David Beckler
@davidbeckler.bsky.social
Author, humanitarian, socialist.
Drinker of coffee and walker of city streets.
My next book, Missing, is out 1st Feb 2026.
Drinker of coffee and walker of city streets.
My next book, Missing, is out 1st Feb 2026.
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Missing, set in Manchester and featuring homeless private eye Victor and his disgruntled dog, Oscar, is available through Amazon prime.
I've come to love the characters and hope you do too.
Please leave a review if you can, it would be a great help.
Thanks.
www.amazon.co.uk/Missing-City...
I've come to love the characters and hope you do too.
Please leave a review if you can, it would be a great help.
Thanks.
www.amazon.co.uk/Missing-City...
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And finally, the post-modern network of far-right influence which seeks to export toxic ideology by force, the vanguard of a potential new world order (not so keen on that term, but it may well be accurate)
This is where our attention should be, follow the money.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=srCk...
This is where our attention should be, follow the money.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=srCk...
The US is now funding the far-right in the UK
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
www.youtube.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:33 AM
And finally, the post-modern network of far-right influence which seeks to export toxic ideology by force, the vanguard of a potential new world order (not so keen on that term, but it may well be accurate)
This is where our attention should be, follow the money.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=srCk...
This is where our attention should be, follow the money.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=srCk...
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Every instance of "AI democratizes the arts, you're classist and ableist and a gatekeeper for trying to stop it" is a slap in the face to the literally centuries of poor, disabled people making art on the margins and a crass lie in service of a machine that strips down and regurgitates dreams
February 6, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Every instance of "AI democratizes the arts, you're classist and ableist and a gatekeeper for trying to stop it" is a slap in the face to the literally centuries of poor, disabled people making art on the margins and a crass lie in service of a machine that strips down and regurgitates dreams
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AI for leadership, development, democratization, scale, and digital public infrastructure.
These are some of the many terms we’ll hear world leaders tout over the coming weeks in the lead-up to the India AI Impact Summit taking place later this year.
These are some of the many terms we’ll hear world leaders tout over the coming weeks in the lead-up to the India AI Impact Summit taking place later this year.
February 6, 2026 at 8:52 PM
AI for leadership, development, democratization, scale, and digital public infrastructure.
These are some of the many terms we’ll hear world leaders tout over the coming weeks in the lead-up to the India AI Impact Summit taking place later this year.
These are some of the many terms we’ll hear world leaders tout over the coming weeks in the lead-up to the India AI Impact Summit taking place later this year.
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Certainly, with AI you can produce a 2:2 essay much faster than you used to, so that effect probably applies more broadly. I'm still not persuaded it's a good thing.
Where is AI showing up in the productivity data?
Signs of its effects are already starting to peek through
www.ft.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Certainly, with AI you can produce a 2:2 essay much faster than you used to, so that effect probably applies more broadly. I'm still not persuaded it's a good thing.
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The Drowning Place is out 10 weeks today!
Huge thanks to the authors who've given me some of the best quotes of my career, including this from the queen of unexpected characters @liznugent.bsky.social
Preorder via the links in my bio (please, as it really helps)
Huge thanks to the authors who've given me some of the best quotes of my career, including this from the queen of unexpected characters @liznugent.bsky.social
Preorder via the links in my bio (please, as it really helps)
February 5, 2026 at 7:57 AM
The Drowning Place is out 10 weeks today!
Huge thanks to the authors who've given me some of the best quotes of my career, including this from the queen of unexpected characters @liznugent.bsky.social
Preorder via the links in my bio (please, as it really helps)
Huge thanks to the authors who've given me some of the best quotes of my career, including this from the queen of unexpected characters @liznugent.bsky.social
Preorder via the links in my bio (please, as it really helps)
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Over that period, immigrants created a cumulative fiscal surplus of $14.5 trillion in real 2024 US $, including $3.9 trillion in savings on interest on the debt.
Without immigrants, US government public debt at all levels would be at least 205% of gross domestic product—nearly twice its 2023 level.
