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@pllcy.bsky.social
writer, editorial assistant @ new internationalist, editor @ red pepper
digital sociology, critical tech & virality studies
glasgow
digital sociology, critical tech & virality studies
glasgow
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The Mechanic and the Luddite - review - Red Pepper
Jathan Sadowski's book lays the groundwork for a more cohesive resistance against capitalist technology, writes Paula Lacey
www.redpepper.org.uk
my review of @jathansadowski.com is available (and corrected) on the RP site - a truly fantastic book which i hope will spark many conversations
www.redpepper.org.uk/culture-media/books/the-mechanic-and-the-luddite-review/
www.redpepper.org.uk/culture-media/books/the-mechanic-and-the-luddite-review/
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thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 11:25 PM
thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
chatting with @deccamuldowney.bsky.social later this month! register to join :)
Join New Internationalist for our October News Club!
📅 Thursday 23 October
🕓 6-7pm UK time
📍 Online
Co-editor Decca Muldowney will talk about her recent Long Read on the British government’s weaponisation of terror legislation against Irish rap group #Kneecap.
www.tickettailor.com/events/newin...
📅 Thursday 23 October
🕓 6-7pm UK time
📍 Online
Co-editor Decca Muldowney will talk about her recent Long Read on the British government’s weaponisation of terror legislation against Irish rap group #Kneecap.
www.tickettailor.com/events/newin...
October 8, 2025 at 2:27 PM
chatting with @deccamuldowney.bsky.social later this month! register to join :)
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Now, @zackpolanski.bsky.social must tranform his fans into activists: novaramedia.com/2025/10/07/z... - me for @novaramedia.com
Zack Polanski Must Now Transform His Fans Into Activists | Novara Media
The telegenic eco-socialist has triggered an explosion of interest in the Green party, and a parallel growth in membership. Now he needs to translate enthusiasm into activity, writes Adam Ramsay.
novaramedia.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Now, @zackpolanski.bsky.social must tranform his fans into activists: novaramedia.com/2025/10/07/z... - me for @novaramedia.com
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‘They [the state] will always be finding new ways to obstruct what we’re trying to achieve by shifting the boundaries of what’s legal’
Heavy policing of @scotclimatecamp.bsky.social is a symptom of rising authoritarianism, but it also shows the strength in our numbers.
@pllcy.bsky.social reports👇
Heavy policing of @scotclimatecamp.bsky.social is a symptom of rising authoritarianism, but it also shows the strength in our numbers.
@pllcy.bsky.social reports👇
Cracking down on Climate Camp
Heavy policing of Scotland’s 2025 Climate Camp is a symptom of rising authoritarianism, but it also shows the strength in our numbers. Paula Lacey reports.
newint.org
August 29, 2025 at 12:31 PM
‘They [the state] will always be finding new ways to obstruct what we’re trying to achieve by shifting the boundaries of what’s legal’
Heavy policing of @scotclimatecamp.bsky.social is a symptom of rising authoritarianism, but it also shows the strength in our numbers.
@pllcy.bsky.social reports👇
Heavy policing of @scotclimatecamp.bsky.social is a symptom of rising authoritarianism, but it also shows the strength in our numbers.
@pllcy.bsky.social reports👇
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🎧 OUT NOW 🎧
For The World Unspun, @pllcy.bsky.social speaks to journalist, campaigner and author of ‘Logging Off: The Human Cost of our Digital World’ @adelewalton.bsky.social about online harms, Big Tech accountability, and how to make the digital world safer.
newint.org/science-and-...
For The World Unspun, @pllcy.bsky.social speaks to journalist, campaigner and author of ‘Logging Off: The Human Cost of our Digital World’ @adelewalton.bsky.social about online harms, Big Tech accountability, and how to make the digital world safer.
newint.org/science-and-...
August 22, 2025 at 12:10 PM
🎧 OUT NOW 🎧
For The World Unspun, @pllcy.bsky.social speaks to journalist, campaigner and author of ‘Logging Off: The Human Cost of our Digital World’ @adelewalton.bsky.social about online harms, Big Tech accountability, and how to make the digital world safer.
newint.org/science-and-...
