Irish politicians faced a deadlock regarding same-sex marriage due to immense pressure from the Catholic Church. Using a random ballot, a Citizens' Assembly was able to listen to other ideas, discuss, and ultimately break the stalemate, securing a supermajority for equality.

Imagine a party leader admitting to a journalist that their personal views contradict their own party. That level of honesty feels impossible in modern politics. See why independent politicians give us hope and remain a stabilising healthy influence in a very bad situation.

Edmund Burke famously said that society is a pact between the dead, the living, and the unborn. We’re standing on the shoulders of giants, but are we actually adding anything for the people coming next? It’s time to rethink what kind of legacy we are actually leaving behind.

Political parties are transforming judicial appointments into partisan weapons, actively eroding long-standing democratic safeguards. With courts becoming ideologically predictable and systems easily manipulated, basic democratic norms are increasingly at risk.

A surgeon always thinks the answer is surgery, and a psychotherapist thinks it's all in your head. Your specific expertise is actually blinding you to the real problem. Stop trying to force your professional toolkit onto every issue and learn to see the system as it really is.

We think of public goods as roads and bridges. But what if the most important public good today is information? This system is being compromised, and it's causing failures across our society. This is the pattern we must recognise.

You wouldn't push a surgeon aside to do the operation yourself because hospitals rely on deep layers of earned skill. Yet, the people running our government win popularity contests to gain power. Are we trusting our entire society to the right system?

Ever wonder what actually happens in a real citizen's jury? People with radically different views listen to each other and despite the initial anger, leave in tears of relief. True democracy is about dialogue, not just winning a contest. Let's make our leaders listen and act.

We evolved on the African savanna to solve problems in groups. So why do our modern institutions rely on endless, divisive debates? There is a way to use a different logic: one that centres on everyday citizens instead of rigid ideology.

Ever feel like politicians are nothing like you? You aren't alone. We went from everyday citizens holding power to being ruled by career celebrities. If elections just create a toxic contest, where do we turn next?

Rep. Thomas Massie just called out AIPAC for trying to bully Congress into voting their way, saying it's a referendum on whether Israel can "dictate" US foreign policy. He's one of the few who hasn't been intimidated by them so far. Credit: @tommyjusa.bsky.social | Source #IsraelLobby

Multiple #ICE warehouses were sold by people in #Trump's corrupt circle who were sitting on the properties and losing money. Journalists dug into it and found that properties were bought by the feds for 10 times their list price. It's a new level of corruption ☠️ #TrumpIsACrook #LockHimUpAlready

I think it's gonna take a little bit more than a purge! How about some accountability? The Trump-Gestapo is murdering and arresting American citizens FFS! WE WANT JUSTICE! chip-gifs.com

Trump says the federal government doesn’t have any money to fund child care & health care. But he has no problem cutting those programs to fund another war in the Middle East.

#daily #reels #rant #reaction #politics

We just filed our 60th lawsuit against this lawless, bullying administration, defending our fair housing laws. We are now in court because HUD’s actions will limit access to housing in Colorado and wrongly suggest that discrimination is acceptable. #Philforgovernor #COpolitics

After 60 Years, Diabetes Drug Revealed to Unexpectedly Affect The Brain #metformin #diabetes #medicine #health #nhs #viralvideo #reelschallenge #reelsvideo #reelsviral #reels #news #curiousfellow @highlight

Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, on advancing to the Western Conference finals in dominant fashion: “It’s great. Shows that we already gained a little bit of experience from our short playoff time. I felt like we put ourselves in the best positions, simple as that.”

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The reporter interviewing Tennessee gop as they stroll in to destroy their constituency with unconstitutionally r a c i s t legislature is just priceless! Might as well be clear as the liberty bell about the evil these folks are up to! Shame on TN gop! #tennessee #racism #gop #voterrights #standup

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Y’all. Who does the WNBA Game Recaps for WNBA League Pass? We are CRYING over here 😂😂😂

And waste #3 today! The Chinook flew past again. Shame.

CAMERON GREEN... BIG MONEY. BIG HYPE. NO PERFORMANCE. 🚨 KKR ARE OUT… BUT SOME HARD QUESTIONS NEED TO BE ASKED. When you spend that much money on a player, you expect match-winning performances, consistency, and impact in pressure games.

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Current generations will never fully grasp or understand how the entire 🌎 caught Michael Jackson fever for a decade basically. It'll never be replicated. You had to be there. But #Michael does good of capturing it as best as possible. It's now the highest grossing biopic in NA history. #BlueSky

New US violations met with Iranian strike on Kuwait airbase A new series of direct military confrontations erupted between the US and Iran near Strait of Hormuz on 28 May after US Central Command said it carried out so-called “self-defense” strikes near the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas.

