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@creatingsocialism.bsky.social

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We are socialists who came together feeling adrift after the 2019 election. We have regrouped recently and aim to produce an article every week and a quarterly PDF. We hope you will enter into debate with us even if you disagree with us.

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Extreme Temperatures Around the World @extremetemps.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN EUROPE Almost 32C in Germany today,over 30C in Switzerland, 33C in France and this is just the beginning of a heat wave which will completely rewrite European climatic history with several thousands records smashed by even 5/6C margins. HISTORIC

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Mark Thompson @markreckons.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Look at the contrast here with what happened with the masked jackbooted thugs who descended on Dover the other day.

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Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Clearly we have not learnt any lessons from the brutal deaths and devastation caused to Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the 1945 atomic bombs. We continue to build up far more powerful nuclear arsenals rather than focus on the real needs of the planet. @convivir.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/08/12/0...

Never again - Hiroshima, Nagasaki - Penumbrage

Children are far more vulnerable to radiation than adults. About 38,000 children were killed in the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

An indefinite strike is about as serious as an industrial relations dispute can become. Yet staff at Goldsmiths, University of London, have been on indefinite strike since 8 June with remarkably little national attention. @convivir.bsky.social @markytyz.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/08/10/0...

An indefinite strike at Goldsmiths – and the crisis nobody is talking about - Penumbrage

Restructuring, redundancies and industrial action at Goldsmiths is an extreme manifestation of a crisis spreading through higher education.

Creating Socialism @creatingsocialism.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

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SIGN to demand protection from deadly heatwaves.

The UK is dangerously unprepared for worsening extreme heat. It only takes two minutes.

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Mike Stanton @convivir.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Under the Radar with stories of Plastic, Pesticides, Palestine and profiting from genocide and the climate emergency. Everyday tales of capitalism and resistance. Compiled by Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social for @creatingsocialism.bsky.social

Under the Radar

Under the Radar: Plastic, Pesticides, Palestine and profits from genocide and the climate crisis. Everyday tales of capital resistance.

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Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Our authoritarian government is silencing dissenters and activists, demonising their lawyers and restricting jury trials. @creatingsocialism.bsky.social @markytyz.bsky.social @convivir.bsky.social @zackpolanski.bsky.social @defendourjuries.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/07/21/p...

Peaceful protest under threat - Penumbrage

Our authoritarian government and other governments are silencing dissenters and activists, demonising lawyers and restricting jury trials.

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Defend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Prosecution of Palestine Action barrister has left lawyers ‘uncertain and scared' Rajiv Menon KC was referred for contempt of court charges over a closing speech at conclusion of Palestine Action trial. www.middleeasteye.net/news/legal-f...

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Prosecution of Palestine Action barrister has left lawyers ‘uncertain and scared'

Rajiv Menon KC was referred for contempt of court charges over a closing speech at conclusion of Palestine Action trial

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Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

High time the Church spoke out for Palestine @markytyz.bsky.social @convivir.bsky.social @creatingsocialism.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/07/19/c...

The Church in solidarity with Palestine - Penumbrage

There needs to be a robust response from the Church to all the atrocities that the Palestinian people suffer on a daily basis

Creating Socialism @creatingsocialism.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Did you know a barrister is facing prison just for reminding a jury they have the right to vote with their conscience? This historic right has existed since 1670. We can't let it be silenced in court now. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...

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Save Britain's Juries

Juries have had the right to acquit based on their conscience for centuries. Now, a barrister is facing jail just for mentioning it in court. Add your name to help save Britain's juries.

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Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

When does a sickening level of nationalism, racism and xenophobia contaminate the beautiful game? @markytyz.bsky.social @convivir.bsky.social @creatingsocialism.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/07/14/f...

When Football becomes Nationalism - Penumbrage

Football can unite millions, but when sporting success becomes proof of national superiority, where does healthy pride end and nationalism begin?

