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Casey Explosion @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 9h

It's incredible just how on the ball trans people were about those US think tanks influencing British politics, going to great length to detail all these links and connections, only for it to fall on deaf ears because of how aggressively trans people were frozen out and disenfranchised.

shaunt @shaunvids.bsky.social · 22h

bittersweet seeing parts of the lethargic british press sluggishly get around to wondering if US far-right religious think tanks are working to influence british politics. they are, yes! it is not secret! do your jobs better!

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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 12h

@zackpolanski.bsky.social is asked, why has there been a surge in Green Party membership? #bbclaurak

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Etherington Brothers @etheringtonbros.bsky.social · 10h

Our feature artist/tutorial today is this ESSENTIAL reference on FORESHORTENING ARMS, by the talented @kato_anatomy! It’s IMPOSSIBLE to foreshorten accurately unless you understand the CHANGING CROSS-SECTIONS of the forms you’re LOOKING ALONG, so this guide is PURE GOLD! #manga

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M. Gordon @dimespin.bsky.social · 2d

Sleep is a biological necessity, and sleep deprivation has real physical, psychological, and social consequences that need to be taken seriously. The way our society treats it as slothful to sleep according to natural rhythms (including midday naps and variant chronotypes like night owls) is evil.

Zach Weinersmith @zachweinersmith.bsky.social · 3d

Do you have any extremely niche, but serious, ethical stances?

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Anfor @anforsorrow.bsky.social · Jul 8

When you think of victorian London, you will probably think of cobblestone streets, but did you know that many streets were actually paved with wood? Wood was preferred to stone because it generated less noise from horse and cart traffic.
Some remnants of wooden pavement survived throughout London.

Original wood pavement in a London street

Diagram of a typical street construction using wood blocks.

Wooden block paving being laid in Nelson Street in Greenwich, maybe around 1904.

Modern London street with a mix of pavement types, wooden blocks included.

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Spooky Sasquatch @nerdysasquatch.bsky.social · 1d

I think about this song often and how much less toxic pop culture and fandom discourse would be if more people listened to Lisa and Paul Anka's advice here.

Out of Context Simpsons Treehouse of Horror @ooccouchgags.bsky.social · 1d

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Jack Cousteau ⚓️ @angrywaterman.bsky.social · 23h

Seattle No Kings from the monorail

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evelyn(COMMS CLOSED! 2/2)🔞 @eviex01.bsky.social · 1d

Space Supper

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Ben Silverstein ❌👑 @bensilverstein.bsky.social · 1d

#NoKings day has begun!

Kat O’Brien @lavidagata.bsky.social · 1d

Great turnout today - right now! - in Barcelona, protesting Trump’s dictator actions.
We will restore democracy.
I estimate we’ve had ~250 people here, though some more have stopped through. Barcelona has just over 7,000 residents who are from the U.S.
#notyrants

A group of about 200 protests against Trump and tyranny in Placa Sant Jaume

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Decyl @decyl.bsky.social · 2d

Am I not fabulous, am I?

📷 my Dad
#FursuitFriday #Bat

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Donryu @donryu.bsky.social · 1d

To the Nines commission for @mrbadguy.bsky.social !

#furry #furryart #commission

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Derek @derekianrobinson.bsky.social · 2d

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Niccolo @niccolomorandi.bsky.social · 2d

It took all day but I've now finished making the wood columns that will go onto the front of the gothic table clock. I still need to make two turrets and four feet on the wood lathe, but I think one of the most difficult parts is now done. #woodworking #DIY #clocks

The wood cylinder with decorative curves cut into it.

Two identical wood columns now complete.

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piper! @captyns.bsky.social · 3d

love witch 💘

pinup drawing of a bat-eared fox in a black and pink witchy costume, winking at the viewer while hearts float out of her palm.

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🦌 dune (Comms OPEN! 2/5) @dunetides.art · 2d

Commission for @egee.xyz's very cute husky! 🐕👋

A drawing of a husky with brown and cream fur, sitting in blue underwear. He has a very bashful expression and he's waving at the viewer!

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Nora Reed (they/them ze/hir) @nora.zone · 3d

“i was married, but i’m not married anymore. women don’t like the vehicle.”

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𝖓𝖔𝖗𝖆 𝖓𝖊𝖚𝖗𝖔𝖘𝖎𝖘𝖒𝖆𝖓𝖈𝖊𝖗 🏳️‍⚧️ @neurosismancer.gay · 3d

“i was married, but i’m not married anymore. women don’t like the vehicle.”

A UFO shaped vehicle on a Brooklyn street, made of stained and slightly rusty metal panels. A door on the side has a wheel to open it.

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Plive 🐊 @plive.bsky.social · 4d

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⛧₊˚.⋆☾🎃RiniSCREAMIES👻☽⋆⁺₊⛧ @rinibeanieart.bsky.social · 4d

commission for @/suntattoowolf! werewolf barista is such a cute idea!! who's ready for autumn days and hot cosy drinks? ☕🍂🧡

#furryart

Illustration of a werewolf barista in a little cafe. The werewolf wears a barista apron and carefully pours cream over a tiny cup of latte. The backdrop consists of a countertop upon which sits a blueberry tart under glass, and a glass shelf housing various pastries. There's also a commercial espresso machine, bouquet of flowers in a vase, a wall shelf, a chalkboard menu, and string lights strung on the wall.

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Niccolo @niccolomorandi.bsky.social · 3d

I've had a similar experience with visiting the Queen Victoria Market 20 years ago, as I notice that so many of stores there sell very cheap souvenirs.
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