Maria Brul
@mariabrul.bsky.social
Activist-ish, soft-girlie, views are my own.
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Having now watched After the Hunt, the Italian 'film critic' not only exposed her ignorance — but the currency of rage bate. The films' easily grasped theme of feminism 'then vs now' ignored, to make a point of excluding Ayo Adebiri. For Black women, feminism has never felt like it is meant for us
December 8, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Having now watched After the Hunt, the Italian 'film critic' not only exposed her ignorance — but the currency of rage bate. The films' easily grasped theme of feminism 'then vs now' ignored, to make a point of excluding Ayo Adebiri. For Black women, feminism has never felt like it is meant for us
Hide the "poor" behind the wall and blame the "immigrants" the UK sanitising instability - building a wall will not cover up the increasing poverty gap...the distraction tactics are working- keep waving those flags nothing to see here.
#povertyispolicy
www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
#povertyispolicy
www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
‘Posh-poor divide’: the rise in areas of England where wealth and deprivation appear side by side
Data shows increase in neighbourhoods where few metres of asphalt, hedgerow, or wall can separate deep inequality
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Hide the "poor" behind the wall and blame the "immigrants" the UK sanitising instability - building a wall will not cover up the increasing poverty gap...the distraction tactics are working- keep waving those flags nothing to see here.
#povertyispolicy
www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
#povertyispolicy
www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
A powerful film shining a light on the silos of public services failing mothers, children, and families who become stuck in the cycles of harm when services don't see women as mothers, carers, and surving trauma. I was honoured to speak at this powerful screening of Lollipop 🍭
I hosted a special preview screening of new film Lollipop – a powerful, beautiful film about a homeless woman's experiences of trying to regain custody of her children.
www.bigissue.com/culture/film...
www.bigissue.com/culture/film...
New film Lollipop powerfully lays bare the 'inhumane' children's care system
Lollipop tells the story of a young single mother who leaves prison expecting to be reunited with her kids, but released into homelessness.
www.bigissue.com
June 9, 2025 at 1:21 PM
A powerful film shining a light on the silos of public services failing mothers, children, and families who become stuck in the cycles of harm when services don't see women as mothers, carers, and surving trauma. I was honoured to speak at this powerful screening of Lollipop 🍭
How a society treats its most vulnerable is always the measure of its humanity. @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
‘Labour is deserting me’: disabled people fear impact of Pip changes
‘Labour is deserting me’: disabled people fear impact of Pip changes
As the government weighs benefit cuts, many warn of impact on independence and employment
www.theguardian.com
March 19, 2025 at 2:37 PM
How a society treats its most vulnerable is always the measure of its humanity. @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
The worst week
We lost Roberta Flack, Michelle Trachtenberg and Angie Stone all in the same damn week.
a woman is standing in a kitchen holding a plate and a bag of food .
ALT: a woman is standing in a kitchen holding a plate and a bag of food .
media.tenor.com
March 2, 2025 at 12:53 AM
The worst week
Wish I Didn't Miss You, Ms Angie Stone ❤️ of immeasurable velvet tones and power.
Angie Stone, a hip-hop pioneer in the late 1970s with the Sequence, one of the first all-female rap groups, who later switched gears as a solo R&B star with hits like “No More Rain (In This Cloud)” and “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” died on Saturday. She was 63.
Angie Stone, Hip-Hop Pioneer Turned Neo-Soul Singer, Dies at 63
After having success as a member of the Sequence, an early female rap group, she re-emerged in the 1990s as a practitioner of sultry, laid-back R&B.
www.nytimes.com
March 2, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Wish I Didn't Miss You, Ms Angie Stone ❤️ of immeasurable velvet tones and power.
These symbols of hate are becoming a normalized recurrence. We can blame misinformation and the media, but there must be willing participants. Silence, avoidance, and so-called "measured" responses enable this. We must do better. #ResistHate #FightMisinformation
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/...
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/...
France’s Bardella cancels CPAC speech after Steve Bannon’s ‘Nazi’ gesture
Steve Bannon denied that his gesture was a Nazi salute and described it as a ‘wave’.
www.aljazeera.com
February 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
These symbols of hate are becoming a normalized recurrence. We can blame misinformation and the media, but there must be willing participants. Silence, avoidance, and so-called "measured" responses enable this. We must do better. #ResistHate #FightMisinformation
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/...
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/...
What can be achieved locally with a opposition council who is not protecting our town centres?
@lucyrigby.bsky.social @rosiewrightingmp.bsky.social
@lucyrigby.bsky.social @rosiewrightingmp.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@nnorthantscouncil.bsky.social town planning and development is stagnant. It's not surprising we keep missing out on progressive programmes. The town centre looks like the dumping ground for developers faulty supplies more wasted money on a 'refurbished market'.
@nnorthantscouncil.bsky.social town planning and development is stagnant. It's not surprising we keep missing out on progressive programmes. The town centre looks like the dumping ground for developers faulty supplies more wasted money on a 'refurbished market'.
Milton Keynes council accused of putting politics above residents - BBC News
Milton Keynes council submits an expression of interest in devolution, but without nearby Northants.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
What can be achieved locally with a opposition council who is not protecting our town centres?
@lucyrigby.bsky.social @rosiewrightingmp.bsky.social
@lucyrigby.bsky.social @rosiewrightingmp.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@nnorthantscouncil.bsky.social town planning and development is stagnant. It's not surprising we keep missing out on progressive programmes. The town centre looks like the dumping ground for developers faulty supplies more wasted money on a 'refurbished market'.
@nnorthantscouncil.bsky.social town planning and development is stagnant. It's not surprising we keep missing out on progressive programmes. The town centre looks like the dumping ground for developers faulty supplies more wasted money on a 'refurbished market'.
Milton Keynes council accused of putting politics above residents - BBC News
Milton Keynes council submits an expression of interest in devolution, but without nearby Northants.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@nnorthantscouncil.bsky.social town planning and development is stagnant. It's not surprising we keep missing out on progressive programmes. The town centre looks like the dumping ground for developers faulty supplies more wasted money on a 'refurbished market'.
@nnorthantscouncil.bsky.social town planning and development is stagnant. It's not surprising we keep missing out on progressive programmes. The town centre looks like the dumping ground for developers faulty supplies more wasted money on a 'refurbished market'.
Yes, i definitely want to make more process videos, i have my tripod ready maybe it's just nerves stopping so far!
Honestly, for me? You're a silversmith, make YouTube or tictok vids, showing you making things. I LOVE that kinda thing, and when I wanted something, I'd know about you. You don't need a big setup, just the one cam with hands can be really cool to watch.
January 13, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Yes, i definitely want to make more process videos, i have my tripod ready maybe it's just nerves stopping so far!
I'll check them out to but yes I love this idea of having different voices making up one brand
Build a wide brand, and maybe sub-brands. McMaster-Bujold fought to call it the Vorkosigan series, not Dendari mercenaries. Half the books don't involve the Dendari. She also writes fantasy.
January 13, 2025 at 5:44 AM
I'll check them out to but yes I love this idea of having different voices making up one brand
January 12, 2025 at 9:08 AM
When your first week back to work and listening to news again, and you're flooded with far-right enterprisers trying to influence government's and it's far-right politicians, nothing is more important than a #duvetday! #happynewyear?
January 8, 2025 at 9:24 AM
When your first week back to work and listening to news again, and you're flooded with far-right enterprisers trying to influence government's and it's far-right politicians, nothing is more important than a #duvetday! #happynewyear?