iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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Ste Johnson @steillustrates.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

QRP with your (technically is) moon art It’s a painting of Jupiter seen from the surface an imagined terraformed Jovian moon. So kinda fits. Kinda. Kinnnnnddddaaaa 😬😬

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Fruit Salad @fruitsaladwriters.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

We’re back Friday 9th October 2026! 6pm – 9pm details + free tickets below 🙂 Please book a ticket if you’re coming along it’s useful to know how many of us there are 😊 Please remember to cancel if you're no longer able to attend so others can grab your space! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1996075570...

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Fruit Salad writing evening

Join us at Fruit Salad, a queer community writing group. We offer a friendly, low-pressure writing environment.

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Fruit Salad @fruitsaladwriters.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

We’re back Friday 14th August 2026! 6pm – 9pm details + free tickets below 🙂 Please book a ticket if you’re coming along it’s useful to know how many of us there are 😊 Please remember to cancel if you're no longer able to attend so others can grab your space! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1996075311...

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Fruit Salad writing evening

Join us at Fruit Salad, a queer community writing group. We offer a friendly, low-pressure writing environment.

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Fruit Salad @fruitsaladwriters.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Join us tomorrow (Friday 31st July!) for relaxed queer writing times 💖🥳🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

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Fruit Salad @fruitsaladwriters.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

And added our Aug-Oct dates to our Linktree - you can bookmark either Linktree or our Eventbrite to get notified when new events go live 😁 linktr.ee/fruitsaladwr...

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A queer community writing group. Chilled writing times in Manchester :)

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Another Green @anothergreen.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Our newspapers want us dead! Put them in the bin,

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Fruit Salad @fruitsaladwriters.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Join us this coming Friday for chilled writing times (yes there’s aircon) 🥳🥶

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Fruit Salad @fruitsaladwriters.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

We’re back Friday 17th July 2026! 6pm – 9pm details + free tickets below 🙂 Please book a ticket if you’re coming along it’s useful to know how many of us there are 😊 Please remember to cancel if you're no longer able to attend so others can grab your space! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1988557004...

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Fruit Salad writing evening

Join us at Fruit Salad, a queer community writing group. We offer a friendly, low-pressure writing environment.

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Grantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

We regret that our event on Extreme Heat: Improving governance and strengthening action around the world has been cancelled due to the red extreme heat warning issued by the UK Met Office. Our apologies to everyone who was planning to attend the event.

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Fruit Salad @fruitsaladwriters.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Join us for lovely air conditioned writing times this Friday 😅🥶 (Friday was meant to be cooler - no longer looks that way 🫠)

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Fruit Salad @fruitsaladwriters.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

We’re back Friday 26th June 2026! 6pm – 9pm details + free tickets below 🙂 Please book a ticket if you’re coming along it’s useful to know how many of us there are 😊 Please remember to cancel if you're no longer able to attend so others can grab your space! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1988556934...

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Fruit Salad writing evening

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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 23/06/2026

Completely unserious country [Times]

Phwoar, it’s a heatwave! These are the six hot reasons not to panic...
There are some surprising positives to a British heatwave, says Shane Watson.

Here’s my guide to the pros and cons

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J. L. Westover @mrlovenstein.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 30/05/2026

“Has the bisexual ‘trend’ started to reverse?” - no, any decline just reflects how much harder it is to come out as bisexual

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Biphobia is sending our community back into the closet — here’s what we can do

‘Has the bisexual “trend” started to reverse?’ – no, any decrease just reflects how much harder it is becoming to be out as bisexual

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Fruit Salad @fruitsaladwriters.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

We’re back Friday 29th May 2026! 6pm – 9pm details + free tickets below 🙂 Please book a ticket if you’re coming along it’s useful to know how many of us there are 😊 Please remember to cancel if you're no longer able to attend so others can grab your space! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986533608...

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Fruit Salad writing evening

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Dr Phoenix CS Andrews @thatdocphoenix.com · 24/05/2026

It’s so illogical to me that there are grown adults with proper jobs who quite happily square their belief that charities and human rights experts and so on can be right about everything apart from trans rights and that fascists and dictators can be wrong about everything apart from trans rights

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Rich Tate 🎃 @richtate.com · 26/05/2026

The Forbidden Lamp CarmesJocelin

A giant moth clinging to a lighthouse on a pink sunset.

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Fruit Salad @fruitsaladwriters.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Tomorrowwww 🥳🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ chilled writing times grab a free spot!

