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Chris Dixon

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Mental health book author who is attempting to archive as much of MAGA's misdeeds on Bluesky as humanly possible. Terraclash.co.uk fantasy board game. Sign up to the mailing list and get an exclusive Character if you back the Kickstarter.

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Chris Dixon @avalanchechris.bsky.social · Jan 22

I'm starting this thread to document as many awful things Trump and his cronies are doing with links - as well as examples of those standing up to hate.

I'll keep updating in the comments as an easy reference point for myself and others. Starting with...

www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/...

Olaf Scholz accuses Elon Musk of supporting ‘extreme Right’

Tech billionaire Trump ally under fire for gesture likened to Nazi salute at inauguration rally

www.telegraph.co.uk

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Chris Dixon @avalanchechris.bsky.social · 7m

www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

‘We’re fighting for you!’ Podcaster Ben Meiselas on taking on the Maga media – and winning the ratings battle

His channel, MeidasTouch, puts out 15 videos a day exposing Republican failings – and it is getting bigger audiences than Joe Rogan’s. Is this the champion the American left has been waiting for?

www.theguardian.com

Chris Dixon @avalanchechris.bsky.social · 8m

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

‘Page one of the authoritarian playbook’: how Trump and allies are exploiting Kirk’s killing

The president and his Maga allies have used the rightwing influencer’s killing to justify attacks on critics, experts say

www.theguardian.com

Chris Dixon @avalanchechris.bsky.social · 16m

youtu.be/vU0II4hMwtc?...

Trump says Nobel Peace Prize winner called him and said he 'deserved it'

YouTube video by Associated Press

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Chris Dixon @avalanchechris.bsky.social · 18h

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Trump officials cancel major solar project in latest hit to renewable energy

Esmeralda 7 in Nevada would have produced enough energy to power 2m homes

www.theguardian.com

Chris Dixon @avalanchechris.bsky.social · 18h

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

White House announces federal worker layoffs as shutdown nears third week

AFL-CIO vows to take issue to court as AFSCME union leader warns of ‘devastating effects’ for Americans

www.theguardian.com

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Chris Grey @chrisgrey.bsky.social · 19h

Simon Calder's reporting on the travel impact of Brexit has been good, but the strangely-worded final line of this ("under the Brexit deal, Boris Johnson’s government negotiated for UK passport holders to become third-country nationals") suggests that, even now, Brexit isn't really understood.

LittleGravitas, →EU immigrant, UK→ emigrant, anti-Brexit @catanonim.me · 1d

~ New EU entry-exit warning: ‘Leave extra four hours’ for passing through new system | The Independent ~

https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/eu-entry-exit-system-delay-arrival-flight-b2843028.html

New EU entry-exit warning: ‘Leave extra four hours’ for passing through new system | The Independent

A top travel industry figure has warned of bottlenecks at European airport from October 12

www.independent.co.uk

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Chris Dixon @avalanchechris.bsky.social · 19h

Chris Dixon @avalanchechris.bsky.social · 22h

How to roleplay Chaotic Evil

youtube.com/shorts/7scJg...

How to roleplay Chaotic Evil #dandd #danddmeme #dungeonsanddragonsmeme #dungeonsanddragons

YouTube video by TerraClash

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Chris Dixon @avalanchechris.bsky.social · 1d

www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli...

Israel bombards Gaza City and Khan Younis after ceasefire deal announced

Heavy bombing rocks Gaza before truce expected to take effect

www.middleeasteye.net

Chris Dixon @avalanchechris.bsky.social · 4d

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

No air traffic control crew at busy LA airport amid government shutdown staffing crunch

Air traffic to the Hollywood Burbank Airport would be remotely managed for six hours on Monday night causing delays for travellers

www.theguardian.com

Chris Dixon @avalanchechris.bsky.social · 4d

www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...

Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act as Bondi faces Senate – US politics live

Legal wrangles over troop deployments continue with attorney general also likely to face questions over Epstein files

www.theguardian.com

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Peter Cook: Brexorcist in Chief: Reboot Britain @brexitrage.bsky.social · 5d

The "Farage Swan" is released !!

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/13655280...

#Brexit #ReformUK #Swans #Trump

Half eaten "Nigel Farage Swan" - chips not included | eBay UK

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Half eaten "Nigel Farage Swan" - chips not included at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products!

www.ebay.co.uk

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Chris Dixon @avalanchechris.bsky.social · 6d

Rolling a natural 20 on perception.

#danddmemes #natural20 #dandd #ttrpg

youtube.com/shorts/rVYvZ...

Rolling a 20 on perception. #boardgamesuk #dungeonsanddragons #criticalrole

YouTube video by TerraClash

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Chris Dixon @avalanchechris.bsky.social · 6d

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

US treasury considers special $1 Trump coin reading ‘fight, fight, fight’

US treasurer says officials looking at drafts for country’s 250th anniversary featuring president with raised fist

www.theguardian.com

Chris Dixon @avalanchechris.bsky.social · 6d

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Trump news at a glance: President authorizes sending national guard into Chicago as judge blocks Portland deployment

Illinois governor JB Pritzker calls move unnecessary and ‘a manufactured performance’ – key US politics stories from 4 October at a glance

www.theguardian.com

Chris Dixon @avalanchechris.bsky.social · 7d

Great news.

We've got estimated costs for supply so we can proceed with the Kickstarter campaign.

To show how serious we are about this game, we have applied for a trademark for TerraClash.

Looking forward to getting this going and thank you for your support.

#ttrpg #deckbuilding #kickstarter

Chris Dixon @avalanchechris.bsky.social · 8d

www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...

US government shutdown: Donald Trump promises firings and cuts to ‘Democrats’ favorite projects’ if shutdown continues – as it happened

President says ‘I want to survive’ when asked about his plans for 2026 in interview with OAN television network

www.theguardian.com

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Chris Dixon @avalanchechris.bsky.social · 8d

When the party gets Eldritch blasted.

#dandd #eldritch #bg

Chris Dixon @avalanchechris.bsky.social · 8d

No worries

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So Disappointed @sodisappointed.bsky.social · 11d

Episode 3 is out on 1 October. Here’s a taste of what’s coming!

Contributors include: @whenisbirths.bsky.social @danielnothing.bsky.social, and
@brexitrage.bsky.social

(And more who aren’t on BlueSky)

Sound up for this one! (Sorry about the lack of captions!)

SoDisappointedPod.com

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Chris Dixon @avalanchechris.bsky.social · 9d

Deckbuilding, dice rolling table top RPG for 1-6 players.

Simple Setup.
Infinite Fantasy.

#TTRPG #Kickstarter #boardgame #deckbuilding

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Millie @mlpsych97.bsky.social · 12d

Do you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or queer?

Are there topics you found difficult to discuss in therapy?

I want to hear from YOU!

#LGBTQ+ #Research #mentalhealth #LGBTQplus #LGBTQResearch #lesbian #gay #bisexual #queer #psychology