Kellie Turtle
@kellieturtle.bsky.social
Policy influencer. Trade unionist. Equality & rights. Health & social care. Faith & abortion. Reproductive Justice. Antiracist community-building. Trans rights. Free Palestine. Opinions expressed in a personal not professional capacity. she/her
See also: gender policing
Any mechanism for state oppression and violence will eventually be used beyond the out-group originally intended.
The only safe position is to not build machines for state oppression and violence in the first place.
Hence, surveillance powers are always dangerous, regardless of who is in office.
The only safe position is to not build machines for state oppression and violence in the first place.
Hence, surveillance powers are always dangerous, regardless of who is in office.
January 25, 2026 at 1:54 PM
See also: gender policing
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As tens of thousands across America protest the violence that ICE sows with impunity, federal agents shot and killed another person in Minneapolis today.
ICE terrorizes our cities. ICE puts us all in danger. Abolish ICE.
January 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM
As tens of thousands across America protest the violence that ICE sows with impunity, federal agents shot and killed another person in Minneapolis today.
ICE terrorizes our cities. ICE puts us all in danger. Abolish ICE.
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While we're grateful to have this murmuration, we came so close to losing it, & the site remains unprotected in the Local Development Plan. In coming months there'll be a consultation on designating new Sites of Local Nature Conservation Importance, so be sure to respond & protect places like this!
January 24, 2026 at 7:01 PM
While we're grateful to have this murmuration, we came so close to losing it, & the site remains unprotected in the Local Development Plan. In coming months there'll be a consultation on designating new Sites of Local Nature Conservation Importance, so be sure to respond & protect places like this!
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New research on trans children and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC):
With the UNCRC recently incorporated into Scottish law, @fiercemum.bsky.social and I teamed up to discuss the urgent actions needed to protect trans children's rights.
brill.com/view/journal...
With the UNCRC recently incorporated into Scottish law, @fiercemum.bsky.social and I teamed up to discuss the urgent actions needed to protect trans children's rights.
brill.com/view/journal...
January 25, 2026 at 10:29 AM
New research on trans children and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC):
With the UNCRC recently incorporated into Scottish law, @fiercemum.bsky.social and I teamed up to discuss the urgent actions needed to protect trans children's rights.
brill.com/view/journal...
With the UNCRC recently incorporated into Scottish law, @fiercemum.bsky.social and I teamed up to discuss the urgent actions needed to protect trans children's rights.
brill.com/view/journal...
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There is no level to which these heartless shit-for-brains won’t stoop to inflict cruelty and suffering.
January 22, 2026 at 8:04 PM
There is no level to which these heartless shit-for-brains won’t stoop to inflict cruelty and suffering.
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This is the anatomy of a state cover-up of 1000's of killings in N. Ireland. This rancid body is an interface to deny justice, access to courts and independent & fair investigation. RUC / PSNI were participants in conflict & should have no further role. The body should be collapsed immediately.
Thirty six former RUC/PSNI officers now working for legacy body
Controversial legacy body opposed by many nationalists
www.irishnews.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:11 AM
This is the anatomy of a state cover-up of 1000's of killings in N. Ireland. This rancid body is an interface to deny justice, access to courts and independent & fair investigation. RUC / PSNI were participants in conflict & should have no further role. The body should be collapsed immediately.
This is definitely happening in Northern Ireland.
📌 ICYMI — How Neo-Nazis Posing as ‘Ordinary Parents’ Embedded Themselves in Anti-Immigrant Protests
A year long investigation by Katherine Denkinson exposes the Neo-Nazi…
https://bylinetimes.com/2026/01/19/how-neo-nazis-posing-as-ordinary-parents-embedded-themselves-in-anti-immigrant-protests/
A year long investigation by Katherine Denkinson exposes the Neo-Nazi…
https://bylinetimes.com/2026/01/19/how-neo-nazis-posing-as-ordinary-parents-embedded-themselves-in-anti-immigrant-protests/
How Neo-Nazis Posing as 'Ordinary Parents' Embedded Themselves in Anti-Immigrant Protests
A year long investigation by Katherine Denkinson exposes the Neo-Nazi and far-right extremists operating openly inside anti-immigration protests
bylinetimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 7:41 PM
This is definitely happening in Northern Ireland.