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Fruit Salad @fruitsaladwriters.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

We’re back this coming Friday, 15th May, grab your free tickets 😁

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ILGA-Europe @ilgaeurope.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

#RainbowMap 2026 is live! Spain breaks Malta's decade-long hold on top spot. As the rules-based international order fractures and democracy is under pressure, Spain's No’1 ranking stands as proof that political courage remains the most powerful answer. Find out more at rainbowmap.ilga-europe.org!

Rainbow Map 2026
Laws and policies for LGBTI people in Europe
ILGA-Europe

Map of Europe with different shades of green, yellow and red for each country based on their scores:
1. Spain 89%
2. Malta 88%
3. Iceland 86%
4. Belgium 85%
5. Denmark 85%
6. Finland 70%
7. Germany 70%
8. Norway 69%
9. Sweden 68%
10. Luxembourg 68%
11. Greece 68%
12. Portugal 67%
13. Netherlands 64%
14. Ireland 61%
15. France 60%
16. Austria 55%
17. Slovenia 54%
18. Montenegro 53%
19. Croatia 51%
20. Switzerland 50%
21. Estonia 46%
22. United Kingdom 44%
23. Andorra 43%
24. Albania 41%
25. Moldova 38%
26. Czechia 37%
27. Bosnia & Herzegovina 37%
28. Kosovo 35%
29. Serbia 34%
30. Cyprus 34%
31. Liechtenstein 31%
32. Latvia 30%
33. North Macedonia 29%
34. San Marino 29%
35. Slovakia 25%
36. Italy 24%
37. Lithuania 24%
38. Hungary 23%
39. Poland 22%
40. Bulgaria 20%
41. Ukraine 19%
42. Romania 19%
43. Monaco 14%
44. Georgia 12%
45. Armenia 9%
46. Belarus 7%
47. Turkey 5%
48. Azerbaijan 2%
49. Russia 2%

https://rainbowmap.ilga-europe.org/

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Fruit Salad @fruitsaladwriters.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

We’re back Friday 15th May 2026! 6pm – 9pm details + free tickets below 🙂 Please book a ticket if you’re coming along it’s useful to know how many of us there are 😊 Please remember to cancel if you're no longer able to attend so others can grab your space! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986533455...

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Fruit Salad @fruitsaladwriters.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

We’re back Friday 3rd April 2026! 6pm – 9pm details + free tickets below 🙂 Please book a ticket if you’re coming along it’s useful to know how many of us there are 😊 Please remember to cancel if you're no longer able to attend so others can grab your space! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1984560436...

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Fruit Salad writing evening

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Anfor @anforsorrow.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Ok, you must see this lil egyptian horse. Look at this little guy!! 💙

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Fruit Salad @fruitsaladwriters.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Back tonight, a few tickets left for chilled writing times 😁

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laney @saltmalk.in · 02/01/2026

warm again

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Ed Newton-Rex @ednewtonrex.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Fantastic news in the UK today - the government has apparently ditched its plan to force creatives to 'opt out' if they don't want AI companies training on their life's work. www.thetimes.com/uk/technolog... 🧵 1/4

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The Society of Authors @societyofauthors.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Have you joined our Human Authored scheme yet? We've been delighted with the response so far, so thank you all for your efforts. We're processing everyone as fast as we can. Sarah Hall, author of Helm, is absolutely right; we must protect the integrity and cultural value of creators.

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The Society of Authors @societyofauthors.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Last night we launched our Human Authored scheme at the London Book Fair. Thank you to everyone who attended to listen to the wise words of our Chair Vanessa Fox O’Loughlin (@samblakebooks.bsky.social), @tracychevalier.bsky.social and the @authorsguild.org Director of Advocacy Umair Kazi.

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Jaws🎃 @jaws-stone.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Proud but Angry 2023 Forever relevant (sadly).

A snake jutting out from a cluster of flowers, ready to strike

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Hannah Alexander Artwork @hannahartwork.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

I hope that when everything turns to meaningless generated slop, there will be a hard pivot back to valuing authentic human creativity.

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hello vonnie @hellovonnie.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

feeling excited to start gardening again! 🌱

sketch book with cute garden doodles featuring bees, worms, insects, cats and humans being in the garden and having a good time on a background of daisies.

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Dragons of Wales @dragonsofwales.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

It’s dangerous to go alone. Take this.

A digital illustration of a small, fluffy baby dinosaur sitting in a person’s cupped hands.

