Tom Coates
@tomcoates.bsky.social
English technologist, founder and product designer living in San Francisco. Prev: BBC, Yahoo, Time Out, Nokia, Jawbone, Wired & Eero. Founded things too. Currently trying to find something to get excited rather than angry about. http://www.plasticbag.org
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The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
November 27, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
25 minutes into Stranger Things S5 and I’m having a blast.
November 27, 2025 at 2:23 AM
25 minutes into Stranger Things S5 and I’m having a blast.
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THE NERD REICH
omfg
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Cover Reveal!
“The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy" arrives on August 4, 2026.
How extremist tech billionaires are dismantling democracy to crown themselves as kings—and what we can do about it.
Please pre-order! ➡️ www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...
“The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy" arrives on August 4, 2026.
How extremist tech billionaires are dismantling democracy to crown themselves as kings—and what we can do about it.
Please pre-order! ➡️ www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
THE NERD REICH
omfg
omfg
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I’m adopting this
My 7 year old just reached for a piece of pizza fresh out of the oven and exclaimed, in the same tone as an adult swearing…
“English folklore, that’s hot!”
I choked laughing ENGLISH FOLKLORE AS A SWEAR? WHO ARE YOU?!?
“English folklore, that’s hot!”
I choked laughing ENGLISH FOLKLORE AS A SWEAR? WHO ARE YOU?!?
November 26, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I’m adopting this
Yeah, fuck off.
US demands peace deal before security guarantees for Ukraine
US demands peace deal before security guarantees for Ukraine
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told European allies that President Donald Trump will negotiate long-term assurances for Ukraine’s safety later.
dlvr.it
November 26, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Yeah, fuck off.
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Europe, UK, Canada and friends beyond the Atlantic need to make plans and commitments now. There is plenty of strength in this streamlined alliance, if it is committed to each other.
🇩🇪 Germany must redefine its geopolitical role to adapt to a situation in which it is unclear what alliances can be relied on and will persist in future, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Wednesday, commenting on shifting U.S. positions, - Reuters
November 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Europe, UK, Canada and friends beyond the Atlantic need to make plans and commitments now. There is plenty of strength in this streamlined alliance, if it is committed to each other.
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fuck you
the memories of a generation lost because of Reagan's homophobia will not be erased
i think we should do something in DC that would make david wojnarowicz proud tbh
the memories of a generation lost because of Reagan's homophobia will not be erased
i think we should do something in DC that would make david wojnarowicz proud tbh
November 26, 2025 at 7:27 PM
fuck you
the memories of a generation lost because of Reagan's homophobia will not be erased
i think we should do something in DC that would make david wojnarowicz proud tbh
the memories of a generation lost because of Reagan's homophobia will not be erased
i think we should do something in DC that would make david wojnarowicz proud tbh
Just gets more and more repulsive doesn’t it.
SCOOP: The Trump administration has instructed employees and grantees not to use U.S. funds to commemorate World AIDS Day — because the observance was started by the World Health Organization.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/h...
Trump Administration Cancels U.S. Observance of World AIDS Day
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Just gets more and more repulsive doesn’t it.
Strong words, but I’m not going to argue with the idea that I preferred the early web.
The early web revealed how many of us are creative.
The current web shows how many are morons.
The current web shows how many are morons.
November 26, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Strong words, but I’m not going to argue with the idea that I preferred the early web.
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BBC News and Current Affairs has taken a noticeably anti-trans editorial turn in recent years, to the point where 70% of trans people surveyed in the UK last month say the BBC is hostile towards them
goodlawproject.org/poll-shows-7...
goodlawproject.org/poll-shows-7...
Poll shows 70% of trans people think BBC News is ‘hostile’
The right wing claims the corporation is ‘pro-trans’, but the people at the sharp end of its coverage disagree. The BBC must stop its attack on trans people.
goodlawproject.org
November 26, 2025 at 12:08 AM
BBC News and Current Affairs has taken a noticeably anti-trans editorial turn in recent years, to the point where 70% of trans people surveyed in the UK last month say the BBC is hostile towards them
goodlawproject.org/poll-shows-7...
goodlawproject.org/poll-shows-7...
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This feels like a relevant share
bsky.app/profile/what...
bsky.app/profile/what...
Reminder that Violent J of Insane Clown Posse has the correct response to a lot of the shitty things he said in the early days.
November 25, 2025 at 8:08 PM
This feels like a relevant share
bsky.app/profile/what...
bsky.app/profile/what...
Having lived through the anti-gay rhetoric of the 80s, I'd like to put out a message to journalists who think they're chasing the glory of a good ethical story by going after trans people or rights. I suggest you think about what the rest of your career looks like when this fever finally breaks...
November 26, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Having lived through the anti-gay rhetoric of the 80s, I'd like to put out a message to journalists who think they're chasing the glory of a good ethical story by going after trans people or rights. I suggest you think about what the rest of your career looks like when this fever finally breaks...