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While I do know that Blue Monday was invented by marketing people in the travel business in order to sell summer holidays, I’m prepared to go along with it for the purposes of #RecipeOfTheDay – which is, cheeringly, Sunshine Soup! www.nigella.com/recipes/suns...
Sunshine Soup
There was a British singing outfit in the Seventies called Instant Sunshine and this is it in soup form. The silkiness comes from the peppers which are quickly blitzed in a hot oven, then blended with...
www.nigella.com
January 19, 2026 at 11:07 AM
While I do know that Blue Monday was invented by marketing people in the travel business in order to sell summer holidays, I’m prepared to go along with it for the purposes of #RecipeOfTheDay – which is, cheeringly, Sunshine Soup! www.nigella.com/recipes/suns...
In case anyone cares, I do not support banning social media for U16s because regulate tech companies, not young people. And this is just a hunch but I bet there's crossover between those smartphone free childhood ppl and the ones who don't want kids finding out online that it's ok to be queer/trans.
January 17, 2026 at 10:24 PM
In case anyone cares, I do not support banning social media for U16s because regulate tech companies, not young people. And this is just a hunch but I bet there's crossover between those smartphone free childhood ppl and the ones who don't want kids finding out online that it's ok to be queer/trans.
Do not be confused about who the Pink Ladies are.
The pink ladies came to the Iranian protest to show support to the Iranian women. Need everyone to know that Steve Baker and his goons harassed the organiser's family in North Belfast. Do not believe their BS.
January 17, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Do not be confused about who the Pink Ladies are.
Please read the ALT text on these pics. Best use of an accessibility feature you will ever see or your money back 😆
We can now say, without risk of challenge, that never in the history of civilisation has a more tragic human being walked the earth.
In terms of grace and leadership, he is our black hole.
In terms of grace and leadership, he is our black hole.
January 16, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Please read the ALT text on these pics. Best use of an accessibility feature you will ever see or your money back 😆
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The insurrection act was always the end goal - I’ve been talking about this for months. He’s been trying to find a city that would push back enough to give him a (flimsy) excuse to do it
January 15, 2026 at 2:05 PM
The insurrection act was always the end goal - I’ve been talking about this for months. He’s been trying to find a city that would push back enough to give him a (flimsy) excuse to do it
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🚨 NEW: Jon Burrows will be the next leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, after Robbie Butler confirmed he will not be running for the position.
Mr Butler is currently the deputy leader of the UUP.
Mr Butler is currently the deputy leader of the UUP.
January 15, 2026 at 12:41 PM
🚨 NEW: Jon Burrows will be the next leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, after Robbie Butler confirmed he will not be running for the position.
Mr Butler is currently the deputy leader of the UUP.
Mr Butler is currently the deputy leader of the UUP.
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I cannot stress enough that you should not do this.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health, encouraging users to connect their medical records — The Verge
OpenAI has been dropping hints this week about AI’s role as a “healthcare ally” — and today, the company is announcing a product to go along with that idea: ChatGPT Health.
apple.news
January 8, 2026 at 8:51 PM
I cannot stress enough that you should not do this.
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Outrageous.
Ministers should be listening to scientists, frontline communities and those working towards a green transition – not hosting the interests of oil giants in their own offices.
✍🏼 - @adamramsay.bsky.social
abolishwestminster.substack.com/p/revealed-o...
Ministers should be listening to scientists, frontline communities and those working towards a green transition – not hosting the interests of oil giants in their own offices.
✍🏼 - @adamramsay.bsky.social
abolishwestminster.substack.com/p/revealed-o...
Revealed: oil industry lobbyist working inside UK’s climate department
Polanski slams arrangement; experts warn of 'corporate infiltration antithetical to democracy'
abolishwestminster.substack.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Outrageous.
Ministers should be listening to scientists, frontline communities and those working towards a green transition – not hosting the interests of oil giants in their own offices.
✍🏼 - @adamramsay.bsky.social
abolishwestminster.substack.com/p/revealed-o...
Ministers should be listening to scientists, frontline communities and those working towards a green transition – not hosting the interests of oil giants in their own offices.
✍🏼 - @adamramsay.bsky.social
abolishwestminster.substack.com/p/revealed-o...
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Unhook ourselves from oil and gas and we unhook ourselves from dependency on dictators, autocrats and expansionist regimes all over the planet.
Renewables and other low-carbon energy sources are not just good climate sense. They are also good political sense.
