Richard Miller
@richard-miller1.bsky.social
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Leg-lengthening and male body image
Commentary from Richard Miller on this growing trend around male body image.
menandboys.org.uk
Why would someone put themself through this positively medieval process just to add a few inches to their height?
It’s easy to cry ‘male fragility’, but research suggesting societal biases against men of shorter height paints a much more complicated picture.
New piece below.
It’s easy to cry ‘male fragility’, but research suggesting societal biases against men of shorter height paints a much more complicated picture.
New piece below.
Would love to know what I've done for the algorithm to suggest this to me.
November 24, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Would love to know what I've done for the algorithm to suggest this to me.
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NEW: Report from me and @nehaldavison.bsky.social on how and why boys from low-income families get left behind in their early years
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www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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The opportunity gap facing boys from low-income families at age 5 and beyond | Institute for Government
Early attainment gaps mean some boys don't just start behind, they stay behind.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 7:41 AM
NEW: Report from me and @nehaldavison.bsky.social on how and why boys from low-income families get left behind in their early years
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www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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The government is set to publish the Men's Health Strategy on Wednesday
@politicshome.bsky.social understands it is expected to include new measures to tackle gambling-related harms, as pressure grows for ministers to treat gambling addiction as a major public health threat
@politicshome.bsky.social understands it is expected to include new measures to tackle gambling-related harms, as pressure grows for ministers to treat gambling addiction as a major public health threat
Men’s Health Strategy Expected To Include New Measures On Gambling Addiction
The government’s Men’s Health Strategy is expected to include new measures to tackle gambling-related harm, as pressure grows for ministers to trea...
www.politicshome.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The government is set to publish the Men's Health Strategy on Wednesday
@politicshome.bsky.social understands it is expected to include new measures to tackle gambling-related harms, as pressure grows for ministers to treat gambling addiction as a major public health threat
@politicshome.bsky.social understands it is expected to include new measures to tackle gambling-related harms, as pressure grows for ministers to treat gambling addiction as a major public health threat
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‘The logic of algorithms tends to repeat what "works," but art opens up what is possible.’
November 16, 2025 at 8:36 AM
‘The logic of algorithms tends to repeat what "works," but art opens up what is possible.’
If the Chancellor's looking for an easy and popular budget measure, could I propose a tax on the gods for any instances of wind and rain?
November 14, 2025 at 11:28 AM
If the Chancellor's looking for an easy and popular budget measure, could I propose a tax on the gods for any instances of wind and rain?
Taking a break from UK turmoil very briefly...
Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Taking a break from UK turmoil very briefly...
NB from a polling company with questionable methods, to say the least.
📊 Ref lead of 15pts
‼️ Grns 3pts ahead of Lab
Westminster voting intention
REF: 33% (+1)
GRN: 18% (+1)
CON: 16% (-)
LAB: 15% (-1)
LDEM: 11% (-1)
via @FindoutnowUK, 05 - 06 Nov
Chgs. w/ 29 Oct
britainelects.com
‼️ Grns 3pts ahead of Lab
Westminster voting intention
REF: 33% (+1)
GRN: 18% (+1)
CON: 16% (-)
LAB: 15% (-1)
LDEM: 11% (-1)
via @FindoutnowUK, 05 - 06 Nov
Chgs. w/ 29 Oct
britainelects.com
Britain Elects | Substack
Cutting through the noise with Ben Walker. Click to read Britain Elects, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
britainelects.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:05 PM
NB from a polling company with questionable methods, to say the least.
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The statement ‘black lives matter’, not the organisation, has never been demonstrated as more necessary than with what’s happened in Sudan
For more than two years war crime after war crime has occurred, it’s the worst humanitarian crisis in the world, and nobody really cared
Now it’s too late
For more than two years war crime after war crime has occurred, it’s the worst humanitarian crisis in the world, and nobody really cared
Now it’s too late
October 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The statement ‘black lives matter’, not the organisation, has never been demonstrated as more necessary than with what’s happened in Sudan
For more than two years war crime after war crime has occurred, it’s the worst humanitarian crisis in the world, and nobody really cared
Now it’s too late
For more than two years war crime after war crime has occurred, it’s the worst humanitarian crisis in the world, and nobody really cared
Now it’s too late
RIP Prunella Scales - a star.
Fawlty Towers: Sybil vs O'Reilly
YouTube video by Fawlty's Vault
www.youtube.com
October 28, 2025 at 11:18 AM
RIP Prunella Scales - a star.
@katebevan.com I know you're quite scepticle of the Jonathan Haidt tech stuff - can you recommend any academic reading which supports opposite viewpoints?
October 17, 2025 at 9:29 AM
@katebevan.com I know you're quite scepticle of the Jonathan Haidt tech stuff - can you recommend any academic reading which supports opposite viewpoints?
WHATT - this is so so sad.
Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall and The Godfather, dies aged 79
Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall and The Godfather, dies aged 79
The Oscar-winner best known for her many collaborations with Woody Allen, as well as films including Reds, The First Wives Club and The Book Club, has died
Diane Keaton, one of the best-loved film stars of the past 50 years, has died at the age of 79 in California.
The news was confirmed by People magazine. Further details are not available at this time, and her loved ones have asked for privacy, according to a family spokesperson. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
WHATT - this is so so sad.
