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@bealtinal.bsky.social

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Social Psychology PhD • Vegan • Posting in TR/EN • Studying Japanese & Spanish • he/him • Orcid: 0000-0001-6987-8012

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Efe @bealtinal.bsky.social · Nov 14

I realized so many are introducing themselves, so here’s mine! I’m a PhD candidate in Social Psychology, studying participation in the vegan animal rights movement. I’m also #vegan myself and based in İstanbul. #academicsky

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Efe @bealtinal.bsky.social · Sep 7

Oh, this time even DNS changes are not working. They are very serious.

Efe @bealtinal.bsky.social · Sep 7

Okay, seems like all the SNS and messaging apps are blocked in #Turkey one more time. Let's see if the government is aware of Bluesky.

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Efe @bealtinal.bsky.social · Jul 8

My thesis defense was accepted, and I'm now officially done with my PhD 🎓 I defended remotely, so my graduation is from Uludağ University, but the photo is from Istanbul University. #PhDone

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snblue.bsky.social @snblue.bsky.social · May 28

'Animal Rights'B.sky Starter Packs1:

@animalagreality.bsky.social
@charlietotherescue.bsky.social
@ctnative.bsky.social
@dpfrazier22.bsky.social
@bealtinal.bsky.social
@farplace.bsky.social
@gingersnapz.bsky.social
@partijvoordedieren.nl
@tammyjo408.bsky.social
@thewinchester26.bsky.social

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Abolisyonist Vegan Hareket @abolisyonistveganhareket.org · May 16

Yumurtanın akla gelebilecek her türlü durum için bitkisel alternatifleri var.

Ne soframızda ne de adalet arayışımızda türcülüğe ve hayvan kullanımına yer olmasın.

Efe @bealtinal.bsky.social · May 8

There is no doubt that this reflects Trump's envision about #Turkey and their complicity in the coup. But the people will tear those plans to shreds.

Photo of pro democracy protestors gathered in the Bayazıt square

Efe @bealtinal.bsky.social · May 8

Such a shame elon musk came claiming to defend free speech, but X is now a useful tool for autocrats. Blocking İmamoğlu’s account in Turkey shows complicity with the enemies of democracy and freedom

Büyükşehir Çalışıyor @tcbuyuksehir.bsky.social · May 7

SON DAKİKA | Ekrem İmamoğlu'nun X hesabı Türkiye’den erişime engellendi.

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Efe @bealtinal.bsky.social · May 2

labeling them as “western” only helps authoritarian regimes. gives them an easy excuse to reject them as foreign or imposed. and they love that.

this isn’t about east vs west. it’s about authoritarianism vs democracy. power vs people.

Efe @bealtinal.bsky.social · May 2

watching how these leaders cozy up to each other just proves again that calling things “european values” or “western values” is just wrong.

democracy, human rights, freedom. these are progressive values. and people have been fighting for them everywhere, for a long time.

European Democrats @europeandemocrats.bsky.social · Apr 30

Yesterday, during her bilateral meeting with Erdogan, Giorgia Meloni remained silent on the blatant human rights violations taking place in Turkey. Not a word was said about the politically motivated arrest of Imamoglu, nor about the ongoing police repression against peaceful demonstrators. 1/3

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Abolitionist Vegan @abolitionistvegan.bsky.social · May 1

A fair society is a right not only for humans but also for non-human persons. Whether we respect their right depends on our daily habits.

Let’s go #vegan by including the fight against #speciesism in our struggle against injustice, oppression, and violence.

Happy #MayDay!

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Efe @bealtinal.bsky.social · Apr 23

İstanbul, earthquake.

İstanbul map with the earthquake zone marked

Efe @bealtinal.bsky.social · Apr 20

Apparently, it is now illegal to say #FreePalestine in #Istanbul.

Efe @bealtinal.bsky.social · Apr 20

A video from last evening. #Palestine #Gaza #Istanbul

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Efe @bealtinal.bsky.social · Apr 20

A video from last evening. #Palestine #Gaza #Istanbul

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Efe @bealtinal.bsky.social · Apr 19

People outside Turkey often think the government is pro-Palestine, but it’s clearly just posturing for legitimacy. In reality, serious pro-Palestine protesters are often met with police blockades and face detention.

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Efe @bealtinal.bsky.social · Apr 19

On our way to join the pro-Palestine walk organized by the opposition party CHP. Subway lines to İstiklal Street are cancelled as an attempt to block participation, and the walk has been officially banned. We’ll see how the evening unfolds.

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Efe @bealtinal.bsky.social · Apr 19

Looks like #Bluesky is now blocking accounts in #Turkey, reportedly following government demands. Many opposition voices had moved here after leaving X. This was the platform’s first real test, and it failed. Disappointing.
t24.com.tr/haber/bluesk...

Bluesky'a da sansür geldi: Türkiye'den 59 hesap için erişim engeli talebi, 13 hesap engellendi

t24.com.tr

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Efe @bealtinal.bsky.social · Apr 17

Remember that vegan American professor who used to write pro-trans rights essays, then moved to the UK and suddenly rebranded as a transphobe? What’s going on over there?

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Efe @bealtinal.bsky.social · Apr 17

My impression of Britain is that it's a mix of TERFs, radical Islamists, old Brexit folks—and one lonely Ken Loach.

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Gizem @blqmedia.bsky.social · Apr 10

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Efe @bealtinal.bsky.social · Apr 9

Bir Çarşamba daha 0 lira harcanarak tamamlandı.

Efe @bealtinal.bsky.social · Apr 8

Discover feed'im bu saçmalıkla dolu. Yeni göçle birlikte futbol ve ırkçı sloganlar buraya taşınmış.

Efe @bealtinal.bsky.social · Apr 8

Gerçekten çok anlamlıymış, Cebeci'de boykot yapan öğrencilere soda şişesi atan provakatörler de bu sloganı atıyordu mesela. Video: youtu.be/Ym8P77-rSXI?...

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Efe @bealtinal.bsky.social · Apr 7

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bsky.app/profile/atil...

atilcigim @atilagg.bsky.social · Apr 7

The Guardian'ın kapağına "biraz" revizyon verdim. Demokrasinin değil, otokrasinin sonu.

Efe @bealtinal.bsky.social · Apr 7

Democracy is not ending as long as we are here and alive.

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Efe @bealtinal.bsky.social · Apr 6

I am sick of this AJ+ coded news reports on Turkey.

fırat fıstık @firatfstk.bsky.social · Apr 5

the guardian weekly, saraçhane direnişini kapağına taşıdı.

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