November 25, 2024 at 2:08 PM
This was the first draft of Renton’s Choose Life monologue
"For decades, Snoopy has been an ornament and plushie and clock. Now, in time for the Peanuts’ 75th anniversary, Snoopy is a slow cooker and an expensive handbag. He’s a doughnut and a fountain pen. He’s an office chair and an eyeshadow palette, an olive oil and ..." https://cnn.it/4pxJE13
December 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
This was the first draft of Renton’s Choose Life monologue
NEW: Renton's a trans man. HIs mom — Miss Illinois 1996 — is a MAGA influencer traveling the US calling the existence of trans people 'demonic'
It’s Renton’s turn to speak
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trans-son-of-anti-trans-influencer-tania-joy-gibson-speaks-out_n_649d7449e4b028e6472f1700
It’s Renton’s turn to speak
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trans-son-of-anti-trans-influencer-tania-joy-gibson-speaks-out_n_649d7449e4b028e6472f1700
June 30, 2023 at 11:16 AM
NEW: Renton's a trans man. HIs mom — Miss Illinois 1996 — is a MAGA influencer traveling the US calling the existence of trans people 'demonic'
It’s Renton’s turn to speak
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trans-son-of-anti-trans-influencer-tania-joy-gibson-speaks-out_n_649d7449e4b028e6472f1700
It’s Renton’s turn to speak
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trans-son-of-anti-trans-influencer-tania-joy-gibson-speaks-out_n_649d7449e4b028e6472f1700
Seeing as it’s the 29th anniversary of Trainspotting today, here is one of my prized possessions - Mark Renton’s wallet.
February 23, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Seeing as it’s the 29th anniversary of Trainspotting today, here is one of my prized possessions - Mark Renton’s wallet.
New year, new version of the same underlying problem.
October 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
New year, new version of the same underlying problem.
Alan Reiach and Stuart Renton’s church, completed in 1962. I’ve been to this one, it’s stupendous
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July 29, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Alan Reiach and Stuart Renton’s church, completed in 1962. I’ve been to this one, it’s stupendous
Though a chef by day, Renton's true job as a bodyguard comes to life late at night!
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June 14, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Though a chef by day, Renton's true job as a bodyguard comes to life late at night!
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So...
Yuh like my abs, huh NERD?
Love the NerdxJock energy. 🐺💖🦝
Yuh like my abs, huh NERD?
Love the NerdxJock energy. 🐺💖🦝
October 19, 2024 at 12:23 AM
So...
Yuh like my abs, huh NERD?
Love the NerdxJock energy. 🐺💖🦝
Yuh like my abs, huh NERD?
Love the NerdxJock energy. 🐺💖🦝
Listening to Renton's City Council meeting tonight, and we're currently on the 2nd public commenter asking the council to shut down the City's Flock license plate readers.
July 21, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Listening to Renton's City Council meeting tonight, and we're currently on the 2nd public commenter asking the council to shut down the City's Flock license plate readers.
Anyone else got Renton's monolgue in their head now? Just me?
Anyhow, allons-y!
Anyhow, allons-y!
Europe’s choice is clear.
To put science at the heart of its economy.
To become the home of scientific freedom and collaboration.
And to welcome talent from all over the world.
I’m glad to present the first elements of our Choose Europe Initiative.
→ europa.eu/!TTbWbJ
To put science at the heart of its economy.
To become the home of scientific freedom and collaboration.
And to welcome talent from all over the world.
I’m glad to present the first elements of our Choose Europe Initiative.
→ europa.eu/!TTbWbJ
May 5, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Anyone else got Renton's monolgue in their head now? Just me?
Anyhow, allons-y!
Anyhow, allons-y!
Seeing as it’s the 30th anniversary of Trainspotting, here are some Trainspotting things that I own.
February 23, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Seeing as it’s the 30th anniversary of Trainspotting, here are some Trainspotting things that I own.
Oh god Renton's getting giddy over the super robot power couple being thought of as his parents
I'm filled with so much dread, Renton isn't allowed to be happy. How are they gonna take this from him.
I'm filled with so much dread, Renton isn't allowed to be happy. How are they gonna take this from him.
October 12, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Oh god Renton's getting giddy over the super robot power couple being thought of as his parents
I'm filled with so much dread, Renton isn't allowed to be happy. How are they gonna take this from him.
I'm filled with so much dread, Renton isn't allowed to be happy. How are they gonna take this from him.
I have some props from Trainspotting 2 in my house, and I know one of Biffy Clyro, so I want Scotland to win. I OWN MARK RENTON’S FUCKING WALLET.
June 14, 2026 at 1:12 AM
I have some props from Trainspotting 2 in my house, and I know one of Biffy Clyro, so I want Scotland to win. I OWN MARK RENTON’S FUCKING WALLET.
When @irvinewelsh.bsky.social was writing Trainspotting, did he ever think Renton's monologue would be immortalised in luggage straps?
All the more disconcerting that this was a queue for an airport check-in desk in Beijing.
All the more disconcerting that this was a queue for an airport check-in desk in Beijing.
