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Rose Schmits @roseschmits.bsky.social · 1h

Still feel like the segregation is gonna happen in the end but its gonna be more of a struggle for the gov and its great seeing them at each others throat and panicking

Rose Schmits @roseschmits.bsky.social · 2h

Feel like some of the apparent panic from the EHRC would be because they know the only way to push through the trans segregation is by force and not to look into it with due care so the minister seemingly not brute forcing throws their whole scheme off

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Jack 'on the Rack' Liu @teflonslinky.bsky.social · 22h

Also Michaelmas is pronounced as ‘Morms’ if you’re in Oxford and ‘Mamlass’ if you’re in Cambridge

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Michael Birtwhistle @salfordmh.bsky.social · 1h

No safety for students. Only for those in authority.

Nate O @nateo.bsky.social · 22h

Not once have I seen an explanation for why teenagers must hear things that upset them in virtue of the unspecified speech-acts being upsetting, nor have I ever seen an explanation for why teenagers will be forbidden to express displeasure with upsetting things.

William Hague: Why I’ll banish ‘safe spaces’ at Oxford
The new chancellor tells Cheltenham Literature Festival that there will be no ‘cancel culture’ and students should expect to hear things that upset them
October 14 2025, The Times
The new chancellor of Oxford University has said there will be no safe spaces for students and warned would-be undergraduates that they will “hear things that will upset and offend them”.

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Jenny (Kowalczuk) Sanders @jennysanders.bsky.social · 1h

We have known this for years, but I am very glad to see it back on the agenda.

Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences @oxprimarycare.bsky.social · 2h

🤔 What if the key to a stronger #NHS isn't a new technology but human connection?

In our latest blog, @jtaylor001.bsky.social explores how a lasting relationship between patients & GPs:

✅ improves patient health
👛 lowers system-wide costs
😀 makes the GP job more satisfying

#ContinuityOfCare

The Human Connection: Why Relational Continuity Matters in General Practice

Strong, lasting relationships between patients and their clinicians can improve outcomes, reduce costs, and strengthen the NHS. Here, our Workforce and Learning Research Group explores the evidence be...

www.phc.ox.ac.uk

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Jon Owen @anotherjon.bsky.social · 5h

If Israel, with the whole world watching, can treat a well-known, white person with a Swedish passport this way, just imagine what they do to Palestinians behind closed doors.

This wasn't an unsanctioned, rogue act: far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was there.

www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/25...

Greta Thunberg: “They kicked me every time the flag touched my face”

– Greta Thunberg on her days in Israeli captivity Beating, kicking, and threats of being gassed in cages. Greta Thunberg and several others from the flotilla ar

www.aftonbladet.se

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Simon Parker @simonparker.bsky.social · 16h

The absolute bloody vandalism of austerity in one chart. Good analysis of the overall picture here.

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Michael Birtwhistle @salfordmh.bsky.social · 13h

I'm definitely expecting some big scalps, so an audacious bid is potentially on the cards, but I'd chose Zac's target prudently to minimise conflict. Hackney to replace Diane Abbott might be a good choice, against whatever automaton Labour fart out.

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Emissary Of Night | ليلى @diplomatofnight.com · 14h

The Asra Media Office, which covers Palestinian prisoner issues, said Barghouti “lost consciousness and suffered fractures in four ribs as a result of the beating”.

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Emissary Of Night | ليلى @diplomatofnight.com · 14h

Palestine’s most popular leader, Marwan Barghouti, was beaten unconscious and has his ribs broken by Israeli prison guards and his family fears for his life, his son has said, citing evidence given by former Palestinian detainees released this week as part of the ceasefire deal.

Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti assaulted by Israeli prison guards, son says

Family fears for 66-year-old’s life after assault while he was being transferred between prisons

www.theguardian.com

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Grise l’Indécis @wildobliquities.bsky.social · 15h

oh well that's just great isn't it. the car said it was ten degrees, I couldn't see to unlock the front door, and it smells like fucking BONFIRE night out there. I HATE IT
You know *exactly* where you can stick your mellow fruits, don't you, Mister K

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The Ranty Highwayman @rantyhighwayman.bsky.social · 22h

These people have lost the plot. As the response says,

"We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. There is not currently such a rule set out in law."

