Andy Meek
@ameek.bsky.social
Trying to make more love in the world using rock 'n' roll
the right to free speech isn’t the same as the right to a free audience.
In this country, it turns out politicians still have to actually earn a hearing, not compel one. Well, that’s freedom for you.
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In this country, it turns out politicians still have to actually earn a hearing, not compel one. Well, that’s freedom for you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
If you want to know what Reform would be like in power, look at how it threatened Bangor University | Gaby Hinsliff
A debating society didn’t want to invite two figures connected to the party to speak. Cue an authoritarian response, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
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February 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
the right to free speech isn’t the same as the right to a free audience.
In this country, it turns out politicians still have to actually earn a hearing, not compel one. Well, that’s freedom for you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
In this country, it turns out politicians still have to actually earn a hearing, not compel one. Well, that’s freedom for you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Jewish Voice for Liberation
Photo - BBC
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February 13, 2026 at 10:38 AM
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Andy Meek (@andymeek)
During the Second World War, the BBC sent coded messages to the resistance through its broadcasts. I think they are still doing it. This morning on Radio 4 there was an article about the Church of Eng...
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February 13, 2026 at 10:36 AM
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Word for today: dunkelflaute. From the German meaning 'dark doldrums', it has been adopted by the electricity supply industry to mean a period when there is neither sunshine for solar generation, nor wind power available.
What will save us from dunkelflaute?
What will save us from dunkelflaute?
February 9, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Word for today: dunkelflaute. From the German meaning 'dark doldrums', it has been adopted by the electricity supply industry to mean a period when there is neither sunshine for solar generation, nor wind power available.
What will save us from dunkelflaute?
What will save us from dunkelflaute?
Glad that my MP, bsky.app/profile/jona... is here on Bluesky. Jonathan, if you're listening, now would be a good time for the UK government to boycott X.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Glad that my MP, bsky.app/profile/jona... is here on Bluesky. Jonathan, if you're listening, now would be a good time for the UK government to boycott X.
I just made a new SubStack post, so you might like to read it open.substack.com/pub/andymeek...
Review of Books 2025
with some interesting statistics about my reading habits
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December 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I just made a new SubStack post, so you might like to read it open.substack.com/pub/andymeek...
Two stories of empire
Colonies of heaven in the shadow of Christendom
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November 29, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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In Germany, scientists have made a breakthrough in treating Parkinson’s by implanting a chip in the brain that sends precise signals to restore movement. A stunning leap in neuroscience—witness the power of innovation and the beauty of science in action.
Powerfull content
Powerfull content
August 24, 2025 at 11:14 PM
In Germany, scientists have made a breakthrough in treating Parkinson’s by implanting a chip in the brain that sends precise signals to restore movement. A stunning leap in neuroscience—witness the power of innovation and the beauty of science in action.
Powerfull content
Powerfull content
My latest writing andymeek.substack.com/p/the-purpos...
The purpose of friendship
Make someone's world larger
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August 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
My latest writing andymeek.substack.com/p/the-purpos...
Checkout Paul Bradbury now on Substack paulbradbury1.substack.com
Paul Bradbury | Substack
Writer, theologian, researcher. I write and think to explore imaginative possibilities for Christian witness in a world beyond modernity. Click to read Paul Bradbury, a Substack publication. Launched ...
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July 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Checkout Paul Bradbury now on Substack paulbradbury1.substack.com
Do please have a look at some of my creative writing at ko-fi.com/andymeek0859. Free downloads - Start with 'Monks on the Moon'.
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July 13, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Do please have a look at some of my creative writing at ko-fi.com/andymeek0859. Free downloads - Start with 'Monks on the Moon'.
@zotero.org The Zotero connector seems to have disappeared from Safari on my Mac. Any ideas?
June 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
@zotero.org The Zotero connector seems to have disappeared from Safari on my Mac. Any ideas?
Farewell Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. Thank you for all the joy you brought us.
June 11, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Farewell Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. Thank you for all the joy you brought us.
We are navigators on a wide ocean, trying to steer a course by the stars we can see. May we understand my charts. May the wind fill our sails. May we stay salty. #prayer
March 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
We are navigators on a wide ocean, trying to steer a course by the stars we can see. May we understand my charts. May the wind fill our sails. May we stay salty. #prayer
Let's have clear concepts, clear language and quality data. Implement the recommendations of the Sullivan Review of data, statistics and research on sex and gender assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d98b...
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March 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Let's have clear concepts, clear language and quality data. Implement the recommendations of the Sullivan Review of data, statistics and research on sex and gender assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d98b...
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I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
We're not done yet | 18F
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March 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
I just wrote to my MP to ask him to oppose the government policy on refusing citizenship to refugees who have arrived in the UK by unsafe routes. Why not permit safe routes into UK - that would undercut the smuggling business at a stroke. Prompted by Care4Calais refugee charity care4calais.org
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Care4Calais deliver emergency aid to refugees in Calais and areas affected by the European migrant crisis. Fundraise, donate and volunteer abroad.
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February 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I just wrote to my MP to ask him to oppose the government policy on refusing citizenship to refugees who have arrived in the UK by unsafe routes. Why not permit safe routes into UK - that would undercut the smuggling business at a stroke. Prompted by Care4Calais refugee charity care4calais.org
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Palestinians just took the British “Blitz spirit” up a notch…
This video is just epic.
The beauty of the human spirit’s ability to overcome & thrive. 🇵🇸 ❤️
The beauty of the human spirit’s ability to overcome & thrive. 🇵🇸 ❤️
February 6, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Palestinians just took the British “Blitz spirit” up a notch…
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when writing about the rise of British populism it’s worth bearing in mind that voters still prefer Starmer to Farage…
….and even prefer Ed Davey to Farage
….and even prefer Ed Davey to Farage
February 11, 2025 at 9:43 AM
when writing about the rise of British populism it’s worth bearing in mind that voters still prefer Starmer to Farage…
….and even prefer Ed Davey to Farage
….and even prefer Ed Davey to Farage
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Banning knives & limiting their sale will not solve the issue of youth violence. There are a growing number of guns in our cities! The only answer is the development of more caring & supportive communities, investment in youth work and a far more inclusive approach to education!
February 11, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Banning knives & limiting their sale will not solve the issue of youth violence. There are a growing number of guns in our cities! The only answer is the development of more caring & supportive communities, investment in youth work and a far more inclusive approach to education!
I’m leaving Facebook on the 20th of January which seems like a suitable date.
January 14, 2025 at 1:07 PM
I’m leaving Facebook on the 20th of January which seems like a suitable date.