June 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
When @irvinewelsh.bsky.social was writing Trainspotting, did he ever think Renton's monologue would be immortalised in luggage straps?
All the more disconcerting that this was a queue for an airport check-in desk in Beijing.
All the more disconcerting that this was a queue for an airport check-in desk in Beijing.
Trainspotting is 30.
Love how Boyle visually shows you the group dynamics of Renton’s gang in the football match in 46 secs & without any verbal exposition. Their character traits are immediately conveyed to the viewer.
And there’s poor doomed Tommy boxed in & getting jeered at by his ‘mates’.
Love how Boyle visually shows you the group dynamics of Renton’s gang in the football match in 46 secs & without any verbal exposition. Their character traits are immediately conveyed to the viewer.
And there’s poor doomed Tommy boxed in & getting jeered at by his ‘mates’.
February 23, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Trainspotting is 30.
Love how Boyle visually shows you the group dynamics of Renton’s gang in the football match in 46 secs & without any verbal exposition. Their character traits are immediately conveyed to the viewer.
And there’s poor doomed Tommy boxed in & getting jeered at by his ‘mates’.
Love how Boyle visually shows you the group dynamics of Renton’s gang in the football match in 46 secs & without any verbal exposition. Their character traits are immediately conveyed to the viewer.
And there’s poor doomed Tommy boxed in & getting jeered at by his ‘mates’.
It’s by no means a laughing matter. Saying that, I couldn’t help but read this in the style of Renton’s ‘ Choose Life’ monologue from Trainspotting.
March 4, 2025 at 12:47 PM
It’s by no means a laughing matter. Saying that, I couldn’t help but read this in the style of Renton’s ‘ Choose Life’ monologue from Trainspotting.
Trump as America's dictator reminds me of Renton's It's shite being Scottish speech from Trainspotting. Scotland cannae even find a decent country to be colonised by, but America cannae even find a decent dictator to dictate to it. It's got an incontinent narcissistic moron with dementia.
January 22, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Trump as America's dictator reminds me of Renton's It's shite being Scottish speech from Trainspotting. Scotland cannae even find a decent country to be colonised by, but America cannae even find a decent dictator to dictate to it. It's got an incontinent narcissistic moron with dementia.
Renton’s Legacy Square is also showing the Mexico game
July 5, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Renton’s Legacy Square is also showing the Mexico game
Latest from me: for @jacobinmag.bsky.social I discuss David Renton's new book for @haymarketbooks.org, Revolutionary Forgiveness and the kind of radical change that is required to truly forgives the crimes committed against us.
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jacobin.com/2026/05/forg...
We Can Truly Forgive Oppressors Only When Oppression Ends
D. K. Renton’s new book tackles the thorny subject of revolutionary forgiveness. Few can accept preemptive forgiveness of their persecutors: we have to have some faith in the future, that there will b...
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June 1, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Latest from me: for @jacobinmag.bsky.social I discuss David Renton's new book for @haymarketbooks.org, Revolutionary Forgiveness and the kind of radical change that is required to truly forgives the crimes committed against us.
jacobin.com/2026/05/forg...
jacobin.com/2026/05/forg...
Tonight a discussion of Renton's draft Comprehensive Plan at that city council's planning committee took a detour for Councilmembers to talk about how they can't imagine regularly riding a bike or even *ever* taking the bus.
November 26, 2024 at 2:37 AM
Tonight a discussion of Renton's draft Comprehensive Plan at that city council's planning committee took a detour for Councilmembers to talk about how they can't imagine regularly riding a bike or even *ever* taking the bus.
The Renton City Council's planning committee just got a brief overview of plans to implement a new state law encouraging the conversion of office buildings to residential use.
"We would probably have required more parking," Renton's Planning Director says. Thankfully, HB 1042 doesn't allow this.
"We would probably have required more parking," Renton's Planning Director says. Thankfully, HB 1042 doesn't allow this.
February 25, 2025 at 1:29 AM
The Renton City Council's planning committee just got a brief overview of plans to implement a new state law encouraging the conversion of office buildings to residential use.
"We would probably have required more parking," Renton's Planning Director says. Thankfully, HB 1042 doesn't allow this.
"We would probably have required more parking," Renton's Planning Director says. Thankfully, HB 1042 doesn't allow this.
Is anyone else feeling sorry for Renton’s eyebrows? Must be tiring to be up all the time. #horrorwatch
February 23, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Is anyone else feeling sorry for Renton’s eyebrows? Must be tiring to be up all the time. #horrorwatch
Anyone excited about this project could you also take the City of Renton's survey regarding pedestrianizing Logan Street at that location? Thanks! yourvoice.rentonwa.gov/logan-festiv...
The Logan Festival Street Project
It’s been an exciting summer in downtown Renton with the creation of Legacy Square and redesign of Piazza Park. From World Cup watch parties and concerts, to movies, art, and community gatherings, we’...
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September 25, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Anyone excited about this project could you also take the City of Renton's survey regarding pedestrianizing Logan Street at that location? Thanks! yourvoice.rentonwa.gov/logan-festiv...