Alex Ashman Comic Scholar 🏳️🌈🔶️
@ashmanwithoutfear.bsky.social
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Comic fan, enjoyer and historian/scholar specialising in Post/Colonialism. IR graduate now carrying out postgrad research in Comparative literature.
Comic fan, enjoyer and historian/scholar specialising in Post/Colonialism. IR graduate now carrying out postgrad research in Comparative literature.
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I'm a comic Nerd who loves to read talk about and study comics. I'm currently lucky enough to be carrying out PhD research in Comparative Literature. I'm focusing on themes of post/colonialism in 1970 science fiction comics.
I'm a comic Nerd who loves to read talk about and study comics. I'm currently lucky enough to be carrying out PhD research in Comparative Literature. I'm focusing on themes of post/colonialism in 1970 science fiction comics.
Unpopular? Opinion, I love 28 Days later etc. But the prevalence of "um awktuawally" they're Infected not zombies gives the same energy as "um awktuawally" they're graphic novels not comics. I feel both are an attempt to feel "more" grown up and less silly rather than just embracing them.
January 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Unpopular? Opinion, I love 28 Days later etc. But the prevalence of "um awktuawally" they're Infected not zombies gives the same energy as "um awktuawally" they're graphic novels not comics. I feel both are an attempt to feel "more" grown up and less silly rather than just embracing them.
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NASA: Among the most storied & respected jewels in the crown of America — Domestically & Internationally.
Congress has finally figured that out and is standing up for it, in a bipartisan vote, against proposed cuts from the White House.
www.commerce.senate.gov/2026/1/ves-e...
Congress has finally figured that out and is standing up for it, in a bipartisan vote, against proposed cuts from the White House.
www.commerce.senate.gov/2026/1/ves-e...
Science Survives Existential Threat From Trump Budget as Senate Rejects Gutting NASA, NSF, & NIST
www.commerce.senate.gov
January 20, 2026 at 3:42 PM
NASA: Among the most storied & respected jewels in the crown of America — Domestically & Internationally.
Congress has finally figured that out and is standing up for it, in a bipartisan vote, against proposed cuts from the White House.
www.commerce.senate.gov/2026/1/ves-e...
Congress has finally figured that out and is standing up for it, in a bipartisan vote, against proposed cuts from the White House.
www.commerce.senate.gov/2026/1/ves-e...
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Hi. I'm Andy. C*micsgate UK once threatened me with legal action. That's got to be good for a few follows.
January 20, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Hi. I'm Andy. C*micsgate UK once threatened me with legal action. That's got to be good for a few follows.
Every time Sarah Ludford speaks or post I have to cringe. As I member of @scotlibdems.org.uk I do not under how she can sport so many illiberal views against the democratic mandate of the party. Managing to support both the genocide of Palestinians a trans people.
#libdems
#libdems
January 19, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Every time Sarah Ludford speaks or post I have to cringe. As I member of @scotlibdems.org.uk I do not under how she can sport so many illiberal views against the democratic mandate of the party. Managing to support both the genocide of Palestinians a trans people.
#libdems
#libdems
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If you actually wanna know 'what actions are a gift to Reform?' it's hard to look beyond Blue Labour cos-playing Reform.
July 15, 2025 at 10:27 AM
If you actually wanna know 'what actions are a gift to Reform?' it's hard to look beyond Blue Labour cos-playing Reform.
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he's right and he's right to say it
June 25, 2025 at 1:14 PM
he's right and he's right to say it
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Remember when Wes Streeting said that the unemployed were going to be given weight loss jabs to get them back to work? Well...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Hundreds of weight loss and diabetes jab users report pancreas problems
UK health officials launch study into side-effects of weight loss drugs after increased reports of acute pancreatitis
www.theguardian.com
June 26, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Remember when Wes Streeting said that the unemployed were going to be given weight loss jabs to get them back to work? Well...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Shrink from it? He can hardly wait to deliver for his investors.
June 15, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Shrink from it? He can hardly wait to deliver for his investors.
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I’m Kat Abughazaleh and I approve this message.
June 15, 2025 at 1:04 AM
I’m Kat Abughazaleh and I approve this message.
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good morning friends 💚✨
June 9, 2025 at 1:52 PM
good morning friends 💚✨
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Spread the love and acceptance #pridemonth
June 3, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Spread the love and acceptance #pridemonth
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Quick story about how profoundly JK Rowling has changed.
She once sought to help a young woman of colour who, she believed (rightly), had been targeted by a notorious right wing self publicist working with Jonathan Ames and then thrown under a bus by Edinburgh Uni. She wanted me to assist.
She once sought to help a young woman of colour who, she believed (rightly), had been targeted by a notorious right wing self publicist working with Jonathan Ames and then thrown under a bus by Edinburgh Uni. She wanted me to assist.
May 31, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Quick story about how profoundly JK Rowling has changed.
She once sought to help a young woman of colour who, she believed (rightly), had been targeted by a notorious right wing self publicist working with Jonathan Ames and then thrown under a bus by Edinburgh Uni. She wanted me to assist.
She once sought to help a young woman of colour who, she believed (rightly), had been targeted by a notorious right wing self publicist working with Jonathan Ames and then thrown under a bus by Edinburgh Uni. She wanted me to assist.
