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You sure you want to be with me? I've nothing to give Won't lie and say this loving's best Whoa, leave us in emotional peace Mmm, take a walk take a rest And taste the rest -Tricky

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idonthaveacoolname
@idonthaveacoolname.bsky.social

I just voted. 🇨🇦 Well organized and efficient in both official languages. I waited only a few minutes before I was directed to the table and received my ballot. Back home and my coffee is still warm. #Ottawa #vote #democracy

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Tyler Watt
@tylerwatt.bsky.social

Supporting our education workers is supporting our students. Our message to Doug Ford is simple: Bargain in good faith. Smaller class sizes. Safer schools. More staff and student supports. Fair wages. Proper funding for public education. #onpoli #onted #ontedunited #ontedsolidaire

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Kizuどん
@kizu-kagoshima.bsky.social

10/19 Mon.　　　　　　 #KizuJapan 🇯🇵 📸 青森県十和田市 秋の「蔦沼」 　　　 Autumn swamp 🍁 Towada City　　　　 Aomori Prefecture

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Unifor
@unifor.org

A strong economy means very little if working people aren’t sharing in its success. Unifor National Secretary-Treasurer Len Poirier told BC Regional Council that protecting Canadian jobs means good union jobs for the next generation. #cdnpoli #canlab

idonthaveacoolname
@idonthaveacoolname.bsky.social

Where does it stop? If a Pride pin is ‘too political,’ will the BBC digitally swap a hijab for a wig next, or lighten someone’s skin because that’s ‘too political’ too? And what about a tie? Surely that makes a statement about respectability. Everything is neutral until someone decides it isn’t.

Leicester Gazette@leicestergazette.leicester.news

Two University of Leicester students speak out over ‘absurd’ and ‘Orwellian’ decision by the BBC and ITV Studios to edit out pride pins worn on University Challenge

leicester.newsBBC edits out pride pins on University Challenge in ‘Orwellian’ move* * * This story was published by **The Leicester Gazette** : a local, independent newspaper about Leicestershire. 1,000 people have already joined our community. Just use those buttons below to download our app and **sign up for free**. * * * Astrophysics student Samuel Carlier and History student Emmeline Hague-Wright were shocked to find that their LGBTQ+ pride pins had been edited out of their University Challenge appearance earlier this year. The episode, initially scheduled for BBC Two on 24 August, was delayed twice before airing on 7 September 2026. The pins showed the progressive LGBTQ+ pride flag, the bisexual pride flag and a rainbow feather. Speaking to the Leicester Gazette, Sam said: “Living in a liberal democracy and having the state broadcaster tell you ‘we’re editing how you look’, seems very Orwellian.” Sam described the choice to remove the pins before broadcast as “weird” and “absurd”. He said: “[Censoring] that seemed weird. If I had worn a rainbow shirt, would they have censored that? If the idea is to keep things impartial, where is that line in the sand?” A side by-side image of Sam wearing the pin and with it having been digitally removed. Photograph: supplied Sam contacted the BBC to try to understand why his pins had been edited out. He told the Gazette: “The BBC people said they’d ring me, and I chased them, they just said go to the complaints website and file a complaint there, that’s what I did.” Since then, Sam hasn’t had a response from the BBC as to why his pins were removed. After the episode had aired, Sam noted that his shirt ‘melted’ into itself occasionally, as a result of the editing. Photograph: supplied ## Students believe the decision was made following online transphobia Emmeline was also shocked when she found out that the feather pin she wore was due to be removed from the episode she was in. It was understood by Emmeline that there was online transphobia in response to previous episode of University Challenge, and she had been contacted by the BBC, anticipating support from the broadcaster. When the BBC contacted her, instead of an offer of support, she was told her pin was going to be removed. “At first it was mostly confusion,” she said. “I heard that they had received a lot of nastiness online from people and I thought they were going to call me to say ‘we have support services if needed,’ and that wasn't what I got at all.” Instead, Emmeline was notified that the episodes were going to be delayed. “It was out of left field, I was confused for a while,” she said. “This entire delay has been because of a feather and two badges on a teammate that were basically impossible [for viewers] to see.” Emmeline had expressed her frustrations with the repeated delays from the BBC, spanning from mid-July to early-September. She said: “We were announced on the website and then delayed again, and then announced on the website a second time, and delayed even further. Speaking about the removal, she said: “It takes a lot of time” she said. “Making it [the edit] look good would be even more expensive and time-consuming. It seems like drastically a lot of effort.” ## Join the conversation Our app is more than just a way to keep up – it's a gateway to award-winning journalism and the local community. __Want to support our work?__ Click here for membership__.__ ## Wider criticism on LGBTQ+ support The pins Sam wore during the episode. Photograph: supplied According to leading LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall UK, two in five LGBTQ+ students will hide their identities at university for fear of discrimination. Stonewall has reported that more than 36 per cent of trans students have received hostile conduct from university staff due to their gender identity. Reflecting on the digital removal of the pins, Sam spoke about how disheartening the choice was. He said: “There was maybe like a span of eight years where someone could be uncontroversially out in the open queer – now that’s gone again.” he said. The BBC has also been widely criticised for ‘an attack on the LGBTQ+ community’ by pulling its involvement with the popular show, RuPaul's Drag Race. The broadcaster pulled its involvement in September following “significant financial pressures” as the reason for axing their involvement. The criticism follows another recent controversial edit by the BBC. On its hit show, Strictly Come Dancing, a decision was made to edit out ‘Protect the Dolls’ from contestant Bethany Antonia’s T-shirt. It’s a slogan which has become widely used to support the rights of trans women. The BBC defended their decision, saying the changes were made to meet editorial guidelines. It comes as the LGBTQ+ community has faced challenges amid an increasingly less tolerant political climate. ## What the BBC had to say When we asked them about editing out the pins worn by Leicester’s University Challenge team, a BBC spokesperson said: “In line with our editorial guidelines, we advise that no badges, flags, and emblems or symbols are worn or visible during filming, along with clothing with obvious branding or slogans. If such items are not removed for any reason then a decision is made between the programme makers and the BBC regarding any edits to the programme.” The BBC said the delays to the episode were unrelated to the decision to edit out the pins. A spokesperson for ITV Studios said: “University Challenge is an entertainment quiz show and is made in accordance with the BBC Editorial Guidelines requirements for impartiality.” The University of Leicester refused to comment on the matter. * * * **Before you go…** We’ve recently surpassed 1,000 subscribers, which is amazing considering we’re a small team on a shoestring budget. Now, we’re ready for the next stage of the Leicester Gazette. **Download our new app and get all of our journalism anytime, anywhere.** The app connects with **Bluesky** , **Mastodon** and **Threads** , giving you access to a network of around 60 million people. It’s a safer, more meaningful alternative to mainstream social media – owned by the community. * * *