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Jon Juarez @harriorrihar.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

#portfolioday, I'm trying my luck again with my very old illustrations ⚡️⚡️⚡️

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Mark Dormand 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @markdormand.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

I do tend to forget this place exists, despite it being less evil (it’s still less evil right?) 🥲

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Rob Turpin 🇺🇦🇵🇸🏳️‍⚧️ @thisnorthernboy.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Working on a thing… #Spaceships

Possible cover for a Zine of my Spaceship illustrations. Showing a teal, twin hulled spaceship, with orange text overlaid.

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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 04/03/2026

Over twenty years ago, a court ruled that forcing trans people to live “in an intermediate zone as not quite one gender or the other is no longer sustainable”. That decision became the foundation for the UK’s Gender Recognition Act. Here’s how ✍️ @jessothomson.co.uk

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The historically pivotal court case, that is critical to the future UK Trans+ rights

Christine Goodwin v UK, changed the lives of Trans+ people across Europe, leading to the UK Gender Recognition Act. But it continues to be misunderstood

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The Society of Authors @societyofauthors.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Almost 10,000 authors have come together to publish an empty book protesting the theft of books by tech companies to train AI models. Titled Don’t Steal This Book, it is empty of text except the names of the authors involved.. 🧵

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nico @nicodelort.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

probably my favorite illustration I did for Scholar's Codex, for the Elden Ring section @tuneandfairweather.bsky.social "Marika bathed the village of her home in gold, knowing full well that there was no one to heal." 5x7" ink on claybord

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Creative Boom @creativeboom.com · 08/03/2026

Let's Normalise 👀 ✔️ Women charging what they're worth ✔️ Women saying no without explaining why ✔️ Women leading creative industries loudly ✔️ Women taking up exactly as much space as they deserve #InternationalWomensDay2026

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Gail Myerscough @gailmyerscough.co.uk · 08/03/2026

Running a business on your own can be challenging at times. Today feels like a good day to say that I'm proud of what I've built. And I'm proud to be part of a community of women who are out there doing the same. Happy International Women's Day. www.gailmyerscough.co.uk

A grid of nine images featuring a photo of Gail and the designs she creates.

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Fruit Salad @fruitsaladwriters.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

We’re back Friday 20th March 2026! 6pm – 9pm details + free tickets below 🙂 Please book a ticket if you’re coming along it’s useful to know how many of us there are 😊 Please remember to cancel if you're no longer able to attend so others can grab your space! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1984548784...

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Fruit Salad writing evening

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Jaws🎃 @jaws-stone.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Mandarins 2025

Three figure studies of a man with long dark hair in different poses

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Ian McQue @ianmcque.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 01/03/2026

🚨 BREAKING 🚨 The Green Party has over 200,000 members. More members, more councillors, more MPs. The Green Party just keep growing. Join us ⤵️

HOPE IS HERE

200K
GREEN PARTY
MEMBERS

Green Party
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE169GQ

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Fruit Salad @fruitsaladwriters.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

We’re back Friday 6th March 2026! 6pm – 9pm details + free tickets below 🙂 Please book a ticket if you’re coming along it’s useful to know how many of us there are 😊 Please remember to cancel if you're no longer able to attend so others can grab your space! www.eventbrite.com/e/1982976543...

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Fruit Salad writing evening

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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Help shape future transition-related healthcare research! This Priority Setting Partnership, delivered by@lancasteruni.bsky.social and funded by @genderedintelligence.co.uk, works with trans, non-binary & gender diverse communities

Text reads: Not just research. This is consultation for change. Shape research priorities. Guide research funding. improve care. Find out more wp.lancs.ac.uk/transadultspsp

Text Reads:

We want to hear from:

-Adults (18+) who have accessed, are accessing or are seeking access to transition-related care.
-Healthcare Professionals
-Support networks, including family, friends, carers, or partners

Text reads: Take part- Have Your Say. Survey open until May 10th

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Iron Spike @ironspike.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Heard an interview today where a guy said (and I'm paraphrasing) "LLMs have had years to train on every aspect of chess, read every book and article about it, review every match, but when they play, they STILL makes illegal moves. That tells you everything." And. Yup.

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Russ Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Jim Radcliffe pissed me off, so I wrote this about the inconvenient truth of migration. tl:dr - no, just fucking read it. Some basic mathematics - you know, COUNTING THINGS - might make you reconsider, you stupid twats. (I'm not trying to make friends) open.substack.com/pub/russinch...

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The Indisputable Maths of Migration

How Demography, Not Dinghies, Will Decide Britain’s Future

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Rose Schmits @roseschmits.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Spider Pot 049

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