Alex Dakers
@alexdakers.bsky.social
Freelance journo and editor ✍🏼
🗞️ news, comment @ The i Paper
⚽️🏈🏊🏽♂️🎾 (etc) sport @ The Standard, BBC Sport, Fantasy Football Scout & more
🇬🇧London-based 🇰🇾Cayman-raised
Stanford ‘23 / University of Bath ‘22
X/Twitter @dakers_alex
📧 alexdakersjourno@gmail.com
🗞️ news, comment @ The i Paper
⚽️🏈🏊🏽♂️🎾 (etc) sport @ The Standard, BBC Sport, Fantasy Football Scout & more
🇬🇧London-based 🇰🇾Cayman-raised
Stanford ‘23 / University of Bath ‘22
X/Twitter @dakers_alex
📧 alexdakersjourno@gmail.com
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Alex Dakers
@alexdakers.bsky.social
· Mar 9
Farmland seven times the size of London could face flooding by 2050
Over six million properties in England are currently at risk of flooding, with this number expected to increase to eight million by 2050
inews.co.uk
🚨Millions of acres of farmland - and about half of all roads and railways - in England face rising flood risks, per latest Environment Agency data.
🌾Farmers, already operating in “Defcon 2” conditions, fear for British food security.
🗞️Big Read @theipaper.com 👇🏼
inews.co.uk/news/environ...
🌾Farmers, already operating in “Defcon 2” conditions, fear for British food security.
🗞️Big Read @theipaper.com 👇🏼
inews.co.uk/news/environ...
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Hunt is on for 20,000 Ukrainian children stolen by Russia, after
@theipaper.com story changes Trump's mind
Reporting with real human impact from @sanyaburgess.bsky.social
@theipaper.com story changes Trump's mind
Reporting with real human impact from @sanyaburgess.bsky.social
Trump U-turns on team hunting for 20,000 Ukrainian children stolen by Russia
Search unit escapes immediate axe - after The i Paper's story changes US President's mind
inews.co.uk
March 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Hunt is on for 20,000 Ukrainian children stolen by Russia, after
@theipaper.com story changes Trump's mind
Reporting with real human impact from @sanyaburgess.bsky.social
@theipaper.com story changes Trump's mind
Reporting with real human impact from @sanyaburgess.bsky.social
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🚨Millions of acres of farmland - and about half of all roads and railways - in England face rising flood risks, per latest Environment Agency data.
🌾Farmers, already operating in “Defcon 2” conditions, fear for British food security.
🗞️Big Read @theipaper.com 👇🏼
inews.co.uk/news/environ...
🌾Farmers, already operating in “Defcon 2” conditions, fear for British food security.
🗞️Big Read @theipaper.com 👇🏼
inews.co.uk/news/environ...
Farmland seven times the size of London could face flooding by 2050
Over six million properties in England are currently at risk of flooding, with this number expected to increase to eight million by 2050
inews.co.uk
March 9, 2025 at 6:42 AM
🚨Millions of acres of farmland - and about half of all roads and railways - in England face rising flood risks, per latest Environment Agency data.
🌾Farmers, already operating in “Defcon 2” conditions, fear for British food security.
🗞️Big Read @theipaper.com 👇🏼
inews.co.uk/news/environ...
🌾Farmers, already operating in “Defcon 2” conditions, fear for British food security.
🗞️Big Read @theipaper.com 👇🏼
inews.co.uk/news/environ...
🚨Millions of acres of farmland - and about half of all roads and railways - in England face rising flood risks, per latest Environment Agency data.
🌾Farmers, already operating in “Defcon 2” conditions, fear for British food security.
🗞️Big Read @theipaper.com 👇🏼
inews.co.uk/news/environ...
🌾Farmers, already operating in “Defcon 2” conditions, fear for British food security.
🗞️Big Read @theipaper.com 👇🏼
inews.co.uk/news/environ...
Farmland seven times the size of London could face flooding by 2050
Over six million properties in England are currently at risk of flooding, with this number expected to increase to eight million by 2050
inews.co.uk
March 9, 2025 at 6:42 AM
🚨Millions of acres of farmland - and about half of all roads and railways - in England face rising flood risks, per latest Environment Agency data.
🌾Farmers, already operating in “Defcon 2” conditions, fear for British food security.
🗞️Big Read @theipaper.com 👇🏼
inews.co.uk/news/environ...
🌾Farmers, already operating in “Defcon 2” conditions, fear for British food security.
🗞️Big Read @theipaper.com 👇🏼
inews.co.uk/news/environ...
