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GrownManGrumbles

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I used to teach politics, now I make cakes and play with kitties

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GrownManGrumbles @grownmangrumbles.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Best 3D printer ever.
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GrownManGrumbles @grownmangrumbles.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Danger...
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Max B 💙 🔶 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 @maxbrockbank.com · 16/05/2025
Was she meant to say that on the BBC?
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The Media and Democracy Project @mediaanddemocracy.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
May 3 is #WorldPressFreedomDay Americans are newly aware of the critical role of journalists in fighting against authoritarianism and defending reality. How do you think we should support #PressFreedom? cc: @sulliview.bsky.social @katiephang.bsky.social @markjacob.bsky.social
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GrownManGrumbles @grownmangrumbles.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
In December 1942, men of th 6th Army, thousands of miles from home, surrounded by Soviet forces and subsisting on a thumb sized piece of bread with watery soup a day, had a motto, 'The fuhrer will get us out!' Don't expect a recession to cause MAGA to abndon Trump.
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Jerad Walker @jeradwalker.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
She may be broken and bruised, but I've never seen a more photogenic reptile. Just look at this girl absolutely housing a strawberry!
Rockalina the eastern box turtle with a look of sheer joy as she is about to devour a strawberry.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Elections matter. Choose wisely.
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Shona Murray @shonamurray.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
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Keith Edwards @keithedwards.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Al gore is pissed off and I’m here for it
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Zoe Gardner @zoejardiniere.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Trump’s repression of free speech & disappearing of foreign students from campuses push academics to look for options elsewhere. Europe’s reaction? Come here! UK meanwhile? Hiking fees & cutting foreign student rights to make UK less attractive cos all that matters is lower immigration numbers 🙄
Screenshot of a headline saying uk toxic immigration rhetoric & visa fees are putting off top cancer researchersScreenshot of a headline explaining uk govt plans to cut immigration have been derailed by protest from universities objecting to land to cut graduate student rightsScreenshot of headline saying Macron is urging US academic to come to France Screenshot of headline saying Borway has launched a new scheme to attract US academics
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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
What makes a breeding ground for spruce bark beetle is planting vast areas with alien spruce, as in Ireland. It's setting up the ideal conditions for a wipeout.
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Lori @babalori.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Love this!
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Keith Stuart @keefstuart.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Hello, I ignored the whole Oblivion remaster thing to write, once again, about Lost Records because that’s where my heart is right now www.theguardian.com/games/2025/a...
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Lost Records explores the joys and dangers of our cultural obsession with nostalgia
Designers have long used nostalgia as a narrative device – but how does it reflect our own relationship with games?
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
I know everyone's going to love this and I don't want to spoil the fun but it's illiberal. I'm sorry. I know. But it is. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Lib Dems back ban on playing music and videos on public transport in England
Under the plan, those who flout the prohibition could face a maximum fine of £1,000
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GrownManGrumbles @grownmangrumbles.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Labour are in open breach of their manifesto pledge to protect Trans rights and can stick their dignity and respect pitch up their collective arses.
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GrownManGrumbles @grownmangrumbles.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
MAGA keeps insisting that people should let Trump 'cook'. At what point do they realise the cookies are on fire?
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Julian Sanchez @normative.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
I feel like we need to keep saying this because it’s so insane: This is a legal U.S. resident who has been detained for over a month now for his political opinions.
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Carl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · 22/04/2025
For the better part of a century, the US has been enormously enriched by emigrant scientists from around the world. Under Trump, the brain drain is reversing. If you like long-format radio, I had a great conversation with @nvpatel.bsky.social (NYtimes) and Libby Denkmann (KUOW) this morning.
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As Trump cuts funding, researchers look for opportunities outside the U.S.
As researchers at American universities face an uncertain future, other countries are doing their best to lure scientists away. Is the U-S set to face a brain drain as top talent moves overseas or int...
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GrownManGrumbles @grownmangrumbles.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
You're not leaving until you give me snacks.
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Feralfern @wickedferal.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
Keep that facist couch molester away from the Papal Seat!
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Arieh Kovler @ariehkovler.com · 20/04/2025
This line is catching on among the conservative influencers: unless SCOTUS backs down, Trump will be forced to suspend the constitution and declare the US a dictatorship, and it'll be all their fault.
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AltYellostoneNatPar @altyellonatpark.org · 21/04/2025
Not a trophy Not for sport
five wolves playing up by Old Faithful
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Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 20/04/2025
🧵1 🚨BREAKING: This is Hegseth’s second major breach. Trump’s Defense Sec shared classified strike plans—including F/A-18 flight schedules—with a private Signal group of his wife, brother & personal lawyer. This is yet another national security disaster 🤬🤬🤬 🔗 www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/u...
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Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat (Gift Article)
The defense secretary sent sensitive information about strikes in Yemen to an encrypted group chat that included his wife and brother, people familiar with the matter said.
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Paul Lewis @paullewismoney.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
“And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers” bit.ly/3RZA7AI for the avoidance of doubt I don’t have a religious atom in my body but I can spot hypocrisy
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The cathedrals raising prices by up to 66% (and why they do it)
Visitors to York Minster and St Paul’s are paying more and more, but so are the maintenance crews
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Alicia @aliciablackgirl.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
If Trump were so patriotic and adamant about getting criminals out of the country like he advocates he is, half of his cabinet would be deported, as would he. 34 time convicted felon.
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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 17/04/2025
LONDON 1pm Sat 19th Apr Parliament Square bsky.app/profile/tran...
