Marcus Chown
@marcuschown.bsky.social
Writer. Books include A Crack in Everything, Breakthrough, The Ascent of Gravity, Infinity in the Palm of Your Hand, Quantum Theory Cannot Hurt You & Solar System for iPad. See www.marcuschown.com
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Marcus Chown
@marcuschown.bsky.social
· Jan 5
"The most revolutionary thing one can do is always to proclaim loudly what is happening."
- Rosa Luxemburg
- Rosa Luxemburg
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Shameful — yet not shocking — that the IOC banned Vladyslav Heraskevych from wearing a helmet portraying Ukrainian athletes whose lives were claimed by russia.
Why is telling the stories of athletes who will never compete in the Olympics labelled "political"?
Full support for Vladyslav.
Why is telling the stories of athletes who will never compete in the Olympics labelled "political"?
Full support for Vladyslav.
February 10, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Shameful — yet not shocking — that the IOC banned Vladyslav Heraskevych from wearing a helmet portraying Ukrainian athletes whose lives were claimed by russia.
Why is telling the stories of athletes who will never compete in the Olympics labelled "political"?
Full support for Vladyslav.
Why is telling the stories of athletes who will never compete in the Olympics labelled "political"?
Full support for Vladyslav.
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⚡️'Remembrance is not a violation' — third Ukrainian athlete barred from wearing helmet at Olympics.
Short track speed skater Oleh Handei said his helmet bore a line from Ukrainian poet Lina Kostenko: "Where there is heroism, there is no final defeat."
Short track speed skater Oleh Handei said his helmet bore a line from Ukrainian poet Lina Kostenko: "Where there is heroism, there is no final defeat."
'Remembrance is not a violation' — third Ukrainian athlete barred from wearing helmet at Olympics
Short track speed skater Oleh Handei said his helmet bore a line from Ukrainian poet Lina Kostenko: "Where there is heroism, there is no final defeat." It was banned from the Olympics on the grounds o...
kyivindependent.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:50 PM
⚡️'Remembrance is not a violation' — third Ukrainian athlete barred from wearing helmet at Olympics.
Short track speed skater Oleh Handei said his helmet bore a line from Ukrainian poet Lina Kostenko: "Where there is heroism, there is no final defeat."
Short track speed skater Oleh Handei said his helmet bore a line from Ukrainian poet Lina Kostenko: "Where there is heroism, there is no final defeat."
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The IOC has barred Ukrainian Olympian Vladyslav Heraskevych from wearing a helmet featuring portraits of Ukrainian athletes killed by Russia at the 2026 Games.
He plans to formally appeal the decision.
He plans to formally appeal the decision.
February 10, 2026 at 12:40 AM
The IOC has barred Ukrainian Olympian Vladyslav Heraskevych from wearing a helmet featuring portraits of Ukrainian athletes killed by Russia at the 2026 Games.
He plans to formally appeal the decision.
He plans to formally appeal the decision.
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So the Trump Administration DOUBLE-REDACTED the Epstein Files
Khanna: There were two rounds of redactions. There was the original FBI redactions… and they did a second round of redactions at the DOJ. What they’re showing members now is the unredacted version of the DOJ’s redactions—not the original FBI redactions. They’re in blatant violation of the law.
February 11, 2026 at 2:02 PM
So the Trump Administration DOUBLE-REDACTED the Epstein Files
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February 10, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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the way trump speaks to female reporters and other reporters there just do nothing is sickening - that would be a fine place for solidarity to start
February 11, 2026 at 7:52 PM
the way trump speaks to female reporters and other reporters there just do nothing is sickening - that would be a fine place for solidarity to start
Time be brave, to stand up and be counted.
We badly need an “I am Spartacus” moment in the US.
We badly need an “I am Spartacus” moment in the US.
In other words, Trump's approval is in the toilet and Gallup didn't want to get sued for billions of dollars because they told everyone he's about as popular as a thrombosed hemorrhoid. digg.com/politics/TB5...
Gallup to stop tracking presidential approval ratings after 8 decades | politics
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digg.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Time be brave, to stand up and be counted.
We badly need an “I am Spartacus” moment in the US.
We badly need an “I am Spartacus” moment in the US.
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Cute curling 🥌 Olympics
February 10, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Cute curling 🥌 Olympics
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15 minutos de curling e já fico assim das idéia
February 10, 2026 at 11:48 AM
15 minutos de curling e já fico assim das idéia
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I really love all the curling people and the idea of curling and the culture around curling and I find it very fun but every time I actually WATCH curling I fall asleep LMAO
February 10, 2026 at 9:55 PM
I really love all the curling people and the idea of curling and the culture around curling and I find it very fun but every time I actually WATCH curling I fall asleep LMAO
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Three out of three axes on target! Can’t get better than that!
(Actually, I stuck them in. I was rubbish at axe-throwing)
(Actually, I stuck them in. I was rubbish at axe-throwing)
February 11, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Three out of three axes on target! Can’t get better than that!
(Actually, I stuck them in. I was rubbish at axe-throwing)
(Actually, I stuck them in. I was rubbish at axe-throwing)
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Boris Johnson, Nigel Farage and Jacob Rees-Mogg conspired with a foreign fascist to overthrow the elected British PM, Theresa May. It’s right there in the #Epsteinfiles
This couldn’t be clearer. Bannon’s texts to Epstein in mid July 2018 - “overthrowing May right now” and in “London with Boris” as well as his appearance on LBC with Nigel Farage are prettying damning evidence of a cross party plot with foreign backing
February 11, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Boris Johnson, Nigel Farage and Jacob Rees-Mogg conspired with a foreign fascist to overthrow the elected British PM, Theresa May. It’s right there in the #Epsteinfiles
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Jayapal: To the survivors in the room, if you are willing, please stand. And if you are willing, please raise your hands. If you have still not been able to meet with this DOJ. Please note for the record that every single survivor has raised their hand.
