Ben Dickenson
@benjitoon.bsky.social
Dad. Hat wearer. Creative type. Lesser half of Nathalie. Grownup who annoys teenage son.
MD @bylinesnetwork.co.uk
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Trustee @bohoarts.bsky.social
Read my “50 by 50” here: https://substack.com/@bendickenson
MD @bylinesnetwork.co.uk
Associate @alphabettitheatre.bsky.social
Trustee @bohoarts.bsky.social
Read my “50 by 50” here: https://substack.com/@bendickenson
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It's been a while...but the fear remains, so does hope. Inspired by Grandma's stand against British fascists and the women from Minneapolis emailing @bylinesnetwork.co.uk.
This is 50 by 50 #11 - the latest of a series exploring the fear/hope paradigm.
bendickenson.substack.com/p/50-by-50-1...
This is 50 by 50 #11 - the latest of a series exploring the fear/hope paradigm.
bendickenson.substack.com/p/50-by-50-1...
February 13, 2026 at 5:21 PM
It's been a while...but the fear remains, so does hope. Inspired by Grandma's stand against British fascists and the women from Minneapolis emailing @bylinesnetwork.co.uk.
This is 50 by 50 #11 - the latest of a series exploring the fear/hope paradigm.
bendickenson.substack.com/p/50-by-50-1...
This is 50 by 50 #11 - the latest of a series exploring the fear/hope paradigm.
bendickenson.substack.com/p/50-by-50-1...
It's been a while...but the fear remains, so does hope. Inspired by Grandma's stand against British fascists and the women from Minneapolis emailing @bylinesnetwork.co.uk.
This is 50 by 50 #11 - the latest of a series exploring the fear/hope paradigm.
bendickenson.substack.com/p/50-by-50-1...
This is 50 by 50 #11 - the latest of a series exploring the fear/hope paradigm.
bendickenson.substack.com/p/50-by-50-1...
February 13, 2026 at 5:21 PM
It's been a while...but the fear remains, so does hope. Inspired by Grandma's stand against British fascists and the women from Minneapolis emailing @bylinesnetwork.co.uk.
This is 50 by 50 #11 - the latest of a series exploring the fear/hope paradigm.
bendickenson.substack.com/p/50-by-50-1...
This is 50 by 50 #11 - the latest of a series exploring the fear/hope paradigm.
bendickenson.substack.com/p/50-by-50-1...
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"Sexual predators with wealth or status rarely act entirely alone. They benefit from a network, sometimes intentional, sometimes passive, that shields their behaviour. These layers of protection may include:
1. Recruiters and enablers..."
1. Recruiters and enablers..."
Powerful, privileged, predator: how wealth and influence protect sexual abusers
Sexual abuse is often imagined as hidden and marginal, yet wealth and power quietly enables harm to continue, unseen and unchallenged
bylines.cymru
February 10, 2026 at 8:41 AM
"Sexual predators with wealth or status rarely act entirely alone. They benefit from a network, sometimes intentional, sometimes passive, that shields their behaviour. These layers of protection may include:
1. Recruiters and enablers..."
1. Recruiters and enablers..."
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Government has failed to provide an unambiguous answer to a request for a statutory public inquiry into Harrods and Mohamed Al Fayed.
The prime minister must answer to survivors
Government has failed to provide an unambiguous answer to a request for a statutory public inquiry into Harrods and Mohamed Al Fayed
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Government has failed to provide an unambiguous answer to a request for a statutory public inquiry into Harrods and Mohamed Al Fayed.
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Four former defence civil servants hired by Palantir in a single year. A £240m MoD contract awarded without competition.
Defence, health, policing – Palantir is embedded across the government. Read the analysis on the issues this presents ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
Defence, health, policing – Palantir is embedded across the government. Read the analysis on the issues this presents ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
The great Ministry of Defence-to-Palantir pipeline
Senior defence officials are moving into Palantir roles as the company secures ever-deeper footholds across government
eastangliabylines.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Four former defence civil servants hired by Palantir in a single year. A £240m MoD contract awarded without competition.
Defence, health, policing – Palantir is embedded across the government. Read the analysis on the issues this presents ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
Defence, health, policing – Palantir is embedded across the government. Read the analysis on the issues this presents ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
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BREAKING: Nigel Farage calls for an end to working from home and the focus on work-life balance
"People aren't more productive working from home - it's a load of nonsense”
Whatever you do JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM!
"People aren't more productive working from home - it's a load of nonsense”
Whatever you do JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM!
February 9, 2026 at 5:19 PM
BREAKING: Nigel Farage calls for an end to working from home and the focus on work-life balance
"People aren't more productive working from home - it's a load of nonsense”
Whatever you do JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM!
"People aren't more productive working from home - it's a load of nonsense”
Whatever you do JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM!
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There are a growing number of reports of agents impersonating construction workers, delivery drivers & anti-ICE activists, heightening fears in the state.
That's deceptive & unconstitutional, because they use trickery to get around warrant & consent protections.
That's deceptive & unconstitutional, because they use trickery to get around warrant & consent protections.
ICE Uses Disguises and Fake Plates for Immigration Enforcement in Minnesota
A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement did not respond to inquiries about whether the men were federal immigration officers. As the sweeping imm...
ground.news
February 9, 2026 at 1:18 AM
There are a growing number of reports of agents impersonating construction workers, delivery drivers & anti-ICE activists, heightening fears in the state.
That's deceptive & unconstitutional, because they use trickery to get around warrant & consent protections.
That's deceptive & unconstitutional, because they use trickery to get around warrant & consent protections.
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Ossoff: "You're seeing what I'm seeing, right? The president posting about the Obamas like a Klansman."
February 7, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Ossoff: "You're seeing what I'm seeing, right? The president posting about the Obamas like a Klansman."