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Thomas Porter, PhD
@colorlabs.io

Good Afternoon - Black & White & Composite for you, true lovers. I really appreciate you taking a look. #photography #photo #zcreators #nikon Goodview Church with Star trails

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frozen.f8
@frozen-f8.bsky.social

Look at this chaotic window reflection 📷 Mamiya C330 🔘 Mamiya Sekor 80mm TLR 🎞️ Kentmere 400 ⚗️ Blazinal (1+25) #believeinfilm #filmphotogtaphy #selfieonfilm #ottawa #MamiyaC330 #Kentmere400

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Heather Reid
@hjreid.bsky.social

Boston City Hall, Oct 20th 2026 #EastCoastKin #ECK #Photography #UrbanGaze #Boston #Massachusetts #Brutalism #Architecture #PhotographyOfBlueksy

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Jaycee Crawford / Vision Logic Images
@jaycee-visionlogic.eurosky.social

'Once Upon a Time...' (2026) -- Hamilton Audubon Sanctuary, West Bath, ME Starting My 4th Week of Work, so Not as Much Free Time, But I've Got Most Fridays Off... 🥰 #Scape #ForestFriday #BWFri #StunDay #PaintByWords #TidesOutTuesday #BlackAndWhite #Monochrome #ClassicMono #ECK #JayceeCrawford

idonthaveacoolname
@idonthaveacoolname.bsky.social

Oh no! They have figured us out!

Winnipeg Free Press@winnipegfreepress.com

OTTAWA – Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford both disputed the suggestion of Canadian interference in the U.S. midterms, after the U.S. embassy in Canada released a list of quotes from Canadian politicians which it claims indicate “plans to influence American politics.”

winnipegfreepress.comU.S. embassy accuses Canadian politicians of interfering in American electionsOTTAWA – Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford both disputed the suggestion of Canadian interference in the U.S. midterms, after the U.S. embassy in Canada released a list of quotes from Canadian politicians which it claims indicate “plans to influence American politics.”
idonthaveacoolname
@idonthaveacoolname.bsky.social

Seeing John Carpenter’s The Fog tonight at the #Bytowne theatre. It was one of the first films that I saw at the theatres and it scares me every time so I am looking forward to seeing it on the big screen again! #TheFog #FilmSky #movies www.bytowne.ca/movies/screa...

bytowne.caScream Queens: The Fog - Bytowne CinemaScream Queens is a tribute to the underestimated women in horror. Those who screamed, ran, fought, and clawed their way into cinematic history, becoming icons in their own right! In a tiny California ...
idonthaveacoolname
@idonthaveacoolname.bsky.social