Renewables and other low-carbon energy sources are not just good climate sense. They are also good political sense.
January 6, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Unhook ourselves from oil and gas and we unhook ourselves from dependency on dictators, autocrats and expansionist regimes all over the planet.
Renewables and other low-carbon energy sources are not just good climate sense. They are also good political sense.
Renewables and other low-carbon energy sources are not just good climate sense. They are also good political sense.
Jesus, meningitis?
I think he hates children.
I think he hates children.
It’s official: RFK Jr has officially reduced recommended childhood vaccines from 17 to 11, removing universal vaccine recommendations for RSV, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, dengue and two types of bacterial meningitis.
This reckless contravention of science is going to kill people.
This reckless contravention of science is going to kill people.
January 5, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Jesus, meningitis?
I think he hates children.
I think he hates children.
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they’re bluffing when they say you can still get knocked off the nice list this late in the game. santa’s been delivering gifts in japan for hours by now; that list is locked, do whatever you want.
December 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
they’re bluffing when they say you can still get knocked off the nice list this late in the game. santa’s been delivering gifts in japan for hours by now; that list is locked, do whatever you want.
How dare you stand up for migrants at a time when we celebrate a Christian story of a migrant family who were chosen by God to fulfil His promise to all of humanity. I for one am furious.
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Oh GB News. Have a day off and enjoy a mince pie.
How dare I talk positively about migration & refugee rights at this time of year that should be about *checks notes* good tidings and warm wishes.
Tune in at 3pm to watch and judge for yourself.
Merry Christmas everyone!
How dare I talk positively about migration & refugee rights at this time of year that should be about *checks notes* good tidings and warm wishes.
Tune in at 3pm to watch and judge for yourself.
Merry Christmas everyone!
December 24, 2025 at 12:50 PM
How dare you stand up for migrants at a time when we celebrate a Christian story of a migrant family who were chosen by God to fulfil His promise to all of humanity. I for one am furious.
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On Christmas, we’re reminded of the choice we can all make – to choose love for our neighbor, care, and solidarity with one another. May the spirit of Christmas move all of us to action, and toward a future of dignity and freedom for all.
December 24, 2025 at 12:42 PM
On Christmas, we’re reminded of the choice we can all make – to choose love for our neighbor, care, and solidarity with one another. May the spirit of Christmas move all of us to action, and toward a future of dignity and freedom for all.
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One day something will happen — a wedding, a graduation, a job promotion, Jake Paul getting knocked out, Andrew Tate getting knocked out the next day — and you’ll want the right outfit to celebrate. Buy that special outfit now, so you’re ready when that next unexpected moment arrives.
December 21, 2025 at 7:19 AM
One day something will happen — a wedding, a graduation, a job promotion, Jake Paul getting knocked out, Andrew Tate getting knocked out the next day — and you’ll want the right outfit to celebrate. Buy that special outfit now, so you’re ready when that next unexpected moment arrives.
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The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
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New Illustration: "We Beat 'Em Before..."
Taken from a British WW2 poster, the original features a WW1 German soldier at the top. I just swapped it for the Nazi soldier it had at the bottom.
Taken from a British WW2 poster, the original features a WW1 German soldier at the top. I just swapped it for the Nazi soldier it had at the bottom.
December 18, 2025 at 7:41 PM
New Illustration: "We Beat 'Em Before..."
Taken from a British WW2 poster, the original features a WW1 German soldier at the top. I just swapped it for the Nazi soldier it had at the bottom.
Taken from a British WW2 poster, the original features a WW1 German soldier at the top. I just swapped it for the Nazi soldier it had at the bottom.
As we get into the worst period of the year for the public health system, I wrote an article for VIEW magazine highlighting that private healthcare is not going to rescue us - it's making the problem worse.
viewdigital.org/private-heal...
viewdigital.org/private-heal...
Private healthcare: Part of the solution or part of the problem? - VIEWdigital
By Kellie Turtle, UNISON NI Policy Officer Ask anyone what the biggest problem is with the health service and they are quite likely to say the waiting. Waiting for diagnostic tests, waiting for surger...
viewdigital.org
December 10, 2025 at 8:56 AM
As we get into the worst period of the year for the public health system, I wrote an article for VIEW magazine highlighting that private healthcare is not going to rescue us - it's making the problem worse.
viewdigital.org/private-heal...
viewdigital.org/private-heal...