Reposted by MadeleineChuck Wendig @chuckwendig.bsky.social · 04/10/2026“GOTTA LEARN AI OR BE LEFT BEHIND.” Good. Fuck off! Leave me behind! Enjoy your artbarf rapture, your janky Temu future. I’ll be back here looking at real birds and writing weird, also real, books. 382889564
Reposted by MadeleineKaram Bales @karambales.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Why is discussing lack of Covid vaccine access taboo in the UK? Guardian article criticises RFK JR while ignoring greater restrictions in the UK Other ignored issues includes IPC Guidance, Long Covid, clean air counterdisinformationproject.substack.com/p/why-is-dis...counterdisinformationproject.substack.comWhy is discussing lack of Covid vaccine access taboo in the UK?Guardian article criticises RFK JR while ignoring greater restrictions in the UK 36733
Reposted by Madeleine⛧ Mother Suspiria ⛧ (Stina Marie) @stinasdemons.com · 28/09/2026It's that day again. Use any and all resources available to help you through it. (And, as always, #FuckAI) 1671232
Reposted by MadeleineGreens Against Covid @greensagainstcovid.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Are you holding an event or gathering at the start of 'flu season? Do you know that Covid is rapidly rising? Do you want to keep your attendees safe? Make sure there is excellent ventilation. Encourage the use of FFP3 masks. @greenparty.org.uk 22917
Reposted by MadeleineChris Bertram @crookedfootball.bsky.social · 18/09/2026"RNLI crew members had been forced to take their permits off their cars after their tyres have been repeatedly slashed. Most of them have been pilloried at the school gates or turned away from local pubs. One man who worked in search and rescue had been beaten unconscious and hospitalised" 4563358
Reposted by MadeleineJane @localnotail.bsky.social · 08/09/2026The anti-immigrant Patriot Platform rotters are a disgrace. Brave RNLI volunteers being called scum for risking their lives to save others at sea is just plain wrong. So I've signed an open letter of thanks for the RNLI and letting them know these thugs do not speak for the rest of us. Join me:act.38degrees.org.ukAn open letter in support of the volunteers and staff at the RNLIThis is a disgrace. Brave RNLI volunteers being called scum for risking their lives to save others at sea is just plain wrong. So I've signed an open letter of thanks for the RNLI letting them know th... 15314
Reposted by MadeleineJane @localnotail.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Bill Bryson on the RNLI in "The Road to Little Dribbling : more notes from a small island" (2015) 6483202
Reposted by MadeleineLarry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Since its foundation in 1824 the bravery of Royal National Lifeboat Institution volunteers has saved more than 146,700 lives at sea. Hundreds of those volunteers have died attempting to save others. They are the best of us. 503659957
Reposted by MadeleineMiles W. Griffis @mileswgriffis.bsky.social · 08/09/2026I wrote about an (informal) memorial I made in a burn scar that killed 1.3 million Joshua trees, nearly the same “official” U.S. death toll of the pandemic. Now, I plant the yuccas in remembrance of those who died of Long COVID and ME thesicktimes.org/2026/09/08/w...thesicktimes.orgWe made a COVID-19 memorial in the ashes of a Joshua tree forest - The Sick TimesDespite nearly 1.3 million deaths and counting, there is still not a national memorial for the pandemic. Our informal memorial in the middle of the Mojave Desert is one small way to remember those we’... 57930
Reposted by MadeleineEsheru @esherukweku.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Small boat arrival numbers are at a low. Responsible journalism would ask: - Who organised this? - Did police have prior intelligence? - Why were arrests not made? - Were online networks, funding streams or political affiliations involved? - Why now? www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...theguardian.comHundreds of far-right protesters descend on Portsmouth after small boat arrivalInfluencer livestreams event calling for men to travel to port to block coaches carrying asylum seekers from leaving 821194
Reposted by MadeleineGregory Norminton @gregorynorminton.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Petition calling on the government to make climate resilience a national mission. Why has this only chalked up 24k signatures? You know what to do.campaigns.nationaltrust.org.ukI've signed. Will you? Add your name to help make wildfire prevention and climate resilience a national priority, and stand with the communities affected by wildfires. 23533