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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 17/04/2025
There are protests taking place across the country in the coming days and weeks in response to yesterday's Supreme Court ruling Drop me a message with any I'm missing and I will add details of each to the thread below:
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Jason Linkins @dceiver.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
incredible scenes when you have a president who hasn't achieved object permanence
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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Call to Action New York: Saturday, April 19th | 12 PM @ West Capitol Park, Albany, NY. #3E #fiftyfiftyone
RESIST LIKE IT'S 1938 GERMANY 50 STATES 50 PROTESTS 1 MOVEMENT April 19 @ Noon West Capitol Park Albany, New York
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 17/04/2025
RFK Jr. says there are no autistic poets, so we interviewed one. Hear from Elizabeth McClellan, @popelizbet.bsky.social, an award-winning poet, attorney, and legal educator based in Memphis, Tennessee.
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RFK Jr. says there aren't autistic poets. We asked an autistic poet.
"I will challenge RFK Jr. to write a poem as good as me any day of the week."
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GrownManGrumbles @grownmangrumbles.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Back when I used to teach at university, I never attempted to tell any student what to think. Not once. I taught them how to think. It is the development of such critical thinking skills that the right hate. Hence, Trump's war on Harvard
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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Judge Wilkinson's opinion for a 3-0 panel in the Abrego Garcia case is written for the parties, but also for the public & perhaps a nod at SCOTUS. I go through it in this piece, which I think provides a much-needed boost for all of us. joycevance.substack.com/p/a-fourth-c...
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A Fourth Circuit Judge Warns Against Reducing The Rule Of Law To Lawlessness
Thursday afternoon, the Fourth Circuit issued a decision, its second, in the Abrego Garcia case.
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Tribal Army @tribalarmyorg.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
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Ben Canham @bencanham.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
My name is Ben and I have autism. I’m not less than anyone else I just see the world differently. Lately I’ve been working on losing weight by walking. I walked 5 miles yesterday. It’s also helps with my confidence and I can enjoy the outdoors and the scenery.
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PANDA™ @pandanook.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Dear Congress, Senator Lisa Murkowski says "We are scared." — I'm inclined to believe her. That being said, you signed up for a job. You are our last line of defense against Donald Trump. You are supposed to represent us no matter the cost to you. We the people are begging you to help us NOW.
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therealdwoo.bsky.social 🚣🏻‍♂️🏡 @therealdwoo.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Trump's attempt to offend and disrespect our friends in Canada is working like a charm Hey MAGA...are you tired of so much winning?
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Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 17/04/2025
Australia to woo US’s ‘smartest minds’ disfranchised by Trump research cuts
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Australia to woo US’s ‘smartest minds’ disfranchised by Trump research cuts
New talent program aims to attract academics fleeing US as administration slashes higher education funding * Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaign * Get our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcast The “smartest minds” in the United States will be beckoned to Australia with a new talent program aiming to capitalise on academics disfranchised by the Trump administration’s research cuts. The Australian Academy of Science announced the global talent attraction program on Thursday, warning the nation needed to “act swiftly” to capitalise on the opportunity. Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...
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Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
QAnon and MAGA merged to the point that Trump sold his followers a version of QAnon's fantasized public bloodletting, which they call "the Storm." According to the prophecy, there will soon be a spectacular day of Trump surprise-arresting everyone QAnon hates, followed by public executions.
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ᑕ ᕼ ᓰ ᗷ 〇 ᒪ 乇 @chibole.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
It’s not that complicated.
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Jeff Sharlet @jeffsharlet.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
There’s a wrongly imprisoned man rotting in a brutal prison while Trump openly mocks him but don’t worry because the judge took a “stern tone” & “scolded” the administration. That’s sure to work!
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Ryan Mac 🙃 @rmac.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
uhhhhh bsky.app/profile/atru...
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Trump ends promising cancer research. USA! USA! “Two patients’ treatments using the experimental therapy had to be delayed because NIH’s capacity to make personalized cell therapies has been slowed by the firing of highly skilled staff..." www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025...
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NIH scientists have a cancer breakthrough. Layoffs are delaying it.
A big step forward in cancer therapy has been slowed by layoffs and new restrictions at the National Institutes of Health, where it was developed.
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GrownManGrumbles @grownmangrumbles.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
The perfect metaphor for the Trump administration's handling of the economy.
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therealdwoo.bsky.social 🚣🏻‍♂️🏡 @therealdwoo.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
With trump on "our side" we don't need enemies
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GrownManGrumbles @grownmangrumbles.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
I'm tired of pointing this out We can't just 'rejoin' the EU. Not yet. Not now. We just cannot.
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
More in No, Other People: New poll: “America would be better off if more people worked in manufacturing.” • 80% of Americans agree • 20% disagree “I would be better off if I worked in a factory.” • 25% of Americans agree • 73% disagree • 2% currently work in a factory
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Malena-PRO-CHOICE 🌊 🟦🟧Fighting Tyranny! @malena.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Trump's tariffs WILL destroy our country & it doesn't take a genius to see why. American workers will lose jobs, American farmers & businesses will lose markets & go under, American consumers will pay more & American allies will abandon us. Call Congress at 202-224-3121 & demand they end tariffs.
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Rob Palk @robpalk.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Choosing never to know what this means
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GrownManGrumbles @grownmangrumbles.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
I have never seriously considered dedollerization as something likely to happen in my lifetime. Until this week. The stabel genius in charge of the USA is too crazy, too erratic, and too dangerous for the rest of the world to rely on. God help America if they lose the reserve.
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