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Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Climate change is hitting harder and more cruelly if you live in the Global South or if you are living on the streets or in poverty. @creatingsocialism.bsky.social @markytyz.bsky.social @convivir.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/07/10/h...

No more hot air - Penumbrage

Climate change is hitting harder and more cruelly if you live in the Global South or if you are living on the streets or in poverty.

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Mike Stanton @convivir.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Jo Buchanan @transient377.bsky.social tackles the heatwave for @creatingsocialism.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/07/10/heatwave

No more hot air

Climate change is hitting harder and more cruelly if you live in the Global South or if you are living on the streets or in poverty.

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Mike Stanton @convivir.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

England's World Cup squad celebrates diversity. Leading players like Kane, Bellingham, Saka have a migrant heritage. Marilyn Tyzack writes about nationalism and football for @creatingsocialism.bsky.social @rebel1000.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/07/14/f...

When Football becomes Nationalism - Penumbrage

Football can unite millions, but when sporting success becomes proof of national superiority, where does healthy pride end and nationalism begin?

Creating Socialism @creatingsocialism.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

How real is the Russian threat? @convivir.bsky.social examines what is really happening, with plenty of analysis, statistics and loads of good sense. @markytyz.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/07/06/r...

How Real is the Russian Threat? - Penumbrage

The Russian threat is being used to browbeat us into accepting more attacks on our liberties and make sacrifices to fund a massive growth in arms spending.

Creating Socialism @creatingsocialism.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Starmer? Burnham? Are they much the same really? Is there any hope that the UK will change and become a fairer more just society? Starmer has certainly betrayed us. Read the analysis by @convivir.bsky.social @creatingsocialism.bsky.social @markytyz.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/06/29/b...

Burnham substitutes for Starmer - Penumbrage

Good riddance to Starmer but will Burnham be any better? From PFI to LFI he was a loyal member of Blair's government. But where are his loyalties today? Will it be warfare or welfare?

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Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

The rise in racist violence didn't happen in a vacuum. Words, stories and those who spread them carry responsibility. @convivir.bsky.social @markytyz.bsky.social @creatingsocialism.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/06/17/w...

Words have Consequences - Penumbrage

The rise in racist violence didn’t happen in a vacuum. Words, stories and those who spread them carry responsibility.

Creating Socialism @creatingsocialism.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The Filton 4, convicted of criminal damage, were given harsh prison sentences because the judge maintained there was a “terrorist connection”. At Creating Socialism we are outraged by this sentence and stand in solidarity with all who are denied justice. penumbrage.com/2026/06/14/u...

Under the radar - Penumbrage

A travesty of justice in court. The Filton 4 were given harsh prison sentences related to terrorism, yet they were not convicted of terrorism

Creating Socialism @creatingsocialism.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

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Courtroom Reporting: Palestine Solidarity

With the UK government intent on supporting Israel and shutting down dissent, there are going to be many court cases in the coming year that need to be reported.

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Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

A fascinating read. Latest article by Mike Stanton, @convivir.bsky.social “AI is being weaponised against us. Can we turn it into an ally? Artist Felicity Hammond suggests some intriguing possibilities in Reactor.” @markytyz.bsky.social @creatingsocialism.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/06/12/r...

I don't take umbrage. I take up my pen

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Norbert Lawrie @norbert69lawrie.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Thinking of and solidarity with the #Filton4 today

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Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

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Filton 25 Support Fund

In August 2024, six actionists drove a modified prison van into Elbit’s research, development, and manufacturing hub in Filton, Bristol. Once inside, the six dismantled Israeli weapons, including the ...

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Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Stories below the radar: We are betraying the next generation as we fail to tackle the climate crisis. The Trump administration is a disgrace. We must not forget the Filton 25 and the outrageous level of UK homelessness. @convivir.bsky.social @markytyz.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/06/08/b...