Reposted by MadeleineRobin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Here is a blog post about last night’s vigil for Professor Jason Arday - the mangy dogs are still tearing at him and blaming others #jasonarday #blacklivesmatter www.patreon.com/RobinInce/po...patreon.comTo be young, to be gifted, to be destroyed - the vigil for Professor Jason Arday | Robin InceNOTE: There was so much to take in at the vigil, so I apologise if I have misattributed anything and for the names I have not managed to rem 16814
Reposted by MadeleineHacked Off @hackedoff.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Jason Arday was hounded through the national press for weeks. There was nowhere for him to turn. IPSO has not opened a single standards investigation in over a decade. Add your name for an inquiry into press culture: hackedoff.org/campaign-actions/demand-an-inquiry-into-the-culture-of-the-press 08851
Reposted by MadeleineRobin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 15/08/2026This is part one of a blog post about gaslighting - in this case how the anti trans movement aims to break you , but it applies in many other situations and finding increasing number of people who have experienced some version of this www.patreon.com/RobinInce/po...patreon.comThe Gaslight Years - part one | Robin Ince“I imagine one of the reasons people cling to their hates so stubbornly is because they sense, once hate is gone, they will be forced to dea 43583226
Reposted by MadeleineZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Still gobsmacking that Andy Burnhams response to the deaths from the climate crisis has been to pledge to try & stop the sale of single use barbeques. A monumental mistake. Time to do the right thing. Fund our firefighters & say no to new oil & gas. www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comGreen groups urge Andy Burnham to break silence on climate crisisMore than 50 organisations say PM urgently needs to show leadership and prepare British people for scale of change needed as UK struggles through another heatwave 1141700505
Reposted by MadeleineZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Andy Burnham says the bigger questions of oil and gas will come "at the right moment in time." On the eve of another heatwave when thousands of people have died already, when is a better time to rule out drilling for new oil and gas? 761413392
Reposted by Madeleinebabs ✨ @itsbabs.bsky.social · 09/08/2026hey that’s my photo 🥹😷📸✨ of when “Mask Bloc Los Angeles…handed out more than 300,000 masks…during the catastrophic January 2025 LA fires.” i’m so proud of what this organizing can do; how care has brought us together. thank you for sharing what dan be done, @lexmcmenamin.com 🙏🏻 415041
Reposted by MadeleineDavid Emmett @motomatters.com · 09/08/2026Sylvain Guintoli, who lost his son Luca to cancer, has been raising funds for the foundation he set up in Luca's name, to help kids with cancer and their families. He's running a raffle for a genuine, signed, Fabio Quartararo race helmet. givewheel.com/fundraising/...givewheel.comWIN FABIO QUARTARARO MOTOGP RACING HELMETUnique opportunity to win MotoGP star Fabio Quartararo Racing Helmet and support charity “The Luca Guintoli Foundation”.<br><br>This is not a replica helm… 2288
Reposted by MadeleineUK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · 04/08/2026New petition: "Require green rooves and solar panel shelters in all car parks" Deadline 4 February 2027, created by Carol De Storm #NewPetitionpetition.parliament.ukNew petition: Require green rooves and solar panel shelters in all car parksRequire all car park operators to build green roof and solar panel parking shelters which could reduce the need to use farmland for solar farms and support biodiversity. 1210555
Reposted by MadeleineConor Browne @brownecfm.bsky.social · 08/08/2026'Furthermore, vaccinated and subsequently challenged cohorts failed to transmit the virus to naïve animals, demonstrating a *complete block of onward transmission*'. * my emphasis. Extraordinarily promising research. www.nature.com/articles/s41...nature.comA single-dose amber codon carrying live attenuated vaccine elicits pan-sarbecovirus immunity and blocks SARS-CoV-2 transmission - npj Vaccinesnpj Vaccines - A single-dose amber codon carrying live attenuated vaccine elicits pan-sarbecovirus immunity and blocks SARS-CoV-2 transmission 514057
Reposted by MadeleineAcid Rain @bearysweet.bsky.social · 04/08/2026And now, a little Vivaldi. Michel Tirabosco, a renowned pan flute player, collaborating with Raphaël Froissart. He is a professor at the Geneva Conservatory. Born with physical differences, he began playing the pan flute at 7 and has achieved international recognition for his skill. #streetmusic 39861071900
Reposted by MadeleineZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Crop yields down, our countryside scorched and over 2800 people are dead due to this summer's heatwaves. Meanwhile fossil fuel giants are raking in record profits. We must end this rampant profiteering, and cut fossil fuels from our energy mix as soon as possible. 792247863
Reposted by MadeleineSafe Air Schools UK @safeairschoolsuk.bsky.social · 28/07/2026🚨A mother in Manchester told us she could smell wildfire smoke while feeding her baby. The conversation turned to classroom air and how schools can protect children. DIY and commercial HEPA air cleaners provide effective air cleaning for 3p per child per school day. 175
Reposted by MadeleineMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 25/07/2026To every trans Londoner: this city is yours too. Today we celebrate London Trans+ Pride and reaffirm a simple truth: you should be free to live as yourself, without fear or prejudice. You are loved. You are wanted. You belong here. 04446871
Reposted by MadeleineBikini Kill @theebikinikill.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Our dear friend Jennifer Finch from L7 is battling an aggressive form of brain cancer and is raising funds for her care, please pitch in if you can: www.gofundme.com/f/jennifer-f...gofundme.comDonate to Jennifer Finch vs. Brain Cancer: It’s Time to Make Noise, organized by Aubree MillerIf you've followed Jennifer Precious Finch over the years, you… Aubree Miller needs your support for Jennifer Finch vs. Brain Cancer: It’s Time to Make Noise 0146100
Reposted by MadeleineZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 13/07/2026As wildfires rage, Andy Burnham still won't rule out airport expansion. He still hasn't commited to ending new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. The incoming Prime Minister can't say the climate crisis is an emergency whilst backing policies that make it worse. 24961376
Reposted by MadeleineWyrd Science Magazine @wyrdscience.bsky.social · 08/07/2026A good day to remind you all that you can spend £5.50 on a 28mm @countbinface.bsky.social model from Troublemaker Games, £3 of which goes to NHS supporting charities Now who is selling some frog faced fiends and a scale model pier for them to fight over? www.troublemakergames.co.uk/product-page... 19775353
Reposted by MadeleineZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Campaigning in Greater Manchester today and just running through some life lessons... 311176296
Reposted by MadeleineLola Germs @lolagerms.bsky.social · 13/06/2026My first post on bluesky to announce the premiere of my upcoming feature length airborne science history extravaganza! Sunday June 21 8pm CEST 2pm EDT 11am PDT youtu.be/yuXVu595DBI?... There will be a watch party on YT with a live stream afterwards :-)youtu.beThe Scientific Mistake That Public Health Refuses to AdmitYouTube video by Lola Germs 1153
Reposted by MadeleineDavid Emmett @motomatters.com · 11/06/2026The World Cup starts tomorrow, and for those of us with no interest in football, it means 6 weeks of misery. So how do you cope? This is my hater's guide to surviving the world cup. Petty? Absolutely. emmett.nl/article/hate...emmett.nlA hater’s guide to surviving the 2026 FIFA World Cup | David Emmett 16406
Reposted by MadeleineRachel Coldicutt @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social · 22/05/2026I am so furious about the toilet BS, which creates a totally bizarre environment in which nosey people can stop anyone from having a wee. What sort of govt feels good about creating the means to stop people having a wee? We need more free public toilets, not ways to make it harder to go to the loo 30917180
Reposted by MadeleineJosiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Voters have just today left to register to vote for the local elections taking place across England on 7 May. Anyone who wants to take part must register before 11.59pm tonight. Registering takes minutes at gov.uk/register-to-vote. Just need name, address & National Insurance number. Pass it on. 3123165
Reposted by MadeleineThe Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 17/04/2026We need to win big on May 7. Thousands of Green candidates are standing across England and Wales. This is a real chance to change politics - to give communities a stronger voice and challenge parties backed by big money. Support the campaign 👉 crowdfunder.co.uk/p/we-deserve... 19687263
Reposted by MadeleineKit Yates @kityates.bsky.social · 13/04/2026If you're sick of water companies being allowed to pump s**t into our rivers with no accountability: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...petition.parliament.ukPetition: Hold a referendum to bring the water industry into public ownershipHold a binding national referendum on whether the water industry should be returned to public ownership. Water is a basic human necessity; we believe our privatised system has failed, so the public sh... 311795
