Allan Clear
@percyrhode.bsky.social
Pompey born and bred. Cornishman. Almost lifelong New Yorker. Music head. Tired of America. Proud dad of a cool kid
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Today is the UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science, so we’re putting the spotlight on @melodyglenn.bsky.social and Dr. Marie Nyswander! @filtermag.bsky.social
“Mother of Methadone”—Trailblazing and Stigma in Addiction Medicine
With Dr. Melody Glenn’s new book—Mother of Methadone: A Doctor’s Quest, A Forgotten History, And A Modern-Day Crisis—Dr. Marie Nyswander ...
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February 11, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Today is the UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science, so we’re putting the spotlight on @melodyglenn.bsky.social and Dr. Marie Nyswander! @filtermag.bsky.social
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An amazing individual, doing amazing work...
"A call to action is more education on what’s being done to us. Not to react but to be strong and dig down deeper - hold on and seek greater understanding." -Terrell Jones
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"A call to action is more education on what’s being done to us. Not to react but to be strong and dig down deeper - hold on and seek greater understanding." -Terrell Jones
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Board Features - Terrell Jones — Faith in Harm Reduction
I feel great when I’m around the people in Harm Reduction - especially Faith in Harm Reduction. It renews my strength and reminds me of what I’ve been through and how without spirituality, I wouldn’t ...
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February 6, 2026 at 4:23 PM
An amazing individual, doing amazing work...
"A call to action is more education on what’s being done to us. Not to react but to be strong and dig down deeper - hold on and seek greater understanding." -Terrell Jones
chimes-terrier.squarespace.com/blog/board-f...
"A call to action is more education on what’s being done to us. Not to react but to be strong and dig down deeper - hold on and seek greater understanding." -Terrell Jones
chimes-terrier.squarespace.com/blog/board-f...
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Join us on March 7th to rally to take back science!
February 4, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Join us on March 7th to rally to take back science!
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The late Kenneth Anger (born 2/3/27) touches on his film background, his interest in the occult, and his book Hollywood Babylon in the short video below by Floria Sigismondi...
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72 hours in André Balazs’ Chateau Marmont with Kenneth Anger
YouTube video by System
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February 4, 2026 at 8:38 PM
The late Kenneth Anger (born 2/3/27) touches on his film background, his interest in the occult, and his book Hollywood Babylon in the short video below by Floria Sigismondi...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3nH...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3nH...
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Lou-natics unite! Here's a previously uncirculated gem from the fall of 1972 — Lou Reed + the Tots in London. Probably the best quality recording I've heard from this era ...
Doom & Gloom From The Tomb
Lou Reed - Imperial College, London, England, October 21, 1972
Cause for celebration — another terrific Tots recording has been freshly unearthed from the collection of Bill Allerton, who attended...
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February 3, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Lou-natics unite! Here's a previously uncirculated gem from the fall of 1972 — Lou Reed + the Tots in London. Probably the best quality recording I've heard from this era ...
Beautiful article: The cost of chaos: A cracking windshield on substance use in the US
The cost of chaos: A cracking windshield on substance use in the US | Brookings
Current conditions create incremental cracks in the national substance use windshield, which must be repaired as quickly as possible.
www.brookings.edu
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Beautiful article: The cost of chaos: A cracking windshield on substance use in the US
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Critics argue that harm reduction is hippy dippy woo & getting tough is hard science. the opposite is true & the data is very clear.
Kindness-based harm reduction beats tough love based on science, not just feelings and morality. My latest @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/o...
Opinion | The Case for Compassion Over Tough Love
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January 23, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Critics argue that harm reduction is hippy dippy woo & getting tough is hard science. the opposite is true & the data is very clear.
Marama was a truly lovely, compassionate person. She was a powerful advocate representing women and indigenous communities but for me, she was wonderful friend and comrade. ♥️
HIV advocate and pioneer Marama Martin dies aged 55
Mourners gathered at Hongoeka Marae in Plimmerton, north of Wellington, on Thursday to farewell longtime HIV advocate Marama Martin.
www.teaonews.co.nz
January 23, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Marama was a truly lovely, compassionate person. She was a powerful advocate representing women and indigenous communities but for me, she was wonderful friend and comrade. ♥️
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Help us make hope normal again.
Join the Green Party now.
Join the Green Party now.
January 22, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Help us make hope normal again.
Join the Green Party now.
Join the Green Party now.
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This photo was taken in 1911 using glass plate technology by Herbert Ponting who was part of Scott's Antarctic expedition,
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
January 17, 2026 at 7:12 AM
This photo was taken in 1911 using glass plate technology by Herbert Ponting who was part of Scott's Antarctic expedition,
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
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My latest for The Nation.
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Harvard’s Ouster of Mary Bassett Is a Revolting Act of Cowardice
The public health icon was brutally removed from her job for one reason: her opposition to genocide in Gaza.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:52 AM
My latest for The Nation.
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
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NEW: Not only is there "certainly no fentanyl involved" between Venezuela and the U.S., but the region's most prolific drug traffickers have often in fact been U.S. allies.
In a new BBC interview, IPS drug policy scholar @sanho.bsky.social dismantles Trump admin claims. Watch:
In a new BBC interview, IPS drug policy scholar @sanho.bsky.social dismantles Trump admin claims. Watch:
VIDEO: The Worst Drug Traffickers Are Often U.S. Allies - Institute for Policy Studies
VIDEO: The Worst Drug Traffickers Are Often U.S. Allies
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January 6, 2026 at 9:29 PM
NEW: Not only is there "certainly no fentanyl involved" between Venezuela and the U.S., but the region's most prolific drug traffickers have often in fact been U.S. allies.
