Mandalee
@mandalee.bsky.social
Archaeologist, serial immigrant, lover of dogs and coffee. Obstreperous AND unruly. Black is my happy colour.
🔴Nigel Farage-Backed ‘Raise the Colours’ Campaign Pivots to Racially Abusing Migrants and Harassing Aid Workers on French Beaches
Far-right activists were seen stabbing dinghies and releasing dogs to intimidate migrants and aid workers
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/18/r...
Far-right activists were seen stabbing dinghies and releasing dogs to intimidate migrants and aid workers
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/18/r...
Nigel Farage-Backed 'Raise the Colours' Campaign Pivots to Racially Abusing Migrants and Harassing Aid Workers on French Beaches
Far-right activists were seen stabbing dinghies and releasing dogs to intimidate migrants and aid workers
bylinetimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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January 6 was like a much dumber version of Hitler’s Beer Hall Putsch and yet a plurality of American voters were like, Yeah, let’s give that guy the nuke codes again. An absolutely world historical debacle of societal ignorance. I’ll never understand it.
December 18, 2025 at 4:47 AM
January 6 was like a much dumber version of Hitler’s Beer Hall Putsch and yet a plurality of American voters were like, Yeah, let’s give that guy the nuke codes again. An absolutely world historical debacle of societal ignorance. I’ll never understand it.
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If you don't have the skill/time to create a thing: pay someone else to do it, get the skill, find the time, do it badly, or don't do it.
Like we always did. Making "content" generation slightly easier is not worth burning down the economy, the planet, and human dignity.
Like we always did. Making "content" generation slightly easier is not worth burning down the economy, the planet, and human dignity.
December 17, 2025 at 8:51 PM
If you don't have the skill/time to create a thing: pay someone else to do it, get the skill, find the time, do it badly, or don't do it.
Like we always did. Making "content" generation slightly easier is not worth burning down the economy, the planet, and human dignity.
Like we always did. Making "content" generation slightly easier is not worth burning down the economy, the planet, and human dignity.
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I don't know how we make it clearer that there is NO use of genAI, even secret and "just playing," that doesn't contribute to damaging the environment and economy that we all need to live.
It is not that hard to just... not. I don't. Ever. I just wrote a 129k word book, while on chemo. No AI.
It is not that hard to just... not. I don't. Ever. I just wrote a 129k word book, while on chemo. No AI.
December 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
I don't know how we make it clearer that there is NO use of genAI, even secret and "just playing," that doesn't contribute to damaging the environment and economy that we all need to live.
It is not that hard to just... not. I don't. Ever. I just wrote a 129k word book, while on chemo. No AI.
It is not that hard to just... not. I don't. Ever. I just wrote a 129k word book, while on chemo. No AI.
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Damn, @andersonphoto.bsky.social!
The Vanity Fair photographer from the Susie Wiles story.
Holy. Shit.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...
Holy. Shit.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...
December 17, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Damn, @andersonphoto.bsky.social!
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HMP Bronzefield has been refusing Qesser’s pleas to call an ambulance for imminent hospital treatment.
The Justice Secretary must immediately intervene to save their lives.
The Justice Secretary must immediately intervene to save their lives.
December 17, 2025 at 11:51 AM
HMP Bronzefield has been refusing Qesser’s pleas to call an ambulance for imminent hospital treatment.
The Justice Secretary must immediately intervene to save their lives.
The Justice Secretary must immediately intervene to save their lives.
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Qesser Zuhrah and Amy Gardiner-Gibson are on day 46 of their hunger strike. Heba Muraisi is on day 45. All are at a high risk of death.
In 1981 - the last time there was a hunger strike like this - Martin Hurson died after 46 days.
In 1981 - the last time there was a hunger strike like this - Martin Hurson died after 46 days.
December 17, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Qesser Zuhrah and Amy Gardiner-Gibson are on day 46 of their hunger strike. Heba Muraisi is on day 45. All are at a high risk of death.
In 1981 - the last time there was a hunger strike like this - Martin Hurson died after 46 days.
In 1981 - the last time there was a hunger strike like this - Martin Hurson died after 46 days.
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PSA: Treat your kids with love and respect, openly discuss boundaries and consent, encourage them, never turn down when they want affection, treat them as separate individuals, be endlessly thoughtful and gentle to them, and laugh every day together. 100% chance of a lifelong bond.
December 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM
PSA: Treat your kids with love and respect, openly discuss boundaries and consent, encourage them, never turn down when they want affection, treat them as separate individuals, be endlessly thoughtful and gentle to them, and laugh every day together. 100% chance of a lifelong bond.
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London is the safest city I’ve ever lived in. Every other American I know that lives here feels the same way simply by virtue of the lack of gun violence.
Any pundit or public figure (often taking gulf $) trying to paint this city as crime-ridden is plainly wrong and probably lying to you.
Any pundit or public figure (often taking gulf $) trying to paint this city as crime-ridden is plainly wrong and probably lying to you.