Without immigrants, US government public debt at all levels would be at least 205% of gross domestic product—nearly twice its 2023 level.
The US immigrant population generated more in taxes than they received in benefits from all levels of government every year from 1994 to 2023.
The Cato study provides the first-ever 30-year analysis of the fiscal effects of immigration on government budgets.
www.cato.org/white-paper/...
The Cato study provides the first-ever 30-year analysis of the fiscal effects of immigration on government budgets.
www.cato.org/white-paper/...
February 4, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Over that period, immigrants created a cumulative fiscal surplus of $14.5 trillion in real 2024 US $, including $3.9 trillion in savings on interest on the debt.
Without immigrants, US government public debt at all levels would be at least 205% of gross domestic product—nearly twice its 2023 level.
Without immigrants, US government public debt at all levels would be at least 205% of gross domestic product—nearly twice its 2023 level.
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1. In 2009 I wrote this. I argued that Peter Mandelson's department “functions as a fifth column within government, working for corporations to undermine democracy and the public interest.”
This thread explains what I saw, and reaches a startling conclusion.🧵
www.monbiot.com/2009/05/04/m...
This thread explains what I saw, and reaches a startling conclusion.🧵
www.monbiot.com/2009/05/04/m...
Mandelson’s Fifth Column
The British government’s business department exists to undermine democracy.
www.monbiot.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:32 AM
1. In 2009 I wrote this. I argued that Peter Mandelson's department “functions as a fifth column within government, working for corporations to undermine democracy and the public interest.”
This thread explains what I saw, and reaches a startling conclusion.🧵
www.monbiot.com/2009/05/04/m...
This thread explains what I saw, and reaches a startling conclusion.🧵
www.monbiot.com/2009/05/04/m...
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From a personal or organisational perspective, it's probably good if you respond to this consultation (we've done our bit)
www.gov.uk/government/c...
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Britain’s Story: The Next Chapter - BBC Royal Charter Review, Green Paper and public consultation
www.gov.uk
February 1, 2026 at 8:11 PM
From a personal or organisational perspective, it's probably good if you respond to this consultation (we've done our bit)
www.gov.uk/government/c...
www.gov.uk/government/c...
February 1, 2026 at 9:38 AM
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New feature @davidbeckler.bsky.social on Aspects of Crime
aspectsofcrime.com/missing-a-bo...
@amazonpublishing.bsky.social
aspectsofcrime.com/missing-a-bo...
@amazonpublishing.bsky.social
January 31, 2026 at 7:22 PM
New feature @davidbeckler.bsky.social on Aspects of Crime
aspectsofcrime.com/missing-a-bo...
@amazonpublishing.bsky.social
aspectsofcrime.com/missing-a-bo...
@amazonpublishing.bsky.social
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Happy Monday lovely phone family. Hope you all had a great weekend.
We're all a work in progress, that's the great thing about life and humanity. If there's something about yourself that you want to improve, you are absolutely a worthwhile investment 🥰
Have an ace day ☕️🐈⬛
#HaveCourageAndBeKind ❤️
We're all a work in progress, that's the great thing about life and humanity. If there's something about yourself that you want to improve, you are absolutely a worthwhile investment 🥰
Have an ace day ☕️🐈⬛
#HaveCourageAndBeKind ❤️
January 26, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Happy Monday lovely phone family. Hope you all had a great weekend.
We're all a work in progress, that's the great thing about life and humanity. If there's something about yourself that you want to improve, you are absolutely a worthwhile investment 🥰
Have an ace day ☕️🐈⬛
#HaveCourageAndBeKind ❤️
We're all a work in progress, that's the great thing about life and humanity. If there's something about yourself that you want to improve, you are absolutely a worthwhile investment 🥰
Have an ace day ☕️🐈⬛
#HaveCourageAndBeKind ❤️
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Good morning.
Given what is going on in USA and in Europe.
