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Naomi Alderman @naomialderman.bsky.social · 3d

feels like yet again time to mention that the *videogames* industry (that's a creative industry, which people do creative degrees in) brings in more than twice the amount to the British economy as the fishing and steel industries *combined*

Naomi Alderman @naomialderman.bsky.social · 3d

I cannot understand what these people think the purpose of human life is?

It is *not* "pursue joy, deal justly, love well, try to understand as much and see as much of this beautiful world and of the deepness, richness and variety of human culture and experience as you can before you die"?

Tim Worthington @outonbluesix.bsky.social · 3d

How is this repeatedly made into a policy issue - by *all* parties - when the blunt fact of the matter is that grown adults who are obliged to pay for their own education, and relentlessly pursued to repay their loans, should be able to study whatever the fuck they want.

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Pete Fraser @petefrasermusic.bsky.social · 4d

Not going to lie, this would totally change my life. Not specifically because it would give me ‘more money’, but it would regularise my income in a way that’d mean I could work in a more organised and sensible way on a broader range of projects.

Mike Sowden @mikeachim.bsky.social · 5d

Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...

Post from Threads user rodneyowl: "Ireland has declared the Basic Income for Artists scheme permanent. This will be officially announced in tomorrow’s budget. Details to follow. Congratulations to all who fought for it and the present and future artists of all sorts in Ireland. That includes me 👌We’re just comin to the end of a 3 year pilot scheme. It’s been a roaring success. For every €1 paid out to the 2000 participants, the government got €1.46 back. Can’t argue with that. Other countries are already taking note."

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love & barley 🐸🌶️🪏🎃 @loveandbarley.bsky.social · 5d

give greta thunberg a gundam

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Steve Fearon (InsideLeft) @insideleft.bsky.social · 5d

You had all better go listen to some Adventsong, as they are just the loveliest (And they rock)

Adventsong @adventsong.uk · 5d

DID YOU KNOW: My music also appears in @insideleft.bsky.social's videos? Including some music you can't hear anywhere else? And also that his videos are great? You should check them out!

www.adventsong.uk/inside-left/

Inside Left

Inside Left is a great guy! He makes great videos, full of insightful commentary! Also my music is there! (Including stuff you won't hear anywhere else!) Watch them! https://www.youtube.com/wat...

www.adventsong.uk

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Steve Fearon (InsideLeft) @insideleft.bsky.social · 5d

Aww thank you :D

Steve Fearon (InsideLeft) @insideleft.bsky.social · 11d

"Protest"

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Standplaats Kraków @standplaatskrk.pl · Nov 8

Graffiti on a brick wall, "centrism enables fascism" in white spray paint.

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Juan DesayGhoulno 👻 🎃 @blobbydreadnought.bsky.social · 12d

Monday

Ruben Amorim crouched on the side of a pitch with his hands over his head, looking down

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Adventsong @adventsong.uk · 13d

Had lots of fun being interviewed by Schaden Collective, talking about my influences and inspirations, the @ampwall.com, @drownedinsound.org and @wecreatetogether.bsky.social communities, pineapple on pizza, and more. Watch the full interview here! youtu.be/PVs9scXDDbM?...

An Interview With Adventsong | Schaden Collective

YouTube video by Schaden Collective

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Sinan Kose @thesinankose.bsky.social · 13d

New video's live and it's the last politics video until Starmer resigns. So give it about 10 days, but I saw some people using "student politics" again and couldn't resist putting my hand on the hot stove so you get this. youtu.be/mPlY4ZTPDvQ

STFU About Student Politics

YouTube video by SKTheCrusader

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an arch on @anarchonbury.bsky.social · 17d

I've been quiet for a while. It's been due to a number of factors, the most prominent of which is poor health.

I need surgery, and I'm stuck in limbo. Please help.

www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

Help raise £6500 to help cure James' disease. – JustGiving Crowdfunding

Iʼm raising money to help cure James' disease.. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

www.justgiving.com

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WeCreateTogether @wecreatetogether.bsky.social · 17d

If you can help, please do :)

an arch on @anarchonbury.bsky.social · 17d

I've been quiet for a while. It's been due to a number of factors, the most prominent of which is poor health.