For The World Unspun, @pllcy.bsky.social speaks to journalist, campaigner and author of ‘Logging Off: The Human Cost of our Digital World’ @adelewalton.bsky.social about online harms, Big Tech accountability, and how to make the digital world safer.
newint.org/science-and-...
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🔴 COMING SOON: How to turn the tide on the global far right.
Over 900 of you backed our campaign to #RewireTheWorld and fund journalism that sparks change. Now, our newest magazine is off to the printers and could soon land on your doorstep.
Pre-order now at subscribe.newint.org
Over 900 of you backed our campaign to #RewireTheWorld and fund journalism that sparks change. Now, our newest magazine is off to the printers and could soon land on your doorstep.
Pre-order now at subscribe.newint.org
August 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🔴 COMING SOON: How to turn the tide on the global far right.
Over 900 of you backed our campaign to #RewireTheWorld and fund journalism that sparks change. Now, our newest magazine is off to the printers and could soon land on your doorstep.
Pre-order now at subscribe.newint.org
Over 900 of you backed our campaign to #RewireTheWorld and fund journalism that sparks change. Now, our newest magazine is off to the printers and could soon land on your doorstep.
Pre-order now at subscribe.newint.org
completely forgot to post about this (i took a month off work and sunk below sea level, mentally) but in the spirit of 🚨life update🚨 - i'm so grateful to have been awarded an esrc doctoral training partnership to continue my research on online virality and social justice
July 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
completely forgot to post about this (i took a month off work and sunk below sea level, mentally) but in the spirit of 🚨life update🚨 - i'm so grateful to have been awarded an esrc doctoral training partnership to continue my research on online virality and social justice
comms and marketing folks, if you've got good politics and aree interested in independent media this is an unmissable chance to join the NI team - dm me if you have any questions!
New Internationalist is looking for a creative, experienced and results-oriented Marketing Manager to help us reach new audiences with our independent campaigning journalism.
Hurry, applications close soon!
newint.org/about/jobs
Hurry, applications close soon!
newint.org/about/jobs
July 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
comms and marketing folks, if you've got good politics and aree interested in independent media this is an unmissable chance to join the NI team - dm me if you have any questions!
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‘We're students in revolt ... We can no longer adhere to respectability politics’
@pllcy.bsky.social on UK universities’ mutually dependent relationship with the arms trade and the clampdown on student activists
newint.org/resistance/2025/criminalized-campus-uk-students-taking-action-gaza
@pllcy.bsky.social on UK universities’ mutually dependent relationship with the arms trade and the clampdown on student activists
newint.org/resistance/2025/criminalized-campus-uk-students-taking-action-gaza
May 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
‘We're students in revolt ... We can no longer adhere to respectability politics’
@pllcy.bsky.social on UK universities’ mutually dependent relationship with the arms trade and the clampdown on student activists
newint.org/resistance/2025/criminalized-campus-uk-students-taking-action-gaza
@pllcy.bsky.social on UK universities’ mutually dependent relationship with the arms trade and the clampdown on student activists
newint.org/resistance/2025/criminalized-campus-uk-students-taking-action-gaza
GLASGOW - next wednesday evening I'll be helping facilitate a collective research session to support local activist groups, open to all! 🔍
www.eventbrite.com/e/activist-research-glasgow-may-hack-tickets-1367186364219?aff=oddtdtcreator
www.eventbrite.com/e/activist-research-glasgow-may-hack-tickets-1367186364219?aff=oddtdtcreator
May 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
GLASGOW - next wednesday evening I'll be helping facilitate a collective research session to support local activist groups, open to all! 🔍
www.eventbrite.com/e/activist-research-glasgow-may-hack-tickets-1367186364219?aff=oddtdtcreator
www.eventbrite.com/e/activist-research-glasgow-may-hack-tickets-1367186364219?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Today at the Old Bailey in London, a hearing took place for the #Instro10 activists from @palaction.bsky.social.
Co-Editor Amy Hall has also been covering the @glanlaw.bsky.social and Al-Haq case against the government’s arms exports to Israel all week.
Catch up in Currents 👉 a.nin.tl/3x
Co-Editor Amy Hall has also been covering the @glanlaw.bsky.social and Al-Haq case against the government’s arms exports to Israel all week.
Catch up in Currents 👉 a.nin.tl/3x
May 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Today at the Old Bailey in London, a hearing took place for the #Instro10 activists from @palaction.bsky.social.
