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This is actually a very minimal change to the already existing curriculum - the (compulsory) English Language GCSE is 50% "Critical reading and comprehension"

Gov UK states all specifications must include:

"identifying bias and misuse of evidence, including distinguishing between statements that are supported by evidence and those that are not; reflecting critically and evaluatively on text"

Most people presumably... "forgot"? but this has been in the curriculum for decades

I don't have a telegraph account - someone summarise?

If you're anxious about existing in violent situations, SUTR (and similar local organisations) will likely host more friendly community solidarity events near you, in addition to the counter protests.

If you're still anxious about those, reaching out to your community's vulnerable organisations / mosques and offering support. On a smaller scale, reach out to local shops and friends.

Edit to say also: Talk to the people running and attending the anti-racist protests! Get to know them - there's safety in numbers but there's even more safety in community

It's only really fine if someone calls me an appearance-based compliment if they're my partner or a woman that I'm close to.

I suppose up until now, I wrongfully assumed we were all banned from shitting in public

this is a fab idea :)! thank you for workin on it

Whilst I do believe in deplatforming, I wouldn't call fediverse comment sections a platform.

Checking in on concerning individuals and helping them realise that they're being unkind, is an important but exhausting role in society - and it's good if mods aren't the only ones doing it!

Parts of the fediverse are small enough of a community that you can give a helping hand to these people and break them out of their reactionary/propaganda bubbles.

You're helping to keep the community kind - thank you for doing it

not to be confused with Potoooooooos !

when I stayed in a small oil town in rural Texas, the hotel had paintings of oil rigs everywhere. they worshipped oil as a way of life

I'm not saying we start convincing nimbys to start worshipping pylons, but when the pylons are finally put up, maybe it won't actually be a life ruining disaster

all you need to know is that dogs are fluffye! no need to look at the other comments :)!

My first thought was that 40% was low... but I suppose I've never been a first time buyer, so they probably have higher salaries than I do

It's frustrating how slow the scientific review process can be, especially when you know that evidence can often be twisted or "misinterpreted" by policymakers, and even more frustratingly so when people's lives are at stake.

Here's hoping this review is kind, competent, quick, clear, and ethical.