Reposted by MadeleineIt's Pipes, Mum! Pipes is here! @scriblit.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Cancel Charlie's visit, boycott the men's world cup, revoke use of our bases we never should have given him for his illegal 'popop's gonna warcrime cus he's bored' strop. Bare fucking minimum. Really, we should be hauling in ambassadors & talking sanctions. 522630
Reposted by MadeleineEsther @elhopkins.bsky.social · 22/03/2026Covid is airborne - the covid inquiry has stated. Hospitals have been overloaded by unnecessary infections because the guidance has been wrong all along! Please change the guidance @teamlabouruk.bsky.social 17128
Reposted by MadeleineJessica Ellis @baddestmamajama.bsky.social · 19/03/2026A strategy I am recommending to people who don’t want to mask all the time is always in healthcare facilities and public transportation, AND if you see someone in a mask, put yours on. The first helps protect spaces high risk people may have no choice but to go, the second shows them support. 252041893
Reposted by MadeleineSimon Patterson @denkmit.bsky.social · 04/03/2026Ten days of track runs done at Chang, and half marathon training going well! If you feel like chucking a donation my way… www.paypal.com/pools/c/9mys... 1184
Reposted by MadeleinePacoOnPause @pacoonpause.bsky.social · 25/02/2026If that was true, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be hearing about it from some random mustachioed man on the internet.. 28130
Reposted by MadeleineVagina Museum @vaginamuseum.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Since the #Olympics are on, let's repost a classic thread here: a brief history of the practice of "sex verification" in sport. Content warning: This thread will mention anti-intersex discrimination, FGM practices and body shaming. 1304169
Reposted by MadeleineBold Politics @boldpolitics.bsky.social · 25/12/2025Let's choose kindness in 2026. youtu.be/lopMMkz0law 18911352
Reposted by MadeleineRiotGrlErin @riotgrlerin.bsky.social · 24/12/2025xmas movie posters but with muppets: thread 341013268
Reposted by MadeleineBig Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 19/12/2025Last minute Christmas present idea? A Big Green Book Club subscription! It's a thing where I individually pick, wrap & send out a book each month to people, based on the stuff they enjoy reading. I do 3, 6 & 12 month subs. Kids & adults. INFO HERE biggreenbookshop.com/book-club/in... 22017
Madeleine @xsilverdaisyx.bsky.social · 16/12/2025Just unwrapped book 3 of my Book Advent via @biggreenbooks.bsky.social, yet again exactly my sort of book, very impressed. 000
Reposted by MadeleineSimon Patterson @denkmit.bsky.social · 10/12/2025Seems our reporting in October on the future of Phillip Island was, unfortunately, on the money. Bass Coast Shire Council has launched a petition to lobby the Victoria government to push for a yet-unsigned contract extension that you can sign here saveourrace.good.do/saveourmotog...saveourrace.good.doJoin me in supporting the Save Our Race CampaignThe Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix has been a cornerstone event at Phillip Island since 1997 and is recognised globally as one of the most iconic races on the MotoGP calendar. Bass Coast Shire… 3103
Reposted by MadeleineRuss Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 27/11/2025To celebrate [ shamelessly promote ] the sequel to Baby's Breath, the first book is now £1.99 on kindle. Amazon reviews: "Brilliant from the first page." "Sensational… an absolute rollercoaster" "Unputdownable" www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G2CDCMV... Fallen Feathers is published 1 Dec.amazon.co.ukThe Erin Callahan ThrillersVisit Amazon's The Erin Callahan Thrillers page and shop for all The Erin Callahan Thrillers books. Check out pictures, author information and reviews of The Erin Callahan Thrillers 45417
Reposted by MadeleineSouthampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 27/11/2025(1/4) PIPPA is the domestic abuse helpline for Southampton. It provides help and advice as well as referrals to specialist services. It is open for victims/survivors and their families and friends between 9.30am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. 132
Reposted by MadeleineSimon Patterson @denkmit.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Fancy winning some signed Trackhouse MotoGP merch AND helping a good cause? Well, here's your chance! raffall.com/403936/enter...raffall.com 1123
