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Writer and filmmaker. Work featured in Fortean Times, Vector, Bright Lights Film Journal. Ambassador for Refugee Support Europe. https://tonyconn.com
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In 1923 Adolf Hitler incited an insurrection against the German government. He was tried, given a slap on the wrist, and became a convicted felon. Despite being treated charitably by the judge, Hitler claimed the trial was political persecution and successfully portrayed himself as a victim of /1

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Like many other European social democratic parties, Labour is moving right on immigration, certainly driven by the recent success of Reform. We have researched this question for years now. There is an abundance of evidence of why this isn't a good strategy. A thread summarizing some of our research

submitted 84 days ago • 20 comments

Arguing with conspiracy theorists can be a thankless task, but then one of them will say something like this and it all seems worth it.

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Here's my big interview with Catherynne M. Valente. We talk about her new book, Space Oddity, a sci-fi satire about pandemics, social media misinfo, and worlds on the brink of destruction. vector-bsfa.com/2025/01/07/t...

submitted 48 days ago • 1 comment

NEW WEBSITE ALERT! I now have my own website. Since it's Spooktober, the first story is about a dramatic séance that took place in Peterborough in 1882. Like, subscribe, and share... everywhere. https://tonyconn.com/2024/09/29/the-art-of-connection/

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The right to protest is under threat. Remove Lord Walney and investigate him for potential conflicts of interest. https://goodlawproject.org/petition/remove-the-governments-protest-adviser/?utm_source=twitter via @goodlawproject

submitted 132 days ago • 0 comments

I interviewed Rick Castro about his cult classic film Hustler White. We also spoke about his photography, fashion design, and bringing kink to the masses. Read the full story on Bright Lights Film...

submitted 231 days ago • 1 comment

In case you thought this city was ever free of ruffians... Peterborough Advertiser, 13th March 1880, p.3

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Happy Easter. It's been a great year for culture war brainrot. #TransDayOfVisibility has fallen on 31st March every year since 2009, but this year it coincides with Easter Sunday. Ofc, Joe Biden marking the occasion means he's opened up a new front in the War on Christianity.

submitted 330 days ago • 1 comment