Dessie
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Arsenal were a club associated with having class. It's what made us differen.
Between the news breaking about Partey (which they knew about for years), Rwanda sponsorship, silencing players speaking up about Palestine & even firing an employee over it - that no longer exists.
Money over morals.
Between the news breaking about Partey (which they knew about for years), Rwanda sponsorship, silencing players speaking up about Palestine & even firing an employee over it - that no longer exists.
Money over morals.
July 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Arsenal were a club associated with having class. It's what made us differen.
Between the news breaking about Partey (which they knew about for years), Rwanda sponsorship, silencing players speaking up about Palestine & even firing an employee over it - that no longer exists.
Money over morals.
Between the news breaking about Partey (which they knew about for years), Rwanda sponsorship, silencing players speaking up about Palestine & even firing an employee over it - that no longer exists.
Money over morals.
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Imagine if it were two women behaving like this.
June 6, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Imagine if it were two women behaving like this.
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If he’s following Andrew Tate he wants to harm you.
If he’s following Jordan Peterson he thinks he deserves to.
Worry less about whose photos he’s liking and more about which podcasts he’s listening to. The woman in the bikini isn’t telling him to kill you.
If he’s following Jordan Peterson he thinks he deserves to.
Worry less about whose photos he’s liking and more about which podcasts he’s listening to. The woman in the bikini isn’t telling him to kill you.
June 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM
If he’s following Andrew Tate he wants to harm you.
If he’s following Jordan Peterson he thinks he deserves to.
Worry less about whose photos he’s liking and more about which podcasts he’s listening to. The woman in the bikini isn’t telling him to kill you.
If he’s following Jordan Peterson he thinks he deserves to.
Worry less about whose photos he’s liking and more about which podcasts he’s listening to. The woman in the bikini isn’t telling him to kill you.
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Unbelievable. What an incredible effort.
What a win, what a performance.
History makers. Champions of Europe 👏👏👏
What a win, what a performance.
History makers. Champions of Europe 👏👏👏
May 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Unbelievable. What an incredible effort.
What a win, what a performance.
History makers. Champions of Europe 👏👏👏
What a win, what a performance.
History makers. Champions of Europe 👏👏👏
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‘This was the book the judges really loved, right from our first reading’
We're delighted to announce that the winner of the #InternationalBooker2025 is Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq, translated by Deepa Bhasthi.
Here's everything you need to know about the book: thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...
We're delighted to announce that the winner of the #InternationalBooker2025 is Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq, translated by Deepa Bhasthi.
Here's everything you need to know about the book: thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...
May 20, 2025 at 9:12 PM
‘This was the book the judges really loved, right from our first reading’
We're delighted to announce that the winner of the #InternationalBooker2025 is Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq, translated by Deepa Bhasthi.
Here's everything you need to know about the book: thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...
We're delighted to announce that the winner of the #InternationalBooker2025 is Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq, translated by Deepa Bhasthi.
Here's everything you need to know about the book: thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...
May 17, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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“Just go outside! Touch grass! Get fresh air!”
I would love for more people to realize that being able to go for a walk outside is a privilege not afforded to everyone.
Walking in nature used to be my primary stress reduction technique, now I can’t leave my bed.
Not all ”solutions” are accessible
I would love for more people to realize that being able to go for a walk outside is a privilege not afforded to everyone.
Walking in nature used to be my primary stress reduction technique, now I can’t leave my bed.
Not all ”solutions” are accessible
May 16, 2025 at 4:44 AM
“Just go outside! Touch grass! Get fresh air!”
I would love for more people to realize that being able to go for a walk outside is a privilege not afforded to everyone.
Walking in nature used to be my primary stress reduction technique, now I can’t leave my bed.
Not all ”solutions” are accessible
I would love for more people to realize that being able to go for a walk outside is a privilege not afforded to everyone.
Walking in nature used to be my primary stress reduction technique, now I can’t leave my bed.
