Arrests at pro-Palestine protests in London attended by millions of people last year resulted in just 36 charges – despite attempts by senior politicians to label them as “mass extremism” and “openly criminal”.

The low number of actual arrests and prosecutions undermines the narrative, pushed by many politicians who want it banned.

For the 2025 Glastonbury Festival, police reported a total of 30 arrests.

But no one is saying ban Glasto

#freepalestine

Zack #Polanski is asked by #bbclaurak, in light of some of his candidates making abhorrent antisemitic utterances, if the the public should vote for these candidates

No, he replies with clarity

Xx

Just for the public record, anyone who stabs anyone is an evil bastard.

If the victim is stabbed because they are wearing the outward appearance of traditional Jewish dress, then that is antisemitism. If attacks are launched on synagogues, then that is antisemitism. If worshipers are shot on Australian beaches, then that is antisemitism too

... and antisemitism is a scourge

#Introduction

Hello squirrels,

I am almost as famous as that other Geri, but unlike her, I have a neurodegenerative disease called #Dystonia, but it is only others who see me as disabled. I am also a big-bottomed, anarchist, green type and a connoisseur of fine wine, although I will quaff any old rubbish.

I am a poor speller and swear more than a decent person ought to.

I love people who love other people and hate those who do not.

I mean no harm.

*snogs*

Sumercomputer maker and AI pusher IBM is now tripling the number of Gen Z entry-level jobs after finding the limits of AI adoption

https://fortune.com/2026/02/13/tech-giant-ibm-tripling-gen-z-entry-level-hiring-according-to-chro-rewriting-jobs-ai-era/

Cutting entry-level talent could backfire in the long term, according to IBM’s HR head.

#ai

I've committed to the Giving Pledge

https://www.givingpledge.org/pledger/craig-and-eileen-newmark/

Today we're sharing the first in a series of three posts from our leadership team, starting with @mellifluousbox discussing our mission, and priorities for 2026. Stay tuned this week for more.

https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/02/connecting-the-world-through-thriving-online-communities/