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Adele Retter

@adeleretter.bsky.social
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Artist/Designer/Maker focussing on mid 20th century graphic design. Enjoys an occasional game of petanque. Currently living in Plymouth, Devon. #non-binary #trans #cpfc

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The Alchemist 🇨🇦 @alchemistsstudio.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
These are my latest one-of-a-kind raku pieces. No one’s buying right now, and I understand - art isn’t always the priority in difficult times. But I’m still making, and sharing a little beauty feels worthwhile. A like or share might help these pieces find their people. 🙏
A 6 panel image on white with 4 raku vases and 2 spirit animals. All were handmade by Alchemy.
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รℓσαɳε ℓყรɓεƭɦ @sloanelysbeth.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
hey, i haven't had blood testing in over 2 years. i've been putting it off bcos of the cost. if you can donate or repost id appreciate it. thanks. 🤍
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Donate to help sloane with medical costs, organized by Sloane Lysbeth
hi, my name is sloane. im a transgender woman living in england. im currently … Sloane Lysbeth needs your support for help sloane with medical costs
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Rosie (she/her) @airfriedrosie.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Men don't need to pose as trans women to abuse us. They can just go to an American university where they'll be protected.
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A.V. Deggar @avdeggar.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
A reminder that neurodivergence only exists in Britain if you are right-wing and/or rich.
Ben Delo supports Farage because of autism
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M a r c u s 🏳️‍🌈🇧🇧 @marcusjdl.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
A thread on the calamitous incestuous nature of British media. Incredible
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Adele Retter @adeleretter.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Farley Jackmaster Funk housing his pants off. #totp
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Barry Deutsch @barrydeutsch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The Art of Persuasion Read more cartoons! —> #Policartoon Support the cartoons! —>patreon.com/barry
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Panel 1:
A woman and a man sit on a low stone wall in a park. The woman is upset; the man listens.

WOMAN: And now the Democrat in the race is backing some anti-trans laws! I’m not sure I can vote for that.

MAN (thinking): Uh-oh. Democrats need every vote. How can I convince her to vote for the Democrat anyway?

Panel 2:
The woman and man walk through the park, the woman ahead of him.

WOMAN: Of course, the Republican is even worse. But if Democrats turn against trans people… I’m so frightened.

MAN (thinking): I’ve got to be empathetic and persuasive.

Panel 3:
Close-up of the man, looking thoughtful with his hand on his chin.

WOMAN (off-panel): Look at what happened to the UK — they’ve now got two anti-trans parties. If we let that happen here, trans rights are dead.

MAN (thinking): Okay, I think I know how to reassure her and get her vote.

Panel 4:
The man is suddenly furious, leaning toward the startled woman and pointing at her.

MAN: You’re a Trump supporting moron and you deserve to die!

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PANEL 1:
A good dog with a halo peers out a window. A hand sticks out of a hole in a tree holding a sign that says SEND CANDY.

PANEL 2:
Groucho peeks from behind some bushes. A poster nailed to a tree reads "Background gag to come and it'll be so funny!" A bad rabbit (we know it's bad because it's smoking) sits beside a bad worm (also smoking). A bottle lying in the grass is labeled "BARRY BEER" and has a disturbed-looking drawing of Barry. A mouse holds a knife to a cat; the cat raises its front paws in surrender.