ICYMI, the Cayman Islands recently rejoiced with its first-ever World Champion and an historic world record🥇
Now, the country hopes its new aquatics centre - featuring a state-of-the-art pool used at US Olympic Trials - will help find the next Jordan Crooks🔍
www.caymancompass.com/2025/03/04/n...
Now, the country hopes its new aquatics centre - featuring a state-of-the-art pool used at US Olympic Trials - will help find the next Jordan Crooks🔍
www.caymancompass.com/2025/03/04/n...
New aquatics centre could help find the next Jordan Crooks
Cayman’s new aquatics centre will create an abundance of opportunities for the entire country as well as nurture local talent to follow in the footsteps of Jordan Crooks, swimming’s national associati...
www.caymancompass.com
March 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
ICYMI, the Cayman Islands recently rejoiced with its first-ever World Champion and an historic world record🥇
Now, the country hopes its new aquatics centre - featuring a state-of-the-art pool used at US Olympic Trials - will help find the next Jordan Crooks🔍
www.caymancompass.com/2025/03/04/n...
Now, the country hopes its new aquatics centre - featuring a state-of-the-art pool used at US Olympic Trials - will help find the next Jordan Crooks🔍
www.caymancompass.com/2025/03/04/n...
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I went to Bristol City, who by most measures should have expected Premier League football by now.
The unfulfilled football potential of this city, and this club, is a cause for great wonder.
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
The unfulfilled football potential of this city, and this club, is a cause for great wonder.
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Bristol City have all the ingredients for Premier League football except for one
The Robins should have expected top flight football by now. Their unfulfilled potential is a cause for great wonder, and a desperation among the fanbase
inews.co.uk
January 28, 2025 at 8:02 AM
I went to Bristol City, who by most measures should have expected Premier League football by now.
The unfulfilled football potential of this city, and this club, is a cause for great wonder.
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
The unfulfilled football potential of this city, and this club, is a cause for great wonder.
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
This.
Struggling to understand the FA’s argument here, particularly handing Duran a longer ban than Cunha’s - and all after Joao Pedro (last week) swung a wild elbow that seemingly only went unpunished because he simply missed Yehor Yarmolyuk?
Struggling to understand the FA’s argument here, particularly handing Duran a longer ban than Cunha’s - and all after Joao Pedro (last week) swung a wild elbow that seemingly only went unpunished because he simply missed Yehor Yarmolyuk?
The FA/Premier League can attract faux outrage but charging Jhon Duran & possibly increasing his ban is ridiculous. #AVFC were punished enough on the day (they thought they had grounds to appeal) then were slapped with a 3-game ban.Feels so unnecessary - Cunha has a two game ban!
December 31, 2024 at 1:16 PM
This.
Struggling to understand the FA’s argument here, particularly handing Duran a longer ban than Cunha’s - and all after Joao Pedro (last week) swung a wild elbow that seemingly only went unpunished because he simply missed Yehor Yarmolyuk?
Struggling to understand the FA’s argument here, particularly handing Duran a longer ban than Cunha’s - and all after Joao Pedro (last week) swung a wild elbow that seemingly only went unpunished because he simply missed Yehor Yarmolyuk?
Great to see this go live following my trip to Norfolk last month with colleagues from @inews.co.uk’s brilliant video team🎥
First time on camera🫣⬇️
First time on camera🫣⬇️
The historic coastal town of Happisburgh is clinging to an eroding cliff edge - and locals at risk of losing everything question why they are offered so little support
inews.co.uk/news/our-hom...
inews.co.uk/news/our-hom...
December 31, 2024 at 10:23 AM
Great to see this go live following my trip to Norfolk last month with colleagues from @inews.co.uk’s brilliant video team🎥
First time on camera🫣⬇️
First time on camera🫣⬇️
🌊🏠 'Our homes are falling into the sea - and nobody is paying attention' ⌛⚠️
With coastal erosion posing an 📈 threat to seaside dwellers around the🌍, I went to one of Europe's hardest hit coastlines to meet those fighting to survive.
@inews.co.uk
inews.co.uk/news/our-hom...
With coastal erosion posing an 📈 threat to seaside dwellers around the🌍, I went to one of Europe's hardest hit coastlines to meet those fighting to survive.
@inews.co.uk
inews.co.uk/news/our-hom...
'Our homes are falling into the sea - and nobody is paying attention'
The historic coastal town of Happisburgh is clinging to an eroding cliff edge - and locals at risk of losing everything question why they are offered so little support
inews.co.uk
December 31, 2024 at 6:30 AM
🌊🏠 'Our homes are falling into the sea - and nobody is paying attention' ⌛⚠️
With coastal erosion posing an 📈 threat to seaside dwellers around the🌍, I went to one of Europe's hardest hit coastlines to meet those fighting to survive.
@inews.co.uk
inews.co.uk/news/our-hom...
With coastal erosion posing an 📈 threat to seaside dwellers around the🌍, I went to one of Europe's hardest hit coastlines to meet those fighting to survive.
@inews.co.uk
inews.co.uk/news/our-hom...
A “perfect” swim 🏊🏽♂️🤌🏼
An historic barrier in the sport of swimming was shattered last week - so I asked experts about the significance of Jordan Crooks’s big-time world record and what it means for the Cayman Islands star’s future 👀🥇🔜
www.caymancompass.com/2024/12/21/h...
An historic barrier in the sport of swimming was shattered last week - so I asked experts about the significance of Jordan Crooks’s big-time world record and what it means for the Cayman Islands star’s future 👀🥇🔜
www.caymancompass.com/2024/12/21/h...
How 'perfect swim' could propel Jordan Crooks to global superstardom
Jordan Crooks' electric world-record-breaking swim has made him an A-lister in the sport and created new opportunities for the young Caymanian, according to international pundits.
www.caymancompass.com
December 21, 2024 at 3:34 PM
A “perfect” swim 🏊🏽♂️🤌🏼
An historic barrier in the sport of swimming was shattered last week - so I asked experts about the significance of Jordan Crooks’s big-time world record and what it means for the Cayman Islands star’s future 👀🥇🔜
www.caymancompass.com/2024/12/21/h...
An historic barrier in the sport of swimming was shattered last week - so I asked experts about the significance of Jordan Crooks’s big-time world record and what it means for the Cayman Islands star’s future 👀🥇🔜
www.caymancompass.com/2024/12/21/h...
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🗣️'I would have to ask on who is the sun shining?'
I spoke to @mhairiblack.bsky.social about her excellent maiden speech in Parliament for the latest in our series of 'Politics' Greatest Speeches'
Watch it here: youtu.be/PTAVpqcMVCw
@inews.co.uk
I spoke to @mhairiblack.bsky.social about her excellent maiden speech in Parliament for the latest in our series of 'Politics' Greatest Speeches'
Watch it here: youtu.be/PTAVpqcMVCw
@inews.co.uk
The Maiden Parliamentary Speech That Went VIRAL | Politics' Greatest Speeches 4
YouTube video by The i Paper
youtu.be
December 6, 2024 at 6:57 PM
🗣️'I would have to ask on who is the sun shining?'
I spoke to @mhairiblack.bsky.social about her excellent maiden speech in Parliament for the latest in our series of 'Politics' Greatest Speeches'
Watch it here: youtu.be/PTAVpqcMVCw
@inews.co.uk
I spoke to @mhairiblack.bsky.social about her excellent maiden speech in Parliament for the latest in our series of 'Politics' Greatest Speeches'
Watch it here: youtu.be/PTAVpqcMVCw
@inews.co.uk
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politically this is what I stand for
December 7, 2024 at 11:24 AM
politically this is what I stand for
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I went to Manchester United, where supporters from both clubs came together to campaign about their exploitation. We need more of it.
This is the greatest threat to English football culture: loyalists being abandoned for a quick cash grab.
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
This is the greatest threat to English football culture: loyalists being abandoned for a quick cash grab.
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
‘Stop exploiting loyalty’: Inside the Man Utd fan protest against ticket prices
Fans are putting tribalism aside to unite behind a common cause
inews.co.uk
December 3, 2024 at 8:00 AM
I went to Manchester United, where supporters from both clubs came together to campaign about their exploitation. We need more of it.
This is the greatest threat to English football culture: loyalists being abandoned for a quick cash grab.
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
This is the greatest threat to English football culture: loyalists being abandoned for a quick cash grab.
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
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NEW: Hundreds of Ministry of Defence log-in details have been stolen by cybercriminal groups using Russian software.
Emails and passwords belonging to almost 600 UK Armed personnel, civil servants, and contractors have been stolen by hackers, exclusive material shows.
inews.co.uk/news/russian...
Emails and passwords belonging to almost 600 UK Armed personnel, civil servants, and contractors have been stolen by hackers, exclusive material shows.
inews.co.uk/news/russian...