The idea that Trump is selling imported Iranian diesel to Americans disguised as Russian diesel because fuel prices rose after his war with Iran is the stupidest thing I’ve read all week. And it’s only Tuesday. #MediaLiteracy

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Jaycee Crawford / Vision Logic Images
@jaycee-visionlogic.eurosky.social

'Overlapping Realities' (2026) -- Hamilton Audubon Sanctuary, West Bath, ME From The First #ECK Photo Walk 🥰🥰 #Scape ✨ #ForestFriday ✨ #BWFri ✨ #Blueskyartshow #Weather ✨ #StunDay ✨ #PaintByWords ✨ #BlueSkyMonday ✨ #TidesOutTuesday ✨ #BlackAndWhite #Monochrome #ClassicMono #ECK #JayceeCrawford

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David Nice
@davidnice.bsky.social

Strongest statement I've seen. This award makes sure we know more about this fine human being.

Raimo Kangasniemi@rk70534.bsky.social

Navi Pillay was awarded this year's #Nobel Peace Prize. She previously chaired UN Independent Commission on #Palestine which found out that #Israel has committed a genocide in #Gaza:

idonthaveacoolname
@idonthaveacoolname.bsky.social

And now watch how state/corporate media spin this. Which bullshit will they choose this time: The investigation will determine the facts. Both sides are politicizing it A split-second decision. Or… blaming the victim’s immigration status. #MediaLiteracy

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani@mayor.nyc.gov

I am angry tonight. Because tonight ICE shot a New Yorker. They shot a New Yorker while his five year old child was in the car. ICE makes this city less safe. We want them out. Now.

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David Harvey
@davidharvey.org

In the Grundrisse, Marx says, “This is in every respect the most important law of modern political economy, and the most essential for understanding the most difficult relations.

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Jaycee Crawford / Vision Logic Images
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'Where the Sidewalk Ends & the Mudflats Begin' (2026) -- Wharton's Point / Maquoit Bay, Brunswick, ME #Scape ✨ #ForestFriday ✨ #BWFri ✨ #Stunday ✨ #PaintByWords ✨ #BlueSkyMonday ✨ #TidesOutTuesday ✨ #BlackAndWhite #Monochrome #ClassicMono #ECK #JayceeCrawford

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Jaycee Crawford / Vision Logic Images
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'There Are Other Worlds Than These' (2026) -- Wolfe's Neck Paddling Center, Freeport, ME #RockinTuesday ✨ #TidesOutTuesday ✨ #Scape ✨ #ForestFriday ✨ #BWFri ✨ #Stunday ✨ #PaintByWords ✨ #BlueSkyMonday ✨ #BlackAndWhite #Monochrome #ClassicMono #ECK #JayceeCrawford

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skinskin
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#Stunday #ECK 路地のひかり #art #photo #photography #alley #nightphotography #LightAndShadow #texture #streetsnap #Tainan ©️skinskin

idonthaveacoolname
@idonthaveacoolname.bsky.social

This. Deng Xiaoping did more to eliminate poverty than Mao ever did. And post War Western liberal-democracy was a much faster, less violent, way to bring a larger percentage of the population from poverty. You know, the liberalism that has been destroyed over the past three decades of austerity.

Dante Atkins@danteatkins.bsky.social

The other really funny part about "Mao lifted 300 million people out of poverty" is that it's objectively not true since living standards only began to rise under Deng Xiaoping. Mao did improve life expectancy and literacy, that's not questioned. But poverty? Far different argument.

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idonthaveacoolname
@idonthaveacoolname.bsky.social

Well written and insightful. I wish my government cared more about this issue. “None of this is unique to Canada, and none of it has gone unsolved. Let’s return to the example of Singapore, along with some other nations’ approaches.‘

The Tyee@thetyee.ca

What if we were to treat affordable housing as economic infrastructure, competing with pipelines and ports? It’s a comparison that reflects housing’s actual importance to overall economic output and productivity, Ernest Lang writes. thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...

thetyee.caThe Nation-Building Strategy Nobody Can Tariff | The TyeeWhy Mark Carney should get government far more involved in delivering affordable housing for Canadians.
idonthaveacoolname
@idonthaveacoolname.bsky.social

Using the uploaded text, role-play as a cynical Canadian prime minister exploiting a crisis to impose privatization, austerity, deregulation, and corporate reforms before opposition forms. #Canada #booksky en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sho...

en.wikipedia.orgThe Shock Doctrine - Wikipedia
Rachel Gilmore@rachelgilmore.bsky.social

Cool, another big pro-corporate, anti-worker move from our Conservative prime minister! I am becoming The Joker Source: www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...