Did you carry the sack of potatoes awkwardly? Seriously, the things you can do when tired gets scarier every day! Stay safe!

I imagine precisely ZERO people will see this because “algorithm” & “rival suppression” but if you want to know how I’m getting on with writing my next book check out my FB, and if you’re curious what my wife and I ate for our 10th wedding anniversary dinner it’s my IG you want!

We will beat the algorithm - or rather I’d say I’m hoping the blue Sky algorithm is much fairer/in tune w user wants. That said, Kylie hasn’t been in touch here, yet she found me on Twitter in 2011!

Can I kick it?

Threaten campuses, shut down debate: that’s what free speech looks like under Trump | Owen Jones The president has slashed $400m in funding from Columbia University. He wants to stifle criticism of Israel – but the real target is dissent, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

Donald Trump has escalated the biggest assault on free speech since McCarthyism.

The issue, of course, is Palestine.

Right-wing claims to "free speech" are Orwellian lies.

New column 👇

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

💡 Did you know?

➡️In 2022, women accounted for about 1 in 5 (19%) new HIV diagnoses in the United States

➡️Every week in 2023, an estimated 4,000 young women and girls aged 15–24 were newly diagnosed with HIV globally

➡️Women and girls accounted for 44% of all new HIV cases in 2023

FUN FACT.

"A whole new level of cruelty": Health experts decry "devastating" cuts to HIV treatment programs The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation said the latest cuts will deprive 350,000 people of HIV treatment.

“What’s transpired over the last three or four days just takes it to a whole new level of cruelty and inhumanity and, frankly, a whole new level of stupidity in doing this is the most non-strategic way.” Tens of thousands of people will die as a result of this action.

www.salon.com/2025/02/28/a...

Pinched from another place ...

Thread for those new to BlueSky. First of all, welcome. It feels like a safer space, doesn’t it? But also perhaps a bit disorienting initially? Here’s some tips for getting your bearings.

A brilliant Banksy.

Cartoon by Benjamin Slyngstad

HERO vs ZERO
I'm in a state of shock & still trying to process yesterday's shameful, traitorous debacle in the WH: A DAY THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY. Our standing in the world has plummeted overnight, but the repercussions will be felt forevermore.
#SlavaUkraini🇺🇦 #ShameOnUS🇺🇸

We are gravely concerned about the decision by the U.S. Administration to cut more than 90% of contracts held by USAID, many of which they had already deemed “lifesaving”. This abrupt action could have devastating effects on the HIV response and put years of progress in jeopardy.

Why is he so incredibly nice to Putin and then so incredibly mean to Zelensky? what’s that about

Repost & like, if you stand with President Zelensky!

Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.

Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.

We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.

@alasdairmarshall.bsky.social

Spotted in the wild.

Russia can stop the war any time by leaving Ukrainian land.

Sign of the day…

Editorial: A president just disrespected America in the Oval Office. It wasn’t Zelensky It’s time to say it plainly. America’s leadership has switched sides in the war. The American people have not, and they should speak up. In the past several weeks, the U.S. leadership has demonstrate...

NEW: A searing editorial in the The Kyiv Independent.

“It’s time to say it plainly. America’s leadership has switched sides in the war. The American people have not, and they should speak up.

“A president just disrespected America in the Oval Office. It wasn’t Zelensky.”

@kyivindependent.com

Generations of American patriots, from our revolution onward, have fought for the principles Zelenskyy is risking his life to defend. But today, Donald Trump and JD Vance attacked Zelenskyy and pressured him to surrender the freedom of his people to the KGB war criminal who invaded Ukraine.

Love it.😄🤣😄