13 April 2023

elisi: Edwin holding a tiny snowman (Music)
A few petitions:

Urgently review the current Ofsted Framework and associated methodology

Good Law Project: Protect Our Rivers

Stop “conversion therapies” in Colombia

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Fascinating video essay:

Doctor Who Was Queerbait
The Doctor and the Valeyard's lesser known second trial, with Thasmin on the stand.

Brilliant format and it examines the topic from every angle. Whether or not you agree with the verdict, they delve into both pros and cons and their conclusion is very nuanced.

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And a few interesting news stories from Aljazeera:

Refusing Putin’s war: The Russians fleeing to Kazakhstan

Vatican rejects ‘Doctrine of Discovery’ justifying colonialism

Hydrogen no break from fossil fuels, energy colonialism: Report

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Daily Dimash: Together

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On April 9, 2023, Dimash Qudaibergen released a new music video for the first composition work of his younger brother Abilmansur. The cosmic plot of the music video “Together”, starring Dimash, Abilmansur and Raushan Qudaibergen, tells about how important friendship and support of relatives is.

(For a breakdown of the video please see this article. And the quality of his videos is just *chef's kiss*)

It's a lovely and very catchy pop song, with a really positive message, but mostly I'm 😭 because he is working with his brother and they're so happy together.

Also it's amazing that he is able to steer his own career without any compromises or signing up with a record label. I wish all artists could have this degree of freedom.

ETA: Wonderful reaction here, delving into not just the music but also the meaning: