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Alex Sharpe @alexsharpe.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Public Lecture: 'David Bowie and Christian Existentialism' Lecture to be held in the Nave (main Cathedral space) due to interest generated. Please come along 13th Aug for 7 pm start if interested. All very welcome. Don't need BG in philosophy or to B a Christian. Don't even need to like Bowie !

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Alex Sharpe @alexsharpe.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Great to see that the awesome Leah Kardos, author of Blackstar Theory: The last Works of David Bowie (Bloomsbury 2022) has purchased a copy. Enjoy.

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Alex Sharpe @alexsharpe.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

All very welcome at Manchester Cathedral on 13th August. I will be considering, through Bowie, some of the Christian existentialist ideas of Søren Kierkegaard and Simone Weil. There will, of course, be music. ❤️

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Alex Sharpe @alexsharpe.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Details below regarding my upcoming audio-visual public lecture on David Bowie and Christian Existentialism at Manchester Cathedral on 13th August between 7.00 - 8.30 pm. All very welcome.

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Alex Sharpe @alexsharpe.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

More details to follow, but if you are in Manchester on 13th August and have an interest in Christianity, existentialism or Bowie, or perhaps all three, this free lecture might be something for you. The lecture will be audio-visual. All welcome😊

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Alex Sharpe @alexsharpe.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

How, at this point, can anyone who has an ounce of integrity work for this sorry example of the legacy media?

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Alex Sharpe @alexsharpe.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

We’re Nobody’s Children: David Bowie and Existentialism counterpress.org.uk/publications...

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We’re Nobody’s Children: David Bowie and Existentialism

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Alex Sharpe @alexsharpe.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Published this morning. Can be purchased for £15.00 through Counterpress (see link), Waterstones, Foyles and other outlets. counterpress.org.uk/publications...

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We’re Nobody’s Children: David Bowie and Existentialism – COUNTERPRESS

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

How can the BBC justify how much coverage they give other marches which are significantly smaller in size? The bias is so obviously blatant. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...

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‘The tide is turning’, Green party leader tells crowd at march against far right – as it happened

Organisers claim half a million people are marching through central London, protesting against the rise of the far right

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Alex Sharpe @alexsharpe.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

If you are in Coventry on 16 May come along to this Bowie panel discussion followed by some reinterpretations of some of his songs, and more … www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bowiefestc...

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BOWIE.FEST.COV

Step into the world of David Bowie - a rare gathering of leading authors music and ideas in Coventry.

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Alex Sharpe @alexsharpe.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

‘I don't think we should over interpret this result' 👀👀👀 Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander after the Green Party victory.

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Senthorun S. Raj @senthorun.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

“The High Court has blocked a legal challenge from transphobic group Sex Matters, siding with thousands of swimmers who fought to keep the ponds inclusive.” Good news! Transphobic litigation is pursued by a few people who seek to force their bigotry upon others. Glad to see people resist it. 🏳️‍⚧️

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Hampstead Heath Ponds to remain inclusive

The High Court has blocked a legal challenge from transphobic group Sex Matters, siding with thousands of swimmers who fought to keep the ponds inclusive

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Alex Sharpe @alexsharpe.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Very pleased to have Simon Critchley's endorsement for my new book, Were Nobody's Children: David Bowie and Existentialism (out in Feb).

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Alex Sharpe @alexsharpe.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

More details about - We're Nobody's Children: David Bowie and Existentialism (forthcoming Feb) - is now on the Counterpress website. counterpress.org.uk/publications...

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We’re Nobody’s Children: David Bowie and Existentialism – COUNTERPRESS

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Alex Sharpe @alexsharpe.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

On the 10th anniversary of David’s death, I’m announcing my latest book, out next month with Counterpress. Watch this space.

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Alex Sharpe @alexsharpe.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Perfect Xmas gift for your difficult to buy for but tasteful friend, acquaintance or lover. Only £8.00. Imagine the joy plus will look great on their coffee table and it will earn you street cred. A downside? I can’t think of one. 😊 www.amazon.co.uk/David-Bowie-...

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David Bowie Outlaw: Essays on Difference, Authenticity, Ethics, Art & Love

David Bowie Outlaw: Essays on Difference, Authenticity, Ethics, Art & Love eBook : Sharpe, Alex: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

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Alex Sharpe @alexsharpe.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

While still reeling from the latest claims of bias, BBC put out headline that emphasises the view of one party to the proceedings, despite a very different account being offered by opposing counsel. How predictable

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Once every 20 years or so, the director-general of the BBC is forced to resign for being insufficiently rightwing. Alastair Milne in 1987. Greg Dyke in 2004. Tim Davie in 2025. The great irony is that the BBC was in all cases profoundly biased towards established power. But just not biased enough …

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Alex Sharpe @alexsharpe.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

⬇️ just drawn to my attention, as I’m not on X. Michael did contact me for comment on his book. He omits to mention however, that while he used appropriate pronouns for others in the chp, he chose to use my surname 30 times in order to avoid having to do so. Yet seems to have expected a response. 🤷‍♀️

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Alex Sharpe @alexsharpe.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

‘The gov’t pick EHRC leadership in their own image. For the Tories this means someone who can combine reactionary sensibility with weapons-grade ineptitude. There is v strong competition here - heavily oversaturated - but Falkner managed to stand out regardless’ iandunt.substack.com/p/frightened...

