@rosebonecrone
Shouty performance poet, forensic/physical anthropologist, small press publisher, currently floating between UK & Amerikkka. I can't believe we still have to protest this shit! Ally. She/her. The revolution will be televised til the power stations burn
Soon!!
Fri 28 Nov NCEM York. Because accessibility matters. ncem.co.uk/events/poetr... £8 /£5 conc. BSL interpreted, ALL poems on screen, steps-free venue, FAB acoustics for VI/Blind folks.
Join us & feel included!
"Accessibility is more than a ramp & fidgit spinner: accessibility is everything"
Books, Gifts, & Seasonal Treats. Join us at the Winter Book Fair in Manchester! This seasonal book fair is the perfect opportunity to find unique and thoughtful gifts for yourself or the book lovers in your life, just in time for winter. You'll discover a wealth of treasures from independent publishers, showcasing their diverse and exciting range of books. Don't miss out on this festive literary celebration!
Image shows purple sign over cartoon image of bookshelves. Text: Publishers Attending: Comma Press, Stairwell Books, Saraband, Confingo, Carcanet, Written Off Publishing, Fly on the Wall Press, and Northodox Press
Travel Info. House of Books & Friends, 81 King Street, Manchester M2 4AH. Trams - blue, purple, yellow lines to Piccadilly Tram Stop. Buses - 36, 37, X39, 1 Free Bus to Cheapside (Stop CO). Parking is available locally.
Manchester Winter Book Fair. 11am-3pm Saturday 22nd November. A wide selection of books and gifts from local book publishers. At House of Books & Friends. Ground Floor left, 81 King Street, Manchester, M2 4AH. Free Entry.
I normally avoid posts from MY acct about @StairwellBooks events but Bluesky refuses to allow me to 1. sign in 2. reset password 3. access site
Just when i finally have ALT texts for images. Pity.
Anyway, FAB books to browse in Mancs 22.11, many small presses, fresh titles: House Of Books &Friends
No kidding
Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
ABC Mary Bruce deserves a Pulitzer Prize for asking the Saudi Prince this question:
An ICE employee was among 16 men arrested after trying to solicit a minor for sex in Bloomington, Minnesota, police say
"When he was arrested, he said, 'I'm ICE, boys,'" Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges said during a press conference. "Well, unfortunately for him, we locked him up."
Jamal Khashoggi. Say his name.
“Quiet, Piggy” would be fitting for his tombstone.
Or just move them to a minimum security Club Fed and give them a puppy and yoga classes.
Today we won a big victory in Texas but the fight for democracy is not over. We all need to steel ourselves for the battles ahead. We won't win them all, but we can never lose sight of what we need to do to prepare fee and fair elections.
I don't know why the "Piggy" thing is bothering me so much. It's one more unforgivable thing in a list of 20,000 unforgivable things, but I've been mad about it for like 12 straight hours.
😬
Breaking: An Epstein survivor just silenced press conference attendees when she delivered the following remarks:
“Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government belongs to the American people, or to those who prey on them.”
“ At just 16 years old, she took a job at Mar a Lago, believing she had secured a dream summer position. But that dream quickly morphed into a nightmare when Ghislaine Maxwell preyed upon her…. They trafficked her”
"Quiet, piggy!"
Epstein survivor: "Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government still belongs to the American people or to those who prey on them."
THEY PUT DOWN THE KOOLAID!
Who's next?
It's like they're waking up from a seriously long blackout binge
Lotta people believe in taking a long look at the "hoax", eh?
WWSD?
Let's see if the vote is 52-48, or, say, 70-30 cos that would be a real Et Tu McConnell moment
Watch out America. Fascists are relentlessly advancing their hateful, divisive and oppressive agenda.
This is bullshit! What are the charges?
📌 Border Patrol arrested two women for allegedly honking their car horn to alert others of the agents’ presence
HAH! House voted 427 to ONE to release the Felon47/Epstein files.
Next year, Americans will see the biggest jump in health insurance costs in 15 years.
Meanwhile, the seven largest health insurance companies made a combined $71B in profits in 2024.
It’s far past time for Medicare for All. Here’s what you need to know.
United We Stand.
Divided We Will Fall
#Indivisible
While we still can, throw the book at ICE Gestapo.
