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Altered State’s mission is to foster intelligent debate and stimulating thought through live talks and podcasts βš–οΈπŸ’‘πŸŒ±πŸ«‚πŸŒ www.alteredstate.org.uk

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The story of Farage and Putin, told by British-Ukrainian soldier Shaun Pinner on a destroyed apartment block in Kyiv.

19.12.2025 16:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2788    πŸ” 1822    πŸ’¬ 90    πŸ“Œ 168
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Our podcast from the talk BENEATH THE SKIN - A INTIMATE LOOK AT OUR BODIES w/ Gabriel Weston, Gene Feder & host @elizmizon.com

www.alteredstate.org.uk/podcast

#bristoltalks #podcasts #medecine #surgery #bias #inequality #medicalresearch #gabrielweston #genefeder #elizmizon #alteredstate

17.12.2025 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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European ministers back ECHR plan to tackle illegal migration Countries in the treaty - including the UK - will negotiate a

Talks begin on ECHR rule changes #migration #farright #reform #echr #ukpolitics #alteredstate

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

11.12.2025 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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THE ANTI-NIGEL LEAGUE

Our blog from last week's talk w/ Pussy Riot & Led By Donkeys www.alteredstate.org.uk/post/the-ant...

#activism #peacefulprotest #bristol #protest #democracy #alteredstate #pussyriot #ledbydonkeys

@ledbydonkeys.org @oliverbullough.bsky.social @pussyriot.bsky.social

08.12.2025 11:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This was very fun.

bsky.app/profile/alte...

03.12.2025 09:27 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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THE ART OF DIRECT ACTION

Thanks to Masha & Olya & @ledbydonkeys.org who had never shared a stage before & host @oliverbullough.bsky.social

UNITY!

#talks #bristoltalks #alteredstate #pussyriot #ledbydonkeys #mashaalyokhina #democracy #freespeech #activism #politics #geopolitics #bristol

02.12.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Our playlist for Monday's talk THE ART OF DIRECT ACTION w/ @pussyriot.bsky.social @ledbydonkeys.org & @oliverbullough.bsky.social

open.spotify.com/playlist/05O...

#bristol #bristoltalks #activism #peacefulprotest #protest #alteredstate

27.11.2025 11:40 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Don’t believe Nigel Farage’s denials. He targeted me for being Jewish – and it hurt | Peter Ettedgui Now that my former classmate has finally spoken about the allegations of his behaviour at school, I feel compelled to address his points directly, says Peter Ettedgui, a film director and producer

"When I hear Farage talking about rounding up & deporting 100,000s of human beings & threatening those w/ leave to remain or settled status, I cannot help but think of the schoolboy sidling up to me & telling me that β€œHitler was right”'

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

#nigelfarage

26.11.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Farage urged to explain conspiracy theories linked to antisemitism he voiced in US media Exclusive: The Reform UK leader discussed far-right talking points in web TV and radio appearances between 2009 and 2018

Making plans for Nigel? #nigelfarage #reform #racism #ukpolitics www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

25.11.2025 10:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...

Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...

#russia #russianinterference #putin #ukdemocracy #alteredstate #nathangill

24.11.2025 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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There are some low price/restricted view tickets left for THE ART OF DIRECT ACTION w/ Pussy Riot, Led By Donkeys & Oliver Bullough Dec 1

stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/whats-on/pus...

#alteredstate #pussyriot #ledbydokeys #activism #peacefulprotest #democracy #russianinterference #nathangill #nigelfarage

22.11.2025 09:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford

19.11.2025 12:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3345    πŸ” 1971    πŸ’¬ 117    πŸ“Œ 167
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There's a handful of restricted view/low price tickets left for our Dec 1 talk THE ART OF DIRECT ACTION
www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/whats-on/pus...

Masha & Olga @pussyriot.bsky.social
Ben, James & Oliver @ledbydonkeys.org
Host @oliverbullough.bsky.social

#talks #activism #pussyriot #ledbydonkeys

19.11.2025 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Deeply shocking’: Nigel Farage faces fresh claims of racism and antisemitism at school Bafta-winning director among contemporaries urging contrition and apology from Reform UK leader, who denies the allegations

www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-... #nigelfarage #reform #ukpolitics #alteredstate

18.11.2025 22:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 This morning we turned the street outside Labour Party Headquarters in London into Jabaliya camp in Gaza.

Listen to @ahmedmasoud02.bsky.social talking about what the Israeli army did to his neighourhood and family.

22.07.2025 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1744    πŸ” 828    πŸ’¬ 71    πŸ“Œ 77
Select tickets – Trauma & identity: an understanding of the Israel-Palestine conflict through the experience of health care – Sparks Bristol Trauma & identity: an understanding of the Israel-Palestine conflict through the experience of health care – Sparks Bristol, Tue 18 Nov 2025 - Organised by Na'amod Bristol Trauma & ident...