The number of murders in the capital in the first nine months (1st January to 30th September) of 2025 is the lowest since monthly records began and represents a fall of almost 60 per cent compared to 2003.
www.london.gov.uk/london-recor...
www.london.gov.uk/london-recor...
London records fewest homicides this year since monthly records began
The number of homicides in London in the first nine months of 2025 was lower than any year since monthly homicide records began in 2003, according to new analysis from the Mayor’s Office for Policing ...
www.london.gov.uk
December 13, 2025 at 9:32 AM
London is the safest city I’ve ever lived in. Every other American I know that lives here feels the same way simply by virtue of the lack of gun violence.
Any pundit or public figure (often taking gulf $) trying to paint this city as crime-ridden is plainly wrong and probably lying to you.
Any pundit or public figure (often taking gulf $) trying to paint this city as crime-ridden is plainly wrong and probably lying to you.
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There’s an antiques emporium in Norwich of such unfathomable strangeness every visit produces fresh gasps of bewilderment and terror. Recent finds:
1. Mounted photo print of depressed steam train driver (£1)
1. Mounted photo print of depressed steam train driver (£1)
December 17, 2024 at 9:17 AM
There’s an antiques emporium in Norwich of such unfathomable strangeness every visit produces fresh gasps of bewilderment and terror. Recent finds:
1. Mounted photo print of depressed steam train driver (£1)
1. Mounted photo print of depressed steam train driver (£1)
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Man answering his phone on the train: Yes? Correct, I’m not at work (pause) I’m not going to answer that because I am not at work today. No, you’re going to have to ask someone who is. Goodbye.
December 17, 2025 at 10:08 AM
👏👏👏
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Don't let an app sync your fucking contacts.
v1.112 is live!
We’re launching Find Friends, a contact import feature that helps you find people you know on Bluesky.
Try it! In the mobile app, go to Settings → Find friends from contacts.
Read how we took a more secure approach to this than other platforms: bsky.social/about/blog/1...
We’re launching Find Friends, a contact import feature that helps you find people you know on Bluesky.
Try it! In the mobile app, go to Settings → Find friends from contacts.
Read how we took a more secure approach to this than other platforms: bsky.social/about/blog/1...
December 17, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Don't let an app sync your fucking contacts.
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so like, i’m aware that it’s not a done deal that all dems vote no on this bill
flooding folks’ offices with calls tomorrow is probably a good idea if you care about the trans folks in your life
flooding folks’ offices with calls tomorrow is probably a good idea if you care about the trans folks in your life
Tomorrow, the House of Representatives will vote on a bill that bans gender-affirming medical care for any transgender person under 18, and threatens any medical professional providing this care to youth with 10 years in prison.
Tell Congress to protect trans youth and vote NO.
Tell Congress to protect trans youth and vote NO.
Protect Trans Care Now
As wave after wave of extreme measures to criminalize and strip trans people of rights and safety continue, tell Congress to act.
action.aclu.org
December 17, 2025 at 1:58 AM
so like, i’m aware that it’s not a done deal that all dems vote no on this bill
flooding folks’ offices with calls tomorrow is probably a good idea if you care about the trans folks in your life
flooding folks’ offices with calls tomorrow is probably a good idea if you care about the trans folks in your life
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New Zealand's libertarian/ populist/ right wing coalition Government is trying to follow Wesley Streeting's lead in banning puberty blockers.
This is what the New Zealand High Court has just decided (www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/assets/cases...).
This is what the New Zealand High Court has just decided (www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/assets/cases...).
![[17] There is also no evidence of a particular need to act urgently to prevent new prescriptions because of some immediate risk to physical health if young people commence treatment. [18] Puberty blockers are reversible. There is no evidence that they affect fertility. If they did, they would hardly be prescribed for children with precocious puberty and they have been prescribed for that purpose for decades. They may alleviate distress for a child who is simply not ready to cope with puberty either because they are too young or because their mental health is such that a delay is recommended. The only evidence-based impact on physical health is on bone density and that impact results from long term use. A period of months until the Judicial Review can be heard is not said to create any issues with bone density for a young person commencing treatment. [19] The evidence relating to mental health outcomes suggests negative outcomes from a ban are a far more immediate concern.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:xurjtu2wa2akyi64gab34ahg/bafkreih3dcnwld4y5s4wqdtgps3fdhnnw2jcetmvkit4ictclmkfixiese@jpeg)
December 17, 2025 at 9:59 AM
New Zealand's libertarian/ populist/ right wing coalition Government is trying to follow Wesley Streeting's lead in banning puberty blockers.
This is what the New Zealand High Court has just decided (www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/assets/cases...).
This is what the New Zealand High Court has just decided (www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/assets/cases...).
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Based in Spain with links to Russia, hardcore conservative campaign group CitizenGO’s accounts show it received over $7m of donations last year.
