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We’re reaching a lot of new people this year, so here’s a re-introduction to what we’re about
March 16, 2026
Insights
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Futility or hope: pink flowers, crowbars & compost
On New Year’s Eve Tim Chambers shared a link to John Green’s review of Auld Lang Syne, resurfacing Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s question: how do we perceive a bright pink flower growing in an alley?
March 16, 2026
The end of liberalism and the beginnings of resistance
I was at the Thompson Reuters Trust Conference last week. A good place to see where the philanthropic arm of the liberal elite is heading.
March 16, 2026
Homes from home
I’ve been away from home, on holiday. A good time to ruminate on open social web homes from home
March 16, 2026
Third Spaces in the Fediverse: FediCon thoughts Part II
The day after FediCon, Vancouver waterfront was overtaken by hundreds of cosplayers at Anirevo – the Anime Revolution convention
March 16, 2026
Patches, paths & The Matrix: FediCon thoughts Part I
The after hours Fediverse session at FOSDEM 2025 was held at HSBXL – Hackerspace Brussels
March 16, 2026
Talks
The Newsmast team travels around the world advocating for the open social web. We help organisations understand the benefits of building independent, healthy communities online away from Big Tech platforms.
The Bristol Cable/Newsmast Foundation: Deepening community for a UK news coop
The Bristol Cable, a member-owned cooperative in the UK, is reimagining how local journalism can build community using a mobile app custom built in partnership with the Newsmast Foundation.
February 24, 2026