How times change.
In 1867, Russia sold Alaska to the United States for $7.2 million.
157 years later, Russia owns the White House, and they didn't fork out a single dime.
Molly Scott Cato
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I used to be a politician but now I'm not so sure
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The so-called Alaska summit feels like the dystopian apotheosis of 'Pax' Americana
An event staged for television where the US president gives away land in somebody else's country that thousands have fought and died for
Just so he can posture as peacemaker to his domestic audience
Sickening
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"Is the Green Party succeeding too slowly? Not from where I’m sitting!"
Green Party councillor George Williams on why he's voting for @elliechowns.bsky.social & @adrianramsay.bsky.social to lead the party. bright-green.org/2025/08/08/i...
Is the Green Party succeeding too slowly? Not from where I’m sitting!
'The strategy we’ve been using has achieved huge results, and in many areas has done this from what was practically a standing start.'
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Greens must keep our distinctive voice — social & environmental justice at the core. Recent YouGov polling shows we’re a stronger choice than any Corbyn party. 🌱 🗳 Vote Ellie & Adrian by 30th Aug #TogetherWeWin politicsuk.com/greens-warn-...
Greens must avoid becoming Corbyn support act, say leader...
Greens MPs Ellie Chowns and Adrian Ramsay warn the party not to lose its identity by aligning too closely with Jeremy Corbyn and his supporters.
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"What we should really do is go after the property developers."
@greenjennyjones.bsky.social responds to the prospect of councils flogging off allotments on Good Morning Britain.
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UK Homelessness minister threw out her tenants - then increased rent by £700 a month.
Rent increased from £3,300 to £4,000 a month, 21% increase.
As Mahatma Gandhi said: "Be the change that you wish to see in the world". archive.ph/Pcl6U
Homelessness minister threw out her tenants - then increased rent by £700 a month
Rushanara Ali, who has spoken out against 'unreasonable rent increases', relisted her four-bedroom townhouse in east London for £4,000 a month
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Grateful to Lauren for recognising the value of gender-balanced leadership and the need for strong, dependable leaders. 🌱 🗳 Vote Ellie & Adrian by 30th Aug #TogetherWeWin
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Gordon Brown is right: we can’t let Reeves’s obsession with her fiscal rules push more children into poverty The answer is simple: tax wealth fairly www.itv.com/news/2025-08...
https://www.itv.com/news/2025-08-06/former-pm-gordon-brown-calls-on-labour-to-scrap-two-child-benefit-cap
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It makes you wonder why Dale Vince has gone to the effort of making a video to support Zack in the leadership election
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The National Institute of Economic and Social Research has warned that Rachel Reeves will have to raise taxes in the Autumn Budget.
The Chancellor has a choice - continue to penalise people on the lowest incomes or tax the super-rich fairly.
We know what we would do 🤑
