Alwill
banner
alwilw.bsky.social
Alwill
@alwilw.bsky.social
Chronically anxious librarian from Pretoria, South Africa. I like to spend my time worrying, reading, writing and trying not to bite people.
🏳️‍🌈🇿🇦
"When problematic content surfaces, democracies respond timidly with fact-checking and defensive debunking. Authoritarian actors, by contrast, flood the zone with narrative, using humour, faith and fear to make politics emotional again."
South Africa’s flowering authoritarianism, fuelled by outrage, identity and simplicity
To reach audiences susceptible to authoritarian messaging, defenders of democracy must adapt – creating authentic, locally rooted, emotionally resonant content that can compete on the same terrain.
www.dailymaverick.co.za
November 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Nearly 200 anti-LGBTQ+ Christian leaders have been accused of child abuse this year alone www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/06/c...
200 anti-LGBTQ+ Christian leaders have been accused of child abuse this year alone
Nearly 200 anti-LGBTQ+ Christian leaders have reportedly faced accusations of child abuse, according to a list by journalist Evan Hurst.
www.thepinknews.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:35 AM
"Heinz Winckler, the first winner of the TV talent show “Idols” in South Africa, is attempting to launch a homegrown version of Turning Point, the US-based organisation founded by podcaster Charlie Kirk."
Heinz Winckler, Angus Buchan and the resurgence of Christian nationalism in SA
Former Idols winner Heinz Winckler is attempting to rebrand as South Africa’s Charlie Kirk, while the mayor of Cape Town has prayed alongside the evangelist Angus Buchan.
www.dailymaverick.co.za
November 5, 2025 at 5:55 AM
October 23, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Reposted by Alwill
Some good news : Startup pioneers genius solution to transform #plastic bags into farming gold:
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
#recycle #environment #farming
Startup pioneers genius solution to transform plastic bags into farming gold: 'Best … on the planet'
This innovation could be hugely impactful for people and our planet.
www.yahoo.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:43 AM
That 0.25 mg xanax really has its work cut out for it today.
October 15, 2025 at 7:21 AM
October 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Reposted by Alwill
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”

It costs a lot less to house people.
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
September 21, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Reposted by Alwill
It sucks that as an atheist I have basically no representation at any level of government. Religious nonsense is pervasive in practically all government functions and it's frustrating and exhausting.
September 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Reposted by Alwill
"please rate your package delivery" i mean ill click the smiley face because i assume it impacts the poor bastard who delivered it but i must impress upon you that forcing both him and i into this situation is an act of utter inhumanity and furthermore that god frowns upon your deeds
September 26, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Reposted by Alwill
Remember:

Using birth genitals to determine your name, your pronouns, what you're allowed to wear, who you're allowed to love, how you're allowed to present yourself = normal

Basing all that stuff on what makes you feel happy = dangerous extremism
September 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Reposted by Alwill
"Officers said Treven Gokey wanted to send a message to the far left and that transgenderism should be eradicated."

www.kold.com/video/2025/0...
Man wanted to ‘send a message,’ shoot up a Phoenix gay bar, police say
A Valley man is facing charges after police said he wanted to shoot up a central Phoenix gay bar because he said he was “triggered by political events.” Officers said Treven Gokey wanted to send a mes...
www.kold.com
September 29, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Reposted by Alwill
This is now the second attempted terrorist attack on the LGBTQ community in a week as "revenge" for Charlie Kirk. This follows an attempted mass shooting of a gay bar in Arizona.

www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Texas man accused of plotting Pride parade shooting as revenge for Charlie Kirk
Exclusive: ‘Come on bro let’s go hunting fairies,’ Joshua Cole wrote to a friend two days before the Abilene Pride Parade, according to an FBI probable cause affidavit reviewed by The Independent
www.independent.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM