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We have one week to bring Turner’s Bristol masterpiece home to Bristol

Catherine Frankpitt @cfrankpitt.bsky.social · Jun 26

We’re trying to raise £100k in one week to #BringTurnerHome to #Bristol.
The oil painting of the Avon Gorge was painted by Turner age 17. Recently rediscovered after 150yrs, it’s going to auction on July 2 and we think it belongs in Bristol for all to enjoy! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/bringturne...

Bring Turner Home

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Catherine Frankpitt @cfrankpitt.bsky.social · Jun 23

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Israel kills innocent Palestinians. Activists spray-paint a plane. Guess which the UK government calls terrorism | Sally Rooney

If Palestine Action becomes a proscribed group, writing these words of support could become a serious offence. It’s vital we fight this alarming attack on free speech, says writer Sally Rooney

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · May 29

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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · May 14

Island of Strangers - by @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social m.facebook.com/story.php?st...

Poem response to Starmer's Farage/Powell cosplay - full text in the link

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Catherine Frankpitt @cfrankpitt.bsky.social · May 1

If you’re in #Bristol, #Bath or #SouthGlos, make sure you get out and vote in the West of England Mayoral election today.

We’re the first cat of the day at the polling station!

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Catherine Frankpitt @cfrankpitt.bsky.social · Apr 16

The Blue Origin flight showcased the utter defeat of American feminism | Moira Donegan

The trip leaned on a vision of women’s empowerment that is light on substance and heavy on a childlike, girlish silliness

Using language for feminism in our everyday lives

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Strike Comms @strikecomms.bsky.social · Apr 11

Strike the Right Note is our Friday feel-good comms newsletter with campaigns, cultural happenings and good causes that stand out.

See this week's edition of Campaign, Culture and Cause below.

And if you want to sign up, click here: mailchi.mp/7d071db8931a...

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Catherine Frankpitt @cfrankpitt.bsky.social · Mar 9

Husband & wife. King & Queen. Son & daughter.

Notice the male always goes first? That's because in gendered pairs, it's the most powerful.

We can use everyday language to challenge the patriarchal order. This blog (from my linguist daughter) sets out what we can do.

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Thinking about and using language with intention can be an entry into feminism. We can learn so much about power structures and…

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Catherine Frankpitt @cfrankpitt.bsky.social · Mar 6

Five years of Strike 🎉

Strike Comms @strikecomms.bsky.social · Mar 6

We're celebrating five years of Strike this week! Thanks to all of our clients, colleagues, and team – we're still having a blast and we can't wait for the next five 🎉

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Catherine Frankpitt @cfrankpitt.bsky.social · Feb 11

Far-right populists much more likely than the left to spread fake news – study

Amplifying misinformation is now part of radical right strategy, says Dutch study of tweets by MPs in 26 countries

Ofcom, stop GB News broadcasting hate

Catherine Frankpitt @cfrankpitt.bsky.social · Feb 7

On 22 January, GB News presenter Josh Howie repeated a homophobic slur linking the LGBTQ+ community to paedophilia. This is offensive, wrong and unlawful. Join me and @GoodLawProject to file a complaint to Ofcom :point_down: action.goodlawproject.org/ofcom-stop-g...

*CW: Homophobia, hate speech GB News is no stranger to spouting hatred and toxic lies. They take pride in it, and pretend the rules don’t matter. But they do. And they must be enforced. On 22 January,...

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Catherine Frankpitt @cfrankpitt.bsky.social · Feb 7

Well done to grassroots girls football club York Railway Institute AFC for calling out stereotyping and standing up to the bullies. Brilliant response from them and great reaction to it
#football #womensfootball www.thetimes.com/uk/society/a...

Girls can have short hair, says team accused of fielding boys

Under-12s football side is taking on stereotypes in the sport after two of its players were bullied

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Catherine Frankpitt @cfrankpitt.bsky.social · Feb 6

We cannot cheer on Afghanistan’s cricket team when Afghan women are being silenced | Zahra Joya

With Afghanistan set to play England in a tournament, we are calling for a boycott of a team that sportswashes the Taliban’s brutal campaign of misogyny

Catherine Frankpitt @cfrankpitt.bsky.social · Feb 3

Have you just watched the Boyzone documentary? I just finished it and balled my eyes out throughout the third episode. Louis Walsh comes across as having the values of a sociopath in it.

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Catherine Frankpitt @cfrankpitt.bsky.social · Feb 3

So proud of my little brother for getting his first #Grammy last night. When there is so much doom and gloom around, this news is something pretty special to wake up to on a Monday morning.
Flipping amazing 👏👏👏

Image shows my brother in a recording studio smiling at the camera and a second photo of musician Peter Gabriel.

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Alan S. Morrison @alansmorrison.bsky.social · Jan 21

Once more for the folks at the back.
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"The further a society drifts from truth the more it will hate those who speak it." — George Orwell

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It's not about burying our heads in the sand

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Paul de Gregorio @pauldegregorio.bsky.social · Jan 20

How to Survive the 🍊 tyrant.

This is very good.

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How to survive

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Paul de Gregorio @pauldegregorio.bsky.social · Jan 13

Elon Musk is amplifying far-right figures, spreading harmful disinformation, and meddling in UK politics.

Let’s stop billionaire interference— sign this @hopenothate.org.uk te.org.uk petition today:

secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/163807/...

Stop Billionaires Meddling in UK Politics ❌

Foreign billionaires like Elon Musk shouldn’t have the power to shape our democracy. Let’s change the law.

secure.hopenothate.org.uk

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Catherine Frankpitt @cfrankpitt.bsky.social · Jan 13

Ryan Wellings cleared of partner Kiena Dawes's manslaughter

Ryan Wellings has been found guilty of assault and coercive and controlling behaviour after a trial.

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Catherine Frankpitt @cfrankpitt.bsky.social · Jan 13

‘We’re coming for you,’ English police chief tells domestic abusers - this is great to hear from the police today. Yet on the same day #RyanWellings was cleared of the manslaughter of his partner in Lancashire despite 2 years of abuse & arrest & previous history www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

‘We’re coming for you,’ English police chief tells domestic abusers

Exclusive: Sarah Crew of Avon and Somerset says early intervention is part of new national approach to rapists

Stop Billionaires Meddling in UK Politics ❌

Catherine Frankpitt @cfrankpitt.bsky.social · Jan 9

Elon Musk is amplifying far-right figures, spreading harmful disinformation, and meddling in UK politics. Let’s stop billionaire interference—join me and sign this @hopenothate.org.uk petition today: secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/163807/...

Foreign billionaires like Elon Musk shouldn’t have the power to shape our democracy. Let’s change the law.

secure.hopenothate.org.uk

Catherine Frankpitt @cfrankpitt.bsky.social · Jan 7

Is it just me, but don’t the far right key players - Anderson, Farrage, Musk, Robinson et al - remind you of all those nasty and petulant childhood school bullies in the playground? And Anderson could literally be Bif from Back to the Future.

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Shayoni Lynn @shayonislynn.bsky.social · Dec 21

This man is probably the biggest threat we face as a society, to our press freedom, and to our democracy. Will anyone stand up to him?

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Catherine Frankpitt @cfrankpitt.bsky.social · Dec 20

I love the annual reel - what a blast we’ve had @strikecomms.bsky.social again this year 🤩

Strike Comms @strikecomms.bsky.social · Dec 20

Our year in reel form! Thank you to all our wonderful clients, partners, and friends for fantastic year - here’s to 2025 🥳