Neal Curtis
@nihilcurtis.bsky.social
Comics scholar, one-time critical theorist. Interested in science communication & graphic medicine. Enjoys SF. Concerned (to say the least) by climate emergency and fascism. Escaped UK for Aotearoa. Tangata Tiriti. He/him.
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Billie Holiday avoids making political statement, sings Strange Fruit instead
Green Day avoids making political statement during Super Bowl 2026 opening performance
Green Day avoids making political statement during Super Bowl 2026 opening performance
A rocking start to the Super Bowl.
pagesix.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Billie Holiday avoids making political statement, sings Strange Fruit instead
An interesting conservative take on my writings for Newsroom. I completely agree you should know who is writing and where they are coming from. I would, however, suggest that 'colinxy' does not write anonymously when talking about someone who uses their name. nominister.wordpress.com/2025/10/25/d...
Dr Neal Curtis: Critical Theorist vs Newsroom’s Editorial Framing
Introduction In an era of ideological polarisation and media fragmentation, the framing of intellectual voices within public discourse is as revealing as the content they produce. Dr Neal Curtis, a…
nominister.wordpress.com
February 8, 2026 at 10:28 PM
An interesting conservative take on my writings for Newsroom. I completely agree you should know who is writing and where they are coming from. I would, however, suggest that 'colinxy' does not write anonymously when talking about someone who uses their name. nominister.wordpress.com/2025/10/25/d...
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Nothing winds me up more than Luxon and assorted other suits saying we need to be wealthier before we can afford doctors, nurses, water we can swim in etc. Meanwhile wealthier kiwi households have stacked up huge piles of savings (cash, shares, equity etc). The economy works for the few. [🧵 1/n]
February 8, 2026 at 5:11 AM
Nothing winds me up more than Luxon and assorted other suits saying we need to be wealthier before we can afford doctors, nurses, water we can swim in etc. Meanwhile wealthier kiwi households have stacked up huge piles of savings (cash, shares, equity etc). The economy works for the few. [🧵 1/n]
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PM Christopher Luxon, and his self-inflicted affliction, the architect of the Treaty Principles Bill, David Seymour.
My #cartoon today #NZpol #Waitangi #ToitūTeTiriti
My #cartoon today #NZpol #Waitangi #ToitūTeTiriti
February 7, 2026 at 7:22 PM
PM Christopher Luxon, and his self-inflicted affliction, the architect of the Treaty Principles Bill, David Seymour.
My #cartoon today #NZpol #Waitangi #ToitūTeTiriti
My #cartoon today #NZpol #Waitangi #ToitūTeTiriti
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My contribution to Super Bowl Sunday is this Jewish Aramaic incantation bowl with a demon on it. From Nippur, Mesopotamia, circa 6th-7th century CE.
Truly a super bowl.
Truly a super bowl.
February 8, 2026 at 5:03 PM
My contribution to Super Bowl Sunday is this Jewish Aramaic incantation bowl with a demon on it. From Nippur, Mesopotamia, circa 6th-7th century CE.
Truly a super bowl.
Truly a super bowl.
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I read the “SAVE Act” (the GOP’s new voter suppression bill) so you don’t have to. This is my one page summary. Jesus it’s bad. 1/
February 6, 2026 at 7:54 PM
I read the “SAVE Act” (the GOP’s new voter suppression bill) so you don’t have to. This is my one page summary. Jesus it’s bad. 1/
In its fight against fascism, the EU is hamstrung by two member states that support, embody and promote it, which is why Putin is a genuine existential threat.
Orban Nonsense of the Day:
“Ukraine is our enemy,” said Viktor Orbán.
“As long as Ukraine demands that Hungary be cut off from cheap Russian energy, Ukraine is not just our opponent,” the Hungarian prime minister added.
“Ukraine is our enemy,” said Viktor Orbán.
“As long as Ukraine demands that Hungary be cut off from cheap Russian energy, Ukraine is not just our opponent,” the Hungarian prime minister added.
February 8, 2026 at 3:18 AM
In its fight against fascism, the EU is hamstrung by two member states that support, embody and promote it, which is why Putin is a genuine existential threat.
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This morning, like every morning, US President will wake up: paint his face orange, clip on his comical wig, put on a big floppy tie & oversized suit & weird platform shoes, and will go out in the world to steal as much money has he can while undermining US national security & economy & democracy.
May 30, 2025 at 10:57 AM
This morning, like every morning, US President will wake up: paint his face orange, clip on his comical wig, put on a big floppy tie & oversized suit & weird platform shoes, and will go out in the world to steal as much money has he can while undermining US national security & economy & democracy.
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Reform Vs Green.
Hate Vs Hope.
Hundreds and hundreds of people out on the streets today making sure hope wins.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hate Vs Hope.
Hundreds and hundreds of people out on the streets today making sure hope wins.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Gorton and Denton by-election: Zack Polanski urges 'hope over hate'
Zack Polanski joined candidate Hannah Spencer, a councillor and plumber, on the campaign trail.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 7, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Reform Vs Green.