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Frightened and desperate: EHRC anti-trans campaign loses its momentum

A week of absolute scenes leaves the organisation in limbo.

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Billy Bragg @billybragg.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Free stickers suitable for flag-bearing lampposts. Send a large A4 envelope with a 1st class large stamp to me at Bragg Office, PO Box 6830 Bridport DT6 9BH and I’ll send you a sheet. #ReclaimtheFlag 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧

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Alex Sharpe @alexsharpe.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Still £8.00. No idea why, but a steal. 😊

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Alex Sharpe @alexsharpe.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

‘That period of time - from today until my demise - is the only thing that really fascinates me’ (Martin Heidegger or David Bowie?)

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Alan Lester @alanlester.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Insightful conversation on resurgent racism between @nesrinemalik.bsky.social and Gary Younge in @theguardian.com’s The Long Wave www.theguardian.com/news/2025/se...

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Alex Sharpe @alexsharpe.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

"Unlike Linehan, in court charged with harassing a trans teenager & smashing their phone (before he urged his online followers to physically attack trans ppl), [Kneecap’s] Mo Chara’s ‘terrorist’ charge involved touching a flag thrown on stage at a gig." www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle-co...

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Suzanne Harrington: The UK's treatment of Graham Linehan and Kneecap is a study in contrasts

"Unlike Linehan, in court charged with harassing a trans teenager and smashing their phone (this was before he urged his online followers to physically attack trans people), Mo Chara’s ‘terrorist’ cha...

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Alex Sharpe @alexsharpe.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... Pleased to see this co-authored article with Jonathan Herring out today with J of Crim Law. Provides analysis/critique of recent CPS Guidance on 'Deception as to Sex.' Addresses legal position of sexually active trans ppl as well as dilemma facing prosecutors

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Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.

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Senthorun S. Raj @senthorun.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

The media framing of “free speech” is so ridiculous that now people boycotting someone because of their bigoted views (ie exercising their freedom of speech to disassociate) is seen as “cancelling” while the state locking up people who dare to protest genocide generates limited to no media outrage.

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Alex Sharpe @alexsharpe.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

‘On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron’ (H. L. Mencken, 1880-1956).

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Kathy O'Donnell @kathyodonnell.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

www.theguardian.com/society/2025... Couldn't answer basic questions on the functions and recent history of the EHRC and has a record of supporting the persecution of a minority. MPs who questioned her concludef she was not fit to be the boss of EHRC. They were right. Yet here we are.

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Mary-Ann Stephenson confirmed as EHRC chair despite MPs’ objections

Stephenson to take over at equality watchdog even though committees raised concerns about breadth of experience

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Matthew Hodson @matthewhodson.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

I knew I should have brought my combine-harvester! #LondonTransPride

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Helen 🏳️‍⚧️✊🏻💕 @mimmymum.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

At least the Irish news media will actually report on the significance of numbers attending London Trans+ Pride today. Apart from the Guardian, NO OTHER MAINSTREAM NEWSPAPER has reported on the 100,000 people who marched in London IN SUPPORT of trans people today! 😖 #NewsBias #Propaganda

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London Trans Pride sees ‘record-breaking turnout of 100,000 people’

Organisers and participants said this year’s Trans Pride event was of particular importance in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling in April.

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Alex Sharpe @alexsharpe.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Just resharing my open access review of Judith Butler’s latest book, Who’s Afraid of Gender? Their book is so important in analysing and communicating how gender figures in our present political moment - one of rising right-wing authoritarianism.

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

🦋 GIRES needs your help. We’re raising £10,000 to keep GIRES going — and protect decades of trans research, resources & community knowledge. We need your help to make sure we can continue to support the trans community 👉 Donate now: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-gires #SaveGIRES #TransSupport

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Natasha Devon @natashadevon.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Looking across the papers today, anti-trans rights commentators and politicians also seem to be the ones opposing making abortion legal. It shouldn’t be a shock to anyone - they’re against bodily autonomy. For everyone.

Shabana Mahmood is opposed to two amendments to the crime bill on abortion and Wes Streeting may also vote against them

Justice secretary to oppose abortion amendments in crime bill

The times

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Alex Sharpe @alexsharpe.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Its honours 🏅 time again, so a big shout out to all the cool ppl who rejected them, including: Frank Auerbach Alan Bennett David Bowie Albert Finney L.S. Lowry Henry Moore Harold Pinter Amartya Sen George Bernard Shaw Benjamin Zephaniah.

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Alex Sharpe @alexsharpe.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Non-feminist and increasingly unhinged Torygraph reports that non-feminist campaigners accuse the Quakers (a religious group standing up to power for hundreds of years often at great personal cost) of undermining their legacy cos they support trans ppl.

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