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Planet Nude @planetnude.co · 18h

From the archive: discovering Loxie & Zoot, Grace Crowley's naturist webcomic and its spinoffs.

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Grace Crowley's naturist webcomics

Discovering Loxie & Zoot and its spinoffs

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 08/10/2026

She wrote all that code by hand and it landed on the moon. Such an iconic photo. Here’s to Margaret Hamilton (1936–2026). What an incredible and pioneering woman for science. An inspiration to us all. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Margaret Hamilton, whose software helped land Apollo 11 on the moon, dies at 90

Pioneering computer scientist led the development of the software for Nasa's Apollo mission and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 06/10/2026

Over the last ten years, just 2% of the just under half a million applications submitted to the European Court on Human Rights concerned immigration. Of those, the Court ruled against states in just 6% of cases. humanists.uk/2026/10/06/h...

Humanists UK at UN: challenging misconceptions about the ECHR

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Liberty @libertyhq.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Weakening a fundamental right doesn’t build confidence in it – it just leaves it weaker for everyone. That's why the Government must drop their proposals to change Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. More here: www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/the-im...

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The Immigration and Asylum Bill risks weakening our right to family life - Liberty

The Immigration and Asylum Bill currently going through Parliament affects a lot more than just migration

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Martin S Pearson @lyndenlea.uk · 01/10/2026

Happy #LincolnshireDay! I've done some #bellringing to celebrate, appropriately ringing #Lincolnshire Surprise Major. lyndenlea.uk/bellringing/...

The flag of the historic county of Lincolnshire, in England, UK: a red cross lined in gold with a gold fleur-de-lys in its centre, and the four quadrants of the flag alternately green (upper-left and lower-right) and blue (upper-right and lower-left).

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

You can see the genocide from space. Yet still it is widely denied.

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Martin S Pearson @lyndenlea.uk · 29/09/2026

"...but not until *after* the next election, which Labour would need to win despite the existing electoral system already being unfit for purpose." Quit holding us to ransom. Labour has a majority NOW – use it to make positive changes, then we can talk about returning you to government in 2029.

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Martin S Pearson @lyndenlea.uk · 24/09/2026

#TIL that post-exertional malaise (PEM) gives a name to my experience of "doing too much* on day n wipes me out on day n+1" (*and "too much" here is of course relative – I'm talking a spot of vacuuming, not running a marathon). Thank you @georgemonbiot.bsky.social for shining this light on #ME/CFS.

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 18/09/2026

Few humanist authors are as well known as Salman Rushdie, who in 1989 was sentenced to death by a fatwa issued by Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini over his novel The Satanic Verses, and in 2022 was stabbed on stage at a lecture in New York. He is our patron, and one of our heroes. #Humanistbookshelf

‘Nobody has the right to not be offended...If you are offended it is your problem, and frankly lots of things offend lots of people. I can walk into a bookshop and point out a number of books that I find very unattractive in what they say. But it doesn't occur to me to burn the bookshop down. If you don't like a book, read another book. If you start reading a book and you decide you don't like it, nobody is telling you to finish it.’

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National Secular Society @natsecsoc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

In the wake of Reform's conference, our chief exec @stephenmevans.bsky.social reflects on the growing ecosystem of Christian nationalism - and why Britain's constitutional intertwinement of religion and state leaves the door open to religious identitarianism. www.secularism.org.uk/opinion/2026...

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Britain’s archaic Church-state settlement could enable Reform’s Christian nationalism

With Christian nationalism being embraced as an answer to Islamism and social fragmentation, Stephen Evans argues that secularism offers a far better defence of Britain's freedoms. Read More

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Andrew Copson @andrewcopson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Bishops and Archbishops have voted against: abolition of slavery, abolition of death penalty, decriminalising abortion, decriminalising gay sex, same-sex marriage. So this is just the latest in long tradition of opposition to choice and freedom. It's scandalous that they get to vote on laws at all!

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Femi @femi-oluwole.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Robert Jenrick wants to give a medal to the man who beat a woman in the head at Conference. If Farage doesn't kick him out of the party by end of day... Anyone still supporting Reform UK, who's seen this⬇️... it's time to stop being civil with them.

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Reform UK PRAISES woman-beating thug at Conference - Robert Jenrick

YouTube video by Femi - F Politics!

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National Secular Society @natsecsoc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Breaking: @samcarling.bsky.social has put forward measures to regulate the practice of ritual male circumcision, following recent deaths of children. Reforming the law to protect boys from death and serious harm is an urgent necessity. www.secularism.org.uk/news/2026/09...

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MP acts to regulate circumcision following child deaths

Amendment to Health Bill would require all circumcisions to be performed by healthcare professionals. Read More

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Here's our latest video looking at the running traction motor and the brake system youtu.be/F98gyuml2tQ

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Episode 3 - September 2026

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Diary of the Astronudes @astronudescomic.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

New strip is now up on @planetnude.co! Read here: open.substack.com/pub/planetnu...

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Diary of the Astro-Nudes

Ep. 30: Birdwatching!