Below the radar - Penumbrage

Many of those with power have children and grandchildren yet are too obsessed with short-term gain to take vital urgent action on the climate.

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HT4Ecosocialism @ht4ecosocialism.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

What was it really like growing up in the 1960s and 70s, in a northern mill town? ! This was the start of the space age and the advent of the swinging 60s, of the Beatles, and the Moon landing. My memoir of those times has been published. Available from Amazon and other bookshops.

Book Cover for How to Build a Snowman and Other Stories. It shows a young boy and the snowman he has built.

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Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Can we maintain a sense of purpose, hope and sanity in our troubled world? There are groups who strive to create a better world and show the value of community and cooperation. @createsocialism.bsky.social @convivir.bsky.social @markytyz.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/05/19/s...

The search for sanity - Penumbrage

We believe in a different society where people can work together in communities to bring about change and hope.

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Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Can any of these manoeuvering politicians save us from a Reform government? But none of them offer anything even approaching Socialism @convivir.bsky.social @markytyz.bsky.social @creatingsocialism.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/05/17/n...

Labour’s Crisis and the Search for Hope - Penumbrage

Although not perfect, Andy Burnham may be Labour and the country's only hope to prevent the nightmare of a Reform government.

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Mike Stanton @convivir.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social with stories that are important, inspiring and ignored by MSM, writing for Creating Socialism @creatingsocialism.bsky.social

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Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Trump blackmails Zambia using vital medicine to purloin Zambia’s minerals. Sufferers in Zambia, Cuba, Gaza, West Bank, Lebanon or Iran will not benefit from our royals’ visit which endorses the US imperialist mentality. @markytyz.bsky.social @convivir.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/05/04/t...

Trump turns on Zambia - Penumbrage

Trump is using control of HIV drugs to coerce Zambia into giving up its mineral rights. The royal visit rubber stamps his imperialist actions.

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

1. ICE has not paid for detainee medical care for 7 MONTHS The termination of payments to providers has coincided with a MASSIVE SPIKE in detainee deaths. This is a health crisis and a moral crisis. Follow along for details. 🧵

ICE has not paid for detainee medical care for 7 months

The termination of payments to providers has coincided with a massive spike in detainee deaths and medical crises.

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Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

The planet is in peril and our media is often silent. We must guard the Earth for those who come after us and all life. Read here how to watch the People’s Emergency Briefing. @convivir.bsky.social @markytyz.bsky.social @creatingsocialism.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/04/27/c...

People's Emergency Briefing on the Climate Crisis - Penumbrage

Climate crisis threatens us all. Scientists are fighting back. But if our rulers wont change it is time to for system change.

Creating Socialism @creatingsocialism.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Factions and manoeuvres rarely if ever published in our media. Starmer has been at the whim of a very small and shadowy elite, financed by wealthy donors, who all have their own political axes to grind. @convivir.bsky.social @markytyz.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/04/24/2...

Starmer and Mandelson - What today's scandal reveals about yesterday's factional war - Penumbrage

The truth that mainstream press won’t touch. Mandelson led the power play to finish Corbyn and give us Starmer. Puppet versus puppet master.

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Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

There is conflict and suffering, cruelty and devastation the world over. Our western media does not report on the genocide in Sudan in any depth. The UK is complicit. UK weapons components are being used in this war. @convivir.bsky.social @markytyz.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/04/20/s...

Genocide in Sudan : the UK is complicit - Penumbrage

The catastrophic genocide in Sudan could not have taken place without armaments from the United Arab Emirates and the UK is also involved.

Creating Socialism @creatingsocialism.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Israel set to execute Palestinian prisoners action.eko.org/a/suspend-th...?

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 13/04/2026

Nearly 100 protesters were arrested during a demonstration calling on Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand to block the sale of thousands of U.S. bombs to Israel.

Dozens arrested as protesters demand Schumer and Gillibrand block sale of bombs to Israel

Dozens of protesters were arrested at a demonstration urging Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen.