Interesting talk re understanding the Gaza conflict through the experience of medical & mental health care

6pm Tues Nov 18 @ Sparks BS1 3DS

Free entry

Register www.tickettailor.com/events/unive...

#talks #bristoltalks #gaza #palestine #israel #healthcare #mentalhealth

11.11.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nov Book of The Month

'Political Girl, Life & Fate in Russia' by Maria 'Masha' Alyokhina

Pub by Allen Lane @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social

Buy here uk.bookshop.org/p/books/poli...

#mashaalyokhina #pussyriot #russia #putin #russianpolitics #authoritarianism #protest #thepriceofprotest #alteredstate

10.11.2025 10:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pokrovsk: Where Putin Shattered His Teeth β€œLast November, I visited Pokrovsk and called it the farmhouse at Waterloo”, writes the former Ukrainian Marine, Shaun Pinner.

Pokrovsk: Where Putin Shattered His Teeth cepa.org/article/pokr...

06.11.2025 20:35 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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PUSSY RIOT & LED BY DONKEYS appear together for the first time, in Bristol on Dec 1

THE ART OF DIRECT ACTION is our next talk

Press release www.alteredstate.org.uk/press-releases

#pussyriot #ledbydonkeys #protest #activism #alteredstate #talks #bristoltalks #politics #truth #peacefulprotest

07.11.2025 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Company linked to Michelle Mone owes Β£39m in unpaid taxes Statement by administrators puts PPE Medpro’s total debts at Β£188m, including Β£39m said to be owed to HMRC

Michelle Mone update www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

#michellemone #ppe #covid #conservativeparty #uktaxpayer #alteredstate

06.11.2025 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Conservative Councillor Accused of 'Old-Fashioned Racism' After Saying 'Young Black Males' Are 'Flooding' the UK EXCLUSIVE: Pauline Giles defended her comments to Byline Times, saying that "we cannot sustain the volume of young black males" that "jeopardises the security of our country"

It appears that this type of language is the new normal in 2025
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/05/c...

#racism #diversity #prejudice #racialprejudice #conservativeparty #alteredstate

05.11.2025 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Can't wait for our sold out talk THE ART OF DIRECT ACTION Dec 1 w/ Maria Alyokhina & Olga Borisova of Pussy Riot & Ben Stewart, James Sadri & Oliver Knowles of Led By Donkeys

Host Oliver Bullough

#artofdirectaction #alteredstate #pussyriot #ledbydonkeys #bristoltalks @oliverbullough.bsky.social

03.11.2025 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Can't wait for our Dec 1st talk THE ART OF DIRECT ACTION w/ Maria Alyokhia & Olga Borisova of Pussy Riot & Ben Stewart, James Sadri & Oliver Knowles of Led By Donkeys

Host is Oliver Bullough

#pussyriot #ledbydonkeys #theartofdirectaction #alteredstate #bristol #protest #bristoltalks

03.11.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The history of anatomy - male, pale & stale

Our blog from last week's BENEATH THE SKIN - A INTIMATE LOOK AT OUR BODIES talk

www.alteredstate.org.uk/blog

#alteredstate #alteredstateblog #blogs #bristoltalks #bristolblogs #anatomy #medicine #surgery #genderbias #feminism #talks

03.11.2025 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Firms ordered to reduce forever chemicals in drinking water for 6m people The persistent pollutants which build up in the environment have been linked to serious illnesses.

#foreverchemicals #watercompanies #drinkingwater #alteredstate

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

03.11.2025 08:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The richest man in the world is an ignorant, demented racist provocateur. Who would have thought

02.11.2025 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 704    πŸ” 194    πŸ’¬ 78    πŸ“Œ 15
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Thanks to Gabriel Weston, Gene Feder & @elizmizon.com for a brilliant talk last night

Blog, toolbox & podcast from BENEATH THE SKIN - AN INTIMATE LOOK AT OUR BODIES to follow from a talk that passionately demanded equality

#talks #bristoltalks #alteredstate #bristolevents #whatsobristol

31.10.2025 11:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What to bring to tonight's BENEATH THE SKIN - A INTIMATE LOOK AT OUR BODIES talk

Here's our *pinch of salt* themed playlist for tonight (Dr & The Medics etc) open.spotify.com/playlist/2Aq...

#talks #bristoltalks #whatsonbristol #bristol #bristolevents #alteredstate #equality #ageism #race #gender

30.10.2025 10:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What Elon Musk’s Version of Wikipedia Thinks About Hitler, Putin, and Apartheid The next step in Musk’s propaganda machine

Elon Musk update, part 135,759: Grokipedia launch www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...

#elomusk #grokipedia #tech #techbros #newmedia #legacymedia

29.10.2025 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This week! On Thursday, I'll be hosting a panel about bias in medical treatment with:

- Prof Gene Feder, expert on healthcare in marginalised communities and mitigation of domestic violence
- Gabriel Weston: surgeon, TV personality and 3x author

Tickets: www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/hen...

28.10.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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