tristan
@svejky.bsky.social
The Whole Business of Man Is The Arts & All Things Common. he/him/fo.
Academic study of the BBC consistently shows a right-wing bias but it is only ever news when it is accused of left-wing bias…which is very characteristic of the general miserable sordid reactionary British media in general theconversation.com/bbc-question...
BBC Question Time: analysis of guests over nine years suggests an overuse of rightwing voices
The top five most frequent non-politician panellists all write for The Spectator.
theconversation.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Academic study of the BBC consistently shows a right-wing bias but it is only ever news when it is accused of left-wing bias…which is very characteristic of the general miserable sordid reactionary British media in general theconversation.com/bbc-question...
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So now I live in Munich - please give me your suggestions for good bars, cinemas, bookshops, arts spaces, cafes, etc etc. It’s a very big city to find your feet in! Even better if you live here and you want to meet up!
September 26, 2025 at 8:51 PM
So now I live in Munich - please give me your suggestions for good bars, cinemas, bookshops, arts spaces, cafes, etc etc. It’s a very big city to find your feet in! Even better if you live here and you want to meet up!
So now I live in Munich - please give me your suggestions for good bars, cinemas, bookshops, arts spaces, cafes, etc etc. It’s a very big city to find your feet in! Even better if you live here and you want to meet up!
September 26, 2025 at 8:51 PM
So now I live in Munich - please give me your suggestions for good bars, cinemas, bookshops, arts spaces, cafes, etc etc. It’s a very big city to find your feet in! Even better if you live here and you want to meet up!
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"on a technicality"
Not really.
A failure to get necessary consents to a terror charge is not a slight error. They are safeguards when a person faces a serious charge.
Prosecutors should take such safeguards seriously: this is terrorism law they are using.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/s...
Not really.
A failure to get necessary consents to a terror charge is not a slight error. They are safeguards when a person faces a serious charge.
Prosecutors should take such safeguards seriously: this is terrorism law they are using.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/s...
Terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh thrown out
Chief magistrate at Woolwich crown court rules that ‘proceedings were instituted unlawfully and are null’
www.theguardian.com
September 26, 2025 at 10:32 AM
"on a technicality"
Not really.
A failure to get necessary consents to a terror charge is not a slight error. They are safeguards when a person faces a serious charge.
Prosecutors should take such safeguards seriously: this is terrorism law they are using.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/s...
Not really.
A failure to get necessary consents to a terror charge is not a slight error. They are safeguards when a person faces a serious charge.
Prosecutors should take such safeguards seriously: this is terrorism law they are using.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/s...
Big life announcement: On my way to Munich where I’ll be working as a Research Associate at Ludwig Maximilian University. Do I know anyone in Munich? I’m going to need some friends and I’m interested in arts and/or academic collaborations!
September 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Big life announcement: On my way to Munich where I’ll be working as a Research Associate at Ludwig Maximilian University. Do I know anyone in Munich? I’m going to need some friends and I’m interested in arts and/or academic collaborations!
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An actual quote from the Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Too often people go to university to ‘explore research and knowledge’
Look forward to Wes S saying 'too often people go to hospital to have operations' or Heidi Alexander saying 'too often people go to the station to catch a train'
Too often people go to university to ‘explore research and knowledge’
Look forward to Wes S saying 'too often people go to hospital to have operations' or Heidi Alexander saying 'too often people go to the station to catch a train'
September 19, 2025 at 10:25 AM
An actual quote from the Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Too often people go to university to ‘explore research and knowledge’
Look forward to Wes S saying 'too often people go to hospital to have operations' or Heidi Alexander saying 'too often people go to the station to catch a train'
Too often people go to university to ‘explore research and knowledge’
Look forward to Wes S saying 'too often people go to hospital to have operations' or Heidi Alexander saying 'too often people go to the station to catch a train'
I'm going to Brussels this weekend. What should I do? I'd particularly like to look at something about post/colonial history (and which isn't necessarily the Africa Museum).
