Allan Clear

Allan Clear

@percyrhode.bsky.social

Pompey born and bred. Cornishman. Almost lifelong New Yorker. Music head. Tired of America. Proud dad of a cool kid

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Jon Savage
@jonsavage.bsky.social

Out now - Joy Division Eternal (live) 14 live CDs and 2 DVDs inc Plan K. A superb job and thanks to all those who worked so hard on it: Stephen Morris, Rebecca Boulton, James Zeiter. Giancarlo Sciama, Warren Jackson, Peter Saville. Jon Wozencroft. Now you can hear what they really sounded like

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Robert Reich
@rbreich.bsky.social

In 9 months, Zohran Mamdani has: -Secured millions in worker restitution from DoorDash and UberEats -Launched the first stage of his universal childcare program -Cracked down on bad landlords -Balanced NYC's budget without cutting major social services This is what leadership looks like.

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New York State Department of Health
@nysdoh.bsky.social

Naloxone is a crucial tool in combating the opioid epidemic. Visit our table at the Great New York State Fair in the Science and Industry building to get free naloxone and learn how to use it to save a life. Available from 10am-6pm.

Allan Clear
@percyrhode.bsky.social

Watching James Blood Ulmer, I knew he was channeling noise, energy and electricity through his guitar. It was the way I understood him then. It was what made sense. A couple of pictures from the Lone Star. Charles Burnham on violin

Allan Clear
@percyrhode.bsky.social

Watching James Blood Ulmer, I knew he was channeling noise, energy and electricity through his guitar. It was the way I understood him then. It was what made sense. A couple of pictures from the Lone Star. Charles Burnham on violin

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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani
@mayor.nyc.gov

Today, I signed an Executive Order temporarily repealing bedtimes in the City of New York so that kids of all ages can watch our team in the NBA Finals. As Mayor, you’re forced to make many difficult decisions. This was not one of them. Go Knicks.

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Rise and Resist
@riseandresist.bsky.social

On June 5th, 1981, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control first reported on what would become known as HIV/AIDS. This June 5th, a Friday, ACT UP New York will be marking the 45th anniversary of the AIDS epidemic with a candlelight vigil and march, starting at the NYC AIDS Memorial. Save the date.

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Prevention Point Philadelphia
@ppponline.org

Thanks to Patty, a resident at Philly Home at Girard, for sharing part of her story. We feel fortunate to be with you on this journey. “I was a whole wreck when I came in here,” she says. “I’ve gained stability, which is great. This place is like magic.” ppponline.org/blog/pattys-...

ppponline.orgPatty's Story: “I Lost Myself”—and Found a Way Forward | Prevention PointPatty Kline used to be against the idea of “meeting people where they are.” Behavior like illicit drug use had to have consequences, she thought.

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Euan Thomson
@drugdatadecoded.ca

New Study: “there were no significant changes in foot traffic and consumer spending after overdose prevention centres opened in the East Harlem and Washington Heights neighborhoods in New York City.” jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

jamanetwork.comOverdose Prevention Centers and Neighborhood Commercial Activity in New York CityThis cohort study assesses whether the opening of the first publicly recognized overdose prevention centers in the US was associated with changes in foot traffic and consumer spending at local busines...

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Filter | harm reduction journalism
@filtermag.bsky.social

Researchers found big, positive shifts in public opinion on regulated medical access and the need for psychedelic research. But a notable exception was decriminalization, and the data also reflect "concerns and stigma." Tom Angell reports:

filtermag.org"Striking Increase" in Public Support for Legal Access to Psychedelics - FilterThere’s been a “striking increase” in support for legal and regulated therapeutic access to psychedelics as well as expanded research ...

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The Guardian
@theguardian.com

UK stole 25 million years of life and labour through slavery in Barbados, research finds

theguardian.comUK stole 25 million years of life and labour through slavery in Barbados, research findsExperts estimate ‘accounting of the harm that was done’ by 200 years of chattel slavery would be US$2tn in damages Britain stole 25 million years of life and labour through slavery in Barbados, according to new research by a team of international experts. Their report concludes that Barbados’s population of African descent have suffered damages estimated at up to US$2tn (£1.5tn) from 200 years of chattel slavery. Continue reading...