New Year is just a construct, and yet we give it significance. We do this to create for ourselves new beginnings, better plans, the hope of happier times ahead. These things exist because we dream them into existence. So - Happy New Year to all of you. All power to your dreaming.

A dysfunctional family living in taxpayer-supported housing, rife with drug abuse and paedophile uncles, and torn asunder by fist fights between brothers. Why won't social workers intervene?

Education is a fundamental right for all, not a privilege for the few. Abolish tuition fees, end student debt, and restore education as a universal public good.

If bees are in trouble, we are all in trouble. Stop the government giving the green light to bee-killing pesticides: act.gp/3iOlvXc

I wrote a little story about what we treasure, and what we pursue, and what we take for granted. Buy me a cup of tea if you like, or just read it here for free... ko-fi.com/post/Daffodils…

In the wake of hit TV series The Crown, it is more crucial than ever that faculty reiterate to students the difference between historical fact and fiction, writes Farish A Noor  of Universiti Malaya: timeshighereducation.com/campus/history… via Times Higher Education #FactsMatter #History #education

We've found Michelle Mone's yacht

You’re only in Parliament because brave women fought for your right to vote, they weren’t “selfish” they were selfless Those massacred at Peterloo took up state resources too, but they reformed our democracy eventually The right to protest is what distinguishes us from fascism

Some rules for doing a kindness. 1) Don't make the recipient feel bad for asking 2) Do the kind thing and get out of the way 3) Don't hang around waiting to be thanked 4) Don't keep bringing it up forever 5) Don't expect 'repayment.' 6) Wear fun, comfortable shoes (optional)

Dear BBC, a gentle reminder that this is written on the side of your fucking headquarters. If I were you, I’d be sacking the chairman who withheld the truth, NOT the presenter who told it.

REMINDER: Don't let those in power divide us. Let's stay united and work together to protect people and the planet.

For Trans Day of Visibility, I’ve released almost all the queer and trans photos I’ve colorized/restored in one place! Check out some incredible moments from our community’s history going back to the 1890s at elierlick.com/color

Outrageous scenes of cops arresting anti-monarchy protestors and stealing their placards So we are not allowed to show public opposition to a bloke being crowned head of state for having been born into unimaginable wealth while ppl line up at food banks and schools fall apart

I am very uncomfortable with a billionaire author getting privileged access to a party that may shortly be in power, to discuss the rights of a minority group she doesn’t belong to, who have experienced a massive increase in hate crime, and who she believes have too many rights.

CCHQ changing their name to Tax Check UK feels like it should be illegal. Isn't this illegal?

Britain does not have an immigration problem. Britain has a racism problem. RT if you agree.