Maria Falconer
@maria-falconer.bsky.social
Photography & Video www.photodrama.co.uk
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But…former Tories should?
January 26, 2026 at 10:31 PM
But…former Tories should?
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Local authorities in Minnesota say they have been impeded from investigating how federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis resident and U.S. citizen. It is the second time in three weeks that the Department of Homeland Security has blocked local investigators from reviewing evidence.
Once Again, Federal Officials Exclude Minnesota From Investigation of a Fatal Shooting
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Local authorities in Minnesota say they have been impeded from investigating how federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis resident and U.S. citizen. It is the second time in three weeks that the Department of Homeland Security has blocked local investigators from reviewing evidence.
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Minnesota National Guard members have arrived at a federal building and were directed to distribute donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters. Guard members were issued reflective vests so they would not be mistaken for federal agents.
January 25, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Minnesota National Guard members have arrived at a federal building and were directed to distribute donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters. Guard members were issued reflective vests so they would not be mistaken for federal agents.
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I ended the night as the guest of queer, observant Jews who have been organizing nonstop against ICE.
Observant Muslims fed us and everyone else at protests.
An indigenous organizer spoke to us of the creator.
Every church we saw had messages of inclusion and antifascism on their marquees.
Observant Muslims fed us and everyone else at protests.
An indigenous organizer spoke to us of the creator.
Every church we saw had messages of inclusion and antifascism on their marquees.
January 24, 2026 at 3:22 PM
I ended the night as the guest of queer, observant Jews who have been organizing nonstop against ICE.
Observant Muslims fed us and everyone else at protests.
An indigenous organizer spoke to us of the creator.
Every church we saw had messages of inclusion and antifascism on their marquees.
Observant Muslims fed us and everyone else at protests.
An indigenous organizer spoke to us of the creator.
Every church we saw had messages of inclusion and antifascism on their marquees.
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50 years ago I was commissioned to write this piece for AP after giving a presentation with other Brits at the Arles Festival of Photography. I said yes and Derby stepped up.
That year we also started the first photography photo workshop in Britain. We’re still going !
photodrama.co.uk/workshops/
That year we also started the first photography photo workshop in Britain. We’re still going !
photodrama.co.uk/workshops/
January 21, 2026 at 11:06 PM
50 years ago I was commissioned to write this piece for AP after giving a presentation with other Brits at the Arles Festival of Photography. I said yes and Derby stepped up.
That year we also started the first photography photo workshop in Britain. We’re still going !
photodrama.co.uk/workshops/
That year we also started the first photography photo workshop in Britain. We’re still going !
photodrama.co.uk/workshops/
Disturbing, harrowing and incredibly sensitive- looks like the Catholics don’t have a monopoly on child torture after all.
Extraordinary. Harrowing. Infuriating. Depressing.
A must-see view of a narcissistic sadist, the crass and corrupt public school ethos, and the hypocrisy and connivance of members of religious orders.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
A must-see view of a narcissistic sadist, the crass and corrupt public school ethos, and the hypocrisy and connivance of members of religious orders.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
See No Evil review – this delicate documentary about an Anglican’s child abuse is deeply harrowing
It’s humbling to witness the eloquence and dignity of these survivors as they talk about their experiences with John Smyth – possibly the most prolific serial abuser ever associated with the Church of...
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Disturbing, harrowing and incredibly sensitive- looks like the Catholics don’t have a monopoly on child torture after all.
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NewsGuard - In an effort to discredit the Ukrainian Armed Forces and undermine their morale, Kremlin propagandists are weaponizing OpenAI's new Sora 2 text-to-video tool to create fake, viral videos showing soldiers surrendering in tears. open.substack.com/pub/newsgua...
Kremlin Propagandists Weaponize OpenAI's Video Generator
Russian actors are using OpenAI’s Sora 2 text-to-video generator to depict the Ukrainian army as weak and surrendering
open.substack.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
NewsGuard - In an effort to discredit the Ukrainian Armed Forces and undermine their morale, Kremlin propagandists are weaponizing OpenAI's new Sora 2 text-to-video tool to create fake, viral videos showing soldiers surrendering in tears. open.substack.com/pub/newsgua...
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Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
November 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
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“My friends, the world is changing. It's not a question of whether that change will come. It's a question of who will change it.” @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
People are choosing real alternatives instead of continuity. Mamdani stands for an antifascist economics in the name of the many. 🧵
People are choosing real alternatives instead of continuity. Mamdani stands for an antifascist economics in the name of the many. 🧵
November 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
“My friends, the world is changing. It's not a question of whether that change will come. It's a question of who will change it.” @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
People are choosing real alternatives instead of continuity. Mamdani stands for an antifascist economics in the name of the many. 🧵
People are choosing real alternatives instead of continuity. Mamdani stands for an antifascist economics in the name of the many. 🧵
Disgusting
October 27, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Disgusting
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In short: if you care about democracy, don’t just talk about “saving journalism” or “algorithmic bias”. Ask: how are we supporting verification? How are we designing for deliberation? How are we enabling accountability?