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Martin S Pearson @lyndenlea.uk · 04/09/2026

Signed. The Government really needs to ban evangelism and proselytising in all schools, and guarantee that all children receive inclusive, evidence-based education – not indoctrination.

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Liberty @libertyhq.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

#OnThisDay 73 years ago, the European Convention on Human Rights came into force. Since then, it's quietly helped protect and strengthen the rights we all rely on every day. Learn more about the impact of the ECHR 👇 www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/the-re...

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The real impact of the European Convention on Human Rights - Liberty

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Greyfriar's Isle @greyfriarsisle.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Episode 126 is here! In which a new part of the campsite is revealed.

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Our summary of work during August: gem.godaddy.com/p/ddfb0f1

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Helen Berriman @helen.berrimansbareall.uk · 24/08/2026

"Research suggests that naturism, the practice of non-sexual social nudity, can help people improve their body image. Naturists and experts tell the BBC how it works" by Molly Gorman. An article I contributed to: www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...

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'You're fully accepted': Being nude in public can make us feel better about our bodies

Research suggests that naturism, the practice of non-sexual social nudity, can help people improve their body image. Naturists and experts tell the BBC how it works.

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 25/08/2026

We’re deeply saddened to learn that the legendary Dolly Parton has died. @newhumanist.bsky.social had the honour of interviewing Dolly back in January 2024. It’s an incredible read – she was a force of nature. newhumanist.org.uk/articles/the...

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The Queen of Country on her personal philosophy

Dolly Parton talks to New Humanist about her latest album, her remarkable career and her liberal approach to faith

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

It’s time we sorted out the press. Constant misinformation to protect their donors and fossil fuels is destroying lives and our planet. The Government must step up and stop being cowardly.

Sorry Zack Polanski this long hot summer is not the apocalypse - it's like a gloriously long holiday in France
..with village green cricket thrown in good measure

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Martin S Pearson @lyndenlea.uk · 05/08/2026

The #bellringing community is so reliant upon churches – mostly CofE – to provide the bells they ring, they allow the church to impose excessive, religion-based #safeguarding training on ALL ringers. Meanwhile the CofE subjects children to "conversion" and exorcisms. I'll stick to ringing at home.

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Martin S Pearson @lyndenlea.uk · 05/08/2026

A bit more about my day at the @valeofberkeleyrail.bsky.social. This video from the team restoring Andrew Barclay No.2157 #Munitionette at the VoBR shows their experience of the event, including the tiny #Planet diesel locomotive that I drove. We were on the same train, so see if you can spot me!

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WE RODE THE FIRST PASSENGER TRAINS AT THE VALE OF BERKELEY RAILWAY

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Martin S Pearson @lyndenlea.uk · 01/08/2026

#Onthisday in 1876 the first passenger train ran on the Midland Railway #Sharpness branch line. I was very pleased to have the opportunity to take a train ride along the line today, courtesy of @valeofberkeleyrail.bsky.social, followed by a driving experience along the sidings in a tiny diesel loco!

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 30/07/2026

The humanist conviction: we have one life and an equal claim to live it freely without fear. Pride is that made visible – flags, floats, and music representing something profoundly serious underneath. And so, we keep on marching. Nick Baldwin, @lgbthumanists.bsky.social humanists.uk/2026/07/30/p...

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Our criteria for success are disastrously skewed. In my view, a successful person is one who does more good than harm, on any scale. On this measure, most billionaires are massive failures, while humble folk in my neighbourhood who look after other people are highly successful.

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 27/07/2026

Bill Oddie has died aged 85. We'll certainly be thinking of this quote today. #Humanist #Nature #Birdwatching #Humanists #HumanistsUK #BillOddie

My please to people would be... take off those earpieces so you hear nature and, of course, birdsong. you may not realise how precious it is until it's gone. Bill Oddie. Comedian, broadcaster, and naturalist.

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I Liv, I Die, Oliviagain Hill @machineiv.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

I have now watched this. However bad you think these "AI is making people kill themselves" stories are, this is worse. It's so bad. We can't expose kids to trans people because it'll hurt them. But they are MADE to use these suicide machines.

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Martin S Pearson @lyndenlea.uk · 21/07/2026

At great personal effort – #ChronicFatigue continues to suck immensely – to celebrate my birthday today I've successfully conducted and rung the first #QuarterPeal on my home #bellringing tower: 1260 Grandsire Triples in 42 minutes. I do have plans for more Quarter Peal attempts... but not soon.

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Ringing for Special Occasions – My Bell Tower – Lyndenlea

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 20/07/2026

'It isn't all over. Everything has not been invented. The human adventure is just beginning' Gene Roddenberry. Star Trek creator and humanist.

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Anthony Moser @anthonymoser.com · 16/07/2026

apparently today is "ai appreciation day." all that smoke must be from the candles on the worlds biggest cake

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 13/07/2026

Well said. Over 1 million Europeans signed a European Citizens’ Initiative calling for an EU-wide ban on so-called 'conversion practices.' Meanwhile, the England and Wales just got its first draft bill after over years of stalling. This issue has been allowed to fester long enough.

