The BBC should now do 11-days of nonstop documentaries and features on republicanism, the crimes of the British empire,the dangers of unaccountable elites, and working-class history. For balance.
Homeless people watching the authorities hand out blankets to those royally queuing will quietly wonder what it is they have to do in order to be shown the same level of empathy & support.
This image of a woman shirtless in a sports bra - hugely significant. This is a woman’s body - not for sex or show - just for the sheer joy of what she can do and the power and skill she has. Wonderful. #Lionesses
For people who have been studying the misinformation campaign around the Depp v Heard trial, this verdict is chilling. The success of Depp’s “redemption arc” narrative reveals a lot about our social media platforms and ourselves.
A thread of things I learned during Depp v Heard:
2021 was special. Finished my PhD, landed my dream job, and moved house. The best part though was my best friend saying yes to marrying me. Happy New Year all. Here’s to 2022 being a little more ‘normal’ 🍻🥂🇮🇪