Creating Socialism
@creatingsocialism.bsky.social
We are socialists who came together feeling adrift after the 2019 election. We have regrouped recently and aim to produce an article every week and a quarterly PDF. We hope you will enter into debate with us even if you disagree with us.
‘Bad language and the battle for meaning’. Our latest article for Creating Socialism, written by Mike Stanton. Some fascinating details here. @convivir.bsky.social
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Bad Language and the Battle for Meaning
Bad language is only bad if it obscures your meaning or is used as a weapon to oppress others. But there are worse things than swearing in this world.
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February 16, 2026 at 7:23 PM
‘Bad language and the battle for meaning’. Our latest article for Creating Socialism, written by Mike Stanton. Some fascinating details here. @convivir.bsky.social
penumbrage.com/2026/02/16/bad-language/
penumbrage.com/2026/02/16/bad-language/
Brilliant speech by Rajiv Menon.
Barrister's powerful speech at Filton Trial reminds jury of its right to defy judge open.substack.com/pub/jonathan...
February 13, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Brilliant speech by Rajiv Menon.
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The threat to the jewel in the crown of the criminal justice system
Juries give us hope and are a reminder that human beings are generally decent and are the best judges of what is right and what is wrong.
Juries give us hope and are a reminder that human beings are generally decent and are the best judges of what is right and what is wrong.
The threat to the jewel in the crown of the criminal justice system
Juries give us hope and are a reminder that human beings are generally decent and are the best judges of what is right and what is wrong.
penumbrage.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:52 PM
The threat to the jewel in the crown of the criminal justice system
Juries give us hope and are a reminder that human beings are generally decent and are the best judges of what is right and what is wrong.
Juries give us hope and are a reminder that human beings are generally decent and are the best judges of what is right and what is wrong.
Reposted by Creating Socialism
A group of us formed a discussion group in 2020 called Creating Socialism. And then we started to publish articles.We have now regrouped and reverted to our original name. We aim to publish weekly and a PDF at intervals. Here is our first article by Marilyn Tyzack.
penumbrage.com/2026/02/09/s...
penumbrage.com/2026/02/09/s...
STARMER AND MANDELSON – THE REAL QUESTION IS WHY?
Mandelson, McSweeney and now Tim Allen have all departed and there are calls from within Labour for Starmer to go. So why have successive Labour Prime Ministers been so loyal to Mandelson?
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February 13, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Mike Stanton has kindly given us space on penumbrage.com until we have our own website. Do look at Mike’s other writing: “My interests are Autism, History, Literature, Music, Natural History, Philosophy, Science and Socialism” His features include poetry and children’s stories @convivir.bsky.social
February 13, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Mike Stanton has kindly given us space on penumbrage.com until we have our own website. Do look at Mike’s other writing: “My interests are Autism, History, Literature, Music, Natural History, Philosophy, Science and Socialism” His features include poetry and children’s stories @convivir.bsky.social
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A court has ruled that the government's authoritarian ban on Palestine Action was unlawful.
Time to stop criminalising the people protesting a genocide - and start ending the UK's complicity.
Time to stop criminalising the people protesting a genocide - and start ending the UK's complicity.
February 13, 2026 at 10:22 AM
A court has ruled that the government's authoritarian ban on Palestine Action was unlawful.
Time to stop criminalising the people protesting a genocide - and start ending the UK's complicity.
Time to stop criminalising the people protesting a genocide - and start ending the UK's complicity.
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BREAKING - WE HAVE WON!
Following a successful Judicial Review brought by Huda Ammori, and a sustained campaign of defiance by defend our juries leading to almost 3,000 ‘terror’ arrests, the ban on Palestine Action has been ruled unlawful in the courts.
Following a successful Judicial Review brought by Huda Ammori, and a sustained campaign of defiance by defend our juries leading to almost 3,000 ‘terror’ arrests, the ban on Palestine Action has been ruled unlawful in the courts.
February 13, 2026 at 11:04 AM
BREAKING - WE HAVE WON!
Following a successful Judicial Review brought by Huda Ammori, and a sustained campaign of defiance by defend our juries leading to almost 3,000 ‘terror’ arrests, the ban on Palestine Action has been ruled unlawful in the courts.
Following a successful Judicial Review brought by Huda Ammori, and a sustained campaign of defiance by defend our juries leading to almost 3,000 ‘terror’ arrests, the ban on Palestine Action has been ruled unlawful in the courts.
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"The high court has ruled that the ban of Palestine Action under terrorism legislation is unlawful"
February 13, 2026 at 10:40 AM
"The high court has ruled that the ban of Palestine Action under terrorism legislation is unlawful"
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The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed. — Steve Biko
Pic of the day
#photography
Pic of the day
#photography
February 12, 2026 at 8:03 PM
The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed. — Steve Biko
Pic of the day
#photography
Pic of the day
#photography
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Forests act as natural barriers against disasters. They absorb rainfall, prevent soil erosion, and regulate water flow. Without them, floods become deadlier.
February 13, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Forests act as natural barriers against disasters. They absorb rainfall, prevent soil erosion, and regulate water flow. Without them, floods become deadlier.
We do not have an impartial judiciary. Juries are vital for defendants to obtain justice. We need to ensure those 12 ordinary people have the final say in court. Meanwhile, we wait to hear of the Palestine Action proscription judicial review
This is our second article.
penumbrage.com/2026/02/12/1...
This is our second article.
penumbrage.com/2026/02/12/1...
The threat to the jewel in the crown of the criminal justice system
Juries give us hope and are a reminder that human beings are generally decent and are the best judges of what is right and what is wrong.
penumbrage.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:34 AM
We do not have an impartial judiciary. Juries are vital for defendants to obtain justice. We need to ensure those 12 ordinary people have the final say in court. Meanwhile, we wait to hear of the Palestine Action proscription judicial review
This is our second article.
penumbrage.com/2026/02/12/1...
This is our second article.
penumbrage.com/2026/02/12/1...
A group of us formed a discussion group in 2020 called Creating Socialism. And then we started to publish articles.We have now regrouped and reverted to our original name. We aim to publish weekly and a PDF at intervals. Here is our first article by Marilyn Tyzack.
penumbrage.com/2026/02/09/s...
penumbrage.com/2026/02/09/s...
STARMER AND MANDELSON – THE REAL QUESTION IS WHY?
Mandelson, McSweeney and now Tim Allen have all departed and there are calls from within Labour for Starmer to go. So why have successive Labour Prime Ministers been so loyal to Mandelson?
penumbrage.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:58 AM
A group of us formed a discussion group in 2020 called Creating Socialism. And then we started to publish articles.We have now regrouped and reverted to our original name. We aim to publish weekly and a PDF at intervals. Here is our first article by Marilyn Tyzack.
penumbrage.com/2026/02/09/s...
penumbrage.com/2026/02/09/s...