September 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I'm going to Brussels this weekend. What should I do? I'd particularly like to look at something about post/colonial history (and which isn't necessarily the Africa Museum).
Can't help thinking about Kurt Tuchlosky's Weimar-era satirical poem, Rosen auf den Weg gestreut today, and most days in the UK just now - here in the singer Daniel Kahn's translation
September 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Can't help thinking about Kurt Tuchlosky's Weimar-era satirical poem, Rosen auf den Weg gestreut today, and most days in the UK just now - here in the singer Daniel Kahn's translation
"ENDGAME WAITING FOR GODOT WATT HAPPY DAYS which means I love you"
August 20, 2025 at 1:07 PM
"ENDGAME WAITING FOR GODOT WATT HAPPY DAYS which means I love you"
Really fascinating and interesting to put alongside Wales - I’d be interested to know how the absence of single words corresponding to Yes and No in Welsh changes the process of justice in Wales (the same “issue” is brought up with Irish in this article)
Two pieces on language in the papers today that got me thinking. First, this opinion piece in the Irish Times about the trial of Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh and minority language interpreters in the UK and Irish courts:
Opinion: Kneecap trial spotlights challenges for Irish speakers in British and Irish courts
Many would rather use the language they know best to answer questions on which their liberty or livelihood could depend
www.irishtimes.com
August 20, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Really fascinating and interesting to put alongside Wales - I’d be interested to know how the absence of single words corresponding to Yes and No in Welsh changes the process of justice in Wales (the same “issue” is brought up with Irish in this article)
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In the immortal words of Rubberbandits: Sally Rooney, she’s in the ‘Ra.
youtu.be/GrAd2KfgUSE
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...
youtu.be/GrAd2KfgUSE
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...
Sally Rooney could be arrested under Terrorism Act after pledging royalties to Palestine Action
The bestselling novelist promised to financially support the group proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the British government
www.theguardian.com
August 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
In the immortal words of Rubberbandits: Sally Rooney, she’s in the ‘Ra.
youtu.be/GrAd2KfgUSE
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...
youtu.be/GrAd2KfgUSE
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...
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wow, all it took was one week of restricted access to porn.
August 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
wow, all it took was one week of restricted access to porn.
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“We’re here to talk about A levels”
“Free Palestine the BBC is complicit” 💀💀
“Free Palestine the BBC is complicit” 💀💀
August 14, 2025 at 2:19 PM
“We’re here to talk about A levels”
“Free Palestine the BBC is complicit” 💀💀
“Free Palestine the BBC is complicit” 💀💀
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Higher Ed is littered with appalling employment practices. We can't go on like this.
New circle of UK academic job market hell just dropped: a 3 month .8 temp cover
August 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Higher Ed is littered with appalling employment practices. We can't go on like this.
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YOU - What am I doing?
SHIVERS - Looking up at the sky, cold water dripping from your hair.
YOU - What do I see?
SHIVERS - Grey sky like great battleships, clouds colliding with one another. Rain falls down on the world.
SHIVERS - Looking up at the sky, cold water dripping from your hair.
YOU - What do I see?
SHIVERS - Grey sky like great battleships, clouds colliding with one another. Rain falls down on the world.
August 2, 2025 at 6:25 PM
YOU - What am I doing?
SHIVERS - Looking up at the sky, cold water dripping from your hair.
YOU - What do I see?
SHIVERS - Grey sky like great battleships, clouds colliding with one another. Rain falls down on the world.
SHIVERS - Looking up at the sky, cold water dripping from your hair.
YOU - What do I see?
SHIVERS - Grey sky like great battleships, clouds colliding with one another. Rain falls down on the world.
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I really enjoyed interviewing Chris Washington on the brilliant Nonbinary Jane Austen for a podcast on @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/nonbinary-ja...
Chris Washington, "Nonbinary Jane Austen" (U Minnesota Press, 2025) - New Books Network
newbooksnetwork.com
August 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I really enjoyed interviewing Chris Washington on the brilliant Nonbinary Jane Austen for a podcast on @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/nonbinary-ja...