Not all ”solutions” are accessible
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Има петиция за забрана на конверсионната терапия в ЕС (псевдо-психотерапия, която цели да "излекува" ЛГБТ хората от това да са гей (или, би, или транс...). За съжаление срокът изтича, а петицията има нужда от още много подписи. Бихте ли дали едно рамо?
citizens-initiative.europa.eu/initiatives/...
citizens-initiative.europa.eu/initiatives/...
Initiative detail | European Citizens' InitiativeEnglish
citizens-initiative.europa.eu
May 14, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Има петиция за забрана на конверсионната терапия в ЕС (псевдо-психотерапия, която цели да "излекува" ЛГБТ хората от това да са гей (или, би, или транс...). За съжаление срокът изтича, а петицията има нужда от още много подписи. Бихте ли дали едно рамо?
citizens-initiative.europa.eu/initiatives/...
citizens-initiative.europa.eu/initiatives/...
Misogynistic, tacky, pathetic…
Imagine grown men spending money on this. Cringe
Imagine grown men spending money on this. Cringe
May 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Misogynistic, tacky, pathetic…
Imagine grown men spending money on this. Cringe
Imagine grown men spending money on this. Cringe
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Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha has been awarded the Pulitzer Prize www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m...
Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha wins Pulitzer prize for commentary
Renowned poet and author wins prize for series of New Yorker essays on suffering of Palestinians in Gaza
www.theguardian.com
May 6, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha has been awarded the Pulitzer Prize www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m...
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The 2025 Pulitzer Prizes were announced Monday afternoon. Percival Everett won the award for fiction for his novel James, a powerful re-imagination of Huckleberry Finn.
'James' wins 2025 Pulitzer Prize for fiction
The 2025 Pulitzer Prizes were announced Monday afternoon. Percival Everett won the award for fiction for his novel James, a powerful re-imagination of Huckleberry Finn.
www.npr.org
May 5, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The 2025 Pulitzer Prizes were announced Monday afternoon. Percival Everett won the award for fiction for his novel James, a powerful re-imagination of Huckleberry Finn.
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And recognize how this entire country failed her. Victims… survivors of rape feel the trauma everyday.
She was a victim. Let’s take the damn “accuser” bullshit out.
She’s dead.
She’s dead.
Virginia Guiffre, accuser of Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew, has died by suicide, her family says
April 26, 2025 at 4:49 AM
And recognize how this entire country failed her. Victims… survivors of rape feel the trauma everyday.
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She was a victim. Let’s take the damn “accuser” bullshit out.
She’s dead.
She’s dead.
Virginia Guiffre, accuser of Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew, has died by suicide, her family says
Virginia Giuffre, accuser of Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew, dies by suicide: Family
Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre dies by suicide, family says.
abcnews.go.com
April 26, 2025 at 4:36 AM
She was a victim. Let’s take the damn “accuser” bullshit out.
She’s dead.
She’s dead.
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it’s so important never to shut up about the fact that people who are pushing pushing pushing for (certain kinds of) people to have more children are not in any way doing it because they love children
we all know that, but it’s still important to continue to say
we all know that, but it’s still important to continue to say
When I was writing about these pronatalist people this week I came across this anecdote from the Guardian about the guy In the CNN clip.
April 26, 2025 at 5:42 AM
it’s so important never to shut up about the fact that people who are pushing pushing pushing for (certain kinds of) people to have more children are not in any way doing it because they love children
we all know that, but it’s still important to continue to say
we all know that, but it’s still important to continue to say
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I needed to write about something that’s giving me hope, so I wrote about Independent Bookstore Day which is this Saturday. lithub.com/something-go...
Something Good in the World: Let’s Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day This Weekend
I was going to write something else for today’s column, something complain-y but righteous that would allow me to get some stuff off my chest and maybe even get some rage clicks. Shit is bad. But I…
lithub.com
April 24, 2025 at 11:46 AM
I needed to write about something that’s giving me hope, so I wrote about Independent Bookstore Day which is this Saturday. lithub.com/something-go...
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“When you’re chronically ill, you become incredibly skilled at hiding the pain. You learn to deliver a convincing “I’m fine” and smile through things that would make a non-disabled person crumble to the floor.
You learn to push your body and your mind way past any reasonable limits.”
You learn to push your body and your mind way past any reasonable limits.”
