Towards the end of 2025, we saw realisation across Europe and beyond of the danger of reliance on US technologies. In 2026, we'll keep the pressure on, highlighting and building true, non-American, alternatives to community technology. #SocialMedia #EUTech #DigitalSovereignty https://boletus.us-west.host.bsky.network/xrpc/com.atproto.sync.getBlob?did=did:plc:vnycpb2e4lh4tc7oyr3n2jvh&cid=bafkreicgpszxzpqm2qqwxkltjxt442sksyeghxn65jb5zihwz6zyqha3zy
At the Newsmast Foundation, we're building to make a difference. You can see a case study on the [@thebristolcable.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy](
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As we begin 2026, @Michael Foster looks back on 2025 and the sprouts of hope that took root in the cracks. Armed with compost and a watering can, he's ready to start growing the future. [www.blog-pat.ch/futility-or-...](
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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...
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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...
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Happy New Year!! 🍾 🎆 We've just entered 2026 here in the UK. We can't wait to see what this next year bring for the Newsmast Foundation and the Social Web. #NewYear #2026 https://boletus.us-west.host.bsky.network/xrpc/com.atproto.sync.getBlob?did=did:plc:vnycpb2e4lh4tc7oyr3n2jvh&cid=bafkreicamhigwyynj76mqddpxormuorfpekp6zq3lhl3t6kwdysoxrp6vu
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all celebrating! Whether you've been naughty or nice, we hope you're getting a nice rest over this festive period 🎄 🎁 #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays https://boletus.us-west.host.bsky.network/xrpc/com.atproto.sync.getBlob?did=did:plc:vnycpb2e4lh4tc7oyr3n2jvh&cid=bafkreib7v4akwxxpgiwzrnsffqx5ztkez37axxvgearqend42g6k7pchja
As we head into the next two weeks, we're going to be spending less time online and more time with our families and friends. We hope you understand. We'll still be checking in, but don't expect to hear back from as us as swiftly as usual🎄
As Freddie, @Freddie Johnson, comes to the end of his time with the Newsmast Foundation team, we'd like to take a moment to celebrate all he's achieved. Freddie has been with us since the start, from the original idea and through the many evolutions that have grown Newsmast. https://boletus.us-west.host.bsky.network/xrpc/com.atproto.sync.getBlob?did=did:plc:vnycpb2e4lh4tc7oyr3n2jvh&cid=bafkreibctejnemmsu3ksbu4uoy5wtuwjcci4obhodxb64jicaalvpyjrdm
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Happy Hanukkah to all beginning their celebrations today! #Hanukkah https://boletus.us-west.host.bsky.network/xrpc/com.atproto.sync.getBlob?did=did:plc:vnycpb2e4lh4tc7oyr3n2jvh&cid=bafkreihyi5p3gyqbwdaflmsj4dhrxupnzjrutdrwpfboy6thmrfmj3nmaq
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