I'm not sure quite hot to express this. Earlier today I wrote a thread inspired by an e-mail from a journalist looking to find people who could be critical of an organization aimed at trans people. I pointed out that a lot of people currently are buying into this anti-trans rhetoric...
November 26, 2025 at 12:28 AM
I'm not sure quite hot to express this. Earlier today I wrote a thread inspired by an e-mail from a journalist looking to find people who could be critical of an organization aimed at trans people. I pointed out that a lot of people currently are buying into this anti-trans rhetoric...
FRIENDS
BEACH
POT
BEACH
POT
The first three words you see will define your 2026
TRAVEL
FRIENDS
BOOBS
I mean. This all sounds pretty promising to me.
TRAVEL
FRIENDS
BOOBS
I mean. This all sounds pretty promising to me.
November 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM
FRIENDS
BEACH
POT
BEACH
POT
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American public opinion is largely generated by foreigners who make money by lying to Americans over unregulated social media. Out of respect to those entrepreneurial foreigners, we will continue to treat their commodified fictions as one side of a reasoned American debate.
-The Editorial Board
-The Editorial Board
November 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
American public opinion is largely generated by foreigners who make money by lying to Americans over unregulated social media. Out of respect to those entrepreneurial foreigners, we will continue to treat their commodified fictions as one side of a reasoned American debate.
-The Editorial Board
-The Editorial Board
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I’m sorry, but if Democrats were in power, would this not be in the headlines every single day?
Average electricity cost increase since Jan:
Missouri ⬆️ 37%
Iowa ⬆️ 30%
North Dakota ⬆️ 30%
Oklahoma ⬆️ 30%
New Jersey ⬆️ 27%
Nebraska ⬆️ 25%
Montana ⬆️ 25%
Wyoming ⬆️ 23%
NATIONWIDE ⬆️ 11%
Instead of working to lower costs, Trump is boosting power-hungry AI data centers.
Missouri ⬆️ 37%
Iowa ⬆️ 30%
North Dakota ⬆️ 30%
Oklahoma ⬆️ 30%
New Jersey ⬆️ 27%
Nebraska ⬆️ 25%
Montana ⬆️ 25%
Wyoming ⬆️ 23%
NATIONWIDE ⬆️ 11%
Instead of working to lower costs, Trump is boosting power-hungry AI data centers.
November 25, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I’m sorry, but if Democrats were in power, would this not be in the headlines every single day?
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Does this put voters off him? Feels like ‘grab em by the pussy‘ revelations about Trump
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Three more ex-pupils at school with Nigel Farage reject ‘banter’ claims
Exclusive: Dulwich college contemporaries ‘rubbish’ Reform UK leader’s suggestion alleged racist taunts not intended to hurt
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Does this put voters off him? Feels like ‘grab em by the pussy‘ revelations about Trump
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Sign this petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy. #StandWithUkraine #3E
The government responds to petitions with over 10,000 signatures, and at 100,000 signatures the petition is eligible for a parliamentary debate.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
The government responds to petitions with over 10,000 signatures, and at 100,000 signatures the petition is eligible for a parliamentary debate.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Sign this petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy. #StandWithUkraine #3E
The government responds to petitions with over 10,000 signatures, and at 100,000 signatures the petition is eligible for a parliamentary debate.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
The government responds to petitions with over 10,000 signatures, and at 100,000 signatures the petition is eligible for a parliamentary debate.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
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That pro-trans bias just keeps showing up doesn’t it
From r/TransgenderUK: The BBC is putting together a hit piece against GenderGP.
November 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
That pro-trans bias just keeps showing up doesn’t it
For all the turmoil in UK politics, pretty much the only thing I can take comfort in is that despite being a gay Labour voter for the last thirty plus years, apparently I still have sufficient principle to be absolutely clear I’d not vote for today’s Labour Party or Wes Streeting.
November 25, 2025 at 4:22 PM
For all the turmoil in UK politics, pretty much the only thing I can take comfort in is that despite being a gay Labour voter for the last thirty plus years, apparently I still have sufficient principle to be absolutely clear I’d not vote for today’s Labour Party or Wes Streeting.
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Campbell's soup VP caught on tape trashing his own brand. Oof. www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2...
November 24, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Campbell's soup VP caught on tape trashing his own brand. Oof. www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2...
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BREAKING🚨🚨🚨: Judge rules Trump pick Lindsey Halligan illegally appointed to US Attorney post, dismisses Comey & James cases. But "without prejudice," so they could be refiled although Comey's attorneys say statute of limitations has run. w/ @kyledcheney.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Comey, James cases dismissed as judge disqualifies interim US attorney Lindsey Halligan
A judge concluded Halligan’s appointment violated laws that limit the ability of DOJ to install top prosecutors without Senate confirmation.
www.politico.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
BREAKING🚨🚨🚨: Judge rules Trump pick Lindsey Halligan illegally appointed to US Attorney post, dismisses Comey & James cases. But "without prejudice," so they could be refiled although Comey's attorneys say statute of limitations has run. w/ @kyledcheney.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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