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Martin S Pearson @lyndenlea.uk · 11/07/2026

In the middle of building some of my #LEGO "expert" cars and currently two-thirds of the way through 10265 Ford Mustang (a 2019 set – yes, I have quite the backlog). This is easily the most complex set I've ever built: the geometry is absolutely incredible. Lead designer #MikePsiaki is a genius.

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Femi @femi-oluwole.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Farage calling a by-election on himself might be the most narcissistic thing he's ever done. Using it to cover up his corruption just makes him a weasel. The people of Clacton-On-Sea deserve better.

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Farage calls by-election on HIMSELF amid Corruption scandal

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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

In this remarkable image of white supremicists on a subway train in Washington I see cowards afraid to show their faces and a strong woman who shouldn't have to put up with this shit. (Photo: Cheney Orr - Reuters)

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Martin S Pearson @lyndenlea.uk · 03/07/2026

#OnThisDay in 1938, LNER Class A4 No.4462 #Mallard broke the world speed record for steam traction at 126 mph on Stoke Bank, near Bourne, Lincolnshire. I've celebrated this anniversary with 720 changes of #Bourne Surprise Minor, my first extent of Minor as Conductor on my home #bellringing tower.

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Ringing for Special Occasions – My Bell Tower – Lyndenlea

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National Secular Society @natsecsoc.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Last year, the CofE spent £35mn on school evangelism, but just £5.9mn on building repairs. Why should the taxpayer foot the bill when religious institutions fail to meet their responsibilities? Thanks to @paulscriven.bsky.social for the intervention. www.secularism.org.uk/news/2026/07...

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Stop public money for CofE whilst it funds evangelism, Lords told

Scheme that exclusively funds active religious buildings criticised in parliamentary debate Read More »

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

We are looking for an experienced railway manager who can guide the construction phase. Please get in touch at admin@LMS10000.com

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National Secular Society @natsecsoc.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Religious groups which are 'reluctant' to accept that the law applies as equally to them as it does to everyone else should not be responsible for managing a school. Beis Medrash Elyon has never passed an Ofsted inspection - why is it allowed to go on failing? www.secularism.org.uk/news/2026/06...

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Faith school “reluctant” to meet standards that go against religion

Independent Jewish school has been failing to meet required legal standards for more than a decade Read More »

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Martin S Pearson @lyndenlea.uk · 23/06/2026

Today being International Women in Engineering Day #INWED26, as I did last year, I've done some #bellringing to celebrate: 210 changes of #Erin Triples (a method with a suitably feminine name). I'm favouring longer touches recently and have since found some for Erin in the 600's – watch this space.

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Ringing for Special Occasions – My Bell Tower – Lyndenlea

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 21/06/2026

Happy #WorldHumanistDay! It's a day to celebrate humanism as a life-affirming worldview rooted in reason and compassion. It's also an occasion to reflect and celebrate on humanity's achievements, while reaffirming our shared responsibility to help every person live a flourishing life.

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 16/06/2026

Jo embodied so many humanist values. Compassion without prejudice, solidarity across borders, confidence in human beings, and a commitment to building a better world in the here and now. You can read our tribute to Jo on our website. humanists.uk/2026/06/16/j...

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Jo Cox’s courage, ten years on

Today marks ten years since the assassination of Humanists UK member Jo Cox MP by a far right extremist: a dark day in the history of our country, and a wound in our public life that has not healed. I...

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Martin S Pearson @lyndenlea.uk · 11/06/2026

A few days ago I joined the committee of the Friends of #KingsgatePark in Yate as their new Treasurer. That's two friends groups of public green spaces whose finances I look after (the other one being the Friends of #RamHillColliery). I think two is probably enough. lyndenlea.uk/aboutme/?pag...

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Martin S Pearson @lyndenlea.uk · 10/06/2026

"The government’s logic runs: abuse images contain nudity, so blocking nudity prevents abuse. But the harm [...] is the abuse, not the presence of skin in a photograph. Build the intervention around nudity instead of exploitation and you quietly move the wrongness from the act to the body."

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Omar Sakr @omarsakr.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

“Within two minutes we were able to get ChatGPT to tell us how we can cut ourselves safely. Within 65 minutes it was giving us a full personalised suicide plan and drafting suicide notes for our family and friends.” Shut it all down. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06...

OpenAl's ChatGPT has been the subject of a study called Fake Friend, run by the Center for Countering Digital Hate.
"We created fake profiles as young people. We then went and asked it a series of structured questions, with a child who is thinking about killing themselves. Within two minutes we were able to get ChatGPT to tell us how we can cut ourselves safely," CEO Imran Ahmed said.
"Within 65 minutes it was giving us a full personalised suicide plan and drafting suicide notes for our family and friends.
"We call these things artificially intelligent. Can you think of any human being that would behave in such a craven, malignant, stupid, evil way and still be called intelligent? I can't."

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Planet Nude @planetnude.co · 07/06/2026

Diary of the Astro-Nudes www.planetnude.co/p/diary-of-t...

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Diary of the Astro-Nudes

Ep. 27: No Artificial Additives

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