Alwill
@alwilw.bsky.social
Chronically anxious librarian from Pretoria, South Africa. I like to spend my time worrying, reading, writing and trying not to bite people.
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"When problematic content surfaces, democracies respond timidly with fact-checking and defensive debunking. Authoritarian actors, by contrast, flood the zone with narrative, using humour, faith and fear to make politics emotional again."
South Africa’s flowering authoritarianism, fuelled by outrage, identity and simplicity
To reach audiences susceptible to authoritarian messaging, defenders of democracy must adapt – creating authentic, locally rooted, emotionally resonant content that can compete on the same terrain.
www.dailymaverick.co.za
November 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
"When problematic content surfaces, democracies respond timidly with fact-checking and defensive debunking. Authoritarian actors, by contrast, flood the zone with narrative, using humour, faith and fear to make politics emotional again."
Nearly 200 anti-LGBTQ+ Christian leaders have been accused of child abuse this year alone www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/06/c...
200 anti-LGBTQ+ Christian leaders have been accused of child abuse this year alone
Nearly 200 anti-LGBTQ+ Christian leaders have reportedly faced accusations of child abuse, according to a list by journalist Evan Hurst.
www.thepinknews.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Nearly 200 anti-LGBTQ+ Christian leaders have been accused of child abuse this year alone www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/06/c...
"Heinz Winckler, the first winner of the TV talent show “Idols” in South Africa, is attempting to launch a homegrown version of Turning Point, the US-based organisation founded by podcaster Charlie Kirk."
Heinz Winckler, Angus Buchan and the resurgence of Christian nationalism in SA
Former Idols winner Heinz Winckler is attempting to rebrand as South Africa’s Charlie Kirk, while the mayor of Cape Town has prayed alongside the evangelist Angus Buchan.
www.dailymaverick.co.za
November 5, 2025 at 5:55 AM
"Heinz Winckler, the first winner of the TV talent show “Idols” in South Africa, is attempting to launch a homegrown version of Turning Point, the US-based organisation founded by podcaster Charlie Kirk."
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Some good news : Startup pioneers genius solution to transform #plastic bags into farming gold:
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
#recycle #environment #farming
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
#recycle #environment #farming
Startup pioneers genius solution to transform plastic bags into farming gold: 'Best … on the planet'
This innovation could be hugely impactful for people and our planet.
www.yahoo.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Some good news : Startup pioneers genius solution to transform #plastic bags into farming gold:
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
#recycle #environment #farming
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
#recycle #environment #farming
That 0.25 mg xanax really has its work cut out for it today.
October 15, 2025 at 7:21 AM
That 0.25 mg xanax really has its work cut out for it today.
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“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
September 21, 2025 at 6:24 AM
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.
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It sucks that as an atheist I have basically no representation at any level of government. Religious nonsense is pervasive in practically all government functions and it's frustrating and exhausting.
September 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
It sucks that as an atheist I have basically no representation at any level of government. Religious nonsense is pervasive in practically all government functions and it's frustrating and exhausting.
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"please rate your package delivery" i mean ill click the smiley face because i assume it impacts the poor bastard who delivered it but i must impress upon you that forcing both him and i into this situation is an act of utter inhumanity and furthermore that god frowns upon your deeds
September 26, 2025 at 12:25 AM
"please rate your package delivery" i mean ill click the smiley face because i assume it impacts the poor bastard who delivered it but i must impress upon you that forcing both him and i into this situation is an act of utter inhumanity and furthermore that god frowns upon your deeds
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Remember:
Using birth genitals to determine your name, your pronouns, what you're allowed to wear, who you're allowed to love, how you're allowed to present yourself = normal
Basing all that stuff on what makes you feel happy = dangerous extremism
Using birth genitals to determine your name, your pronouns, what you're allowed to wear, who you're allowed to love, how you're allowed to present yourself = normal
Basing all that stuff on what makes you feel happy = dangerous extremism
September 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Remember:
Using birth genitals to determine your name, your pronouns, what you're allowed to wear, who you're allowed to love, how you're allowed to present yourself = normal
Basing all that stuff on what makes you feel happy = dangerous extremism
Using birth genitals to determine your name, your pronouns, what you're allowed to wear, who you're allowed to love, how you're allowed to present yourself = normal
Basing all that stuff on what makes you feel happy = dangerous extremism