Co-Editor Amy Hall has also been covering the @glanlaw.bsky.social and Al-Haq case against the government’s arms exports to Israel all week.
Catch up in Currents 👉 a.nin.tl/3x
Co-Editor Amy Hall has also been covering the @glanlaw.bsky.social and Al-Haq case against the government’s arms exports to Israel all week.
Catch up in Currents 👉 a.nin.tl/3x
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In the ever-shifting landscape and viability of print media, left-wing publications can take many forms and directions. @pllcy.bsky.social spotlights a selection of trajectories taken in the UK and beyond
www.redpepper.org.uk/political-pa...
www.redpepper.org.uk/political-pa...
Hold the press: the rise, fall and rise again of left media - Red Pepper
Left-wing publications can take many forms and directions. Paula Lacey spotlights a selection of trajectories taken in the UK and beyond
www.redpepper.org.uk
May 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
In the ever-shifting landscape and viability of print media, left-wing publications can take many forms and directions. @pllcy.bsky.social spotlights a selection of trajectories taken in the UK and beyond
www.redpepper.org.uk/political-pa...
www.redpepper.org.uk/political-pa...
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'F-35s are killing Palestinians daily, and the British government is making us all complicit in genocide.'
Get the background from @glanlaw.bsky.social ahead of the long-awaited UK high court hearing this week.
newint.org/arms/2025/ho...
Get the background from @glanlaw.bsky.social ahead of the long-awaited UK high court hearing this week.
newint.org/arms/2025/ho...
May 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
'F-35s are killing Palestinians daily, and the British government is making us all complicit in genocide.'
Get the background from @glanlaw.bsky.social ahead of the long-awaited UK high court hearing this week.
newint.org/arms/2025/ho...
Get the background from @glanlaw.bsky.social ahead of the long-awaited UK high court hearing this week.
newint.org/arms/2025/ho...
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Co-editor Amy Hall is at the Royal Courts of Justice this week to cover the case against the British government over arms sales to Israel, brought forward by Al Haq and @glanlaw.bsky.social
Sign up to Currents for dispatches from the hearing 👉 a.nin.tl/3x
Sign up to Currents for dispatches from the hearing 👉 a.nin.tl/3x
May 13, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Co-editor Amy Hall is at the Royal Courts of Justice this week to cover the case against the British government over arms sales to Israel, brought forward by Al Haq and @glanlaw.bsky.social
Sign up to Currents for dispatches from the hearing 👉 a.nin.tl/3x
Sign up to Currents for dispatches from the hearing 👉 a.nin.tl/3x
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"Any new left organisation must join forces with other mass organisations in getting its hands dirty"
Any new socialist organisation must put proletarian anti-racism at its heart and embrace utopian pragmatism, write Joshua Virasami and Jonas Marvin
www.redpepper.org.uk/society/race...
Any new socialist organisation must put proletarian anti-racism at its heart and embrace utopian pragmatism, write Joshua Virasami and Jonas Marvin
www.redpepper.org.uk/society/race...
The only way left is always anti-racist - Red Pepper
Any new socialist organisation must put proletarian anti-racism at its heart and embrace utopian pragmatism
www.redpepper.org.uk
May 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM
"Any new left organisation must join forces with other mass organisations in getting its hands dirty"
Any new socialist organisation must put proletarian anti-racism at its heart and embrace utopian pragmatism, write Joshua Virasami and Jonas Marvin
www.redpepper.org.uk/society/race...
Any new socialist organisation must put proletarian anti-racism at its heart and embrace utopian pragmatism, write Joshua Virasami and Jonas Marvin
www.redpepper.org.uk/society/race...
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Subscribe and listen to #TheWorldUnspun wherever you get your podcasts to be the first to know when this episode drops!
@palaction.bsky.social @peacedirect.bsky.social @caatuk.bsky.social @glanlaw.bsky.social
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May 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Subscribe and listen to #TheWorldUnspun wherever you get your podcasts to be the first to know when this episode drops!
@palaction.bsky.social @peacedirect.bsky.social @caatuk.bsky.social @glanlaw.bsky.social
@palaction.bsky.social @peacedirect.bsky.social @caatuk.bsky.social @glanlaw.bsky.social
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🎧 COMING SOON 🎧
While the arms trade is vast and secretive, there is a groundswell of people across the world taking action to challenge its power, from the gates of arms factories to our highest courts.