Russian hacking software used to steal hundreds of MoD log-ins
Passwords belonging to almost 600 UK Armed personnel, MOD civil servants and defence contractors have been stolen by cybercriminal groups
inews.co.uk
November 29, 2024 at 2:10 PM
NEW: Hundreds of Ministry of Defence log-in details have been stolen by cybercriminal groups using Russian software.
Emails and passwords belonging to almost 600 UK Armed personnel, civil servants, and contractors have been stolen by hackers, exclusive material shows.
inews.co.uk/news/russian...
Emails and passwords belonging to almost 600 UK Armed personnel, civil servants, and contractors have been stolen by hackers, exclusive material shows.
inews.co.uk/news/russian...
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🔥 Peter Mandelson's lobbying firm has seen an explosion in its government lobbying
For 8 years of Tories in Number 10, Global Counsel lobbied ministers or top civil servants for 11 clients
Then in just the first 3 months of Labour government: 23
My @inews.co.uk report:
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
For 8 years of Tories in Number 10, Global Counsel lobbied ministers or top civil servants for 11 clients
Then in just the first 3 months of Labour government: 23
My @inews.co.uk report:
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
Mandelson firm lobbies for TikTok, Shell and water industry in boom under Labour
Global Counsel has helped 23 client arrange meetings or other communications with ministers or senior civil servants
inews.co.uk
December 4, 2024 at 10:35 AM
🔥 Peter Mandelson's lobbying firm has seen an explosion in its government lobbying
For 8 years of Tories in Number 10, Global Counsel lobbied ministers or top civil servants for 11 clients
Then in just the first 3 months of Labour government: 23
My @inews.co.uk report:
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
For 8 years of Tories in Number 10, Global Counsel lobbied ministers or top civil servants for 11 clients
Then in just the first 3 months of Labour government: 23
My @inews.co.uk report:
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
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Incredibly helpful
Seriously! This place is even better than Twitter. I found this feed to follow updates about the coup in South Korea, Twitter just didn’t have anything like this:
December 3, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Incredibly helpful
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Wrote this some time ago but Kingstonian's plight goes back years and therefore bears reading.
Should be noted that they are now groundsharing at Raynes Park Vale which is (to quote one supporter) "100 times better - but does not solve the substantive problem".
Should be noted that they are now groundsharing at Raynes Park Vale which is (to quote one supporter) "100 times better - but does not solve the substantive problem".
An important article by @jamesgraysmith.bsky.social in the i Newspaper “Kingstonian: The homeless club on the brink after Chelsea bought their stadium”
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Kingstonian: The homeless club on the brink after Chelsea bought their stadium
The sale of Kingsmeadow ripped the soul out of the Ks. Now on a fourth ground-share miles from home, fans fear for their club's future
inews.co.uk
November 28, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Wrote this some time ago but Kingstonian's plight goes back years and therefore bears reading.
Should be noted that they are now groundsharing at Raynes Park Vale which is (to quote one supporter) "100 times better - but does not solve the substantive problem".
Should be noted that they are now groundsharing at Raynes Park Vale which is (to quote one supporter) "100 times better - but does not solve the substantive problem".
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Scientists have told us they have been intimidated and harassed by industry lobbyists due their work warning of the health risks of plastics
One submitted an official complaint to the UN at the recent Global Plastic Treaty talks. Story here:
inews.co.uk/news/campaig...
One submitted an official complaint to the UN at the recent Global Plastic Treaty talks. Story here:
inews.co.uk/news/campaig...
Inside the 'campaign of harassment' to suppress anti-plastic health warnings
Scientists claim they have been subjected to verbal abuse and online attacks by lobbyists ahead of UN talks over plastic pollution
inews.co.uk
November 27, 2024 at 2:24 PM
Scientists have told us they have been intimidated and harassed by industry lobbyists due their work warning of the health risks of plastics
One submitted an official complaint to the UN at the recent Global Plastic Treaty talks. Story here:
inews.co.uk/news/campaig...
One submitted an official complaint to the UN at the recent Global Plastic Treaty talks. Story here:
inews.co.uk/news/campaig...