I really enjoyed interviewing Chris Washington on the brilliant Nonbinary Jane Austen for a podcast on @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/nonbinary-ja...
Chris Washington, "Nonbinary Jane Austen" (U Minnesota Press, 2025) - New Books Network
newbooksnetwork.com
August 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I really enjoyed interviewing Chris Washington on the brilliant Nonbinary Jane Austen for a podcast on @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/nonbinary-ja...
Insulindian Phasmid www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Supersized stick insect discovered in high-altitude trees in Australia
The 40cm-long insect, named Acrophylla alta, weighs slightly less than a golf ball and may be the heaviest insect in Australia
www.theguardian.com
July 31, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Insulindian Phasmid www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Unbelievable
Adil Ray recounts the testimony of a doctor who explains IDF soldiers play a game where each day they decide to shoot Palestinian boys in a different part of their body
Flint: "Israel is a functioning democracy. It is understandable when you have Hamas in control.." #GMB
Flint: "Israel is a functioning democracy. It is understandable when you have Hamas in control.." #GMB
July 25, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Unbelievable
As a vegan for most of my adult life and a chaotic traveler, I genuinely love this list of tips for being vegan on holiday www.theguardian.com/food/2025/ju...
‘Don’t ever assume there’s anything to eat!’ 29 tips for perfect vegan holidays, from where to go to how to order
Nowhere should be out of bounds just because you have a plant-based diet. Seasoned travellers explain how to stay happy and hunger-free, whether you’re trekking in Thailand or on a mini-break in Berli...
www.theguardian.com
July 24, 2025 at 10:04 PM
As a vegan for most of my adult life and a chaotic traveler, I genuinely love this list of tips for being vegan on holiday www.theguardian.com/food/2025/ju...
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I'm grimly fascinated by the human capacity - as cogs within systems of power - to participate in great evils such as genocide. And in this case, I'm fascinated by David Lammy's capacity to maintain his characteristic demeanor of pomposity and self regard, even as he follows Israel into the abyss.
Kit Malthouse to Lammy "can he not see his inaction & cowardice is making this country irrelevant? Can he also not see the personal risk to him, given our intl obligations, that he may end up at the Hague because of his inaction?"
Lammy tells Malthouse his language is unbecoming
Lammy tells Malthouse his language is unbecoming
July 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I'm grimly fascinated by the human capacity - as cogs within systems of power - to participate in great evils such as genocide. And in this case, I'm fascinated by David Lammy's capacity to maintain his characteristic demeanor of pomposity and self regard, even as he follows Israel into the abyss.
This got me thinking: what are your favourite pieces of writing on visual art?
25. I bought this in the Munch Museum in Oslo. I’ve never read Knausgaard’s novels and actually know very little about him but the title caught my eye, and…it’s a truly amazing book - one of the most perceptive, sensitive, insightful pieces of writing on visual art I’ve encountered in a long time!
July 21, 2025 at 8:24 PM
This got me thinking: what are your favourite pieces of writing on visual art?
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SHIVERS - In a little alley next to Boogie street, a man in stained overalls steps out of a workshop for a cigarette. His hands are bruised and soaked with motor oil and dirt. He breathes smoke out of his nostrils and closes his eyes. The next five minutes are his and his alone.
July 21, 2025 at 8:54 AM
SHIVERS - In a little alley next to Boogie street, a man in stained overalls steps out of a workshop for a cigarette. His hands are bruised and soaked with motor oil and dirt. He breathes smoke out of his nostrils and closes his eyes. The next five minutes are his and his alone.
Sone documentation of our Heroes of Work/Arwyr o’r Geaith/Helden der Arbeit Happeninh which we facilitated yesterday in Bangor
July 21, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Sone documentation of our Heroes of Work/Arwyr o’r Geaith/Helden der Arbeit Happeninh which we facilitated yesterday in Bangor