In a new BBC interview, IPS drug policy scholar @sanho.bsky.social dismantles Trump admin claims. Watch:
In a new BBC interview, IPS drug policy scholar @sanho.bsky.social dismantles Trump admin claims. Watch:
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Mamdani arrives to his mayoral inauguration at City Hall in a motorcade of NYC taxi cabs—workers he went on hunger strike with in 2021.
January 1, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Mamdani arrives to his mayoral inauguration at City Hall in a motorcade of NYC taxi cabs—workers he went on hunger strike with in 2021.
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A remarkable trend that will come as a shock to you if your only info about NYC is from this Fox News.
Homicides in NYC...
1990: 2,262
1993: 1,927
1998: 629
2001: 649
2013: 335
2019: 320
2021: 488
2024: 382
2025 (as of 12/28): 302
Homicides in NYC...
1990: 2,262
1993: 1,927
1998: 629
2001: 649
2013: 335
2019: 320
2021: 488
2024: 382
2025 (as of 12/28): 302
December 31, 2025 at 11:40 PM
A remarkable trend that will come as a shock to you if your only info about NYC is from this Fox News.
Homicides in NYC...
1990: 2,262
1993: 1,927
1998: 629
2001: 649
2013: 335
2019: 320
2021: 488
2024: 382
2025 (as of 12/28): 302
Homicides in NYC...
1990: 2,262
1993: 1,927
1998: 629
2001: 649
2013: 335
2019: 320
2021: 488
2024: 382
2025 (as of 12/28): 302
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2026: Mobile #harmreduction led by the community most impacted by the #drugwar is not only possible but necessary.
2026: La reducción de daños móvil liderada por la comunidad más afectada por la guerra contra las drogas no sólo es posible sino necesaria.
#drugsky
#publichealth
#overdoseprevention
2026: La reducción de daños móvil liderada por la comunidad más afectada por la guerra contra las drogas no sólo es posible sino necesaria.
#drugsky
#publichealth
#overdoseprevention
December 31, 2025 at 2:04 PM
2026: Mobile #harmreduction led by the community most impacted by the #drugwar is not only possible but necessary.
2026: La reducción de daños móvil liderada por la comunidad más afectada por la guerra contra las drogas no sólo es posible sino necesaria.
#drugsky
#publichealth
#overdoseprevention
2026: La reducción de daños móvil liderada por la comunidad más afectada por la guerra contra las drogas no sólo es posible sino necesaria.
#drugsky
#publichealth
#overdoseprevention
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‘New Rose by The Damned is often said to be the first punk single, but Ubu’s debut preceded that by almost a year, and the first releases by Joy Division, Wire, Magazine and PiL by considerably more than that'
Remembering Those We Lost In 2025: David Thomas of #PereUbu
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Remembering Those We Lost In 2025: David Thomas of #PereUbu
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December 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
‘New Rose by The Damned is often said to be the first punk single, but Ubu’s debut preceded that by almost a year, and the first releases by Joy Division, Wire, Magazine and PiL by considerably more than that'
Remembering Those We Lost In 2025: David Thomas of #PereUbu
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Remembering Those We Lost In 2025: David Thomas of #PereUbu
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UBU DEBUT - 50 years ago tonight.
December 31, 2025 at 6:40 PM
UBU DEBUT - 50 years ago tonight.
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JUST IN: AG Pam Bondi deletes a post touting a chart as proof of the Trump administration's success in reducing drug overdoses—after being informed the data actually reflected the *Biden* administration’s record.
December 31, 2025 at 12:11 AM
JUST IN: AG Pam Bondi deletes a post touting a chart as proof of the Trump administration's success in reducing drug overdoses—after being informed the data actually reflected the *Biden* administration’s record.
What makes football great? An unbelievable ending like this
Highlights 🔵 | Pompey v Charlton
YouTube video by Portsmouth FC
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December 30, 2025 at 12:35 AM
What makes football great? An unbelievable ending like this
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A holed stone thought to be the remains of a stone circle. The suspicion is that the holed stone is the remains of a Neolithic tomb, primarily because holed stones have been found in conjunction with the entrances to burial chambers. 📷 cazzyjane More: http://www.megalithi...
Men-An-Tol
Holed Stone in Cornwall, England
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December 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
A holed stone thought to be the remains of a stone circle. The suspicion is that the holed stone is the remains of a Neolithic tomb, primarily because holed stones have been found in conjunction with the entrances to burial chambers. 📷 cazzyjane More: http://www.megalithi...
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Commissioner Dr. James McDonald: “Medetomidine impacts the central nervous system and can lead to extreme vomiting and high blood pressure potentially requiring ICU care.” Learn more about this highly potent veterinary sedative: health.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/2025-12-19_synthetic_sedative.htm
December 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Commissioner Dr. James McDonald: “Medetomidine impacts the central nervous system and can lead to extreme vomiting and high blood pressure potentially requiring ICU care.” Learn more about this highly potent veterinary sedative: health.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/2025-12-19_synthetic_sedative.htm
The beauty
John Cale - Child's Christmas in Wales
YouTube video by SpaceOdyssee0
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December 26, 2025 at 12:38 AM
The beauty