Merlin
@merlin3r.bsky.social
Society is mimetic warfare and judgement is the first act of aggression.
Anna Cherry
Anna Cherry
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We analysed every line of X’s algorithm we could get our hands on.
Here’s what we found.
Read on: www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Here’s what we found.
Read on: www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
August 6, 2025 at 9:02 AM
We analysed every line of X’s algorithm we could get our hands on.
Here’s what we found.
Read on: www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Here’s what we found.
Read on: www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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If you're ok with the 2-3 big porn studios that are left making all the decisions for you, I guess don't worry about it...
if you aren't, get in, we're fighting christian nationalism.
@fsc.bsky.social
if you aren't, get in, we're fighting christian nationalism.
@fsc.bsky.social
June 27, 2025 at 7:37 PM
If you're ok with the 2-3 big porn studios that are left making all the decisions for you, I guess don't worry about it...
if you aren't, get in, we're fighting christian nationalism.
@fsc.bsky.social
if you aren't, get in, we're fighting christian nationalism.
@fsc.bsky.social
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The Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orban, tried to ban this Pride march in Budapest.
He failed.
Last year, 35,000 people attended. This year more than 200,000 people marched in support of LGBTI+ people.
Pride is a protest! 🏳️⚧️
He failed.
Last year, 35,000 people attended. This year more than 200,000 people marched in support of LGBTI+ people.
Pride is a protest! 🏳️⚧️
June 29, 2025 at 8:11 AM
The Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orban, tried to ban this Pride march in Budapest.
He failed.
Last year, 35,000 people attended. This year more than 200,000 people marched in support of LGBTI+ people.
Pride is a protest! 🏳️⚧️
He failed.
Last year, 35,000 people attended. This year more than 200,000 people marched in support of LGBTI+ people.
Pride is a protest! 🏳️⚧️
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My favourite film this year: Eva Victor's gentle, visceral, piercingly funny debut "Sorry, Baby"—in which they also star, as a young college professor dealing with the fallout of sexual assault. Out now in limited release, expanding 7/25. A major new voice www.truthdig.com/articles/the...
"Sorry, Baby" Review: The Contours of Trauma
Eva Victor’s debut “Sorry, Baby” is a vulnerable reflection on pain, crafted with gusto.
www.truthdig.com
June 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
My favourite film this year: Eva Victor's gentle, visceral, piercingly funny debut "Sorry, Baby"—in which they also star, as a young college professor dealing with the fallout of sexual assault. Out now in limited release, expanding 7/25. A major new voice www.truthdig.com/articles/the...
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Protesters in all 50 states marched against President Trump's policies on Saturday as Trump held a military parade in Washington. Read more: https://trib.al/JnBJSdw
June 15, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Protesters in all 50 states marched against President Trump's policies on Saturday as Trump held a military parade in Washington. Read more: https://trib.al/JnBJSdw
@toure.bsky.social youtu.be/1MI6ADAb-ms?...
"Old school" Paris rap about protesting racists immigration policies and police brutality. Including the lyrics: "man don't be surprised if your car got torched. Doesn't matter who took it personally"
First thought for the L.A. Rap Latte episode
"Old school" Paris rap about protesting racists immigration policies and police brutality. Including the lyrics: "man don't be surprised if your car got torched. Doesn't matter who took it personally"
First thought for the L.A. Rap Latte episode
Sniper - Brule (Clip Officiel)
YouTube video by prodmassivehd1
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June 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
@toure.bsky.social youtu.be/1MI6ADAb-ms?...
"Old school" Paris rap about protesting racists immigration policies and police brutality. Including the lyrics: "man don't be surprised if your car got torched. Doesn't matter who took it personally"
First thought for the L.A. Rap Latte episode
"Old school" Paris rap about protesting racists immigration policies and police brutality. Including the lyrics: "man don't be surprised if your car got torched. Doesn't matter who took it personally"
First thought for the L.A. Rap Latte episode
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Billy Woods's #Golliwog is intensely confrontational and makes no effort to hold your hand. Read our review.
Billy Woods ‘Golliwog’ Review: An Portrait of Meaninglessness
The album is deliberately dismal, intensely confrontational, and makes no effort to hold your hand.
www.slantmagazine.com
May 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Billy Woods's #Golliwog is intensely confrontational and makes no effort to hold your hand. Read our review.
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His first film since being released from prison, Jafar Panahi packs his anger into a van for Palme d’Or winner "It Was Just An Accident." A furious comedy-drama about what it takes to not only live under authoritarianism, but to outlive it too. #Cannes2025 www.truthdig.com/articles/don...
Don’t Call It a Payback - Truthdig
Iran’s Palme d’Or winner “It Was Just an Accident” is a furious triumph about state violence and the limits of revenge.
www.truthdig.com
May 28, 2025 at 11:13 PM
His first film since being released from prison, Jafar Panahi packs his anger into a van for Palme d’Or winner "It Was Just An Accident." A furious comedy-drama about what it takes to not only live under authoritarianism, but to outlive it too. #Cannes2025 www.truthdig.com/articles/don...
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It's been five years since the murder of George Floyd ignited one of the most significant protest movements in modern history. But what's actually changed?
@garrisonhayes.bsky.social explores the last five years, and posits: "There is still reason for hope." WATCH:
@garrisonhayes.bsky.social explores the last five years, and posits: "There is still reason for hope." WATCH:
May 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
It's been five years since the murder of George Floyd ignited one of the most significant protest movements in modern history. But what's actually changed?