Why Are Chronically Ill People Forced to Hide Their Pain?
And what would happen if we stopped hiding and showed the world the depths of our suffering?
www.disabledginger.com
April 20, 2025 at 3:40 AM
“When you’re chronically ill, you become incredibly skilled at hiding the pain. You learn to deliver a convincing “I’m fine” and smile through things that would make a non-disabled person crumble to the floor.
You learn to push your body and your mind way past any reasonable limits.”
You learn to push your body and your mind way past any reasonable limits.”
“I'm suffering from a headache and the universe”
The Book of Disquiet by Fernando Pessoa, translated by Richard Zenith
The Book of Disquiet by Fernando Pessoa, translated by Richard Zenith
April 12, 2025 at 5:06 AM
“I'm suffering from a headache and the universe”
The Book of Disquiet by Fernando Pessoa, translated by Richard Zenith
The Book of Disquiet by Fernando Pessoa, translated by Richard Zenith
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BREAKING: People who don’t know difference between “your” and “you’re” to shut down Department of Education.
March 20, 2025 at 9:19 PM
BREAKING: People who don’t know difference between “your” and “you’re” to shut down Department of Education.
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It’s exhausting being chronically ill.
You have to fight for validation from friends, family and the healthcare community.
people doubt your expertise in your condition, your lived experience & that you know your body best.
They give unsolicited advice & judgement instead of compassion & support
You have to fight for validation from friends, family and the healthcare community.
people doubt your expertise in your condition, your lived experience & that you know your body best.
They give unsolicited advice & judgement instead of compassion & support
March 14, 2025 at 4:42 AM
It’s exhausting being chronically ill.
You have to fight for validation from friends, family and the healthcare community.
people doubt your expertise in your condition, your lived experience & that you know your body best.
They give unsolicited advice & judgement instead of compassion & support
You have to fight for validation from friends, family and the healthcare community.
people doubt your expertise in your condition, your lived experience & that you know your body best.
They give unsolicited advice & judgement instead of compassion & support
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Vera Mutafchieva’s masterpiece, The Case of Cem, impeccably translated from Bulgarian by @angelarodel.bsky.social, is on the shortlist for the Republic of Consciousness Prize, US & Canada, judged by independent booksellers to shine a light on small, but mighty, publishers. Congratulations to all!
February 27, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Vera Mutafchieva’s masterpiece, The Case of Cem, impeccably translated from Bulgarian by @angelarodel.bsky.social, is on the shortlist for the Republic of Consciousness Prize, US & Canada, judged by independent booksellers to shine a light on small, but mighty, publishers. Congratulations to all!
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The International Booker Longlist is here!
We are thrilled to share the 13 authors and translators long-listed for the most prestigious prize in translated fiction. Explore the list and support independent bookshops with us 🏆 uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-in...
We are thrilled to share the 13 authors and translators long-listed for the most prestigious prize in translated fiction. Explore the list and support independent bookshops with us 🏆 uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-in...
February 25, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The International Booker Longlist is here!
We are thrilled to share the 13 authors and translators long-listed for the most prestigious prize in translated fiction. Explore the list and support independent bookshops with us 🏆 uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-in...
We are thrilled to share the 13 authors and translators long-listed for the most prestigious prize in translated fiction. Explore the list and support independent bookshops with us 🏆 uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-in...
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One of the best things you can do right now is read books. Buy them. Borrow them from the library. Gift them.
Read history. Read fiction. Read science writing. Read anything that shows you the world is bigger than what fascists say it is.
Read to remember why your resistance matters. 📚💙
Read history. Read fiction. Read science writing. Read anything that shows you the world is bigger than what fascists say it is.
Read to remember why your resistance matters. 📚💙
January 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
One of the best things you can do right now is read books. Buy them. Borrow them from the library. Gift them.
Read history. Read fiction. Read science writing. Read anything that shows you the world is bigger than what fascists say it is.
Read to remember why your resistance matters. 📚💙
Read history. Read fiction. Read science writing. Read anything that shows you the world is bigger than what fascists say it is.
Read to remember why your resistance matters. 📚💙