Neal Curtis
@nihilcurtis.bsky.social
Comics scholar, one-time critical theorist. Interested in science communication & graphic medicine. Enjoys SF. Concerned (to say the least) by climate emergency and fascism. Escaped UK for Aotearoa. Tangata Tiriti. He/him.
So was George W. Bush's America. As was Ronald Reagan's. There was only one year in the entire history of the US when it wasn't at war; hot or cold, overt or covert. That year was 1989-1990.
January 3, 2026 at 8:28 AM
So was George W. Bush's America. As was Ronald Reagan's. There was only one year in the entire history of the US when it wasn't at war; hot or cold, overt or covert. That year was 1989-1990.
The use of 'republic' pays lip serve to 'No Kings' demographic, but is mainly used to signal to the far-right that CBS can be swayed to support the idea that US isn't a democracy. Thus, 'liberty, equality & rule of law' are empty signifiers applicable to any political dogma that might use them. 1/
Incredible. CBS Evening News announces five new “simple values” — instead of their “38-page handbook” — as they roll out Tony Dokoupil is lead anchor.
One of those values is simply: “We love America and make no apologies for saying so.”
One of those values is simply: “We love America and make no apologies for saying so.”
January 2, 2026 at 9:35 PM
The use of 'republic' pays lip serve to 'No Kings' demographic, but is mainly used to signal to the far-right that CBS can be swayed to support the idea that US isn't a democracy. Thus, 'liberty, equality & rule of law' are empty signifiers applicable to any political dogma that might use them. 1/
It was the 14th anniversary of our life in Aotearoa NZ on New Year's Eve. We currently have my sister-in-law and her hubby visiting, and showing them around is a fantastic reminder of why we came here and why this is such a beautiful country.
January 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM
It was the 14th anniversary of our life in Aotearoa NZ on New Year's Eve. We currently have my sister-in-law and her hubby visiting, and showing them around is a fantastic reminder of why we came here and why this is such a beautiful country.
Today at Piha and Bethell's Beach.
January 2, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Today at Piha and Bethell's Beach.
This is incredible!
Democracy is ensuring those who don't count are counted.
This is what that looks like.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj89...
Democracy is ensuring those who don't count are counted.
This is what that looks like.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj89...
THE MAYOR IS LISTENING
YouTube video by Zohran Mamdani for NYC
www.youtube.com
December 31, 2025 at 11:44 PM
This is incredible!
Democracy is ensuring those who don't count are counted.
This is what that looks like.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj89...
Democracy is ensuring those who don't count are counted.
This is what that looks like.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj89...
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Queen Street, Auckland City Centre with Waihorotiu Stream in daylight again anyone?
Light Rail would be running down Hobson and Nelson Streets to connect to NW Metro, North Shore Line, and City Centre to Mangere Light Rail via Pitt Street
Light Rail would be running down Hobson and Nelson Streets to connect to NW Metro, North Shore Line, and City Centre to Mangere Light Rail via Pitt Street
December 31, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Queen Street, Auckland City Centre with Waihorotiu Stream in daylight again anyone?
Light Rail would be running down Hobson and Nelson Streets to connect to NW Metro, North Shore Line, and City Centre to Mangere Light Rail via Pitt Street
Light Rail would be running down Hobson and Nelson Streets to connect to NW Metro, North Shore Line, and City Centre to Mangere Light Rail via Pitt Street
My first wish of 2026 is to not have conversations with AI boosters who start and end those conversations with "Oh, wow, yeah, isn't it amazing" without even once offering the faintest consideration of the socio-political and economic forces driving the tech. I'm done. Talk to someone else.
December 31, 2025 at 10:01 PM
My first wish of 2026 is to not have conversations with AI boosters who start and end those conversations with "Oh, wow, yeah, isn't it amazing" without even once offering the faintest consideration of the socio-political and economic forces driving the tech. I'm done. Talk to someone else.
MTV should have died the moment David Bowie asked--on MTV--why it didn't play black music.
December 31, 2025 at 9:43 PM
MTV should have died the moment David Bowie asked--on MTV--why it didn't play black music.
Bet this isn't 'different views' but young ppl wanting to avoid folk you want to kill the planet, destroy democracy, reassert white supremacy & erase minorities. Conversely if someone takes their pro-planet, pro-democracy, pro-diversity views as apocalyptic, why the fuck would you want to date them?