February 11, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Jayapal: To the survivors in the room, if you are willing, please stand. And if you are willing, please raise your hands. If you have still not been able to meet with this DOJ. Please note for the record that every single survivor has raised their hand.
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Pam Bondi just laughed when asked if she would apologize to Epstein Survivors.
February 11, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Pam Bondi just laughed when asked if she would apologize to Epstein Survivors.
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Most of the media, most days:
Morning: "Capitalism must go further! further! further!"
Afternoon: "Oh my God, how did that happen?"
Morning: "Capitalism must go further! further! further!"
Afternoon: "Oh my God, how did that happen?"
February 11, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Most of the media, most days:
Morning: "Capitalism must go further! further! further!"
Afternoon: "Oh my God, how did that happen?"
Morning: "Capitalism must go further! further! further!"
Afternoon: "Oh my God, how did that happen?"
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Swalwell plays Bondi a clip of Kash Patel *lying under oath* about how many times Trump's name appears in the Epstein files
February 11, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Swalwell plays Bondi a clip of Kash Patel *lying under oath* about how many times Trump's name appears in the Epstein files
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Lieu plays Bondi the infamous clip of Trump & Epstein partying together & asks her if there were underaged girls at any party the two attended
"This is so ridiculous," Bondi says. "There's no evidence that Donald Trump has committed a crime"
"I believe you just lied under oath," Lieu replies
"This is so ridiculous," Bondi says. "There's no evidence that Donald Trump has committed a crime"
"I believe you just lied under oath," Lieu replies
February 11, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Lieu plays Bondi the infamous clip of Trump & Epstein partying together & asks her if there were underaged girls at any party the two attended
"This is so ridiculous," Bondi says. "There's no evidence that Donald Trump has committed a crime"
"I believe you just lied under oath," Lieu replies
"This is so ridiculous," Bondi says. "There's no evidence that Donald Trump has committed a crime"
"I believe you just lied under oath," Lieu replies
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Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
February 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe lives in Monaco, which has been colonised by immigrant tax dodgers.
'The UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
'The UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Britain has been "colonised" by immigrants, who are draining resources from the state, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of the country's richest and most influential men, has told Sky News.
news.sky.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Sir Jim Ratcliffe lives in Monaco, which has been colonised by immigrant tax dodgers.
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There is literally no better example of textbook fascistic thinking than "Who cares about human rights when the rich are doing so very well"
Bondi crashes out over Epstein: "The Dow is over 50,000 dollars! I don't know why you're laughing. You're a great stock trader as I hear, Raskin. The Dow is over 50,000 right now. The S&P at almost 7,000, and the Nasdaq smashing records. That's what we should be talking about."
February 11, 2026 at 5:26 PM
There is literally no better example of textbook fascistic thinking than "Who cares about human rights when the rich are doing so very well"
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Says the gazillionaire who loves Britain so much he became tax resident in Monaco so he didn't have to contribute to Britain's resources. Physician, heal thyself.
'The UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
'The UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Britain has been "colonised" by immigrants, who are draining resources from the state, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of the country's richest and most influential men, has told Sky News.
news.sky.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Says the gazillionaire who loves Britain so much he became tax resident in Monaco so he didn't have to contribute to Britain's resources. Physician, heal thyself.
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In English, “The Magicians”. But, confusingly, re-named “Breakthrough” for the paperback www.hive.co.uk/Product/Marc...
February 11, 2026 at 9:56 AM
In English, “The Magicians”. But, confusingly, re-named “Breakthrough” for the paperback www.hive.co.uk/Product/Marc...
Three out of three axes on target! Can’t get better than that!
(Actually, I stuck them in. I was rubbish at axe-throwing)
(Actually, I stuck them in. I was rubbish at axe-throwing)
February 11, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Three out of three axes on target! Can’t get better than that!
(Actually, I stuck them in. I was rubbish at axe-throwing)
(Actually, I stuck them in. I was rubbish at axe-throwing)
Streeting is hardly going to release any messages that incriminate him, is he?
Did James O'Brien just say he thinks Streeting releasing his messages to Mandelson 'kills the story stone dead'?
'how not to be wrong' eh...
'how not to be wrong' eh...
February 11, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Streeting is hardly going to release any messages that incriminate him, is he?
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A £240m defence contract without tender.
Their fingerprints all over our health care data.
A meeting in the USA but without any minutes.
Everything around Palantir stinks.
www.thenational.scot/news/2584192...
Their fingerprints all over our health care data.
A meeting in the USA but without any minutes.
Everything around Palantir stinks.
www.thenational.scot/news/2584192...
Zack Polanski pressures Wes Streeting over Palantir after Mandelson texts released
ZACK Polanski has piled fresh pressure on Wes Streeting over Palantir’s NHS contracts after the Health Secretary’s newly-released text messages…
www.thenational.scot
February 10, 2026 at 1:55 PM
A £240m defence contract without tender.
Their fingerprints all over our health care data.
A meeting in the USA but without any minutes.
Everything around Palantir stinks.
www.thenational.scot/news/2584192...
Their fingerprints all over our health care data.
A meeting in the USA but without any minutes.
Everything around Palantir stinks.
www.thenational.scot/news/2584192...