We explore the secrets of longevity. From the "Blue Zones" to the "Plant-Based vs Carnivore" debate, we’re looking at how to heal the body, mind, and soul. Join guests like Integrative Nutrition and Health Coach Kim Ruzycki and renowned Canadian culinary talent Chef Ned Bell.

🛤️ More than three-quarters of our track is of modern construction on concrete sleepers. ☀️ These sleepers can help rail withstand very hot weather ... 👉 https://bit.ly/4uYQzCM #HotRailway #Heatwave

www.hayatformayor.com Winnipeg cannot ignore homelessness and addiction while families feel unsafe and people suffer in tents.”? #miami #LA #newyork #canada #vegas #usa #toronto #vancouver #winnipeg #manitoba

Today’s line-up… · A gay man held in US ICE immigration detention is finally free. · The Vatican criticises the “devastating” effects of conversion therapy. · A new Christian mobile network blocks queer content by default. Pod app · smart speaker · YouTube · pod.link/1712324163

Why does Danish Taimur become obsessed when he sees Hiba Bukhari? Pakistani actors Hiba Bukhari and Danish Taimoor attended a meet & greet in London, supported by Creative Team Event, to celebrate their drama Humrahi. #Humrahi #HibaBukhari #DanishTaimoor #London #FashionShow

The drive to express and understand are both deeply human. Brouhaha combines two cultural pillars—art and science—to further ask: What separates and also connects us to the delicate web of nature, our environment, other species, and one another? www.sonoluminus.com/sonoluminus/... #sonoluminus

Paul McCartney being surprised by how much Will Ferrell and Chad Smith look alike 😂

Enjoy every moment, every minute, every time.. #nyc #nyliberty #timelesstorches #johndericmitchell

Paddy Power’s World Cup ad is a cheeky "England-vs-America" football culture showdown, hilarious and spot-on! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽️🇺🇸 #WorldCup #FIFAWorldCup

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Which poses a greater threat to national security: the Chinese government using TikTok to gather information about Americans, or Americans isolating from global information? @jameeljaffer.bsky.social joins @greenwell.bsky.social in the CJR newsroom. youtu.be/VYid72uW1tA?...

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I’m In Love With Fashion #SLS #TeamSuperior #SuperiorLuxuryStyle

“I’m not a racist but…” 🙄 #BadBunny #SuperBowl #Racist #FolkMusic #OriginalSong #protest #ICE #SocialCommentary #FactCheck

🤼Big Scott Steiner powerslam kicks off the offense in this one.

Sixty Seconds Of Stephen Happy Stephen King Day ...Maybe? #StephenKing #hallowellmaine #StephenKingDay

Here's how we can play 4 films on only 3 screens. #seattle #ballard #movietheater #movies #majesticbaytheatres

SPERM RACING: The newest World Cup sport, featuring sperm from 10000 global contestants swimming up a microfluidic track in a series of race brackets. Can't possibly be real, you say? Think again! Captain Chemical hits issues around this 'sport' on their new album DEEP SIX, which drops on June 6th.

In our new video Q&A series with AVMA President Dr. Michael Bailey, he's answering frequently asked questions on the evolving landscape of veterinary care. Today, he shares his story on why he became a veterinarian.

Gods War #charliegtv #charliegtvai #detroit #sora2

Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov On ICE: "There is still a reign of terror." https://youtu.be/8GDxDgOTFyI

Anyone voting for Spencer Pratt?

Trump wants to put his face on a $250 bill while pocketing billions for himself, his cronies & his family That's not what Americans voted for His base is noticing & it's costing him 👇

Thanasi Kokkinakis had a radical pectoral surgery 15 months ago and will be playing his first Grand Slam singles match since AO ‘25 today against Terence Atmane. RG diary 📔 www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis...

MMA over boxing? A bold take. Coach says MMA’s grit and diverse skillset outshine boxing’s sweet science. Agree or disagree? Where does elite combat skill really lie? Drop your thoughts below. Watch the full episode. #MMA #Boxing #Debate

This really made my day I can’t lie. www.instagram.com/reel/DZETU1d...

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I shouldn’t have dragged him there… he’s a nerd

fan runs on the floor trying to take a selfie with Wemby, gets hustled off with the quickness

MontCo PA got lots of support for closing the ICE camps this morning…and triggered our usual weak MAGA white men! Oaks PA, Philly Suburbs, 6/3/2026 @visibilitybrigade.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social @maddow.bsky.social

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