I need surgery, and I'm stuck in limbo. Please help.

www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

Help raise £6500 to help cure James' disease. – JustGiving Crowdfunding

Iʼm raising money to help cure James' disease.. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

www.justgiving.com

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Dr Satan, MD 🇵🇸 @rueshine.bsky.social · 20d

🚨Attention!🚨

I have launched my audio drama podcast, where you can find all the plays I have been involved in with Brighton Theatre of the Air. New episode out each week.

First episode is the Lost Expedition, released back in April 2024. I hope you enjoy it.

Episode 1: The Lost Expedition | Brighton Theatre of the Air: Scene and Heard

Brighton Theatre of the Air: Scene and Heard presents the Lost Expedition by Dave Patchett. A tale of intrepid explorer Alan Lindsay & his eccentric sister Brenda, going where some men have proba...

brightontheatreoftheairsceneandheard.podbean.com

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Steve Fearon (InsideLeft) @insideleft.bsky.social · 25d

Let's get silly!

WeCreateTogether @wecreatetogether.bsky.social · 25d

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Steve Fearon (InsideLeft) @insideleft.bsky.social · 27d

This one is going well views-wise for my level, so if you have a few seconds, reposts would be appreciated :)

Thank you!

Steve Fearon (InsideLeft) @insideleft.bsky.social · Sep 11

Hey All, new video on 'Howling At The Moon' by Jakub Rozalski is up.

Werewolves, Dieselpunk & Polish Patriotism abound as we examine the worldbuilding of one of the world's foremost concept artists, responsible for the art of boardgame Scythe, and video game 'Iron Harvest'.

youtu.be/yqp3S8QTxXc

Werewolves, Mechs & Patriotism - 'Howling At The Moon' by Jakub Rozalski

YouTube video by INSIDELEFT

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Michael Heide @michaelheide.bsky.social · Sep 12

DC still has books by Gerard Jones or Justiniano on DCU Infinite. Guys who were arrested, pleaded guilty and got convicted for child pornography!
But Gretchen Felker-Martin's first Red Hood issue gets recalled, and the rest of the run pulped, because she
*checks notes*
wasn't sad that Kirk got shot?

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Talia Lavin @swordsjew.bsky.social · 29d

*watching innocent people rapidly acquire the cursed knowledge that has driven me to madness* oh no

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Dr Satan, MD 🇵🇸 @rueshine.bsky.social · 29d

Here is another piece from our radio play group, also written by me. Quite autobiographical, this one, so I hope you can listen to it.

Cosmic Journey

YouTube video by Brighton Theatre of the Air: Scene and Heard

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Steve Fearon (InsideLeft) @insideleft.bsky.social · Sep 11

Hey All, new video on 'Howling At The Moon' by Jakub Rozalski is up.

Werewolves, Dieselpunk & Polish Patriotism abound as we examine the worldbuilding of one of the world's foremost concept artists, responsible for the art of boardgame Scythe, and video game 'Iron Harvest'.

youtu.be/yqp3S8QTxXc

Werewolves, Mechs & Patriotism - 'Howling At The Moon' by Jakub Rozalski

YouTube video by INSIDELEFT

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Tressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · Sep 11

This is class solidarity.

In case you’re at all confused.

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Ashleeee 🌊🪭 @reactiveashley.bsky.social · Sep 11

This is how deeply ingrained foreign fascist influence is in our domestic politics.

Mike (They/Them) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @mxmike.co.uk · Sep 11

Wes Streeting follows Charlie Kirk on Instagram

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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · Sep 11

another day, another offering of Jeremy Clarkson public ownership

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Tom Usher @tomusher.bsky.social · Sep 11

Political violence is bad but me and my mates need to set fire to this hotel because it contains people I don’t know personally but don’t like the idea of. Political violence is bad but I support the right of a country to kill hundreds of thousands of civilians because I’ve deemed them terrorists

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Steve Fearon (InsideLeft) @insideleft.bsky.social · Sep 10

an elderly man with a beard is smiling and sitting on a couch

ALT: an elderly man with a beard is smiling and sitting on a couch

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Carnyx Press @carnyxpress.co.uk · Sep 10

There's three weeks until our submissions call-out closes!

If you'd like to know what we consider folkloric, you're in luck - we've written a blog on that very topic.

carnyxpress.co.uk/2025/07/23/w...

What do we look for in a folkloric story?

Our guide to the themes and elements we’re looking for when we read a folklore-inspired tale.

carnyxpress.co.uk

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