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Kate Dollarhyde @katedollarhyde.bsky.social · 18h

huge turn out in chicago. people were walking by for more than an hour.

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Adrian Tchaikovsky @aptshadow.bsky.social · 18h

There's a superb anthology here that's very close to funding. www.kickstarter.com/projects/191...

They Are Still Here (Maen Nhw Yma O Hyd)

An anthology of contemporary fantasy stories featuring creatures and characters from Welsh mythology and folklore

www.kickstarter.com

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Robert Black @hurricanexyz.bsky.social · 18h

One cool thing about the No Kings branding is that it's negatively polarizing Trump and his supporters into just saying out loud that they want him to be king

Sharon @sharonk.bsky.social · 18h

David Sacks is currently posting AI content of Trump as a king and Dems kneeling if you were wondering where his brain is at

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Rachel Hands @rachelhands.com · 20h

here is my favorite sign from today

square concrete slab on the ground with “OLD DYKES AGAINST TECH BROS” stenciled onto it

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Izzy Kamikaze @izzykamikaze.bsky.social · 1d

The (very clear) intention of the drafters of equality legislation in Britain, in Ireland, in Europe & around the world was to ERADICATE sex discrimination, NOT to create separate "men's rights" & "women's rights" to be assigned at birth based on genitals or chromosomes. #GOTF

Tweet from @SexMattersOrg: "We have written to @CommonsWEC and @HumanRightsCtte about @MichaelCJT Dr Michael O'Flaherty's letter about the Supreme Court judgment and the Equality Act."

There is an image of Maya Forstater & a quote attributed to her: "Working through tensions between the human rights of different groups depends on correctly defining the groups. The only coherent & workable interpretation of the Equality Act, to protect everyone's rights, is to read the terms related to sex as having their ordinary meaning."

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Little Island Books @littleislandbooks.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to the SIX Irish nominees for the Hans Christian Andersen Award – including our founder, Siobhán Parkinson, as well as Little Island authors Patricia Forde and Jane Mitchell!

alma.se/en/nominatio...

Nominated candidates 2026

alma.se

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Alejandro Alvarez @aletakesphotos.bsky.social · 22h

Giant copy of the Constitution being carried down Pennsylvania Avenue.

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Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · 1d

A mainstream “journalist” calling for a British MP to be deported. Is it because I’m Muslim? Next time, just say it with your chest.

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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 1d

Cup of tea; twenty minutes to kill. You know what that means: #Storytime. (New followers, this is when I write a story on Bluesky, from scratch: and it always starts like this:)
There is a story the bees used to tell, which makes it hard to disbelieve.

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Mahmoud @samourmahmoud.bsky.social · 3d

Urgent Appeal 🚨 | Gaza

My daughter is suffering from malnutrition. She needs food and medicine, and I am unable to provide her with even the most basic rights as a father.

By donating or even sharing this post, you can help alleviate her childhood suffering.
gofund.me/c9c29af52

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Gaza🍉🇵🇸✌️ @ba-sma.bsky.social · 4d

I am Basma from Gaza, a mother of four children. We have lived through the war for over 18 months and are still experiencing catastrophic conditions.
I need your help in sharing my fundraising campaign for my children. Can you help me?
Donations
gofund.me/ec2c9745

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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 1d

By my count: Of the 15 Departments of the US Government, 13 launched new BlueSky accounts tonight (all but Justice and HUD), and all 13 have posted explicitly partisan political posts blaming Democrats and/or Chuck Schumer for the government shutdown.

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PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 1d

Seven times legendary performer Angela Lansbury proved herself to be a fierce LGBTQ+ ally and icon
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/16/angela-lansbury-gay-icon-mame-aids/?utm_content=1760750400&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Seven times Angela Lansbury proved herself to be a fierce LGBTQ+ ally and icon

On what would have been her 99th birthday, we take a look at seven times Angela Lansbury proved she was the ultimate gay icon.

www.thepinknews.com

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JK @miniver.bsky.social · 1d

A quick look at this intrigues me — I have always found transphobes’ enthusiasm for this crackpot nonsense baffling

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Holly Anderson 🍇 @hollyanderson.bsky.social · 1d

So I’m trying to get better about posting Ws from the hound rescue group when we get them, both to bolster my own spirits bc things is rough all over but also so y’all can see where your money is going

Tonight! If you’ve been here for a minute, you probably remember Duke, our former foster:

Holly Anderson 🍇 @hollyanderson.bsky.social · Mar 3

Duke could not have asked for a better landing spot, he’s got a house close to the beach and multiple kids to dote on him. It’s the soft life for you now, buddy 💗💗💗💗

A hound dog peeking over the driver of a car and sticking his head out the car window

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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 1d

You know how much pain is in this answer?

[Zelensky, when asked whether he expects Tomahawks, said he is a “realist”]

Btw, I’ll include Zelenskyy briefing into the newsletter.. working on it now

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 1d

18 October 1940 | Dutch Jewish girl, Greetje Leger, was born in Amsterdam.

She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Westerbork in February 1944. She was murdered in a gas chamber after the arrival selection.
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The ruins of gas chamber and crematorium III: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ipQmBPAlJQ8

A portrait photo of a Dutch Jewish girl, Greetje Leger. Very young girl with longer hair and open mouth.

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Robin (she/he-ella/él) @merryrobin.bsky.social · 1d

Zhou Lianxia (周炼霞; 1906 – 2000), also known as Ziyi (紫宜), was a recognized painter, poet, and writer in China of the Republican Period.
Red Leaf Bird, 1978.
#WomensArt

A black and white photo of a young Chinese woman smiling calmly for the camera. She wears a modern blouse with no sleeves.

The artwork “Red Leaf Bird” shows a grey bird with white spots on the face and a black beak perched on a branch of red leaves, reflecting a peaceful and colorful autumn atmosphere. The creation of this work was based on methods of traditional Chinese painting. There's text on the left corner.

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🇬🇾🗽Sydette The Dreaded Gorgon🗽🇬🇾 @blackamazon.bsky.social · 1d

Hi. There is an influx of government sites and I’m gonna use what little clout I have

To say

Don’t bait them.

pay them DUST.

Commit to boosting coverage of what they do, centering the voices of who they target .

In fact start muting folks who over antagonize them

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Stop That @stopthatgirl7.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s a block list for anyone who needs it: bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 1d

The official White House account has been blocked by over 5,000 accounts since it was created less than two hours ago: clearsky.app/whitehouse-4...

Screenshot showing the White House account on Clearsky which shows Blocked by 5,335

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 1d

i imagine there’s about to be an influx of MAGA chuds spewing their bullshit but i really can’t stress enough that if we don’t give them oxygen, they’ll get bored and leave. block early and often.

Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 1d

i know the desire to fight with these sick freaks is strong but resist the urge and just block. it’s better for your brain.

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A Mere Solicitor @ameresolicitor.bsky.social · 1d

Is it a far right con or a fascist government on Bluesky and how can you tell the difference?

In this essay I will…

…not fall for that shit.

Block the Nazi.

Don’t give them engagement.

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Sam @irishwol.bsky.social · 1d

Perfect. Thankyou

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