Our next podcast episode features speakers at the frontlines of some of these movements.
While the arms trade is vast and secretive, there is a groundswell of people across the world taking action to challenge its power, from the gates of arms factories to our highest courts.
Our next podcast episode features speakers at the frontlines of some of these movements.
May 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
🎧 COMING SOON 🎧
While the arms trade is vast and secretive, there is a groundswell of people across the world taking action to challenge its power, from the gates of arms factories to our highest courts.
Our next podcast episode features speakers at the frontlines of some of these movements.
While the arms trade is vast and secretive, there is a groundswell of people across the world taking action to challenge its power, from the gates of arms factories to our highest courts.
Our next podcast episode features speakers at the frontlines of some of these movements.
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🔴Controversial Spy-Tech Firm’s Inclusion at NHS Confederation Expo Leads to Speaker Pulling Out
An internal NHS Confederation email acknowledged that ‘many colleagues will have concerns’ about Palantir’s inclusion
bylinetimes.com/2025/05/07/p...
An internal NHS Confederation email acknowledged that ‘many colleagues will have concerns’ about Palantir’s inclusion
bylinetimes.com/2025/05/07/p...
Controversial Spy-Tech Firm’s Inclusion at NHS Confederation Expo Leads to Speaker Pulling Out
An internal NHS Confederation email acknowledged that 'many colleagues will have concerns' about Palantir's inclusion
bylinetimes.com
May 7, 2025 at 7:43 AM
🔴Controversial Spy-Tech Firm’s Inclusion at NHS Confederation Expo Leads to Speaker Pulling Out
An internal NHS Confederation email acknowledged that ‘many colleagues will have concerns’ about Palantir’s inclusion
bylinetimes.com/2025/05/07/p...
An internal NHS Confederation email acknowledged that ‘many colleagues will have concerns’ about Palantir’s inclusion
bylinetimes.com/2025/05/07/p...
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This May Day weekend, unions and activists are taking action against the billionaire class by targeting Tesla showrooms across the UK.
Paula Lacey reports for Currents 👇
Paula Lacey reports for Currents 👇
Tesla targeted over Musk's workers' rights record
Paula Lacey in Glasgow
new-internationalist.ghost.io
May 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This May Day weekend, unions and activists are taking action against the billionaire class by targeting Tesla showrooms across the UK.
Paula Lacey reports for Currents 👇
Paula Lacey reports for Currents 👇
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Here's this week's Better Offline monologue. I walk you through why better tech criticism will lead to a better tech industry - and a better society at large.
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Monologue: Why We Need Tech Criticism More Than Ever
Podcast Episode · Better Offline · 05/01/2025 · Subscribers Only · 7m
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May 1, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Here's this week's Better Offline monologue. I walk you through why better tech criticism will lead to a better tech industry - and a better society at large.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Linktr.ee/betteroffline
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Linktr.ee/betteroffline
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A growing movement of Christian feminists in Brazil are making their voice heard as they oppose threats to tighten the country’s abortion laws. Alice McCool reports from inside their fight.
newint.org/women/2025/c...
newint.org/women/2025/c...
May 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
A growing movement of Christian feminists in Brazil are making their voice heard as they oppose threats to tighten the country’s abortion laws. Alice McCool reports from inside their fight.
newint.org/women/2025/c...
newint.org/women/2025/c...
paying my overdue respects with this vatican city gift shop find from a 2008 family holiday
April 29, 2025 at 9:11 AM
paying my overdue respects with this vatican city gift shop find from a 2008 family holiday
i compulsively do crosswords to self-regulate and I've been trying to diversify - any linguistics heads out there might enjoy this
word.golf/
also if you have any non-challenging puzzle recs let me know!
word.golf/
also if you have any non-challenging puzzle recs let me know!
© the new expeditionary society
www.word.golf
April 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM
i compulsively do crosswords to self-regulate and I've been trying to diversify - any linguistics heads out there might enjoy this
word.golf/
also if you have any non-challenging puzzle recs let me know!
word.golf/
also if you have any non-challenging puzzle recs let me know!