@garrisonhayes.bsky.social explores the last five years, and posits: "There is still reason for hope." WATCH:
@garrisonhayes.bsky.social explores the last five years, and posits: "There is still reason for hope." WATCH:
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“I haven’t really done press in a long time.” Tracy Chapman, the singer and songwriter, has avoided the spotlight for years. But she is breaking her silence to look back on her self-titled debut and its powerful hit “Fast Car.” Read our exclusive interview.
Tracy Chapman Wants to Speak for Herself
For years, the singer and songwriter has avoided the spotlight. But she is breaking her silence to look back on her self-titled debut and its powerful hit “Fast Car.”
www.nytimes.com
April 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
“I haven’t really done press in a long time.” Tracy Chapman, the singer and songwriter, has avoided the spotlight for years. But she is breaking her silence to look back on her self-titled debut and its powerful hit “Fast Car.” Read our exclusive interview.
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The arrest and detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian student activist and lawful permanent resident, is the latest attack on human rights by the Trump administration.
March 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The arrest and detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian student activist and lawful permanent resident, is the latest attack on human rights by the Trump administration.
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There is no way to understate what is happening in America – a sinister alliance between a demagogue, the world’s richest man, and right-wing activists is remaking the federal government.
It Keeps Getting Worse—and No One Is Safe
Donald Trump and Elon Musk aren’t just inflicting pain on poor people abroad or imagined “enemies within.” Their parade of cruelty is coming for MAGA country too.
newrepublic.com
March 2, 2025 at 8:51 PM
There is no way to understate what is happening in America – a sinister alliance between a demagogue, the world’s richest man, and right-wing activists is remaking the federal government.
Seeing the great @talibkweli.bsky.social tonight, made a little painting
February 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Seeing the great @talibkweli.bsky.social tonight, made a little painting
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Wu-Tang Clan is reuniting for what's being billed as one final tour with all of the surviving original members, RZA, the architect of the group, said in an exclusive interview on Popcast, our music podcast. "That may be the last time you see us all together in the physical," he said.
RZA Talks About Wu-Tang Clan’s Final Chamber Tour
The pathbreaking New York rap group, which has rarely performed as a full unit, is hitting the road for the last time.
www.nytimes.com
February 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Wu-Tang Clan is reuniting for what's being billed as one final tour with all of the surviving original members, RZA, the architect of the group, said in an exclusive interview on Popcast, our music podcast. "That may be the last time you see us all together in the physical," he said.
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A comic about the cultural and scientific reasons we love making out. voxdotcom.visitlink.me/MvvrGh
Why humans kiss, explained
A comic about the cultural and scientific reasons we love making out.
voxdotcom.visitlink.me
February 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
A comic about the cultural and scientific reasons we love making out. voxdotcom.visitlink.me/MvvrGh
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The Senate has officially confirmed RFK Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
As @davidcorn.bsky.social wrote last month, this is the appointment that "could be the most dangerous act of Trump’s presidency."
As @davidcorn.bsky.social wrote last month, this is the appointment that "could be the most dangerous act of Trump’s presidency."
The madness of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The depth of his extremism has not been fully conveyed to the public.
www.motherjones.com
February 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The Senate has officially confirmed RFK Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
As @davidcorn.bsky.social wrote last month, this is the appointment that "could be the most dangerous act of Trump’s presidency."
As @davidcorn.bsky.social wrote last month, this is the appointment that "could be the most dangerous act of Trump’s presidency."
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Damn that was the longest January ever….let’s hope for a better February 👐
Happy Black History Month
Happy Black History Month
February 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Damn that was the longest January ever….let’s hope for a better February 👐
Happy Black History Month
Happy Black History Month
@googleyoutube.bsky.social still waiting on you banning akademiks... Grooming not for you?
January 30, 2025 at 12:35 AM
@googleyoutube.bsky.social still waiting on you banning akademiks... Grooming not for you?
@fdsignifier.bsky.social hi, sorry to bother you, but if I could have a piece of attention from old heads and community: what artists and songs pre 70 would you incorporate in the history of hip-hop?
From jazz, soul, blues, jump blues...
Thank you
Obviously afrika bambaataa, last poets, ...
From jazz, soul, blues, jump blues...
Thank you
Obviously afrika bambaataa, last poets, ...
January 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
@fdsignifier.bsky.social hi, sorry to bother you, but if I could have a piece of attention from old heads and community: what artists and songs pre 70 would you incorporate in the history of hip-hop?
From jazz, soul, blues, jump blues...
Thank you
Obviously afrika bambaataa, last poets, ...
From jazz, soul, blues, jump blues...
Thank you
Obviously afrika bambaataa, last poets, ...
I'll be seeing @talibkweli.bsky.social
Next month in Rennes.
Just moved there and I'm so happy to get a concert from my one of the best MC ever
Next month in Rennes.
Just moved there and I'm so happy to get a concert from my one of the best MC ever
January 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I'll be seeing @talibkweli.bsky.social
Next month in Rennes.
Just moved there and I'm so happy to get a concert from my one of the best MC ever
Next month in Rennes.
Just moved there and I'm so happy to get a concert from my one of the best MC ever
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It is so important for you and me to spend time today learning something about the past so that we can better understand the present, analyze it and then do something about it.” —Malcolm X
December 28, 2024 at 8:35 PM
It is so important for you and me to spend time today learning something about the past so that we can better understand the present, analyze it and then do something about it.” —Malcolm X