From Liz Truss vibes at the beginning of the week to Zia Yusuf vibes at the end of the week.
Macron reappoints Lecornu as French PM after days of turmoil
www.bbc.com
October 10, 2025 at 8:10 PM
From Liz Truss vibes at the beginning of the week to Zia Yusuf vibes at the end of the week.
The notable decline of 'I've voted for yourself' really is blissful. #CelebrityTraitors
October 9, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The notable decline of 'I've voted for yourself' really is blissful. #CelebrityTraitors
Did he look at Liz Truss' premiership and think 'why should she get all the attention'?
FRENCH PM LECORNU RESIGNS
October 6, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Did he look at Liz Truss' premiership and think 'why should she get all the attention'?
Really distressing news coming out of Manchester.
🔺BREAKING: Police investigating ‘stabbing’ at synagogue in Manchester
Police investigating ‘stabbing’ at synagogue in Manchester
Police investigating ‘stabbing’ at synagogue in Manchester
www.thetimes.com
October 2, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Really distressing news coming out of Manchester.
This is why we need universal free school meals - it will go a long way in helping the prevent 'shift' of the 10-year health plan.
- In 2019, 1-in-4 5-year-olds had had dental decay;
- In 2017, less than 2% of packed lunches met the same nutritional standards as school meals.
- In 2019, 1-in-4 5-year-olds had had dental decay;
- In 2017, less than 2% of packed lunches met the same nutritional standards as school meals.
October 1, 2025 at 8:26 AM
This is why we need universal free school meals - it will go a long way in helping the prevent 'shift' of the 10-year health plan.
- In 2019, 1-in-4 5-year-olds had had dental decay;
- In 2017, less than 2% of packed lunches met the same nutritional standards as school meals.
- In 2019, 1-in-4 5-year-olds had had dental decay;
- In 2017, less than 2% of packed lunches met the same nutritional standards as school meals.
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Colon cancer is on the rise among young people – and research points to one major culprit | Devi Sridhar
Colon cancer is on the rise among young people – and research points to one major culprit | Devi Sridhar
If smoking was the cancer villain of the 20th century, eating ultra-processed food may be its 21st-century counterpart, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh
www.theguardian.com
October 1, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Colon cancer is on the rise among young people – and research points to one major culprit | Devi Sridhar
A very happy 90th birthday to the phenomenal Dame Julie Andrews.
Old Friends (1989) - Julie Andrews, Carol Burnett
YouTube video by The Julie Andrews Archive
www.youtube.com
October 1, 2025 at 6:54 AM
A very happy 90th birthday to the phenomenal Dame Julie Andrews.
Apropos of nothing, lots of terrific Fabian events at the beautiful Liverpool Bluecoat over the next few days.
Labour Party Conference 2025 | Fabian Society
Fabian Society
fabians.org.uk
September 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Apropos of nothing, lots of terrific Fabian events at the beautiful Liverpool Bluecoat over the next few days.
Why would someone put themself through this positively medieval process just to add a few inches to their height?
It’s easy to cry ‘male fragility’, but research suggesting societal biases against men of shorter height paints a much more complicated picture.
New piece below.
It’s easy to cry ‘male fragility’, but research suggesting societal biases against men of shorter height paints a much more complicated picture.
New piece below.
Leg-lengthening and male body image
Commentary from Richard Miller on this growing trend around male body image.
menandboys.org.uk
September 26, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Why would someone put themself through this positively medieval process just to add a few inches to their height?
It’s easy to cry ‘male fragility’, but research suggesting societal biases against men of shorter height paints a much more complicated picture.
New piece below.
It’s easy to cry ‘male fragility’, but research suggesting societal biases against men of shorter height paints a much more complicated picture.
New piece below.
Two excellent pieces from this last weekend about how damaging the new attention economy can be.
One from @samfr.bsky.social
One from @samfr.bsky.social
Three seconds
TikTok and the future of politics
samf.substack.com
September 23, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Two excellent pieces from this last weekend about how damaging the new attention economy can be.
One from @samfr.bsky.social
One from @samfr.bsky.social
Wonderful evening yesterday hearing from the inimitable Fran Lebowitz.
September 18, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Wonderful evening yesterday hearing from the inimitable Fran Lebowitz.
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Breaking news: Robert Redford, the big-screen idol turned Oscar-winning director, independent film advocate and environmental activist, died at 89.
Robert Redford, Screen Idol Turned Director and Activist, Dies at 89
He made serious topics like grief and political corruption resonate with the masses, in no small part because of his own star power.
nyti.ms
September 16, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Breaking news: Robert Redford, the big-screen idol turned Oscar-winning director, independent film advocate and environmental activist, died at 89.
I might gently suggest to those currently trying to make partisan the murder of Charlie Kirk in front of his wife and two young children: they are part of the problem.
September 11, 2025 at 9:08 AM
I might gently suggest to those currently trying to make partisan the murder of Charlie Kirk in front of his wife and two young children: they are part of the problem.
Superb piece from Olivia Petter exploring the many barriers new fathers face when dealing with ill mental health.
The reality behind the ‘hidden crisis’ of suicide among new fathers
As new research finds that seven times as many fathers have taken their own life compared to mothers, Olivia Petter asks what can be done
www.independent.co.uk
September 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Superb piece from Olivia Petter exploring the many barriers new fathers face when dealing with ill mental health.