Sharon Curtis
@sharoncurtis.bsky.social
Software, science, medical research, nature. Music, crafts, sports, cooking. Pro-human, anti-oppression. She/her.
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Thank you so much to @zackpolanski.bsky.social for inviting me onto his podcast. We talked about critical issues the media & political establishment is ignoring such as the extraordinarily dumb & dangerous UK defence deal with Peter Thiel’s Palantir
"Peter Thiel... the founder of this company, does not believe in democracy"
January 15, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Thank you so much to @zackpolanski.bsky.social for inviting me onto his podcast. We talked about critical issues the media & political establishment is ignoring such as the extraordinarily dumb & dangerous UK defence deal with Peter Thiel’s Palantir
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More than 200,000 Danish citizens have signed a petition to buy California as a response to Trump’s attempt to take Greenland.
They say they will provide Californians with “rule of law, universal health care, fact-based politics, and a lifetime supply of Danish pastries.”
They say they will provide Californians with “rule of law, universal health care, fact-based politics, and a lifetime supply of Danish pastries.”
January 17, 2026 at 5:36 PM
More than 200,000 Danish citizens have signed a petition to buy California as a response to Trump’s attempt to take Greenland.
They say they will provide Californians with “rule of law, universal health care, fact-based politics, and a lifetime supply of Danish pastries.”
They say they will provide Californians with “rule of law, universal health care, fact-based politics, and a lifetime supply of Danish pastries.”
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Neil Coyle MP has written a brutal takedown letter to Nigel Farage for his breach of parliamentary protocol, because Farage visited Coyle's London constituency without notifying him. 10/10 no notes.
(H/T @simonpegg.bsky.social)
(H/T @simonpegg.bsky.social)
January 14, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Neil Coyle MP has written a brutal takedown letter to Nigel Farage for his breach of parliamentary protocol, because Farage visited Coyle's London constituency without notifying him. 10/10 no notes.
(H/T @simonpegg.bsky.social)
(H/T @simonpegg.bsky.social)
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Incredible article which points out that it often collectively costs more to apply for scarce research funding than the funds awarded to the successful proposals.
What an absurd system we've built in the service of efficiency and competition.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
What an absurd system we've built in the service of efficiency and competition.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
January 13, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Incredible article which points out that it often collectively costs more to apply for scarce research funding than the funds awarded to the successful proposals.
What an absurd system we've built in the service of efficiency and competition.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
What an absurd system we've built in the service of efficiency and competition.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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NEW: The Palantirisation of the UK military is a national security disaster.
Peter Thiel is now the third wheel in the US-UK ‘special relationship’.
1/
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
Peter Thiel is now the third wheel in the US-UK ‘special relationship’.
1/
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
January 11, 2026 at 11:29 PM
NEW: The Palantirisation of the UK military is a national security disaster.
Peter Thiel is now the third wheel in the US-UK ‘special relationship’.
1/
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
Peter Thiel is now the third wheel in the US-UK ‘special relationship’.
1/
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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Good luck to anyone starting the year with a new health regime. Here’s how mine always goes.
January 12, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Good luck to anyone starting the year with a new health regime. Here’s how mine always goes.
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The Cardiff Lions do an annual Drag Rugby charity match for children’s charities and it’s as beautiful as you imagined
January 10, 2026 at 7:45 PM
The Cardiff Lions do an annual Drag Rugby charity match for children’s charities and it’s as beautiful as you imagined
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Three short paragraphs, and you've got the whole mind-bending mess that is #UKHE finance & governance neatly laid out.
This is why it's all so exhausting: our managers declare there's only one static frame, while we know their framing is part of the issue.
💡 www.hepi.ac.uk/2026/01/10/w...
This is why it's all so exhausting: our managers declare there's only one static frame, while we know their framing is part of the issue.
💡 www.hepi.ac.uk/2026/01/10/w...
January 10, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Three short paragraphs, and you've got the whole mind-bending mess that is #UKHE finance & governance neatly laid out.
This is why it's all so exhausting: our managers declare there's only one static frame, while we know their framing is part of the issue.
💡 www.hepi.ac.uk/2026/01/10/w...
This is why it's all so exhausting: our managers declare there's only one static frame, while we know their framing is part of the issue.
💡 www.hepi.ac.uk/2026/01/10/w...
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No sleep last night…
Can’t get that video out of my head
Can believe the lies being told to betray her even in death
Can’t believe the mindless lemmings that swallow them up
America is lost.
Can’t get that video out of my head
Can believe the lies being told to betray her even in death
Can’t believe the mindless lemmings that swallow them up
America is lost.
January 8, 2026 at 11:27 AM
No sleep last night…
Can’t get that video out of my head
Can believe the lies being told to betray her even in death
Can’t believe the mindless lemmings that swallow them up
America is lost.
Can’t get that video out of my head
Can believe the lies being told to betray her even in death
Can’t believe the mindless lemmings that swallow them up
America is lost.
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Probably one of the best road safety adverts from TfL.
If you've never seen it before - I can guarantee you will watch it twice.
If you've never seen it before - I can guarantee you will watch it twice.
January 8, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Probably one of the best road safety adverts from TfL.