It closed its UK arm in 2023 – but we’ve revealed that the organisation is actually expanding its operations on these shores.
https://goodlaw.social/l1vd
It closed its UK arm in 2023 – but we’ve revealed that the organisation is actually expanding its operations on these shores.
https://goodlaw.social/l1vd
From Russia to the far right: the shadowy forces challenging the NHS puberty blockers trial | Good Law Project
CitizenGO is backed by Russian oligarchs and linked to the far right. Good Law Project’s undercover investigation shows that it’s ramping up its work in the UK.
goodlaw.social
December 17, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Based in Spain with links to Russia, hardcore conservative campaign group CitizenGO’s accounts show it received over $7m of donations last year.
It closed its UK arm in 2023 – but we’ve revealed that the organisation is actually expanding its operations on these shores.
https://goodlaw.social/l1vd
It closed its UK arm in 2023 – but we’ve revealed that the organisation is actually expanding its operations on these shores.
https://goodlaw.social/l1vd
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GIVE AWAY! // AKA WE DID IT AGAIN!
Since The Night Guest is coming out in paperback we decided to try to gift another copy bitten by Uggi. And it went … a little *too* well. (See picture 🧵)
Like and share this post and on December 30th I will select a winner and send them this teeth marked copy!
Since The Night Guest is coming out in paperback we decided to try to gift another copy bitten by Uggi. And it went … a little *too* well. (See picture 🧵)
Like and share this post and on December 30th I will select a winner and send them this teeth marked copy!
December 15, 2025 at 1:49 PM
GIVE AWAY! // AKA WE DID IT AGAIN!
Since The Night Guest is coming out in paperback we decided to try to gift another copy bitten by Uggi. And it went … a little *too* well. (See picture 🧵)
Like and share this post and on December 30th I will select a winner and send them this teeth marked copy!
Since The Night Guest is coming out in paperback we decided to try to gift another copy bitten by Uggi. And it went … a little *too* well. (See picture 🧵)
Like and share this post and on December 30th I will select a winner and send them this teeth marked copy!
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My political comm students wrote really great final papers. They absolutely hate clickbait, outragebait, fear appeals, and everything else that our modern media does to attract our attention and polarize us. They're exhausted and over it. The attention economy played itself.
December 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
My political comm students wrote really great final papers. They absolutely hate clickbait, outragebait, fear appeals, and everything else that our modern media does to attract our attention and polarize us. They're exhausted and over it. The attention economy played itself.
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we're almost at $400 and I feel like we could get there today, can you help share and boost? xoxo
update from my friend maha in gaza, her baby has been discharged from the hospital. hamoud will eventually need a lung transplant but right now they just need $400 so they have somewhere to sleep away from the cold. please help ❤️ sharing helps too xoxo
gofund.me/c706298cd
gofund.me/c706298cd
Donate to Help Maha (23) Get Medical Treatment for Her Son, organized by Meghan M
UPDATE 11/21
Hamoud's condition is rapidly declining. Maha took him to … Meghan M needs your support for Help Maha (23) Get Medical Treatment for Her Son
gofund.me
December 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
we're almost at $400 and I feel like we could get there today, can you help share and boost? xoxo
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Found the perfect holiday gift for a young artist who loves dinosaurs. EXTINCT is a surprisingly thick yet compact "coffee table" book. Tons of art and almost no words. Came overseas well-packaged. Thanks @dragonsofwales.bsky.social !
December 16, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Found the perfect holiday gift for a young artist who loves dinosaurs. EXTINCT is a surprisingly thick yet compact "coffee table" book. Tons of art and almost no words. Came overseas well-packaged. Thanks @dragonsofwales.bsky.social !
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Just 10 trans Christmas tree pins remaining! It would be amazing if they sold out before Christmas 🥰
And finally, today, one year after launching my first LGBTree pride pin to help fund transition, I'm launching another tree!
This time the trees are decorated for Christmas as part of my winter pin drop!
canopyrobin.etsy.com/listing/4405...
This time the trees are decorated for Christmas as part of my winter pin drop!
canopyrobin.etsy.com/listing/4405...
December 16, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Just 10 trans Christmas tree pins remaining! It would be amazing if they sold out before Christmas 🥰
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A sane country.
Less than 48 hours after the deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that left more than a dozen dead, Australian authorities announced proposals for sweeping new gun laws. n.pr/48UTa7g
Australia announces strict new gun laws. Here's how it can act so swiftly
Less than 48 hours after the deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that left more than a dozen dead, Australian authorities announced proposals for sweeping new gun laws.
n.pr
December 15, 2025 at 10:44 PM
A sane country.
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Struggling not to get stabbed in that London again.
December 15, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Struggling not to get stabbed in that London again.
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Just so I'm clear on this, computer memory has tripled in price because a bunch of it that hasn't been produced yet has been ordered to populate GPUs that aren't installed in data centers that aren't built yet in order to service a demand that doesn't exist to make profits that don't happen.
December 15, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Just so I'm clear on this, computer memory has tripled in price because a bunch of it that hasn't been produced yet has been ordered to populate GPUs that aren't installed in data centers that aren't built yet in order to service a demand that doesn't exist to make profits that don't happen.