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Stef @stefvslife.bsky.social · 10h

A cool petition for UK folks, on the introduction of BSL to schools

c.org/PHZ9bfn9c5

Make BSL mandatory in UK schools now!

Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?

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Patrick Galey @patrickgaley.bsky.social · 15d

How fucking DARE the home secretary conflate marching peacefully against a genocide and this despicable terrorist anti-Semitic attack.

We condemn genocide, and we condemn the Manchester attack.

Keep our names out of your mouth, you lowlife www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...

Manchester synagogue victims named as home secretary criticises pro-Palestine marches – latest

The men were killed when an attacker used a car to ram into the grounds of a synagogue, then stabbed worshippers

www.theguardian.com

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Netpol @netpol.org · 15d

Good Morning Britain's "counter terrorism policing experts" are axe-grinding ideological propagandists. This is the way to reject the partisan reporting we'll all see so much of in the coming weeks bsky.app/profile/saul...

Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 15d

@zackpolanski.bsky.social is asked about people still protesting against Israels actions in Gaza in the aftermath of yesterdays attack on Jews in Manchester #GMB

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Stef @stefvslife.bsky.social · 15d

I stand with @DeclassifiedUK.org - I've just signed my name. Join me in telling Westminster that you care about freedom of the press.
secure.declassifieduk.org/page/178447/...

Defend Press Freedom

I stand with Declassified UK - I've just signed my name. Join me in telling Westminster that you care about freedom of the press.

secure.declassifieduk.org

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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · Sep 14

…… unless they are members of Palestine Action or anti-Zionist Jews like my dad, who is being charged for allegedly publicly calling for a protest outside the BBC (he didn’t even actually do it!)

www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-...

UK PM Starmer says people have a right to 'peaceful protest' after anti-migrant march

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said people have a right to peaceful protest after more than 100,000 demonstrators joined an anti-immigration march through London on Saturday, but he condemned assaults on police and said Britain was built on tolerance and diversity.

www.reuters.com

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Stef @stefvslife.bsky.social · Sep 14

Pretty twisted having a weird xenophobic rally using your own damn flag to demonstrate how much you hate migrants.. Like, you supposedly love your flag and country but you're using it as a hate symbol? Where's the genuine passion for your culture in that? Tf

Stef @stefvslife.bsky.social · Aug 7

In the wake of disabled people begging our MPs not to cut vital support and the cuts bill passing this is a really great time and opportunity to show MPs what their support or lack of means to us

Stef @stefvslife.bsky.social · Aug 7

Disabled folks and carers in the UK:

Scope is looking for answers (anonymous or named) to some questions on how your MP interacts with you.

They're going to meet with MPs and share your responses.

Get involved!
campaigns.scope.org.uk/page/175807/...

Does your MP engage well with you?

Let them know today.

campaigns.scope.org.uk

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Sheryl Weikal and the colorful Parrotlegals @leftistlawyer.com · Jul 29

No I don't want "humane" deportations, for the same reason I don't want "friendly" cops in schools or "understanding" genital inspectors at sporting events.

The problem is the fascism, not that the fascism is rude.

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Karen Hargrave @karenlhargrave.bsky.social · Jul 22

The Final Delivery Plan for ME/CFS has been released today.

The full report was shared with some organisations and media outlets late yesterday. We’re (still) waiting for it to go online.

A short 🧵with some thoughts…

(1/)

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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · Jul 19

‘Section 28 2.0’: New “transphobic” curriculum restricts teachers from encouraging Trans+ pupils to understand their identity 👇

https://www.wearequeeraf.com/section-28-2-0-new-transphobic-curriculum-restricts-teachers-from-encouraging-trans-pupils-to-understand-their-identity/

RSE guidance is “patently and cruelly transphobic” - community responds to ‘Section 28 2.0’ curriculum

It has taken a "trans exclusionary" approach and received widespread condemnation from the LGBTQIA+ community

www.wearequeeraf.com

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Stef @stefvslife.bsky.social · Jul 19

As an artist for the Chronic Pain Project I've been asked to participate in their fundraiser Rest & Invest

I have a link if you'd like to donate, the money will go towards the cost of exhibitions and funding materials and shipping costs for artists who need it.

app.99pledges.com/fund/chronic...