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Starmer’s barefaced hypocrisy on this enrages me. His own government has been blocking justice for the Al Fayed victims.
Write to your MP about this!
(You can Google “Bylines Al Fayed” if you want articles as references)
Write to your MP about this!
(You can Google “Bylines Al Fayed” if you want articles as references)
February 5, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Starmer’s barefaced hypocrisy on this enrages me. His own government has been blocking justice for the Al Fayed victims.
Write to your MP about this!
(You can Google “Bylines Al Fayed” if you want articles as references)
Write to your MP about this!
(You can Google “Bylines Al Fayed” if you want articles as references)
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DON'T MISS OUT! Bylines Network Gazette – a poverty primer.
Exclusives:
- Dame Rachel de Souza, Children's Commissioner for England
- Peter Matejic, Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Liv, Youth Ambassador, End Child Poverty Coalition
- Citizen stories and solutions from across the UK.
Get your copy ⬇️
Exclusives:
- Dame Rachel de Souza, Children's Commissioner for England
- Peter Matejic, Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Liv, Youth Ambassador, End Child Poverty Coalition
- Citizen stories and solutions from across the UK.
Get your copy ⬇️
January 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM
DON'T MISS OUT! Bylines Network Gazette – a poverty primer.
Exclusives:
- Dame Rachel de Souza, Children's Commissioner for England
- Peter Matejic, Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Liv, Youth Ambassador, End Child Poverty Coalition
- Citizen stories and solutions from across the UK.
Get your copy ⬇️
Exclusives:
- Dame Rachel de Souza, Children's Commissioner for England
- Peter Matejic, Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Liv, Youth Ambassador, End Child Poverty Coalition
- Citizen stories and solutions from across the UK.
Get your copy ⬇️
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December 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
1/ We have now exceeded over 4 million reads of our Powerful Citizen journalism in 2025 and rising. Help us look forward to a brilliant 2026 by supporting citizen voices and becoming a friend of Bylines Network
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Everyone needs to watch this. It’s not accidental. It’s deliberate.
The last line is chilling.
The last line is chilling.
January 29, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Everyone needs to watch this. It’s not accidental. It’s deliberate.
The last line is chilling.
The last line is chilling.
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Over 40,000 protestors killed in Iran reports suggest. Why is there no the same level of outrage about this as there is (and should be) over similar fatalities in Gaza? Is it just lack of access to media?
January 28, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Over 40,000 protestors killed in Iran reports suggest. Why is there no the same level of outrage about this as there is (and should be) over similar fatalities in Gaza? Is it just lack of access to media?
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January 26, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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Needless to say that Renee Good and Alex Pretti will go down as heroes here in Minnesota and nationally, their names synonymous with sacrifice and caring for vulnerable neighbors even at the risk of your own life. And hopefully no more innocent lives are lost.
January 26, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Needless to say that Renee Good and Alex Pretti will go down as heroes here in Minnesota and nationally, their names synonymous with sacrifice and caring for vulnerable neighbors even at the risk of your own life. And hopefully no more innocent lives are lost.
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“We built this society together – and then we stopped.” Miranda Sheild Johansson hears from pensioners reflecting on Sweden’s welfare state describe regret, complacency and a loss of collective purpose after tax cuts.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/fin...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/fin...
How abolishing the wealth tax changed a country
Sweden abolished its wealth tax. Tax became transactional, destroying the sense of a community building something together
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM
“We built this society together – and then we stopped.” Miranda Sheild Johansson hears from pensioners reflecting on Sweden’s welfare state describe regret, complacency and a loss of collective purpose after tax cuts.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/fin...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/fin...
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The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
January 25, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
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Walz: "To Americans who are watching this, I've got a question for you: What side do you want to be on? The side of an all powerful federal govt that can kill, injury, menace, & kidnap its citizens off the streets? Or on the side of a nurse at the VA hospital who died bearing witness to such govt?"
January 25, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Walz: "To Americans who are watching this, I've got a question for you: What side do you want to be on? The side of an all powerful federal govt that can kill, injury, menace, & kidnap its citizens off the streets? Or on the side of a nurse at the VA hospital who died bearing witness to such govt?"
“Who’s got profile and respect among northern voters and might be able to fight off Reform there? Andy? No! Not him! He’s more popular than Kier.” Said eight people on the NEC in one voice.
Seriously? Best team wins. So get the best team. And if one becomes a future leader, that’s success too.
Seriously? Best team wins. So get the best team. And if one becomes a future leader, that’s success too.
Andy Burnham blocked from byelection race by Labour ruling committee
Decision likely to set off ferocious row between Keir Starmer loyalists and allies of Greater Manchester mayor
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Decision likely to set off ferocious row between Keir Starmer loyalists and allies of Greater Manchester mayor
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Andy Burnham blocked from byelection race by Labour ruling committee
Decision likely to set off ferocious row between Keir Starmer loyalists and allies of Greater Manchester mayor
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2026 at 12:36 PM
“Who’s got profile and respect among northern voters and might be able to fight off Reform there? Andy? No! Not him! He’s more popular than Kier.” Said eight people on the NEC in one voice.
Seriously? Best team wins. So get the best team. And if one becomes a future leader, that’s success too.
Seriously? Best team wins. So get the best team. And if one becomes a future leader, that’s success too.
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Alex Pretti was a colleague at the VA. We hired him to recruit for our trial. He became an ICU nurse- I lover working with him. He was a good kind person who lived to help and these fuckers executed him.
White. Hot. Rage.
White. Hot. Rage.
January 24, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Alex Pretti was a colleague at the VA. We hired him to recruit for our trial. He became an ICU nurse- I lover working with him. He was a good kind person who lived to help and these fuckers executed him.
White. Hot. Rage.
White. Hot. Rage.