Everyone has a list of so-called "red flags" when they're dating. And for some, especially younger Americans, different political views is a relationship deal breaker.
Majority of Gen Z swipe left on dating people with opposite political views
Everyone has a list of so-called "red flags" when they're dating. And for some, especially younger Americans, different political views is a relationship deal breaker.
n.pr
December 31, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Bet this isn't 'different views' but young ppl wanting to avoid folk you want to kill the planet, destroy democracy, reassert white supremacy & erase minorities. Conversely if someone takes their pro-planet, pro-democracy, pro-diversity views as apocalyptic, why the fuck would you want to date them?
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The cargo ship, FITBURG, traveling from Russia to Israel, was boarded and seized by Finnish authorities after its anchor chain was found deployed in the water, dragging it from Estonia to Finland. The vessel is suspected of sabotaging the Elisa submarine telecommunications cable.
Sky News: Finnish police say they have apprehended a ship suspected of damaging a critical undersea telecommunications cable connecting Finland to Estonia.
December 31, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The cargo ship, FITBURG, traveling from Russia to Israel, was boarded and seized by Finnish authorities after its anchor chain was found deployed in the water, dragging it from Estonia to Finland. The vessel is suspected of sabotaging the Elisa submarine telecommunications cable.
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In this 2025 retrospective long-form piece, The Bear examines how cruelty, farce and institutional collapse became normalised.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk
2025: The year we got used to it
A final long read for 2025, charting how we got used to cruelty, incompetence and farce – and how 2026 will need us all to be much noisier
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 31, 2025 at 8:35 PM
In this 2025 retrospective long-form piece, The Bear examines how cruelty, farce and institutional collapse became normalised.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk
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I really like this joke from @joshgondelman.bsky.social
December 31, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I really like this joke from @joshgondelman.bsky.social
I think the last fond farewell to a year was 2018, but I might be clutching at straws.
December 31, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I think the last fond farewell to a year was 2018, but I might be clutching at straws.
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After 3+ years, I have FINISHED this chapter on the origin of the universe!! A circuitous journey that has led to our home, in which that history of the universe is carried (and in all of us). This page recaps key moments & points forward to the next chapter - Life. Onward... #Nostos #Unflattening 2
December 31, 2025 at 5:41 PM
After 3+ years, I have FINISHED this chapter on the origin of the universe!! A circuitous journey that has led to our home, in which that history of the universe is carried (and in all of us). This page recaps key moments & points forward to the next chapter - Life. Onward... #Nostos #Unflattening 2
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Happy New Year!!
December 31, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Happy New Year!!
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Go round the outside.
December 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Go round the outside.
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In keeping with the current direction of politics this should read 'but where else is NZ falling behind?'
Comment: We’re one of the least corrupt places on earth, but where is New Zealand falling behind?
How NZ fared in 28 key global and domestic rankings
Comment: We’re one of the least corrupt places on earth, but where is New Zealand falling behind?
newsroom.co.nz
December 29, 2025 at 6:33 PM
In keeping with the current direction of politics this should read 'but where else is NZ falling behind?'
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This is why Molly is not allowed to do tours.
September 7, 2025 at 12:34 AM
This is why Molly is not allowed to do tours.
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Trump 🔽
This is hysterical and sad at the same time.
This is hysterical and sad at the same time.
December 29, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Trump 🔽
This is hysterical and sad at the same time.
This is hysterical and sad at the same time.
If the UK did a Trump with the election of the moronic, self-serving racist Boris Johnson, what would be the US equivalent of Liz Truss? MTG?
December 29, 2025 at 9:38 AM
If the UK did a Trump with the election of the moronic, self-serving racist Boris Johnson, what would be the US equivalent of Liz Truss? MTG?
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US printmaker Rose Piper
Slow Down Freight Train, 1947 Offset Lithograph #Womensart
Slow Down Freight Train, 1947 Offset Lithograph #Womensart
December 29, 2025 at 9:18 AM
US printmaker Rose Piper
Slow Down Freight Train, 1947 Offset Lithograph #Womensart
Slow Down Freight Train, 1947 Offset Lithograph #Womensart