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duanebratt.bsky.social
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/w...
Renfrew Christie Dies at 76; Sabotaged Racist Regime’s Nuclear Program
www.nytimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 3:26 AM
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museum.of.emilyk.art
"We Beat 'Em Before... (Portland's Version)"

This idea came to me late. I think it fits really well since Portland Frog Brigade literally carries no weapons and yet ICE has no idea how to respond to them. Just feckless incompetent goons all around.
A propaganda poster in a painterly style. At the top there is a Nazi soldier in a faded grey with his hands raised at the point of a bayonet. Above him it says "We beat 'em before.." Below him in darker grey is an ICE agent in the same posture, with a hand pushing back at him, its palm out in a "stop" gesture. The hand is from the Portland Frog, a person in an inflatable frog suit. Below it says "We'll beat 'em again!"
December 23, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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portablecity.bsky.social
Is it wise to negotiate with the great bear?

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We are inching closer every day to the launch of the Swords Without Master kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/unwrittenearths/swords-without-master), and I wanted to share my first folio card!
January 7, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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chadbourn.bsky.social
Trump’s new doctrine: no one is safe.
The New Dark Age
Trump has turned America into a global threat
chadbourn.substack.com
January 4, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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zackpolanski.bsky.social
Starmer and Farage both drape themselves in flags but once again it's really clear where their loyalty really is.

It's Trump first. They will always be on the side of the super rich and powerful - no matter how heinous the crime.

This is not patriotism. It's subservience.
January 3, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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eddavey.libdems.org.uk
Two social media posts. The first is from Keir Starmer and reads: “The UK has long supported a transition of power in Venezuela. We regarded Maduro as an illegitimate President and we shed no tears about the end of his regime. I reiterated my support for international law this morning. The UK government will discuss the evolving situation with US counterparts in the days ahead as we seek a safe and peaceful transition to a legitimate government that reflects the will of the Venezuelan people.” Below it is a post from Ed Davey that reads: “This cop out isn’t good enough. Standing up for international law means condemning leaders when they break it, whether that’s Vladimir Putin or Donald Trump.”
January 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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munkao.bsky.social
Last of my Kala Mandala adventurer team illustrations.
Welcoming 2026 with the tenacity displayed by this party!
Southeast Asian Fantasy: A group of adventurers posing and looking at the camera. From the back, a monkey-folk (gibbon), looking like a monk, holding a khakkhara with his other hand making a mudra. In front, a girl, holding a keris, as if casting a spell. Beside her, a binturong-folk, wielding a machete. A pig-folk holding two short axes in both hands stands in front them. A woman with elaborate headwear, holds a glaive, polearm leads the pack.
January 2, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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5ftmunchkin.bsky.social
In case Christmas isn't a happy time for you or someone you know. Please share
A list of mental health helplines
December 24, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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carsmilesteve.bsky.social
Right then, no one asked for it (everyone seems quite happy with last year's!) but here we are anyway, your #DuvetKnowItsChristmas 2025 bingo card! Some returning classics, some we missed last year and some new ones. Enjoy team, donation link below once Rhodri posts it!
A five by five bingo card, here are the things to look out for: Top row: 80's bed linen, obscure musical instrument, bed too small for over 6ft person, CRT TV/Monitor, tumble dryer Second row: exercise bike (as clothes horse), DALEK, 90s or earlier games console, too much crafting stuff, single beds for long term partners Middle row: old cuddly toy, bed on tiles/lino, DUVET, multiple labubus, bare plaster board Fourth row: bed next to fridge, 4+ Jilly Cooper novels, definitely dead house plant, caravan, large collection of jigsaws Bottom row: giant buzz ball, "curtains" that are not curtains, scary dolls, bed under table, power tools.
December 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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rhodri.biz
I've got to be honest, we may as well call it a night #DuvetKnowItsChristmas
franglaise.bsky.social Franglaise @franglaise.bsky.social · 29d
I’m entering The Teenager as potential winner of #Duvetknowitschristmas