If you are able, please do read
The Accidental Immigrants by @jomcmillan.bsky.social short listed for The Orwell Prize
When nationalism and capturing the flag to blame others turns into blind hatred.
@theguardian.com
Given what is going on in USA and in Europe.
If you are able, please do read
The Accidental Immigrants by @jomcmillan.bsky.social short listed for The Orwell Prize
When nationalism and capturing the flag to blame others turns into blind hatred.
@theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Good morning.
Given what is going on in USA and in Europe.
If you are able, please do read
The Accidental Immigrants by @jomcmillan.bsky.social short listed for The Orwell Prize
When nationalism and capturing the flag to blame others turns into blind hatred.
@theguardian.com
Given what is going on in USA and in Europe.
If you are able, please do read
The Accidental Immigrants by @jomcmillan.bsky.social short listed for The Orwell Prize
When nationalism and capturing the flag to blame others turns into blind hatred.
@theguardian.com
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Most stories aren’t written for everyone.
They’re written for someone.
Your Story Match exists to help that meeting happen—
quietly, intentionally, and without pressure.
Authors are welcome to place their books here:
yourstorymatch.com
They’re written for someone.
Your Story Match exists to help that meeting happen—
quietly, intentionally, and without pressure.
Authors are welcome to place their books here:
yourstorymatch.com
December 30, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Most stories aren’t written for everyone.
They’re written for someone.
Your Story Match exists to help that meeting happen—
quietly, intentionally, and without pressure.
Authors are welcome to place their books here:
yourstorymatch.com
They’re written for someone.
Your Story Match exists to help that meeting happen—
quietly, intentionally, and without pressure.
Authors are welcome to place their books here:
yourstorymatch.com
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Bellingcat has made a synchronised timeline with video clips
bsky.app/profile/bell...
bsky.app/profile/bell...
We’ve placed the available videos of the shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis today into the same synchronised timeline and are continuing to analyse further.
January 25, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Bellingcat has made a synchronised timeline with video clips
bsky.app/profile/bell...
bsky.app/profile/bell...
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Delighted to see I have four works nominated on the BSFA Awards Long List. If you're a member of the BSFA, you now have until 19 Feb to vote on which long list works you want to see on this year's short list.
January 22, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Delighted to see I have four works nominated on the BSFA Awards Long List. If you're a member of the BSFA, you now have until 19 Feb to vote on which long list works you want to see on this year's short list.
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Our general submission window will open on the first of the month!
We want stories and poetry with a strong voice and a sense of adventure, stuff that makes us feel things, stuff that lets us use our hearts and our brains and leaves us wanting more!
Guidelines & schedule:
www.havenspec.com/submit/
We want stories and poetry with a strong voice and a sense of adventure, stuff that makes us feel things, stuff that lets us use our hearts and our brains and leaves us wanting more!
Guidelines & schedule:
www.havenspec.com/submit/
Haven Spec Magazine, Submission Page
Fiction and Poetry for the 21st Century!
www.havenspec.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Our general submission window will open on the first of the month!
We want stories and poetry with a strong voice and a sense of adventure, stuff that makes us feel things, stuff that lets us use our hearts and our brains and leaves us wanting more!
Guidelines & schedule:
www.havenspec.com/submit/
We want stories and poetry with a strong voice and a sense of adventure, stuff that makes us feel things, stuff that lets us use our hearts and our brains and leaves us wanting more!
Guidelines & schedule:
www.havenspec.com/submit/
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This space exists because readers and writers keep finding each other in unexpected places.
Through shelves, threads, notes, and late-night reading
Two long-running communities where many of these conversations began
Goodreads www.goodreads.com/group/show/1...
Tumblr www.tumblr.com/communities/...
Through shelves, threads, notes, and late-night reading
Two long-running communities where many of these conversations began
Goodreads www.goodreads.com/group/show/1...
Tumblr www.tumblr.com/communities/...