UK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · 22h

Rejected petition: "Raise the minimum age children can walk home from school alone from 8 to 12"

#RejectedPetition

Rejected petition: Raise the minimum age children can walk home from school alone from 8 to 12

We call on the UK Government to raise the minimum age at which children are legally allowed to walk home from school unaccompanied from 8 years old to at least 12.

petition.parliament.uk

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Kat Tenbarge @kattenbarge.bsky.social · 20h

You’ll notice that new developments in generative AI are always accompanied by new ways of depicting women without their consent—undermining their autonomy and harassing them—almost like it’s a pillar of the technology and its evolution

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Stefan Mohamed @stefmowords.bsky.social · 17h

many striking and horrible details in that interview with Greta Thunberg, but what really comes across is the gleeful, petty, juvenile sadism at basically every level - from the soldiers to the prison staff to the elected politicians. all of them clearly revelling in it. sick, sick people

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Jess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk · 18h

It's worth noting that the EHRC maintains its trans exclusionary legal position in its draft Code of Practice. But the decision whether to lay that Code remains with the Minister, not the EHRC. Hence their angry letter to Bridget Phillipson today.

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Michael Birtwhistle @salfordmh.bsky.social · 13h

Although, I'd love him to stand against Reeves.

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Michael Birtwhistle @salfordmh.bsky.social · 13h

Similarly, Leanne Mohamed was so close that she ought to get a free run there.

The Greens very targeted strategy means the majority of resources will go into their top 40 targets, and they will mostly leave off LD & Indy seats/targets, which seems sensible.

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Tympanic & Frisketty @luckyerica3.bsky.social · 15h

I think I did harm by participating in a 'we can fit in, look at us conform!' Narrative. It didn't shift stigma as much as it sanitised mad people and obscured the reality.

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Kate Devlin 🎃👻🍂 @drkatedevlin.bsky.social · 1d

If you build it, they will come.
www.bbc.com/news/article...

OpenAI boss says ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for verified adults

CEO Sam Altman says upcoming versions of the popular chatbot would enable it to behave in a more human-like way - "but only if you want it".

www.bbc.com

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Tasha Suri @tashasuri.bsky.social · 1d

"This shows that if Israel, with the whole world watching, can treat a well-known, white person with a Swedish passport this way, just imagine what they do to Palestinians behind closed doors."

Edvin Alpros Ⓜ️ antisocial dominans minister @edvinalpros.bsky.social · 1d

www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/25...

Greta Thunberg: “They kicked me every time the flag touched my face”

– Greta Thunberg on her days in Israeli captivity Beating, kicking, and threats of being gassed in cages. Greta Thunberg and several others from the flotilla ar

www.aftonbladet.se

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Bad Mad Autistic @badautistic.bsky.social · 17h

(It reminds me of when I first reported damp and mould, over 10 years ago, and 2 operatives visited with one saying "it's your fault for sweating and breathing". Yes, really!

I was subsequently accused of lying about their words until my advocate, who was present during the visit, backed me up.)

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Tympanic & Frisketty @luckyerica3.bsky.social · 15h

Our neighbours wife died and the coroner attributed it in part to mould so he called the no win no fee solicitors to door knock around our street. Weirdly, the council housing association suddenly found money to fit ventilators and replace mouldy windows....

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Michael Birtwhistle @salfordmh.bsky.social · 14h

This basically how academia works. You keep suggesting stuff that someone has thought of first, until someone confirms you've said something new for a PhD, and then you are senior enough to be saying a few more novel things for a bit, until you die.

Randall Munroe @xkcd.com · 15h

Physics Insight

xkcd.com/3154/

Comic. PERSON: Sure, when *Einstein* suggests using the Lorentz transform to explain the connection between velocity and time, people call him a genius. But when *I* suggest it, it’s “basic physics” and “undergraduate stuff.” PERSON 2 with white hat: Such a double standard!

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Michael Birtwhistle @salfordmh.bsky.social · 15h

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Tympanic & Frisketty @luckyerica3.bsky.social · 15h

A long time ago on X, I said that I was not only excited to read this (still am) but also that I would host a super casual book club style thing for people reading #AllMyWorldlyJoy . And I have a zoom account now! So if you want a super casual readalong/co resting thing, go preorder!

Laura Richmond @laurarichmond.bsky.social · 17h

Finally, some good news! All My Worldly Joy will be published by @wiltonsquare.bsky.social early next year. (1/3)

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Michael Birtwhistle @salfordmh.bsky.social · 15h

Will it formally become the Notional Cycle Network?