October 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
In short: if you care about democracy, don’t just talk about “saving journalism” or “algorithmic bias”. Ask: how are we supporting verification? How are we designing for deliberation? How are we enabling accountability?
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"I see gangs of masked thugs roaming the streets rounding up anyone the wrong colour, and I think: *this* is what Britain needs."
October 4, 2025 at 9:36 PM
"I see gangs of masked thugs roaming the streets rounding up anyone the wrong colour, and I think: *this* is what Britain needs."
You really couldn’t make this up!
Fuck. Ing. Hell.
This Israeli government decision to host Tommy Robinson will widen the growing gulf between the Netanyahu government and the British public, including the broad majority of Jews in Britain (3/4 of whom dsapproved of Netanyahu, before this new link to this anti-Muslim racist UK far right convict).
October 3, 2025 at 10:41 PM
You really couldn’t make this up!
Definitely one to watch!
Right. A bit more about what we’re up to.
Would love feedback, do stick a comment at the end. And do please consider signing up to find out more www.thenerve.news
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Would love feedback, do stick a comment at the end. And do please consider signing up to find out more www.thenerve.news
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The free press fights back...
Introducing the Nerve. From the wreckage of my old newspaper, comes a new all-women, journalist-owned, independent publication. Join us!
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September 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Definitely one to watch!
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And he’s back ...
After ”thoughtful conversations” with Jimmy Kimmel, Disney decided his show will return on Tuesday.
After ”thoughtful conversations” with Jimmy Kimmel, Disney decided his show will return on Tuesday.
September 22, 2025 at 7:43 PM
And he’s back ...
After ”thoughtful conversations” with Jimmy Kimmel, Disney decided his show will return on Tuesday.
After ”thoughtful conversations” with Jimmy Kimmel, Disney decided his show will return on Tuesday.
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and always remember this guy told us to drink bleach.
September 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
and always remember this guy told us to drink bleach.
Un fucking hinged!!
What’s more astonishing: 1) that the president clearly believes, and repeatedly suggests, that asylum seekers are people from mental asylums, or 2) that no journalist has ever challenged him on this and no mainstream media outlets have done any deep dives on this story?
September 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Un fucking hinged!!
Comedy genius and political gold dynamite - make yourself a cup of tea and take time out to enjoy this outstanding act of resistance by the brave and talented Jon Stewart
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GXN...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GXN...
Jon Stewart's Post-Kimmel Primer on Free Speech in the Glorious Trump Era | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
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September 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Comedy genius and political gold dynamite - make yourself a cup of tea and take time out to enjoy this outstanding act of resistance by the brave and talented Jon Stewart
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GXN...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GXN...
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Current state of UK political discourse.
September 2, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Current state of UK political discourse.
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To the other countries of the world…begin lobbying your leaders…NOW….to skip the 2028 Olympics in the United States.
August 7, 2025 at 1:52 AM
To the other countries of the world…begin lobbying your leaders…NOW….to skip the 2028 Olympics in the United States.
How Old Am I? at Wirksworth Festival - Special viewing with tea and cake on Sat 13th sept 11.00 - ALL WELCOME! Details in video #wirksworthfest #wirksworthleisure #dementiaawareness
August 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
How Old Am I? at Wirksworth Festival - Special viewing with tea and cake on Sat 13th sept 11.00 - ALL WELCOME! Details in video #wirksworthfest #wirksworthleisure #dementiaawareness
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UNIQUE COLLECTION OF INTERVIEWS ON SALE (SIGNED) AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER FESTIVAL AT THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY HQ
NEXT SATURDAY 9TH AUGUST www.kelsey.events/FestivalofPh...
NEXT SATURDAY 9TH AUGUST www.kelsey.events/FestivalofPh...
August 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
UNIQUE COLLECTION OF INTERVIEWS ON SALE (SIGNED) AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER FESTIVAL AT THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY HQ
NEXT SATURDAY 9TH AUGUST www.kelsey.events/FestivalofPh...
NEXT SATURDAY 9TH AUGUST www.kelsey.events/FestivalofPh...
Edfest production shots and promo videos - flexible rates!
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August 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Edfest production shots and promo videos - flexible rates!
www.photodrama.co.uk #dancephotographer #dancevideo #edfringe #photographeredinburgh #edinburghphotographer
www.photodrama.co.uk #dancephotographer #dancevideo #edfringe #photographeredinburgh #edinburghphotographer