Gavin Blair
@gavin-blair.bsky.social
Writer, journalist, hack in Japan. A few books, a lot more articles, and a bunch of other stuff. Books. Martial arts. Music. Football. Nuanced discussion; little interest in slogans, echo chambers, othering or virtue signals.
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Jimmie Duncan, who was on death row in Louisiana for 27 years for the murder of his former girlfriend's toddler, is free on bail following a @propublica.org + @veritenews.org investigation that examined the reliability of the key forensic evidence used to convict him.
A Death Row Inmate Was Released on Bail After His Conviction Was Overturned. Louisiana Still Wants to Execute Him.
Months after a judge tossed out his 1998 murder conviction, Jimmie Duncan is free on bail. But prosecutors have asked the Louisiana Supreme Court to reinstate the death penalty for Duncan, even as the...
www.propublica.org
December 3, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Jimmie Duncan, who was on death row in Louisiana for 27 years for the murder of his former girlfriend's toddler, is free on bail following a @propublica.org + @veritenews.org investigation that examined the reliability of the key forensic evidence used to convict him.
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RIP Jimmy Cliff, a legend!
Jimmy Cliff You Can Get It If You Really Want
YouTube video by Rocksteady Freddie
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November 24, 2025 at 12:48 PM
RIP Jimmy Cliff, a legend!
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I do appreciate that they've completely dropped the pretense.
Rep. Salazar on Venezuela: "We're about to go in ... we need to go in ... Venezuela for the American oil companies will be a field day"
November 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I do appreciate that they've completely dropped the pretense.
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Why do they lie about something so easily verifiable?
The Home Secretary says "we have become the destination of choice in Europe, clearly visible to every people smuggler and would-be illegal migrant across the world"
That is a factually untrue claim: the Home Office shows that the UK is fifth, getting 1/10 claims, while Germany gets 1/5 claims
That is a factually untrue claim: the Home Office shows that the UK is fifth, getting 1/10 claims, while Germany gets 1/5 claims
November 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Why do they lie about something so easily verifiable?
Steve "The power of this country is the working class, the little guy, the common man." Bannon advising billionaire financier and child sxx trafficker Jeffrey Epstein on how to rehabilitate his image after his criminal conviction.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Steve Bannon advised Jeffrey Epstein for years on how to rehab his reputation, texts show
Pair devised responses to public outrage about Epstein’s criminal history, his treatment by the justice system and his friendships with powerful people
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Steve "The power of this country is the working class, the little guy, the common man." Bannon advising billionaire financier and child sxx trafficker Jeffrey Epstein on how to rehabilitate his image after his criminal conviction.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Superb writing, outstanding journalism. Another data point for the 'we are not evolved to handle the stimuli tech is providing' argument.
harpers.org/archive/2025...
harpers.org/archive/2025...
The Goon Squad, by Daniel Kolitz
Loneliness, porn’s next frontier, and the dream of endless masturbation
harpers.org
November 9, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Superb writing, outstanding journalism. Another data point for the 'we are not evolved to handle the stimuli tech is providing' argument.
harpers.org/archive/2025...
harpers.org/archive/2025...
Zhang Lu's 'Mothertongue' just won best director and best actor (Wang Chuanjun) at Tokyo International Film Festival. I spoke to the veteran auteur about the film before the fest. Its companion piece 'Gloaming in Luomo' won best film at Busan last month.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
Tokyo: Director Zhang Lu Discusses His Meditation on Disconnectedness in ‘Mothertongue’
The veteran Chinese director's latest feature, starring Bai Baihe, is a companion piece to 'Gloaming in Luomo,' which won the Busan International Film Festival’s inaugural best film award in October.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Zhang Lu's 'Mothertongue' just won best director and best actor (Wang Chuanjun) at Tokyo International Film Festival. I spoke to the veteran auteur about the film before the fest. Its companion piece 'Gloaming in Luomo' won best film at Busan last month.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
No. Because we're nine games into a 38-game season. www.theguardian.com/football/202...
With Arsenal clear and rivals stumbling, is the Premier League title race over?