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If Westminster rule delivers terrible outcomes under the Tories, no discernible philosophy or change under Labour, and the prospect of Farage as Prime Minister, what exactly is the case for Scotland remaining part of the UK?
June 1, 2025 at 7:51 AM
If Westminster rule delivers terrible outcomes under the Tories, no discernible philosophy or change under Labour, and the prospect of Farage as Prime Minister, what exactly is the case for Scotland remaining part of the UK?
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Here’s the thing, if they are picking up folks working in the country illegally, I’m going to need to see some white guys also being arrested for employing people working illegally in the country.
Otherwise, it’s just racism.
Otherwise, it’s just racism.
May 29, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Here’s the thing, if they are picking up folks working in the country illegally, I’m going to need to see some white guys also being arrested for employing people working illegally in the country.
Otherwise, it’s just racism.
Otherwise, it’s just racism.
As a Lib Dem member I'm disappointed @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social couldn't answer the question on Dr's getting a pay rise on #QuestionTime
Surely working with the unions on a proper strategy for proper pay.
Surely working with the unions on a proper strategy for proper pay.
May 30, 2025 at 9:26 AM
As a Lib Dem member I'm disappointed @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social couldn't answer the question on Dr's getting a pay rise on #QuestionTime
Surely working with the unions on a proper strategy for proper pay.
Surely working with the unions on a proper strategy for proper pay.
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The knives are properly out for Kishwer Faulkner and the little clique of culture warriors masquerading as regulators she has gathered around her. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
‘A real mess’: splits emerge in Labour over supreme court’s gender ruling
Growing number of MPs are questioning Keir Starmer’s claim that ruling has brought ‘clarity’ to issue
www.theguardian.com
May 26, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The knives are properly out for Kishwer Faulkner and the little clique of culture warriors masquerading as regulators she has gathered around her. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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It's 2025, not 1952. That a current UK government - and a Labour government at that - is seriously proposing this should send a chill down the spine of everyone who values civil rights and understands history.
This should have no place in a civilised society.
This should have no place in a civilised society.
Violent criminals could be let out early for good behaviour under new proposals
The landmark sentencing review calls for fewer custodial sentences and earlier prison releases.
www.bbc.com
May 22, 2025 at 12:08 PM
It's 2025, not 1952. That a current UK government - and a Labour government at that - is seriously proposing this should send a chill down the spine of everyone who values civil rights and understands history.
This should have no place in a civilised society.
This should have no place in a civilised society.
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Things you won't read about in The Times. Or hear broadcast from Her Majesty's yacht. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
UN experts warn of legal uncertainty and rights implications following UK Supreme Court ruling
GENEVA – A group of independent human rights experts* today expressed concern about the implications of the recent UK Supreme Court judgment interpreting the definition of “woman” under the Equality A...
www.ohchr.org
May 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Things you won't read about in The Times. Or hear broadcast from Her Majesty's yacht. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
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I do hope so. The country needs Labour in Government - not a dime store Reform.
May 22, 2025 at 4:23 AM
I do hope so. The country needs Labour in Government - not a dime store Reform.
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These people are relentlessly evil
⚠️ The Government has launched a Working Group to look at whether cross-sex hormones will be banned to under 18s outside of NHS!
The info surfaced in a High Court hearing where Kiera Bell was seeking a Judicial Review to ban CSH
Full thread 👉🏻 threadreaderapp.com/thread/19251... @goodlawproject.org
The info surfaced in a High Court hearing where Kiera Bell was seeking a Judicial Review to ban CSH
Full thread 👉🏻 threadreaderapp.com/thread/19251... @goodlawproject.org
May 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
These people are relentlessly evil
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Delighted that over half of @libdems.org.uk MPs have signed @cajardinemp.bsky.social's Early Day Motion on making sure parties step up on #transrights, including the Chief Whip, Deputy Leader and Home Affairs spokes. Looking out for more, of course. 👀
And thanks to @elliechowns.bsky.social too. 🙂💛💚
And thanks to @elliechowns.bsky.social too. 🙂💛💚
Political parties at Pride - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament
That this House regrets the decision taken by organisers of several Pride marches and parades across the UK to not allow political parties to march; further regrets that that decision partly stems fro...
edm.parliament.uk
May 21, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Delighted that over half of @libdems.org.uk MPs have signed @cajardinemp.bsky.social's Early Day Motion on making sure parties step up on #transrights, including the Chief Whip, Deputy Leader and Home Affairs spokes. Looking out for more, of course. 👀
And thanks to @elliechowns.bsky.social too. 🙂💛💚
And thanks to @elliechowns.bsky.social too. 🙂💛💚
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Putin signed an executive order on "monitoring of harm caused to Russia by foreign sources."
I wonder if anyone will ever tally up the harm caused to Russia by Putin during his reign.
The order is supposed to work on "improvement of the protection of Russia's national interests."
I wonder if anyone will ever tally up the harm caused to Russia by Putin during his reign.
The order is supposed to work on "improvement of the protection of Russia's national interests."
May 21, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Putin signed an executive order on "monitoring of harm caused to Russia by foreign sources."
I wonder if anyone will ever tally up the harm caused to Russia by Putin during his reign.
The order is supposed to work on "improvement of the protection of Russia's national interests."
I wonder if anyone will ever tally up the harm caused to Russia by Putin during his reign.
The order is supposed to work on "improvement of the protection of Russia's national interests."