Invest in Rest Fundraiser

CPP Summer fundraiser 2025

app.99pledges.com

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Stef @stefvslife.bsky.social · Jul 12

And SSRIs! So common! So many features on this list are incredibly common and not all are well known to cause heat-related issues. Hit your depressed friends up

Stef @stefvslife.bsky.social · Jul 12

Want to highlight this point:

ANYONE taking antihistamines (lots of people are, pollen is very high) is at higher risk of heat-related illness.

Please check this thread for advice but make sure you're staying hydrated and keeping as cool as possible

Clinically Vulnerable Families 💙💜💗 @cvcev.bsky.social · Jul 12

HEALTH CONDITIONS (cont)

Multiple regular medicines

Drugs that impair thermoregulation or fluid balance: diuretics, ACE inhibitors/ARBs, beta-blockers, calcium-channel blockers, anticholinergics, antihistamines, tricyclics, SSRIs, antipsychotics, lithium, opioids, sedatives.

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Clinically Vulnerable Families 💙💜💗 @cvcev.bsky.social · Jul 12

🌡️ UK heatwave set to peak >34°C TODAY

The Met Office has issued an amber alert.

⚠️ Heat can kill - especially if you are Clinically Vulnerable.

1/🧵 - 🙏 ♻️

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Stef @stefvslife.bsky.social · Jul 9

www.bigissue.com/news/social-...

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Stef @stefvslife.bsky.social · Jul 9

It's really surprising the lack of news items picking it up

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Frances Ryan @francesryan.bsky.social · Jul 9

It’s partly because the bill and system is complex, MPs and journos struggled to grasp it. But truthfully, it is largely because PIP cuts are deemed to matter more. Many claimants have jobs! They’re deserving! Click on most news sites and you wouldn’t know there’s a vote tonight.

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Stef @stefvslife.bsky.social · Jul 3

38d.gs/xi4h

The Government don’t want you to know about this.

Disability cuts will force hundreds of thousands of people into poverty unless we act.

38d.gs

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Netpol @netpol.org · Jul 2

The ban on Palestine Action: how every MP voted leftfootforward.org/2025/07/pale...

Palestine Action: How every MP voted on proscribing them as a terrorist group

Find out who voted which way

leftfootforward.org

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Stef @stefvslife.bsky.social · Jul 2

Happy disability wrath month darling

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Esther @elhopkins.bsky.social · Jul 2

Two bills have passed recently in Parliament: assisted dying and the welfare bill. In neither of the debates did long Covid or clinically vulnerable people get a mention. How can an estimated 409 million with long covid and 3.2 million in the UK not be relevant? Especially when our government is 🧵

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Katy Montgomerie 🦗 @katymontgomerie.com · Jul 2

So trans women can't give blood because biologically they are female and have female ranges for everything, but the NHS has decided we are legally male and we must meet male ranges in order to donate?

I want to scream. The science denial around trans people and biological sex is hurting everyone

Jessica Smith 🏳️‍🌈 @mintopia.net · Jul 2

🧵 So the latest update from NHS Blood and Transplant. The nurse on the clinical team has spoken to the 'sex assigned at birth' team, and has been told there is no clinical risk to trans women *because* they are using the male donation interval, and male reference ranges. 1/9

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · Jul 2

Disabled people aren’t the enemy.

Trans people aren’t the enemy.

Immigrants aren’t the enemy.

Stop allowing the fascists to dictate who you’re willing to sacrifice.

Refuse to see anyone as expendable.

We aren’t safe until everyone is safe.

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · Jul 1

Ableism is one of the most acceptable forms of bigotry.

It’s everywhere. Disabled people are looked down upon by almost all groups in society.

Viewed as “useless eaters” and expendable.

Most people don’t even consider discrimination against us to be “real” discrimination

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