Mikel Arteta’s side have experience of being top of the table but have been unable to finish the job in previous seasons
www.theguardian.com
October 27, 2025 at 11:45 PM
No. Because we're nine games into a 38-game season. www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Farage: epic grifter
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Farage: epic grifter
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The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
October 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
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Real time data coming out of the world’s climate measurement systems should be stopping us in our tracks. The latest estimate shows that, this week, the Earth is 1.9°C warmer than before we began burning fossil fuels.
#climatecrisis #ClimateEmergency #auspol www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/we-re-t...
#climatecrisis #ClimateEmergency #auspol www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/we-re-t...
We’re Touching 1.9°C - And It’s Only 2025
Real time data coming out of the world’s climate measurement systems should be stopping us in our tracks. The latest estimate by climate scientist Dr Karsten Haustein shows that, this week, the Earth ...
www.lyrebirddreaming.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Real time data coming out of the world’s climate measurement systems should be stopping us in our tracks. The latest estimate shows that, this week, the Earth is 1.9°C warmer than before we began burning fossil fuels.
#climatecrisis #ClimateEmergency #auspol www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/we-re-t...
#climatecrisis #ClimateEmergency #auspol www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/we-re-t...
Solid explainer of what's wrong with comedians playing the Saudi comedy fest www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We know what the comedians got out of the Riyadh comedy festival. What about the Saudi regime? | Jonathan Liew
The tawdry event was an ultimately doomed attempt by the Saudi government to buy the kind of authentic grassroots culture it is unwilling to countenance, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Liew
www.theguardian.com
October 10, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Solid explainer of what's wrong with comedians playing the Saudi comedy fest www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"A sharp leftward turn in politics..." The current Labour govt?!
September 29, 2025 at 6:21 AM
"A sharp leftward turn in politics..." The current Labour govt?!
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The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
September 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
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Europe has lost one superpower ally – can it afford to be in the crosshairs of two? | Nathalie Tocci
Europe has lost one superpower ally – can it afford to be in the crosshairs of two? | Nathalie Tocci
For years, the EU followed the US’s lead when it came to China. That is no longer an option and Beijing has other priorities, says Guardian journalist Nathalie Tocci
www.theguardian.com
September 23, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Europe has lost one superpower ally – can it afford to be in the crosshairs of two? | Nathalie Tocci
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Evidence-free claims will soon power the world
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Chris Wright: nuclear fusion will soon power the world
AI will soon enable harnessing of the energy that powers the sun and stars, says Chris Wright
www.bbc.co.uk
September 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Evidence-free claims will soon power the world
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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If I were the BBC political editor, I would, maybe, mention some of the things said at the conference.
Chris Mason: Reform conference shows party's growing ambition like never before
Chris Mason: Reform conference shows party's growing ambition like never before
The conference feels like that of a big party - but retains the insurgency vibe that the party is seeking to channel.
www.bbc.com
September 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
If I were the BBC political editor, I would, maybe, mention some of the things said at the conference.
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Jazz Band Plays Impromptu Concert Inside a Plane for Frustrated Passengers During Flight Delays laughingsquid.com/jazz-band-co...
Jazz Band Plays Impromptu Concert Inside a Plane for Frustrated Passengers During Flight Delays
Jazz musicians Dave Koz and the Summer Horns performed an impromptu concert inside a plane for frustrated passengers amid flight delays.
laughingsquid.com
August 21, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Jazz Band Plays Impromptu Concert Inside a Plane for Frustrated Passengers During Flight Delays laughingsquid.com/jazz-band-co...
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The Thai cover band you didn't know you needed in your life.
Crank it! 😀 🎸
Crank it! 😀 🎸
August 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The Thai cover band you didn't know you needed in your life.
Crank it! 😀 🎸
Crank it! 😀 🎸
Top notch.
This is one of the most beautiful things I have witnessed, the craft here is impeccable.
August 15, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Top notch.
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The greatest subordinate clause ever written
August 15, 2025 at 11:24 AM
The greatest subordinate clause ever written
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Depression, alcoholism and violence were regarded for years as shameful secrets. Now they are acknowledged as symptoms of a trauma that afflicted a generation
The hidden victims of Japan’s war: the children of traumatised veterans
Depression, alcoholism and violence were regarded for years as shameful secrets. Now they are acknowledged as symptoms of a trauma that afflicted a generation
www.thetimes.com
August 14, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Depression, alcoholism and violence were regarded for years as shameful secrets. Now they are acknowledged as symptoms of a trauma that afflicted a generation