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Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Will Miliband make a decision for the planet? We are all risk from the use of fossil fuels. @markytyz.bsky.social’s analysis for @creatingsocialism.bsky.social provides us with important information which we should all be aware of and act upon. @convivir.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/04/09/n...

Will He or Won’t He? Miliband Under Pressure on North Sea Drilling - Penumbrage

Miliband under pressure over North Sea Oil. But only renewables provide both jobs and energy security while tackling climate change. No new drilling!

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Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

28th March saw a huge protest against hate in London. Large areas of the capital were closed to traffic and there was sense of unity and purpose. 100s of group came together to stand against the hatred of the far right. @convivir.bsky.social @markytyz.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/04/07/t...

Together against hatred - Penumbrage

We have a history of mobilising against racists in this country and, when we act together, we are powerful.

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Tesco could pay every worker an extra £10,000 and still make a profit. British Gas could pay every worker an extra £35,000 and still make a profit. Shell could pay every worker an extra £300,000 and still make a profit. It is the billionaires who are ripping you off.

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Mike Stanton @convivir.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

@creatingsocialism.bsky.social Socialism without humanism gave us the horrors of Stalinism. We need both to build a better world.

Creating Socialism @creatingsocialism.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

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Protect the Congo Basin from destruction

The Congo rainforest is one of the most critical natural places on the planet, a refuge for some of Earth’s most threatened species: gorillas, forest elephants, chimpanzees, giant pangolins, and more.

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Mani Isna La 🇨🇺 🇵🇸 🇬🇱🕊️ 🪶 #IndigenousLivesMatter @maniisnala.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Marching Together, we can defeat the far right morningstaronline.co.uk/article/marc... #morningstaronline and

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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

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Weekly Briefing: Most Americans don’t understand how extreme Israeli society has become

The Iran war is the latest phase of a colonial project decades in the making, and Israel has finally dragged the U.S. into it.

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Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

A gamekeeper on a Perthshire shooting estate has been found guilty of battering a (Northern) Goshawk to death in yet another case demonstrating the routine nature of wildlife crime inside the shooting industry.

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Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Community action against the aristocracy. Allotment holders in Hounslow borough fight for their plots and save them for 24 more years. penumbrage.com/2026/03/18/v...

Veg growers v the Duke of Northumberland

Allotments are places of sanctuary. People enjoy like-minded company, tend crops and benefit from the wildlife that thrives on these green spots.

Creating Socialism @creatingsocialism.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

🚨 The Government is retrospectively changing the rules on who can settle permanently in the UK, affecting thousands of people already living here lawfully. This petition is being delivered to Parliament TOMORROW. the.organise.network/campaigns/ne...

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Don’t Move the Goalposts for people who have built their lives in the UK

🚨 The Government is retrospectively changing the rules on who can settle permanently in the UK, affecting thousands of people already living here lawfully. This petition is being delivered to Parliam...

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Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Every year for the last 20 years horses have died at Cheltenham. Today the fourth horse died this year, the 69th casualty at Cheltenham. These beautiful sensitive animals die for the sake of sport and for the money made by their owners and by the gambling industry.

Creating Socialism @creatingsocialism.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Andrée Ryan reminds us that atrocities are still being carried out against the Palestinians and that settlers and the IDF are rampaging in the West Bank, a part of the world she has visited many times and loves. @convivir.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/03/11/y...

The destruction of Yanoun

Ethnic cleansing is progressively happening all over the West Bank. Is anyone restraining the Israelis? NO!

Creating Socialism @creatingsocialism.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Spain has taken a principled stand and is not backing the US and Israel in their murderous attacks in the Middle East. But Spain remains a key player in the global arms trade. @convivir.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/03/08/s...

Spain takes a moral stand but remains a global player in the arms trade

Spain received plaudits for its stand against Israel and against the US assault on Iran but remains a global player in the arms trade.