PANEL 4:
A giant mouse (?) in a shirt and tie sits on the wall reading a newspaper, called "Daily Blah Blah," whose headline says "Literate Rodent Escapes Lab."
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elia ayoub @ayoub.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Video of the fascist Danny Tommo slashing a Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) boat rescuing migrants at sea www.instagram.com/reel/DdmJaD4...
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Emma Yeomans @yeomans.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Worrying scenes in the Channel today, for all interested in asylum policy and maritime tactics. A small boat from Normandy spent more than 30 hours at sea. Those on board now on their 2nd rescue vessel as Border Force forced to play cat and mouse with far-right activists who have their own boat.
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Michael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Love this STARSKY & HUTCH tribute by a bunch of guys in Bradford.
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Adele Retter @adeleretter.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
youtu.be/1yRZkBUt300?...
youtu.be
English Football is Dying
YouTube video by Thogden Talks
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Gordo! @posting.fan · 18/09/2026
people will still try and tell you, with a straight face, that Isreal is not an apartheid state
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ian.fenrisgames @fenrisgames.com · 18/09/2026
this is a hell of a 🧵
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Michael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
GIL SCOTT-HERON in 1982 showing the side of Washington D.C. that tourists never got to see and politicians tried to imagine didn’t exist.
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Dr. Mar @boldnewme.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
This broke my heart because it gets to the part of this moment that is hardest to confront. The danger was never just the con man. It was the hunger for what he was selling, and the willingness to sacrifice compassion, decency and other people’s humanity to get it. Read this.
You know what truly breaks my heart?
It's not that America fell for a brilliant con-man. He isn't. And they weren't fooled.
What I find devastating is how many people were absolutely desperate to believe the lies.
How many ached for permission to dress their cruelty in patriotism. How many clung to racist. Homophobic. Transphobic.
Ethnocentric stereotypes. Because they thought the lies were promising them a shortcut to power. A way to profit.
Personally and politically. From the suffering of millions of absolutely innocent people.
The tragedy isn't the con. It's the hunger for it.
The willingness to trade compassion for the cheap thrill of feeling superior. The way hate sells because too many people show up already desperate to buy. —KALEN DION
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Adele Retter @adeleretter.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
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UnicornsRockUK @unicornsrockuk.northsky.social · 12/09/2026
This is segregation and isn't an isolated case - I know from my own personal experiences too. Does anyone care? @tacc.org.uk @ilgaeurope.bsky.social @commissionerhr.coe.int
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MadGreek 🧿 @madgreek2024.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The world has gone mad! Folks getting arrested under the UK Terrorism Act for holding a sign that said "I oppose genocide" 🇬🇧 That is fucked up! The majority of those arrested have been pension aged women, often with disabilities. Do these folks look like terrorists? Shame on you England. #Free 🇵🇸
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Cal Horton (they/them) @fiercemum.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Anyone at the mass lobby today. You can tell them about my kid. Supported at school for years. Now out of school - driven out by hateful segregationist school policy introduced by Labour. Trans kids are being persecuted by this government
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Fifty Shades of Whey @fiftyshadesofwhey.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
A youth pastor in Kentucky is facing state and federal charges after he confessed to sexually abusing a minor. Jason Coulter, 48, communicated with the victim on Snapchat and TikTok before meeting in person. He's been charged with third-degree sodomy, federal online enticement of a minor, and more.
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Katelyn Burns @katelynburns.com · 08/09/2026
Hello, I was hoping to avoid doing this, but I am asking for help paying for my hernia surgery. I need about $6800 to cover it and I simply do not have the money to cover it. If you're able, I would appreciate your help. <3 gofund.me/db73f7f90
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Donate to Help Katelyn Burns Cover Surgery Costs, organized by Katelyn Garrett
Hi, I'm Katelyn Burns. I am a self employed journalist with a newsletter and … Katelyn Garrett needs your support for Help Katelyn Burns Cover Surgery Costs
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Henry Mance @henrymance.ft.com · 08/09/2026
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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
So it turns out that the only “boat” that the Masked Morons in Dover “stopped” was a *car ferry* taking British holidaymakers to France. Their face coverings hid only stupidity and now protect these fascist failures from cringing embarrassment.
STOP THE BOATS 
Gary you do realise it's a P&O ferry don't you?
You stopped a FERRY
The second hand
embarrassment is real
So the bunch of masked pork pie crusaders who went to "STOP THE BOATS" in Dover to prevent immigrants coming into the country, actually failed to stop any dinghies coming into the country, and only managed to stop British people going on a fucking ferry e
Well done Dave! You successfully stopped the boats and actually terrified women and children in the process by dressing yourselves up as terrorists! And you achieved NOTHING in the process, I'm cringing so hard for you hahah
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M a r c u s 🏳️‍🌈🇧🇧 @marcusjdl.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The far-right are literally trying to burn people alive and the government is talking about “thuggish behaviour”
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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 06/09/2026