Indie Voices: Authors & Books
Indie Voices: Authors & Books is a community for writers and readers who believe stories don’t need a big publisher to matter.This group is for:Indie...
www.goodreads.com
January 20, 2026 at 8:49 AM
This space exists because readers and writers keep finding each other in unexpected places.
Through shelves, threads, notes, and late-night reading
Two long-running communities where many of these conversations began
Goodreads www.goodreads.com/group/show/1...
Tumblr www.tumblr.com/communities/...
Through shelves, threads, notes, and late-night reading
Two long-running communities where many of these conversations began
Goodreads www.goodreads.com/group/show/1...
Tumblr www.tumblr.com/communities/...
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Gavin Newsom has never had a homeless, a working unhoused, or an affordable housing advocate on his podcast despite governing California.
So yeah I think it’s weird that he’s entertained & platformed multiple fascists while grinning, nodding & relenting to their easily defeatable talking points.
So yeah I think it’s weird that he’s entertained & platformed multiple fascists while grinning, nodding & relenting to their easily defeatable talking points.
January 16, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Gavin Newsom has never had a homeless, a working unhoused, or an affordable housing advocate on his podcast despite governing California.
So yeah I think it’s weird that he’s entertained & platformed multiple fascists while grinning, nodding & relenting to their easily defeatable talking points.
So yeah I think it’s weird that he’s entertained & platformed multiple fascists while grinning, nodding & relenting to their easily defeatable talking points.
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Two useful tools for anyone interested in actual policy delivery instead of endless Labour Kremlinology:
🔗 Legislation tracker from @dangroshev.com | labourreforms.uk
🔗 Government pledges tracker from @fullfact.org | fullfact.org/government-t...
🔗 Legislation tracker from @dangroshev.com | labourreforms.uk
🔗 Government pledges tracker from @fullfact.org | fullfact.org/government-t...
Government Tracker – Full Fact
Full Fact is monitoring the government’s delivery on its promises
fullfact.org
January 18, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Two useful tools for anyone interested in actual policy delivery instead of endless Labour Kremlinology:
🔗 Legislation tracker from @dangroshev.com | labourreforms.uk
🔗 Government pledges tracker from @fullfact.org | fullfact.org/government-t...
🔗 Legislation tracker from @dangroshev.com | labourreforms.uk
🔗 Government pledges tracker from @fullfact.org | fullfact.org/government-t...
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My books cartoon for this week’s @theguardian.com
January 18, 2026 at 4:45 PM
My books cartoon for this week’s @theguardian.com
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YOU HEARD THEM! Britt's not even able to struggle on an even field - there are ACTIVE systemic & individual forces at work trying to make their survival impossible.
SHARE THIS EVERYWHERE.
Take the graphic & alt text. Please send what you can.
Act NOW to #KeepFolksAlive 💜 linktr.ee/hiitsbritt
SHARE THIS EVERYWHERE.
Take the graphic & alt text. Please send what you can.
Act NOW to #KeepFolksAlive 💜 linktr.ee/hiitsbritt
January 11, 2026 at 3:13 PM
YOU HEARD THEM! Britt's not even able to struggle on an even field - there are ACTIVE systemic & individual forces at work trying to make their survival impossible.
SHARE THIS EVERYWHERE.
Take the graphic & alt text. Please send what you can.
Act NOW to #KeepFolksAlive 💜 linktr.ee/hiitsbritt
SHARE THIS EVERYWHERE.
Take the graphic & alt text. Please send what you can.
Act NOW to #KeepFolksAlive 💜 linktr.ee/hiitsbritt
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The last time I checked a couple of years ago, the Home Office cost recovery target on visa processing was 202%, but in the latest annual report it was 241% - meaning that for every £100 it costs to administer the visa system, the department aims to raise £241 in fees.
January 8, 2026 at 10:16 AM
The last time I checked a couple of years ago, the Home Office cost recovery target on visa processing was 202%, but in the latest annual report it was 241% - meaning that for every £100 it costs to administer the visa system, the department aims to raise £241 in fees.
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