Danny van Read
@dannyvanread.bsky.social
Leftie liberal, politics, music, books, records. Mental and physical heath, neurodivergence and Dartmoor.
Expect tangents.
Expect tangents.
Rebellions are built on hope…
I was wondering what Mamdani's first executive order would be, and I'm not disappointed by this.
He has wiped off the books EVERY Eric Adams executive order issued on or after September 26, 2024, the day Adams was indicted on federal bribery charges.
He has wiped off the books EVERY Eric Adams executive order issued on or after September 26, 2024, the day Adams was indicted on federal bribery charges.
January 2, 2026 at 5:31 AM
Rebellions are built on hope…
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i love this photo from the inauguration by the talented @gregpak.net
January 2, 2026 at 3:38 AM
i love this photo from the inauguration by the talented @gregpak.net
Lololol…
lol I just came across this post by Zoharn’s wife Rama Duwaji’s stylist and the boots were…. on loan
open.substack.com/pub/brainmat...
open.substack.com/pub/brainmat...
January 2, 2026 at 5:29 AM
Lololol…
Hi. I’m Start Point Lighthouse.
January 1, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Hi. I’m Start Point Lighthouse.
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As we see so regularly , it is always the teenage girls fault , mix that with political cowardice that is driven by “but what will the Daily Mail say if we do something humane” and we have a system desperate to appease the worst of us, and to utterly ignore those who dare to empathise
A vulnerable child was groomed and trafficked and then subjected to the most shocking experiences imaginable including the deaths of her babies.
Instead of taking responsibility the British establishment stripped her of her citizenship and dumped her like old rubbish.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Instead of taking responsibility the British establishment stripped her of her citizenship and dumped her like old rubbish.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Shamima Begum: Home secretary to 'robustly defend' citizenship decision
The ECHR questions whether it was considered if Shamima Begum was a victim of grooming and trafficking.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 1, 2026 at 7:35 PM
As we see so regularly , it is always the teenage girls fault , mix that with political cowardice that is driven by “but what will the Daily Mail say if we do something humane” and we have a system desperate to appease the worst of us, and to utterly ignore those who dare to empathise
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Our Solar System is orbiting the center of our Galaxy at about 220 km/s so in 2025 we collectively traveled something like 7 billion kilometers across the Milky Way. Once in a while, when you have a moment, it’s worthwhile to take a look around, see where you are, and appreciate how far you’ve come.
January 1, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Our Solar System is orbiting the center of our Galaxy at about 220 km/s so in 2025 we collectively traveled something like 7 billion kilometers across the Milky Way. Once in a while, when you have a moment, it’s worthwhile to take a look around, see where you are, and appreciate how far you’ve come.
Do I need a bottle of Nosecco on ice?
Oh my goodness, this Wall Street Journal piece about Trump's ailing health that includes an interview with him (gift link). There are a number of ridiculous details in it and I'll put a few of them in this thread. (1/6)
Exclusive | As Signs of Aging Emerge, Trump Responds With Defiance
In an interview, President Trump—the oldest man to assume the office—said he has eschewed some advice from his doctors and regrets getting advanced imaging.
www.wsj.com
January 1, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Do I need a bottle of Nosecco on ice?
Stranger Things finale.
Let’s go…
Let’s go…
January 1, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Stranger Things finale.
Let’s go…
Let’s go…
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Worst idea of the year has already dropped
January 1, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Worst idea of the year has already dropped
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“Can’t believe NYC elected a Muslim as mayor.”
In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.
In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.
January 1, 2026 at 11:43 AM
“Can’t believe NYC elected a Muslim as mayor.”
In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.
In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.
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Happy New Queer, everyone!
January 1, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Happy New Queer, everyone!
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I mean the bells are fine, but I want to do the hammer drop at the end of Mahler's 6th.
January 1, 2026 at 10:31 AM
I mean the bells are fine, but I want to do the hammer drop at the end of Mahler's 6th.
Perfect company on a bimble.
HAPPY NEW YEAR 🥳
And with it, an entire episode of Grin & Share It’s and Wokey Dokeys to start the year with a giggle 🤭
open.spotify.com/episode/4vDT...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/q...
And with it, an entire episode of Grin & Share It’s and Wokey Dokeys to start the year with a giggle 🤭
open.spotify.com/episode/4vDT...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/q...
A Cup o' Kindness: Wokey Dokey & Grin And Share It special!
open.spotify.com
January 1, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Perfect company on a bimble.
It looks like someone has hoovered the steps.
January 1, 2026 at 11:54 AM
It looks like someone has hoovered the steps.
This is epic.
The Mamdani swearing in has real Gotham City vibes. Love it.
January 1, 2026 at 11:25 AM
This is epic.
Green shoots…
January 1, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Green shoots…
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This. 💚
Like people think environmentalism is buying bamboo tooth brushes, the Green party is environmentalist so that's what we are.
When actually environmentalism is replacing the extractive and exploitative system that's destroying the planet and us, with something sustainable and nurturing for all.
When actually environmentalism is replacing the extractive and exploitative system that's destroying the planet and us, with something sustainable and nurturing for all.
January 1, 2026 at 9:50 AM
This. 💚
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Just making sure that 2025 is definitely over
January 1, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Just making sure that 2025 is definitely over
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Happy New Year, everyone 🍾🥂🥳 Sending love to you all. Hoping 2026 brings some light ✨️
Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk did London proud 🎆
Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk did London proud 🎆
January 1, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Happy New Year, everyone 🍾🥂🥳 Sending love to you all. Hoping 2026 brings some light ✨️
Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk did London proud 🎆
Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk did London proud 🎆
Happy New Year all you joyful lot! 🎉
January 1, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Happy New Year all you joyful lot! 🎉
This felt pivotal. Like we can fight back against these fascist clowns.
So, the frog stopped the National Guard from coming to Portland, along with astute lawsuits by Oregon. Only part of what's happening, but hard to understate how fundamentally the Portland Frog changed perceptions and helped morale. Humor, imagination, courage, savvy.
December 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM
This felt pivotal. Like we can fight back against these fascist clowns.
Actually a hammer is a fine nutcracker.
December 31, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Actually a hammer is a fine nutcracker.
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20 days ago.
liberal columnists: everyone despises starmer and nobody really knows why
left/centre/right: here is a litany of reasons, with citation, as to why i hate that fucking guy
liberal columnists: it's inexplicable. he's a decent guy, a human rights lawyer fgs, jus trying to fix 14 years of tory mess
left/centre/right: here is a litany of reasons, with citation, as to why i hate that fucking guy
liberal columnists: it's inexplicable. he's a decent guy, a human rights lawyer fgs, jus trying to fix 14 years of tory mess
December 31, 2025 at 6:10 PM
20 days ago.