Toby Martin

Oh FFS. Do we really need our own version of Dr Brainworm given most of the UK right is already doing a tribute act?

Some seem to think that everyone opposed to the Online Safety Act must have some nefarious motive, but in my case, I just want to be able to read my DMs without throwing my data everywhere.

Which fictional character would you most like the wardrobe of?

Here's my cue to start toadying and point out that you've already mentored me in writing in a parasocial way. Your 'Geek Feminist Revolution' is fascinating.

Why the new disability benefits concessions don’t make sense, and why the Bill must still be opposed, explained in under 90 seconds:

And books are supposed to outgrow your shelves, anyway, right? That's my excuse...

It would appear the current window of the time of day where I feel most motivated is between 1-2 am. This should probably change, but I'm currently powerless to facilitate that.

On top of that, I think the plural of moose should be meese.

I feel like there's got to be something in instead socialising boys to see women as viable role models as an antidote to the problems in the first place - cut out the middle men. Of course, this requires early childhood intervention, and I don't quite know what that looks like...

BREAKING

After a debate in Parliament, the Government has accepted my Private Members’ Water Bill.

As of today:

• Above-inflation water bill hikes suspended
• Dividend payouts halted
• Citizens’ Assembly on water ownership confirmed

Democratic control of water is here!

Will be there!

copies of Ancient Sea Reptiles, the book, with some marine reptile models nearby.

I'm in Bournemouth tomorrow to talk Ancient Sea Reptiles. Late notice but more info at .... bnss.org.uk/event/dinosa... #marinereptiles #plesiosaurs #ichthyosaurs

You share our pain!

Trumpists and the 'anti-woke' were never consistent on free speech on campus, but this is a whole other level of bleeding obvious hypocrisy.

First time in your life??? That's an achievement worth remembering even in the un-fun-ness of it all.

😱 Now I need to be on my best behaviour.

Congratulations, America. You elected a mentally-deranged, criminally corrupt, incompetent idiot who is taking away your rights and earnings, and already cost us our economy and our status as world leaders. Welcome to the “find out” phase.

If only there were a clue...

Scansoriopterygid evolution?

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You'll be pleased to know that cats do come in liquid form.

It's not true that all benefit claimants are unemployed: 37% receiving Universal Credit work.

But in any case, our party exists to serve the whole working class, including those out of work.

Cutting welfare would have disastrous consequences. We can tax extreme wealth instead.

‘Free speech’ latest.

It’s insane to think that the Trump administration was more welcoming this week to the Tate brothers than to the President of Ukraine.

Three years ago today, Putin's tanks rolled into Ukraine, and Russian aircraft began bombing the country.

Trump is lying. Russia started the war, not Ukraine.

Putin is a dictator, not Zelensky.

Democrat: America could never become fascist. Leftist: America has always been fascist. Neither of them: actually doing a goddamn thing to help.

There are 3 types of people since Oct 7th.

Those who condemn only the killing of Israeli kids.
Those who condemn only the killing of Palestinian kids.
And those of us who condemn the killing of both.

Don’t be in the first 2 groups - the 1st one dominates our politics & media.

I regret to say there has been a lot of foolishness on some sections the left about #Ukraine, echoing Russian and far-right talking points. (Just as shamefully, the same people supported Assad in Syria). Now is the time to put that foolishness aside. We should all stand with Ukraine.

Yeah, we don't need a lecture on democracy and free speech from an administration of robber barons, election denial, and getting government departments and scientific journals to censor words you don't like, thanks.

Today, I should endeavour to spend time with my true loves - books, coffee, and my cat.

It's weirdly difficult to remember that Trump's popular vote margin was /less/ than Hillary's in 2016. Biden got more votes in 2020 than Trump got in 2024 and Trump surrogates all under-performed in congressional races.

This is not a mandate, I don't get why it is being portrayed that way.

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