He’s had to move from his bedroom to the unconverted attic

Cardboard floor & headboard is a nice touch which I’m sure he appreciates

He think it looks like he’s living in a meth den
#DuvetKnowItsChristmas
Dark attic room with stone walls, cardboard on floor with single mattress & antique coffee table (random)
December 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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robinince.bsky.social
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
This is the saddest day of my professional life. Today is not only the final recording of the latest series of The Infinite Monkey Cage, it is my last ever Monkey Cage. I never thought that I would have to leave the show. I always imagined going on until | dropped dead under the studio lights due to a brain aneurysm caused by my final attempt to understand notions of quantum gravity or the shock of being told about fly maggot infestations in the sacks of macaque monkeys. I resigned in September, after sixteen years of dedication to the show, A show that I named and helped develop over all those years. Unfortunately, my opinions outside the BBC have been considered problematic for sometime, whether it has been voicing support for the trans community, criticism of Donald Trump, numerous other outlandish opinions, including once gently criticising Stephen Fry. These things were considered to conflict with being a freelance BBC science presenter In a recent meeting where BBC Studio executives again voiced problems with me, I realised my choices. Obedience and being quieter to remain making Monkey Cage, or 'Resign and have the freedom to speak out against what I believe are injustices'. • I chose the latter. It broke my heart. I love this show and I love the audience, and it is because of the audience in particular, that this decision was so difficult to make. I kept thinking about all the extremist voices promoting hate and division. They are being given so many platforms, while voices that represent kindness, open mindedness, empathy seem to be scarcer and scarcer. I felt I couldn't pamper myself with the luxury of silence. One of my many privileges is that I am able to resign and I can speak out even if it is to the detriment of my career. I have thought a lot about my heroes, Sinead O Connor, James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, and so many more. I think of Sinead's words, "the job of an artist is to be themselves at any cost". James Baldwin said prejudice was really just a word for cowardice. Audre Lorde, viewing her life, wrote that her only regrets were her silences. I think of my father as I resign, he brought me up to believe in fairness , justice and kindness. Though my heart is broken, it is also full of fire. I apologise to our incredible listeners for my departure, your love of the show means a great deal. I am so sorry to let you down. I hope that you can understand my reasoning. I have to accept that I am not what the current BBC expects of their freelance presenters. Despite this I should add that I have always worked far more than my contracted hours to try and ensure the show was always the best it could be, as well as making myself accessible and responsive to the audience wherever and whenever I met them. Every night, we have recorded, I have been filled with determination to make the best show possible. This was not "just a job" I hope that with my departure I can be a better ally to the LGBTQ community, to the neurodivergent community, to activists fighting against those who aim to brutalise society, to those currently in prison on hunger strike, and to all those who fight for a more inclusive world. From many conversations, I know there are many Monkey Cage listeners who support these communities and activists too. The strawberry is dead. Long live the strawberry. B
December 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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smoothdunk2.bsky.social
2 panel comic Panel 1: Smug Orange Man says “Let he who has NOT had a Nazi phase cast the first stone” Panel 2: Orange man shits his pants as he is simultaneously pelted with a shitload of stones
December 10, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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andywpoliver.bsky.social
THE PHOENIX #727 - the best single periodical comics issue of 2025. Meta genius as the events of one strip invade the rest of the comic.
The cover of THE PHOENIX #727 featuring Donut Squad versus the Bagel Battalion as Lovecraftian tentacles invade the comic.
December 7, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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portablecity.bsky.social
This piece is one of my favourites and I'm so excited to be able to offer prints now! Find them at the Danforth Arts Market in Toronto, or online at inprnt!
December 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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magnumificent.bsky.social
Gmorn 🙂
December 6, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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basalthrull.bsky.social
Texte: le calendrier de l’avent interdit Image 1: un pied de biche Image 2: un ensemble de casiers automatiques type « Amazon » situé en extérieur
December 6, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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greenparty.org.uk
As Israel have been allowed to compete in Eurovision 2026, the UK must follow in the footsteps of Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands and boycott the competition.

The world's largest live music event cannot be used to whitewash Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.
BOYCOTT EUROVISION With photo of a destroyed car and buildings in Gaza Green Party Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ
December 5, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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2000ad.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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karlbode.com
if you still use twitter you support white supremacy
Twitter retweet by Elon Musk reading: "If current trends continue, Whites will go from being a small minority of world population today to virtually extinct!" above a meaningless fake graphic pushing great replacement lies.
December 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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dreadships.bsky.social
Trans men are men, trans women are women, and if you have a problem with that just block this account because I cannot be fucking doing with it. It'll improve both our timelines.
December 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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harrywallop.co.uk
Great culture can save lives. Literally.

Amazing letter in today’s @thetimes.com about Tom Stoppard
December 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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hazelmonforton.com
ℑ𝔫 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔊𝔯𝔦𝔪 𝔇𝔞𝔯𝔨𝔫𝔢𝔰𝔰 𝔬𝔣 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔉𝔞𝔯 𝔉𝔲𝔱𝔲𝔯𝔢, 𝔱𝔥𝔢𝔯𝔢 𝔦𝔰 𝔒𝔫𝔩𝔶 𝔐𝔬𝔦
Okay bear with me. My amazing friend Robyn (@haykebyr.bsky.social) did this amazing image based on my stupid ass joke. It's Miss Piggy photoshopped into some Sister of Battle armour, with the white bob haircut and a fleur de lys tattoo on her cheek and everything. Except she's got pink satin gloves on. The caption is "In the Grim Darkness of the Far Future there is Only Moi" because that's the whole joke. Thank you.
November 30, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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unrwa.org
Today is the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.

UNRWA has been providing assistance to #Palestine Refugees pending a just and lasting solution to their plight.

Solidarity means acting collectively to reach such a political solution.
November 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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greenparty.org.uk
Hope is here.

Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
November 28, 2025 at 7:31 AM