Trying out the Mastodon thing @benpollinger@mastodon.org.uk

I study authoritarianism for a living, so I do not say this lightly: America isn't facing an authoritarian future. America is living an authoritarian present. (A long 🧵) /1

Nathan Gill has pleaded guilty & this tweet has been doing rounds today. Now imagine my investigation into Russian interference hadn’t been crushed by lawfare, my news org had doubled down & carried on & govt had opened an inquiry as MPs demanded. 😢

Interesting, grim, alarming. Helps make sense of US events but also wider issues for super online young men.

Reform giving a platform to anti-vax crankery. This stuff costs lives. Evidence - if you are one of the people who still needs it - of why they shouldn't be let anywhere near government

Early tea at @Manjitskitchen today with the boys - vada pavs, thali, no bhajis left but samosas banging. There was an Indian food festival so took home some mithai from stall run by Suraj Sweets - (newish?) on Woodsley Green in Hyde Park, must check it out https://t.co/zsDKpD8tA2

24 years ago, at a Techno Parade in the year 2000, the legendary Techno Viking took to the streets of Berlin

Last night at @Manjitskitchen , very sadly closing soon. Everything as friendly and delicious as ever. Samosa chaat oh my... Will still be in Kirkgate Market of course but a big loss for west Leeds. Cheers to Manjit, Michael and crew!

I’m a PE teacher in Leeds. In February I am running 5 marathons in 5 days in Tanzania, to raise money for @NW_leedsfood. Please donate or share to help me hit my target 👍Any support would be amazing 😊 🏃‍♂️ #MAKEITCOUNT

I’m sorry to spoil your Boxing Day evening @UKLabour @Keir_Starmer @SteveReedMP @AngelaRayner but this poor fox is not having one . This is the face of illegal fox hunting in the UK . . . it’s got to end . . . we respectfully ask that you will end ‘trail hunting’ in your

Christmassed-up by the mighty @TheUnthanks at @sheffielduni Octagon on Thursday night - wonderful arrangements of music old and older. @KatherinePriddy supporting with some captivating new songs. Big up to the @BrudPresents empire too.

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Many thanks, @wesstreeting. Have to say I really didn't have "stop exploiting those patients you see dying in corridors in horrifically overwhelmed A&Es" on this year's Christmas list. Please consider reading this short thread in response to your Sunday Times interview. 1/n

Proper Friday party at @Nath_Brudenell with the ridiculous, genius @mikartistik and the mighty @BlockheadsPage. A full house and big smiles all round!

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Late entry for @BBC6Music #TShirtDay my favourite t-shirt remains this from @DrewMillward for @Nath_Brudenell , released during the lockdown hoo-haa. Beer can hat optional.

Passing an emergency law to change a Supreme Court decision you don't like sounds really useful. Unfortunately it's also fascist.

Ant & Dec are going to have to play Nigel Farage's toxicity as a feature in @imacelebrity - for laughs. Like it doesn't exist outside their TV show or his menace is just pantomime. But it's not. He's a poisonous dangerous cunning individual.

Up close an personal with one of my father's latest otters. (If he looks serious, it's because he's got a long swim ahead - he's off to Canada.) Solid Scottish elm otter table, carved by @mastercarvers David Robinson #otterman #otters #ottercarving #woodcarving carving

Great gig at @SheafStreet with @RuncornPlan and @elsahewittx , lost in the music and imagery. Pretty sure I saw Mr Cravo @CravenFaults in the crowd too, resisted urge to shake his hand vigorously.