Steve Rose
@steverose7.bsky.social
Assistant features editor for The Guardian. Writer on culture high and low, film, TV, architecture, arts, race, environment, tech, etc.
https://www.theguardian.com/profile/steverose
https://www.theguardian.com/profile/steverose
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I tried to take a photo of a grasshopper on my windshield, but now it looks like a gigantic bug destroying the town.
February 10, 2026 at 6:10 AM
I tried to take a photo of a grasshopper on my windshield, but now it looks like a gigantic bug destroying the town.
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Kid Rock: the answer to the question, what would premature ejaculation look like if it wore a hat?
February 9, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Kid Rock: the answer to the question, what would premature ejaculation look like if it wore a hat?
This has brought me so much joy 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
February 8, 2026 at 9:10 AM
This has brought me so much joy 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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Russia’s full-scale invasion began 4 years ago. It began in winter, and so this winter is the 5th. And, for civilians, the worst. Russia launches missiles and drones at energy infrastructure to force Ukrainians to endure the freezing cold. Here's how you can help
snyder.substack.com/p/the-long-u...
snyder.substack.com/p/the-long-u...
The Long Ukrainian Winter
How You Can Help
snyder.substack.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Russia’s full-scale invasion began 4 years ago. It began in winter, and so this winter is the 5th. And, for civilians, the worst. Russia launches missiles and drones at energy infrastructure to force Ukrainians to endure the freezing cold. Here's how you can help
snyder.substack.com/p/the-long-u...
snyder.substack.com/p/the-long-u...
Excellent piece www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
Sex and snacks, but no seat at the table: the role of women in Epstein’s sordid men’s club
Files reveal a world of flattery and fratboy tones, where rich men are cultivated and women provide services
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Excellent piece www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
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Sorry I can't read anything about the Super Bowl without thinking of the Superb Owl.
two men are standing next to each other and the caption says we will be spending this sunday
ALT: two men are standing next to each other and the caption says we will be spending this sunday
media.tenor.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Sorry I can't read anything about the Super Bowl without thinking of the Superb Owl.
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Heads are going to explode 💥
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
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Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
1/3
February 4, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Heads are going to explode 💥
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
1/3
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
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The guy who owns Amazon shutting down the books section of the Washington Post is beyond parody
WaPo also closing Books section and downsizing International and Metro sections
February 4, 2026 at 2:05 PM
The guy who owns Amazon shutting down the books section of the Washington Post is beyond parody
Once again, Marina Hyde nails it. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Never forget Epstein’s little helpers – the powerful men who knew about his crimes, and helped him out anyway | Marina Hyde
I’m sorry, but this is not just a political scandal. Time to refocus on the horrific mistreatment of women and girls, and the role of these ghouls, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Once again, Marina Hyde nails it. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Just remembering this forensic post tying so many gross scenes from Epstein's infamous birthday book to Trump and Mar a Lago. Then remembering there are an estd 3 million Epstein files we're yet to see.
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Good morning!
Here's your weekly reminder that Donald Trump is covering-up the Epstein files, including *NEW* evidence tying Epstein crimes to Trump associates and the Mar-A-Lago!
Lets start with one we already know, the horrible grooming art:
Good morning!
Here's your weekly reminder that Donald Trump is covering-up the Epstein files, including *NEW* evidence tying Epstein crimes to Trump associates and the Mar-A-Lago!
Lets start with one we already know, the horrible grooming art:
February 3, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Just remembering this forensic post tying so many gross scenes from Epstein's infamous birthday book to Trump and Mar a Lago. Then remembering there are an estd 3 million Epstein files we're yet to see.
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The director of Melania movie
January 31, 2026 at 6:59 PM
The director of Melania movie
This is hilarious - and all I need to know.
www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ja...
www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ja...
Eggs, hats and unfettered ambition: what we learned about Melania Trump from her documentary
The first lady’s political goals, high-stakes clothes fittings and hints that she and Donald still have sex are just some of the highlights from Brett Ratner’s documentary
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:42 PM
This is hilarious - and all I need to know.
www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ja...
www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ja...
Neil Young says: “Untruths are abounding on Fox. New York Times used to be where I went for news. Now I go to The Guardian. I suggest you give it a try."
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Neil Young Trashes Amazon, Gives His Complete Musical Catalog to Greenland for Free
Neil Young has escalated his fight against Amazon due to Jeff Bezos' support of Trump, and is giving his music to the people of Greenland.
www.rollingstone.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Neil Young says: “Untruths are abounding on Fox. New York Times used to be where I went for news. Now I go to The Guardian. I suggest you give it a try."
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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Once again, extraordinary things happening on the social media of the German foreign ministry
www.instagram.com/reel/DUGW47K...
www.instagram.com/reel/DUGW47K...