If you've never seen it before - I can guarantee you will watch it twice.
If you've never seen it before - I can guarantee you will watch it twice.
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Pledge donations help procure food, reduce surplus, and support staff and deliveries, aiding those in need with food support. Your donation, equivalent to a cup of coffee, contributes to our community of solidarity. Make one of your chosen value at t.co/9UY2O79TTm
January 5, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Pledge donations help procure food, reduce surplus, and support staff and deliveries, aiding those in need with food support. Your donation, equivalent to a cup of coffee, contributes to our community of solidarity. Make one of your chosen value at t.co/9UY2O79TTm
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My niece in Stonehaven, near Aberdeen, has made a snow dalek that's featured in the Aberdeen Press and Journal. #proudaunt
January 5, 2026 at 7:50 AM
My niece in Stonehaven, near Aberdeen, has made a snow dalek that's featured in the Aberdeen Press and Journal. #proudaunt
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Best thing I’ve read this morning, from a human rights lawyer in Mexico. Translation is in the ALT-text.
January 3, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Best thing I’ve read this morning, from a human rights lawyer in Mexico. Translation is in the ALT-text.
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NEW: A mass propaganda event is about to engulf the US news cycle and what, if anything, survives it will be a lesson for our times.
But it’s what the rest of the world does now that’s key. When someone tells you who they are, believe them.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/the-threat...
But it’s what the rest of the world does now that’s key. When someone tells you who they are, believe them.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/the-threat...
January 3, 2026 at 2:20 PM
NEW: A mass propaganda event is about to engulf the US news cycle and what, if anything, survives it will be a lesson for our times.
But it’s what the rest of the world does now that’s key. When someone tells you who they are, believe them.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/the-threat...
But it’s what the rest of the world does now that’s key. When someone tells you who they are, believe them.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/the-threat...
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"Drivers are emailed both a table detailing things we need to know about deliveries & a map of the route is also provided. We then take the remaining cooler boxes back to the hall" Want to deliver meals for us? Email [email protected] to get involved
December 27, 2025 at 8:50 AM
"Drivers are emailed both a table detailing things we need to know about deliveries & a map of the route is also provided. We then take the remaining cooler boxes back to the hall" Want to deliver meals for us? Email [email protected] to get involved
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It’s revolutionising how media works - structurally… putting the news mix and content generation into everyone’s hands. ✊
It’s revolutionising how media works - structurally… putting the news mix and content generation into everyone’s hands. ✊
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December 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Please make sure you’re a backer of this community.
It’s revolutionising how media works - structurally… putting the news mix and content generation into everyone’s hands. ✊
It’s revolutionising how media works - structurally… putting the news mix and content generation into everyone’s hands. ✊
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If you can speak on the phone confidently, have good computer literacy (e.g. Google Sheets, Whatsapp Web, etc.) and have time during the day (between 9 & 6) to take some calls, you’d be perfect. for our #PhoneTeam. Complete www.oxfordmutualaid.org/remote-roles to get involved #remotely!
December 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
If you can speak on the phone confidently, have good computer literacy (e.g. Google Sheets, Whatsapp Web, etc.) and have time during the day (between 9 & 6) to take some calls, you’d be perfect. for our #PhoneTeam. Complete www.oxfordmutualaid.org/remote-roles to get involved #remotely!
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Its power lies in its bold simplicity - an important message and associated crowdfunder.
December 26, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Its power lies in its bold simplicity - an important message and associated crowdfunder.
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We are hoping to raise £5000 to allow us to increase our stocks and staffing to ensure we can support everyone who needs us this winter. Donate to our winter crowdfunder at www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/nobody-sho...
December 23, 2025 at 8:50 AM
We are hoping to raise £5000 to allow us to increase our stocks and staffing to ensure we can support everyone who needs us this winter. Donate to our winter crowdfunder at www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/nobody-sho...
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This is becoming a very very shameful episode - and a tragedy for these young and courageous people and their friends and families
filtonactionists.com
filtonactionists.com
December 22, 2025 at 12:48 PM
This is becoming a very very shameful episode - and a tragedy for these young and courageous people and their friends and families
filtonactionists.com
filtonactionists.com
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Bodleian Library Christmas, light in the dark.
December 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Bodleian Library Christmas, light in the dark.
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Eight Palestine Action activists are being left to die in prison – all without even facing trial.
We must force the government to act, before it’s too late ⬇️
https://goodlaw.social/3e3320
We must force the government to act, before it’s too late ⬇️
https://goodlaw.social/3e3320
December 18, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Eight Palestine Action activists are being left to die in prison – all without even facing trial.
We must force the government to act, before it’s too late ⬇️
https://goodlaw.social/3e3320
We must force the government to act, before it’s too late ⬇️
https://goodlaw.social/3e3320
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We're looking for volunteers to accompany drivers in our refrigerated van to help deliver, unload and drop off food parcels across #Oxford. Come join us by emailing [email protected]
December 14, 2025 at 8:50 AM
We're looking for volunteers to accompany drivers in our refrigerated van to help deliver, unload and drop off food parcels across #Oxford. Come join us by emailing [email protected]