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The Lonely Crowd @thelonelycrowd.bsky.social · 1d

US activist from Gaza flotilla alleges ‘psychological torture’ by Israel

David Adler says Sumud Flotilla activists were 'kidnapped, stripped, zip-tied, blindfolded' and sent to prison camp.

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The Lonely Crowd @thelonelycrowd.bsky.social · 2d

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Gaza flotilla members allege beatings and insults in Israeli detention

Some of those held say guns were pointed at them, they were threatened with dogs and deprived of sleep

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The Lonely Crowd @thelonelycrowd.bsky.social · 3d

Israel accused of detaining Greta Thunberg in infested cell and making her hold flags

Activist tells Swedish officials she has been subjected to harsh treatment, including insufficient food and water

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The Lonely Crowd @thelonelycrowd.bsky.social · 10d

Short Story of the Month, September: ‘The Gift’ by Penny Simpson

The Lonely Crowd will feature a new short story by a different author each month throughout the remainder of 2025. For September, we are delighted to publish a new piece by Penny Simpson.

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The Lonely Crowd @thelonelycrowd.bsky.social · 10d

When a new teacher took a different approach to algebra it began to make sense. Rain dribbled down the high windows, their panes rattled in the wind. At break, a compass point became a gouge…

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Susanna Crossman @susannacrossman.bsky.social · 11d

RIP Tony Harrison.
Listen to his extraordinary poem ‘v’ which scandalized 80’s Britain.

Highly relevant today.

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Chrissie Gittins @chrissiegittins.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you to editor John Lavin for publishing three poems as part of the Poet of the Month feature in The Lonely Crowd magazine. Here is the third, plus recording.

The Lonely Crowd @thelonelycrowd.bsky.social · 11d

When a new teacher took a different approach to algebra it began to make sense. Rain dribbled down the high windows, their panes rattled in the wind. At break, a compass point became a gouge…

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The Lonely Crowd @thelonelycrowd.bsky.social · 11d

When a new teacher took a different approach to algebra it began to make sense. Rain dribbled down the high windows, their panes rattled in the wind. At break, a compass point became a gouge…

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The Lonely Crowd @thelonelycrowd.bsky.social · 11d

The final piece from @chrissiegittins.bsky.social, our September #poetofthemonth, is ‘Come With Me To The Casbah’

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When a new teacher took a different approach to algebra it began to make sense. Rain dribbled down the high windows, their panes rattled in the wind. At break, a compass point became a gouge…

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The Lonely Crowd @thelonelycrowd.bsky.social · 13d

Hi Mike. I’m not sure at the moment, I’m afraid. But it will be before the end of the year.

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The Lonely Crowd @thelonelycrowd.bsky.social · 13d

The Lonely Crowd will feature new work by a different poet each month throughout 2025. For September, we are delighted to publish three new works by Chrissie Gittins. The first of these, ‘The…

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The Lonely Crowd @thelonelycrowd.bsky.social · 13d

Short Story of the Month, September: ‘The Gift’ by Penny Simpson

The Lonely Crowd will feature a new short story by a different author each month throughout the remainder of 2025. For September, we are delighted to publish a new piece by Penny Simpson.

thelonelycrowd.org/2025/09/19/s...

The Lonely Crowd @thelonelycrowd.bsky.social · 17d

Short Story of the Month, September: ‘The Gift’ by Penny Simpson

The Lonely Crowd will feature a new short story by a different author each month throughout the remainder of 2025. For September, we are delighted to publish a new piece by Penny Simpson.

Short Story of the Month, September: ‘The Gift’ by Penny Simpson

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The Lonely Crowd @thelonelycrowd.bsky.social · 17d

The Lonely Crowd will feature a new short story by a different author each month throughout the remainder of 2025. For September, we are delighted to publish a new piece by Penny Simpson.

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The Lonely Crowd @thelonelycrowd.bsky.social · 21d

After the far right’s march on our streets, Londoners must show Trump we reject his politics of fear | Sadiq Khan

These are dark times, but those who seek to divide us will not win. The capital’s soul and spirit are as inclusive and optimistic as ever, says London mayor Sadiq Khan

The Lonely Crowd @thelonelycrowd.bsky.social · 22d

‘Direct evidence of genocidal intent’: the UN commission of inquiry’s report on Israel’s actions in Gaza

Legal analysis has accused Israel of committing genocide in four out of five categories as defined by 1948 convention

'Crusts' by Chrissie Gittins

The Lonely Crowd @thelonelycrowd.bsky.social · 23d

Listen to ‘Crusts' by @chrissiegittins.bsky.social on The Lonely Crowd #SoundCloud
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Chrissie Gittins is our Poet of the Month for September. Listen to her read her poem, 'Crusts' here.

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The Lonely Crowd @thelonelycrowd.bsky.social · 23d

‘I was at a loss.

I’d just given a couple celebrating their silver wedding

a silver teapot of Oolong…’

Read a new poem by @chrissiegittins.bsky.social, our #PoetoftheMonth

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‘Crusts’ by Chrissie Gittins

(In 1938 a group of hunger marchers entered the Palm Court at the Ritz Hotel.) I was at a loss. I’d just given a couple celebrating their silver wedding a silver teapot of Oolong.

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The Lonely Crowd @thelonelycrowd.bsky.social · 24d

Guy Pearce and Annie Lennox join call to end ‘normalised horror’ for children in Gaza

Stars read Michael Rosen’s 2014 poem Don’t Mention the Children in film released by Save the Children

The Lonely Crowd @thelonelycrowd.bsky.social · 26d

‘We took the gloves off’: ex-IDF chief confirms Gaza casualties over 200,000

Retired general Herzi Halevi says ‘not once’ had legal advice constrained Israel’s military decisions in the strip

The Lonely Crowd @thelonelycrowd.bsky.social · Sep 7

‘Saved from her kitchen my mother’s tray is black

with gold islands scattered like worm casts

across its shiny surface –

Ragged Island, Samana, Cay Verde.’

Read new poetry by @chrissiegittins.bsky.social, our Poet of the Month

thelonelycrowd.org/2025/09/05/p...

The Lonely Crowd will feature new work by a different poet each month throughout 2025. For September, we are delighted to publish three new works by Chrissie Gittins. The first of these, ‘The…

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The Lonely Crowd @thelonelycrowd.bsky.social · Sep 7

Keir Starmer has ‘legal duty to stop Gaza genocide’, says Greta Thunberg

Exclusive: Activist spoke while onboard aid flotilla aiming to deliver food, baby formula and medical supplies to territory

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The Lonely Crowd @thelonelycrowd.bsky.social · Sep 6

The Lonely Crowd will feature new work by a different poet each month throughout 2025. For September, we are delighted to publish three new works by Chrissie Gittins. The first of these, ‘The…

The Lonely Crowd @thelonelycrowd.bsky.social · Sep 6

UK ignored obligation to prevent genocide, witnesses tell Gaza tribunal

Independent tribunal told government did minimum to hold Israel to account and maximum to shield itself from scrutiny

The Lonely Crowd @thelonelycrowd.bsky.social · Sep 5

The Lonely Crowd will feature new work by a different poet each month throughout 2025. For September, we are delighted to publish new poetry by @chrissiegittins.bsky.social. The Islands of the Bahamas is online today with more poems to follow throughout the month.

thelonelycrowd.org/2025/09/05/p...

The Lonely Crowd will feature new work by a different poet each month throughout 2025. For September, we are delighted to publish three new works by Chrissie Gittins. The first of these, ‘The…