"Masked activists bring chaos to Dover in protest against migrants" "Trans activists show who they really are: a violent mob"
Telegraph page 5 today - Masked activists bring chaos to Dover in protest against migrants and Who are the disguised protesters who brought port to a standstill?Telegraph 20 April 2025 - Trans activists show who they really are: a violent mob"
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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 06/09/2026
Brighton and Hove Albion women appointed a cis man manager this season and not one GC cared.
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M a r c u s 🏳️‍🌈🇧🇧 @marcusjdl.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Five years for PLANNING.
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M a r c u s 🏳️‍🌈🇧🇧 @marcusjdl.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
If this was Just Stop Oil we’d be looking at arrests and charges
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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 05/09/2026
The police raided her house yesterday www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/li...
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UK police raid 84-year-old retired priest's home over activism
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Caroline Litman @alicemydaughter.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
In national suicide awareness month please sign the petition to reinstate gender affirming surgery as part of the Welsh gender services clinical offering. Alice’s prevention of future deaths report cited delays in access to GAC as contributing to her death. petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/24...
petitions.senedd.wales
Petition: Immediately unfreeze gender-affirming surgeries and protect NHS Welsh Gender Service patients.
We call on the Senedd and Welsh Government to direct the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) to: Immediately unfreeze scheduled and approved gender-affirming surgeries for patients who have already completed assessments. Ensure that any ongoing clinical review is conducted concurrently without disrupting active, established patient care. Publish clear, transparent Terms of Reference and a strict timeline for the independent review of the Welsh Gender Service.
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
West Midlands Police: “We’re aware of a video circulating from the Reform UK Conference showing an incident with a protester. We haven’t received a complaint but would ask the woman to come forward. Anyone with any information should contact us on 101 quoting log number 924-050926”
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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 04/09/2026
Petition: Immediately unfreeze gender-affirming surgeries and protect NHS Welsh Gender Service patients. Please sign and share
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Petition: Immediately unfreeze gender-affirming surgeries and protect NHS Welsh Gender Service patients.
We call on the Senedd and Welsh Government to direct the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) to: Immediately unfreeze scheduled and approved gender-affirming surgeries for patients who have already completed assessments. Ensure that any ongoing clinical review is conducted concurrently without disrupting active, established patient care. Publish clear, transparent Terms of Reference and a strict timeline for the independent review of the Welsh Gender Service.
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TACC @tacc.org.uk · 03/09/2026
@guidersfortrans.bsky.social really need more followers. This group of activists are doing great work standing up for trans children there really deserve a follow. ✊🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
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Colossive Press @colossive.com · 03/09/2026
NEXT UP! Saturday afternoon sees the triumphant return of #Pengefest to #Penge High Street. There'll be beer, food, stalls, live music and people in lederhosen. It's all in aid of St Christopher's hospice - and we'll be there, selling our books and #zines, too... See you all there!
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Colossive Press @colossive.com · 02/09/2026
Poor Tracey Pitcher. She was up all night drawing an uncanny likeness of Ismaila Sarr to add to our #CPFC notable exits #zine - but it turns out he’s still a Palace player. Whether he likes it or not… Grab Player Out! for £3 at colossive.com
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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Trans Partnership Cymru want to hear from people who have had their surgery cancelled or put on hold because of this situation. If this applies to you, fill out the form: forms.gle/ZxsDbiTV2YbF...
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Surgery cancellations/put on hold
Trans Partnership Cymru is looking to collect data about Welsh patients who've had their surgery cancelled or put on hold. If you have any questions, additional info, or would rather not use a Google…
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Cwiar Cymru @cwiar.org · 01/09/2026
More appalling behaviour from the BBC. ⬇️ A trans person interviewed about their horrific experience having their surgery cancelled whilst in the hospital described as 'biologically female'. And then half the article devoted to praising the work of an unemployed transphobe. 🗣️ DEFUND THE BBC 🗣️
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Welsh Gender Service: Transgender patients told surgery cancelled in hospital
One patient said they were "heartbroken" after being told their surgery was called off 24 hours before.
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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 24/08/2026
The PGA, which has banned trans women to 'protect women', has been criticised after a sponsor released a video that endorsed violence against women. "The PGA Tour believes in golf’s ability to bring people together and create a welcoming environment for all”
In the advert, Garrett Clark, one of Good Good’s stars, spots Alexis Miestowski reaching into his golf bag, before sprinting and barging her to the ground in a scene more appropriate for an American football field than a golf course. Miestowski, also one of Good Good’s members, lets out a pained reaction with sinister music playing in the background. Clark then looms over her and says: “Do not touch my new driver.”