Hate Vs Hope.
Hundreds and hundreds of people out on the streets today making sure hope wins.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hate Vs Hope.
Hundreds and hundreds of people out on the streets today making sure hope wins.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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They looked for “Don T” in the Epstein files and redacted all instances, which means they also redacted a lot of “don’t”
February 7, 2026 at 7:56 PM
They looked for “Don T” in the Epstein files and redacted all instances, which means they also redacted a lot of “don’t”
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Fried Zine Tomato is also available to purchase in print for the first time, too, for $10 🍅 www.radiatorcomics.com/shop/uncateg...
January 20, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Fried Zine Tomato is also available to purchase in print for the first time, too, for $10 🍅 www.radiatorcomics.com/shop/uncateg...
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Hey, what do you think will happen to the housing market when tens of millions of upper middle class white collar workers lose their high paying jobs and can no longer afford to pay their mortgages anymore?
February 7, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Hey, what do you think will happen to the housing market when tens of millions of upper middle class white collar workers lose their high paying jobs and can no longer afford to pay their mortgages anymore?
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“Ok, Trump may be a pedophile, but at least he’s still a racist!”
— MAGA right now
— MAGA right now
February 7, 2026 at 1:08 AM
“Ok, Trump may be a pedophile, but at least he’s still a racist!”
— MAGA right now
— MAGA right now
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Cartoon by Mike Luckovich | Creators
February 6, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Cartoon by Mike Luckovich | Creators
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It's not just the decision to give public money and public data to a sworn enemy of everything we stand for, appalling though that is. It's also the secrecy and illegal shutting out of any competition. What does Palantir have on Streeting and Starmer - and did Mandelson give it to them?
Calls to halt UK Palantir contracts grow amid ‘lack of transparency’ over deals
Opposition MPs urge Labour to pause public contracts with the US tech firm after attempts to examine deals blocked
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:46 AM
It's not just the decision to give public money and public data to a sworn enemy of everything we stand for, appalling though that is. It's also the secrecy and illegal shutting out of any competition. What does Palantir have on Streeting and Starmer - and did Mandelson give it to them?
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This is bleak: Jes Staley, currently CEO of Barclays, reassuring Epstein that popular revolt against financial elites is unlikely because capitalism and pop culture have defanged social movements, leaving people more invested in consumption than justice.
February 6, 2026 at 10:23 PM
This is bleak: Jes Staley, currently CEO of Barclays, reassuring Epstein that popular revolt against financial elites is unlikely because capitalism and pop culture have defanged social movements, leaving people more invested in consumption than justice.
Having fun with astrophage on paper before they’re released on celluloid.
February 7, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Having fun with astrophage on paper before they’re released on celluloid.
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“When people show you who they are, believe them the first time.” Maya Angelou. He’s shown us all along, and it speaks volumes of those who continue to support him…
February 6, 2026 at 5:09 PM
“When people show you who they are, believe them the first time.” Maya Angelou. He’s shown us all along, and it speaks volumes of those who continue to support him…
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The sudden disappearance of a small native fish from Canterbury’s rivers has broken an ancient cycle, revealing how the Rakaia River is being steadily drained of life and energy.
Video by @aldenwilliams. Click the link in our bio or go to thepress.co.nz for more.
Video by @aldenwilliams. Click the link in our bio or go to thepress.co.nz for more.
February 6, 2026 at 7:34 PM
The sudden disappearance of a small native fish from Canterbury’s rivers has broken an ancient cycle, revealing how the Rakaia River is being steadily drained of life and energy.
Video by @aldenwilliams. Click the link in our bio or go to thepress.co.nz for more.
Video by @aldenwilliams. Click the link in our bio or go to thepress.co.nz for more.
Yesterday, we had an open house for Waitangi. Lovely day, and I think we'll make it a regular thing.
February 6, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Yesterday, we had an open house for Waitangi. Lovely day, and I think we'll make it a regular thing.
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Discover Khipu, the Ancient Incan Record & Writing System Made Entirely of Knots
Discover Khipu, the Ancient Incan Record & Writing System Made Entirely of Knots
Khipus, the portable information archives created by the Inca, may stir up memories of 1970s macrame with their long strands of intricately knotted, earth-toned fibers, but their function more closely...
www.openculture.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Discover Khipu, the Ancient Incan Record & Writing System Made Entirely of Knots
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February 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM
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When the ghouls say we need to grow the economy before we can afford the basics for our people, remember that our economy has made our households - on AVERAGE - amongst the richest in the world. Our issue is not the size of the pie, it's the size of the slice that goes to the rentiers.
February 6, 2026 at 7:28 AM
When the ghouls say we need to grow the economy before we can afford the basics for our people, remember that our economy has made our households - on AVERAGE - amongst the richest in the world. Our issue is not the size of the pie, it's the size of the slice that goes to the rentiers.
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Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue