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Calum O'Brien

@CalumOB

Comms Officer at @PlayPiePint 🎭 🏳️‍🌈 Seldom on this as the doom is too much.

 Glasgow, Scotland
Joined August 2018
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Democracy should be an open door to an equal world. Instead, the symbol of Parliament is a crown (domination), chains (oppression) and a portcullis (exclusion). Symbols are important. They encapsulate values. They tell us what something strives to be.
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Trung Phan@TrungTPhan16 Apr 2024
this is art
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We are sleepwalking into a catastrophic global conflict. Our political class shows no interest in de-escalation, diplomacy or restraint — and it is always other people's children who pay the price. In a world of endless war, we need voices for lasting peace.
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The Green Party is calling on UK government to use its powers to stop attack on Rafah But mainstream media won’t cover - can you share? We demand: - An end to arm sales - Stop military collaboration - Boycott, Divestment & Sanctions - Release of hostages & political prisoners
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🚨Twitter deleted the post, so reposting to expose Israeli army crimes! Last video of kids martyrs of Husouna family massacre They fled from Gaza to Rafah in search of safety, escaping shelling Israeli army killed them inside their tent along with all family members last night ! teapaw.org/NourNaim88/status/1757…
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at what point will it become clear that this whole system needs to be shut down and started again, left and right, if we are to survive
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@implausibleblog7 Dec 2023
George Monboit, "Leave fossil fuels in the ground. It's so simple.. This is the most important predicament humanity has ever faced and by design as a result of the enormous oppressive power of the fossil fuel industry, we're flunking" #BBCQT
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Fergus Morgan@FergusMorgan5 Dec 2023
This is terrific.
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"If people like me have to get involved, you know we're in deep shit" Watch and share Jo Brand explaining the #ClimateCrisis with the unrestrained swearing it demands 🔥 🚨NEW UNCUT (pretty frank) VERSION!🚨 #COP28 #ClimateActionNow #Comedy @ProfMarkMaslin
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Politicians are failing us abysmally on the #ClimateCrisis. Can comedians step up and save the day? Watch the heroic Jo Brand give it a proper shot with scientist @ProfMarkMaslin 🔥 If this doesn't prompt revolution, what will? Please share far and wide! #NoNewOil #COP28
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If the Guardian is the only paper to front page this then I can’t see how we can make it. People with influence need to urgently call out the Mail and The Sun and their suppression of the climate change reality - or the public will never demand what’s necessary. This situation is madness.
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Please see our statement below regarding the ongoing situation in Gaza.
Text: Like countless others across the country and world, we have been distraught following the events unfolding in the Middle East. The attack on Israel by Hamas was horrific, and we sincerely hope that the hostages are returned to their loved ones safely and as soon as possible. We do not condone this action in any way. The retaliatory response that has led to unbearable pain, devastation, and death being inflicted on innocent Palestinians in Gaza who were already suffering under a blockade, has no legal or moral justification.

ALT Text: Like countless others across the country and world, we have been distraught following the events unfolding in the Middle East. The attack on Israel by Hamas was horrific, and we sincerely hope that the hostages are returned to their loved ones safely and as soon as possible. We do not condone this action in any way. The retaliatory response that has led to unbearable pain, devastation, and death being inflicted on innocent Palestinians in Gaza who were already suffering under a blockade, has no legal or moral justification.

Text: We are a small arts organisation but we have a voice and it is important to speak up when the world is witnessing one of the worst humanitarian crises in our time. We support an immediate ceasefire to end the suffering and death of innocent lives, and stand in solidarity with our peers, colleagues, and other arts organisations who are calling for this necessary action too. We support Art Workers for Palestine Scotland’s Open Letter and will be asking our audiences after each show this week to make bucket donations that we will forward on to support necessary humanitarian aid in Gaza. A Play, A Pie and A Pint

ALT Text: We are a small arts organisation but we have a voice and it is important to speak up when the world is witnessing one of the worst humanitarian crises in our time. We support an immediate ceasefire to end the suffering and death of innocent lives, and stand in solidarity with our peers, colleagues, and other arts organisations who are calling for this necessary action too. We support Art Workers for Palestine Scotland’s Open Letter and will be asking our audiences after each show this week to make bucket donations that we will forward on to support necessary humanitarian aid in Gaza. A Play, A Pie and A Pint

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Last night unfolded as a somber and chilling scene in Glasgow, where 300 individuals stood in line during the darkness to receive hot food. The plight was particularly distressing for children, who were scared amid the cold and darkness. This situation cannot persist. We urgently implore that @GlasgowCC and @scotgov @ScotGovFM @HumzaYousaf @PaulMcLennan7 to collaborate and provide an indoor space this winter. It is unacceptable to let people endure the harsh conditions of the streets—cold, wet, and hungry while waiting for food. All we seek is a warm and dry place, and we pledge to deliver the necessary services. Like, Share, Comment
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Gary Lineker
@GaryLineker3 Nov 2023
Marching and calling for a ceasefire and peace so that more innocent children don’t get killed is not really the definition of a hate march.
Suella Braverman (@SuellaBraverman) profile pictureSuella Braverman
@SuellaBraverman3 Nov 2023
I agree with the Prime Minister. It is entirely unacceptable to desecrate Armistice Day with a hate march through London. If it goes ahead there is an obvious risk of serious public disorder, violence and damage as well as giving offence to millions of decent British people. 1/2
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"...growing up I had always been captivated by ghost stories, and I wanted to bring this campfire story concept into the video (game) world." Kenny Boyle chatted to @heraldscotland about this week's spooky interactive play #Playthrough! 🎮 heraldscotland.com/news/2388…
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People are dying in the darkness. Rishi Sunak & Keir Starmer should be straining every sinew to find solutions. The very least they could do is call for a ceasefire with international pressure. Instead they have encouraged the brutality of war & the deaths that will ensue.
Sharif Abdel Kouddous شريف عبد القدوس (@sharifkouddous) profile pictureSharif Abdel Kouddous شريف عبد القدوس@sharifkouddous27 Oct 2023
A couple of hours ago, all internet and cell phone communications were suddenly cut in Gaza. No one can be reached. This coincided with what some people (w/ sat phones) are saying is some of the heaviest bombardment yet. The killing and destruction will now happen in the dark.
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@sahouraxo27 Oct 2023
This is what Joe Biden, Justin Trudeau, Rishi Sunak, Emmanuel Macron, Ursula von der Leyen and other Western leaders are supporting.
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Ben See@ClimateBen23 Oct 2023
BREAKING: scientists confirm the almost certain near-term collapse of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet with catastrophic sea-level rise set to wreck croplands, island nations, and megacities within decades 🧵
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The propaganda of the UK's billionaire press is as crude any dictatorship's.
Lewis Goodall (@lewis_goodall) profile pictureLewis Goodall
@lewis_goodall4 Oct 2023
Remarkable how little detailed attention idea of spending £45bn on a half completed infrastructure project gets on the front pages. Instead fashioned as a courageous new dawn. Compare and contrast to these papers’ treatment of say, the Millennium dome.
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Politics UK
@PolitlcsUK4 Oct 2023
🚨 | BREAKING: Rishi Sunak: “Be in no doubt: it is time for change and we are it" The Tories have been in power for 13 years
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