Both Good Good and Callaway issued contrite statements, but such was the backlash that the Tour felt obliged to comment. “The PGA Tour believes in golf’s ability to bring people together and create a welcoming environment for all,” the statement read. “We do not condone violence in any form, and the since-deleted video does not reflect our values or commitment to inclusivity and respect.” [Telegraph]
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Lomelindi12 @lomelindi12.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Yeah… 😔
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South West Water has worst environmental record in England, analysis shows
Exclusive: Friends of the Earth finds greatest sewage discharge in Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset
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Colossive Press @colossive.com · 29/08/2026
New #zine! Ten notable player exits from #CPFC, ranked from best to worst… Grab it for £3 at colossive.com (go on - treat yourself for #TransferDeadlineDay 😊🦅)
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Creature from the Jack Lagoon @jacklikesfilm.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Sainsbury's Redundancies 2025: Around 3,000 Roles

Last updated: 23 August 2026

Sainsbury's has announced a restructuring that removes thousands of roles across the business as part of its published cost-saving strategy.
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Gail Myerscough @gailmyerscough.co.uk · 25/08/2026
New mix-and-match card offer. Pick 5 for £12 or pick 10 for £20 (that's a tenner off buying individually). The whole range is included. www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/greeting-cards
Three shelves with three cards on each shelf. Birthday cards, thank-you cards and blank illustrated cards featuring swimmers, turntables, books, a flower vase and ice lollies.
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alyson “end journalism” greaves @badambulist.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
much as the murder of Brianna Ghey mysteriously stopped being about the climate of transphobia in the UK and became about teen access to social media, the death of Jason Arday is, equally mysteriously, no longer about racism and is becoming about free speech in academia
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Colossive Press @colossive.com · 22/08/2026
Update! The great Tracey Pitcher has been working very hard on the illustrations for our #zine about notable #CPFC player departures. It should be out in time for Transfer Deadline Day - which means NOBODY else is allowed to leave between now and then. 🦅❤️💙 (Got that, #IsmailaSarr?)
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Melissa Nadia Viviana 🐸 @resistrebelrevolt.net · 21/08/2026
Hilarious! 🤣😂 Darth Vader addresses San Diego city council and compliments the Empire's Flock system & its ability to track and surveil "rebel scum," children, and his ex-girlfriend. 😈
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Baby octopus @mancalled.horse · 19/08/2026
The Labour government publishing this just two weeks after bringing in a nationwide toilet ban for trans people and two weeks before their trans section 28 comes into effect in English schools was certainly a fucking choice petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
The government recognises the devastating impact of Section 28 of the Local Government Act (1988) on LGBT+ people in the UK. There is no place for discriminatory legislation in the UK, where all people, no matter their background or LGBT+ identity, deserve to be treated with dignity and respect and to enjoy full inclusion in society.
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