Brian Dolan

Fintan O'Toole: The Idiocy of Greatness Fintan O'Toole: The Idiocy of Greatness in New York - Checkout. The acclaimed Irish writer delivers the annual Robert B. Silvers lecture. The idea of greatness has infused politics across much of the...

If you're in New York on March 25th you're very welcome to this talk in memory of the great Robert Silvers.
www.showclix.com/tickets/fint...

The fact Trump is saying he will not obey the Supreme Courts ruling, he will be imposing more tariffs says it all, "again". It proves "again" when the next election happens, he will not honor the results of the elections, unless he wins.

Pritzker’s invoice to White House:

(via @nbcnews.com) @govpritzker.illinois.gov

I didn’t know that the Worshipful Company of Nurses was a thing until a year ago -proud to be a member & a Freeman of the City of London & enjoying the fellowship and focus on supporting future nurses- find out more here www.companyofnurses.co.uk @carterp118.bsky.social @briandolan.bsky.social

Quote from Shannon Schumacher, KFF Senior Survey Analyst, Public Opinion & Survey Research. It says, “Our recent survey found that 27% of immigrants said they or a family member have avoided traveling this year due to concerns about drawing attention to someone’s immigration status... Amid this news about TSA, immigrants’ avoidance of travel will likely continue, as will their avoidance of other activities outside the home, which may have further negative repercussions for their health and well-being.”

⚡ Amid reports that the TSA is sharing passenger information with ICE, KFF’s Shannon Schumacher looks at recent polling data that shows 3 in 10 immigrants are already avoiding travel due to immigration-related fears. #QuickTake https://on.kff.org/3YAlkQd

And all without painting any roundabouts…

It’s really simple…

- Cap all political donations
- Ban foreign donations
- Strict conflict‑of‑interest & anti‑corruption laws with penalties
- No titles, honours or peerages for donors
- No govt contracts for donors
- Publish every donation/lobby meeting

…that’ll do it.

Farage’s ‘racism & anti-semitism’, as remembered by over 20 fellow alumni of Dulwich College, & a proper look at his ‘denials’.
tinyurl.com/4rrn2mkx

The finale of the great TV comedy show Blackadder goes Forth.
Back then I didn't expect one of the funniest programmes ever to end with a scene that makes me cry every time I see it.
Every single time.

Newsom: "Think about the state of mind of the VP. How do you square the circle when you go to a prayer breakfast? Old testament, new testament. What's the fundamental thing that connects John to Matthew to Proverbs? It's this notion of hunger, feeding the poor. It's central to advancing God's will."

If you support Reform UK
and you or your family fall ill
you'd better have a health insurance plan
currently ~$27,000 in the USA
or you're just going to have to
live with the pain
and watch your children die

meme via Truth Against Hate

The Walton family (who own Walmart) are worth over $400 billion, yet many of their employees are on SNAP.

Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.

The people who need help are not the problem.

It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.

I have a very bad feeling about this...

Obama: "When you see an administration suggest that ordinary street crime is an insurrection or a terrorist act, that is a genuine effort to weaken how we have understood democracy."

All beliefs are welcome in London – we cannot allow extremists to divide us | Sadiq Khan Attacks against Jewish and Muslim communities are on the rise, and some politicians are exacerbating tensions by appealing to our worst instincts, says London mayor Sadiq Khan

We cannot allow extremists to divide us.

Our city must always be a place where people of all faiths and none can live side by side knowing they aren’t just safe to be who they are - they are celebrated for it.

Mayor Of London. 1.4 Million Spectators Attended Women’s Sport In London In 2025. Image: six female athletes from different sports in action poses, with an orange gradient background.

At the start of the year, I declared London the undisputed global capital for women’s sport in 2025.

I’m proud that our city has so emphatically delivered, with more than a million fans in London coming to watch the best in the world compete.

Pretty soon there won’t be any more voices to silence. This is tragic.

It's official,
the greediest MP
is still .... Nigel Farage!!!

Great panel of indigenous & First Nation women ending the 1st day of #25OPCC (Oceanic Pall Care Conf) in Brisbane discussing providing palliative & aged care for First Nations people.

Importance of story coming through again @briandolan.bsky.social

@albomp.bsky.social
@markbutlermp.bsky.social

Orange and red sky city street

Quotidian but with a #stunday sky
#eastcoastkin
#fujifilm

a woman with hoop earrings is saying `` you don t know me '' . ALT: a woman with hoop earrings is saying `` you don t know me '' .

#care should be in your #community, whether at home or in a #carehome. People shouldn't be priced out of the community that nurtured them by a failing #socialcare system. People should continue to be supported by those who know them best - family, GP, chaplain etc.

Low cloud over park, yellow from artificial light in cafe, sky is a deep blue. There are lights from buildings dotted about

#clouds #cloudscape #scape
#fujifilm #eastcoastkin
‘About last night’
(Sky last night was mad and will feature a lot from me over next few days)

Republicans are trying to redraw congressional district lines to keep their grip on Congress in the midterms and beyond. 

Voters should pick their politicians, not the other way around.

Get involved with the @democraticredistricting.com as they fight back: bit.ly/3HJ1ayW

A couple walk along the shore as the sun hits fhe water in black abd white

‘Come be with me beside rhe sea’
My wee contribution to #worldphotographyday
Better w a click

Last week, Boston received a letter from AG Bondi threatening to prosecute officials and withhold funds unless we cooperate with carrying out mass deportations.

The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.

Please share 🙏

'Grit, Grace, and Getting Through' is the theme of this year's emergency care conference, hosted by Prof Lynda Holt and myself in Stratford upon Avon on 7-8 November.

If you'd like to submit an abstract and/or join us, please link below👇
www.healthservice360.co.uk/ecc_25/

‘It’s nearly come full circle’: Charlestown proud of Gallagher connection as Oasis come to Ireland Liam and Noel used to be taken for summer holidays with relatives in Mayo and kept returning after finding fame

With their strong roots and love of my home county of Mayo and proud Mancunians, Ireland will lay out the welcome mat for the boys this weekend🇮🇪

In their mother's hometown of Charlestown you can buy Oasis soup... you get a roll with it😂

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

A spider’s web is delicate yet incredibly strong—its silk can be tougher than steel by weight. #Communities are like webs: each connection may seem small, but together they create a network strong enough to hold and protect us all. Think about your web today 🕸️...

Since we passed the Affordable Care Act, Republicans have tried over and over to repeal it. And over and over, they’ve failed — in part because millions of people now depend on the ACA for quality, affordable health care.