have no chance to prove the contrary.

From the US to Israel, Hungary to Turkey, a unifying theme of leaders sliding away from democratic norms is an attack on the judiciary. It is the playbook of every populist strongman (or woman) seeking to march their country away from liberal democracy. ft.com/content/85c8e2…

Insanity. Trump has either lost his mind or is fully loyal to Putin. Either way, anyone in the GOP defending this as "he just wants peace" is as deserving of condemnation. Do any of them have the courage to defend the truth? Trump is basing US foreign policy on blatant lies.

“….. in war …. there is only one truth.” Excellent article!

Evil may have its hour, but God will have His day. This is one of the meanings enshrined in the story of Christ. Of His earthly suffering and death – and of His resurrection, and the truth that sooner or later, yet inevitably, evil will retreat, and life will triumph. That is

I don’t know who needs to see this but

11/ Democracy isn’t self-sustaining. It requires us to choose it — again and again. Not with platitudes. But with vigilance, accountability, and courage. We still have time. But not forever.

We must start having honest conversations about the costs of inaction in policy-making here. Things cost money. If you don't pay now, you'll pay later. When Attlee built the modern welfare state, he broadened and increased taxes across the board.

a message to Rachel Reeves - you will inevitably be unpopular given fiscal constraints.. be unpopular for a purpose and go down as the Chancellor who radically improved the UK tax system. That would be a real legacy..

Best opportunity for a long time for the Executive to make a positive difference. Essential comment here from Ann Watt.

What's "unforgivable" is that Suella *still* won't face up to the consequences of her choice. Brexit means the introduction of borders. In the case of Gibraltar, the border has to be between it and Spain - which Govt of Gibraltar is desperate to avoid- or between it and the UK

Read Pivotal's media statement on UK Spending Review "The Spending Review gives Northern Ireland a 3-year funding settlement but means difficult choices ahead. The money will have to be spent wisely, with a strong emphasis on public service transformation" pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/news-…

NEW Pivotal report - Policy delivery in Northern Ireland How do we make sure policy goals are achieved in practice? We asked 30 former senior civil servants, ministers, business and voluntary sector leaders to tell us about their experiences and ideas. pivotalpolicy.org/assets/files/p…

This is a hugely important report, shining a light on how delivery can be improved, from the voices of those who know the system better than most. For the sake of our public services, institutional stability, and public trust, delivery must be a priority. Read the report below.