January 29, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Once again, extraordinary things happening on the social media of the German foreign ministry
www.instagram.com/reel/DUGW47K...
www.instagram.com/reel/DUGW47K...
I wrote about the White House's SLOPAGANDA - the troubling alliance between generative AI and political messaging, and how terrifyingly adept the Trump admin has been at this stuff.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
The slopaganda era: 10 AI images posted by the White House - and what they teach us
Under Donald Trump, the White House has filled its social media with memes, wishcasting, nostalgia and deepfakes. Here’s what you need to know to navigate the trolling
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:22 AM
I wrote about the White House's SLOPAGANDA - the troubling alliance between generative AI and political messaging, and how terrifyingly adept the Trump admin has been at this stuff.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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Just a reminder that if Trump's policies had been in effect in the past, there would be no Apple (Steve Jobs is the son of Syrian immigrants), no Google (Sergei Brin immigrated from the USSR), and no WhatsApp (Jan Koum immigrated from Ukraine).
65% of all top tech companies has immigrant founders.
65% of all top tech companies has immigrant founders.
January 27, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Just a reminder that if Trump's policies had been in effect in the past, there would be no Apple (Steve Jobs is the son of Syrian immigrants), no Google (Sergei Brin immigrated from the USSR), and no WhatsApp (Jan Koum immigrated from Ukraine).
65% of all top tech companies has immigrant founders.
65% of all top tech companies has immigrant founders.
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There are at least 365 MPs with BlueSky accounts (a majority of 65!) acc to this @politicshome.bsky.social tracker, with 244 having posted on the site this month/since new year
Labour 265 (65%)
LibDem 61 (85%)
Cons 6 (5%)
Green 4 (100%)
SNP 4 (44%)
Plaid 2 (50%)
Reform 0 (0%)
mps.dowu.uk#parties
Labour 265 (65%)
LibDem 61 (85%)
Cons 6 (5%)
Green 4 (100%)
SNP 4 (44%)
Plaid 2 (50%)
Reform 0 (0%)
mps.dowu.uk#parties
UK MPs on Bluesky
Track which UK Members of Parliament are on Bluesky. See adoption rates by party, find missing MPs, and explore the constituency map.
mps.dowu.uk
January 26, 2026 at 11:06 PM
There are at least 365 MPs with BlueSky accounts (a majority of 65!) acc to this @politicshome.bsky.social tracker, with 244 having posted on the site this month/since new year
Labour 265 (65%)
LibDem 61 (85%)
Cons 6 (5%)
Green 4 (100%)
SNP 4 (44%)
Plaid 2 (50%)
Reform 0 (0%)
mps.dowu.uk#parties
Labour 265 (65%)
LibDem 61 (85%)
Cons 6 (5%)
Green 4 (100%)
SNP 4 (44%)
Plaid 2 (50%)
Reform 0 (0%)
mps.dowu.uk#parties
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Two things to learn from this.
1. The rightwing newspapers are lobby groups whose purpose is to advance the class interest of their proprietors.
2. Lobbyists for the rich and powerful lose their jobs if they are not prepared to lie.
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uk-...
1. The rightwing newspapers are lobby groups whose purpose is to advance the class interest of their proprietors.
2. Lobbyists for the rich and powerful lose their jobs if they are not prepared to lie.
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uk-...
Analysis: UK newspaper editorial opposition to climate action overtakes support for first time - Carbon Brief
Nearly 100 UK newspaper editorials opposed climate action in 2025, a record figure that reveals the backlash against net-zero in the right-leaning press
www.carbonbrief.org
January 26, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Two things to learn from this.
1. The rightwing newspapers are lobby groups whose purpose is to advance the class interest of their proprietors.
2. Lobbyists for the rich and powerful lose their jobs if they are not prepared to lie.
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uk-...
1. The rightwing newspapers are lobby groups whose purpose is to advance the class interest of their proprietors.
2. Lobbyists for the rich and powerful lose their jobs if they are not prepared to lie.
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uk-...
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One of the best things I’ve read in a while:
January 25, 2026 at 10:39 PM
One of the best things I’ve read in a while:
I spoke to Ian Russell, who’s thought longer and harder about a social media ban for kids than just about anyone, and remains against the idea. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
Life after Molly: Ian Russell on big tech, his daughter’s death – and why a social media ban won’t work
Molly Russell was just 14 when she took her own life in 2017, and an inquest later found negative online content was a significant factor. With many people now pushing for teenagers to be kept off tec...
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 7:22 AM
I spoke to Ian Russell, who’s thought longer and harder about a social media ban for kids than just about anyone, and remains against the idea. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