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Why is football so down on players over the age of 30 at the moment? #lfc 🔴⚪️
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Mo Salah is making a mockery of Liverpool's transfer strategy
The Reds risk being too clever for their own good by stalling on a contract offer for their star forward - even if he is 32
inews.co.uk
November 25, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Why is football so down on players over the age of 30 at the moment? #lfc 🔴⚪️
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
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Exports of military equipment from the UK to Israel are much greater than official figures show, according to documents seen by @theipaper.bsky.social
🔴 Exclusive from @caomag11.bsky.social
🔴 Exclusive from @caomag11.bsky.social
UK arms exports to Israel much higher than official figures show
Campaigners are calling for a 'workaround' that allows military equipment to be sent to Israel via third countries to be closed
inews.co.uk
November 20, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Exports of military equipment from the UK to Israel are much greater than official figures show, according to documents seen by @theipaper.bsky.social
🔴 Exclusive from @caomag11.bsky.social
🔴 Exclusive from @caomag11.bsky.social
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The demise of Luton Town 📉
Relegation, a summer of regret and Rob Edwards on the brink. They were many people's second team in the Premier League last season - so what happened next?
#LTFC
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Relegation, a summer of regret and Rob Edwards on the brink. They were many people's second team in the Premier League last season - so what happened next?
#LTFC
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Luton Town's sad demise leaves a string of haunting questions
Luton were everyone's second team in the Premier League - what happened next is a warning shot for other relegated clubs
inews.co.uk
November 20, 2024 at 1:25 PM
The demise of Luton Town 📉
Relegation, a summer of regret and Rob Edwards on the brink. They were many people's second team in the Premier League last season - so what happened next?
#LTFC
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Relegation, a summer of regret and Rob Edwards on the brink. They were many people's second team in the Premier League last season - so what happened next?
#LTFC
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
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I went to Stockport County to watch and interview Louie Barry, who became the first ever English player signed to Barcelona’s La Masia.
I don't think I've ever met a young player more determined to control his own destiny.
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
I don't think I've ever met a young player more determined to control his own destiny.
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
'I'm 21, but I've had lows': How Stockport revived Barca's first English prodigy
Louie Barry, a former Aston Villa wonderkid, made history before coming home. He has a story to tell
inews.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 8:01 AM
I went to Stockport County to watch and interview Louie Barry, who became the first ever English player signed to Barcelona’s La Masia.
I don't think I've ever met a young player more determined to control his own destiny.
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
I don't think I've ever met a young player more determined to control his own destiny.
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
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The latest episode in the podcast series of Doing The 92 asks a question that is relevant to many other clubs: How do you solve a problem like Cheltenham Town?
All episodes so far are here:
podfollow.com/1765144597
All episodes so far are here:
podfollow.com/1765144597
November 20, 2024 at 8:27 AM
The latest episode in the podcast series of Doing The 92 asks a question that is relevant to many other clubs: How do you solve a problem like Cheltenham Town?
All episodes so far are here:
podfollow.com/1765144597
All episodes so far are here:
podfollow.com/1765144597
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In Dec 2016, Bournemouth’s U16s learned whether they had received a scholarship. Each player has taken differing paths since. Their stories are varied, some are difficult to read and the impact of Covid did not help released youngsters or mental health.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/588...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/588...
November 19, 2024 at 7:53 AM
In Dec 2016, Bournemouth’s U16s learned whether they had received a scholarship. Each player has taken differing paths since. Their stories are varied, some are difficult to read and the impact of Covid did not help released youngsters or mental health.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/588...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/588...
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It’s five years to the day that Spurs sacked Mauricio Pochettino.
Piece post-Ipswich on how a series of bad decisions and questionable priorities means the club is still not where fans feel it should be #THFC
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Piece post-Ipswich on how a series of bad decisions and questionable priorities means the club is still not where fans feel it should be #THFC
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Tottenham are devoid of leadership on and off the pitch
Spurs are suffering from a lack of leaders - and that stems from the top
inews.co.uk
November 19, 2024 at 11:06 AM
It’s five years to the day that Spurs sacked Mauricio Pochettino.
Piece post-Ipswich on how a series of bad decisions and questionable priorities means the club is still not where fans feel it should be #THFC
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Piece post-Ipswich on how a series of bad decisions and questionable priorities means the club is still not where fans feel it should be #THFC
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
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We've taken a look at what British troops are up to as part of NATO's largest ever artillery exercise in Lapland
🔎 Big read from @joeduggan1.bsky.social
🔎 Big read from @joeduggan1.bsky.social
Inside the British Army war drill taking place on Russia's border
British troops are part of NATO's largest ever artillery exercise in Lapland
inews.co.uk
November 19, 2024 at 10:32 AM
We've taken a look at what British troops are up to as part of NATO's largest ever artillery exercise in Lapland
🔎 Big read from @joeduggan1.bsky.social
🔎 Big read from @joeduggan1.bsky.social