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U, Cambridge, England. MPhil Global Risk and Resilience at CSER. Interested in long covid, disability justice, global inequality and climate adaptation.
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notrightruth.bsky.social
Australian scholars Dr Bridgette-Desjardins and Taryn Hepburn explore international impacts of Cass in "The Gender Agenda's Agenda". They say Cass draws on "transphobic pop-cultural discourses", showing "a direct line between public discourse and restrictions on trans rights" doi.org/10.1111/soin...
The Cass Review and its impact is significant for two reasons. First, it demonstrates that transphobic pop-cultural discourses have real material effects. Transphobic discourses became increasingly publicly popular, which led to increased criticism of current care models for trans youth. Heightened public scrutiny led to the Review's commissioning and the subsequent banning of puberty blockers. There is a direct line between public discourse and restrictions on trans rights. Second, the Review's impacts are not limited to the United Kingdom. Medical practitioners in the United States are debating how the Review's findings should or should not be implemented (Knopf 2024). In Australia, 17 psychiatrists sent an open letter to The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists advocating that the College “acknowledge the recommendations of the Cass Review as relevant to Australian paediatric gender services” and “call for health ministers to establish an independent body to investigate Australian paediatric gender services and implement relevant recommendations from the Cass Review” (Spencer et al. 2024). Though the College rejected their members' call, it is clear that the sentiments leading to the formation of the Cass Review and the increased skepticism regarding gender-affirming healthcare for youth that has resulted from the Review's reports are not isolated.
February 13, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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mmitchell.bsky.social
More reports of Gmail turning over email content to ICE are coming out now.
techcrunch.com/2026/02/10/g...
Google sent personal and financial information of student journalist to ICE | TechCrunch
The tech giant handed over the personal information of a journalist and student who attended a pro-Palestinian protest in 2024. This is the latest example of ICE using its controversial subpoena power...
techcrunch.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:46 AM
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brittbutatwhatcost.bsky.social
Kay.

1 hour left. I’m reaching no one but $384 (min) or $1546 (max) left.

AT LEAST MEET THE MINIMUM IF YOURE GONNA IGNORE THE MAX? I’m serious. Ignoring burns so much more effort than just helping.

linktr.ee/hiitsbritt

#MutualAid #HelpFolksLive #HelpSky #BIPOCMA #FundSky #MARequest
February 9, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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murtoz.bsky.social
#mecfs #pwME

There's an update on Savannah's fundraiser and it is fucking grim.
The hospital have not changed course. Continuing to reduce pain meds. Still not reinstated antihistamine meaning Savannah's had no meaningful nutrition in 7 fucking weeks.

This is MURDER.

All 3 updates are from today.
Donate to #SevereMErgency:Save Savannah from dying inside NHS hospital, organized by Sam Pearce
Very Severe ME patient 23 year-old Savannah Victora-May is at … Sam Pearce needs your support for #SevereMErgency:Save Savannah from dying inside NHS hospital
www.gofundme.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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olivia.science
This is creepy when we recognise contemporary AI is all humans all the way down, just obfuscated behind the screen or dashboard. Based on stolen data, stolen labour, stolen humanity... AI is not currently emancipatory and just serves the privileged and deskills those who think this is automation.
ptklein.com ptklein @ptklein.com · 7d
Once you see it, you can’t unsee it.
February 7, 2026 at 7:40 AM
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shiftingentity.bsky.social
Okay but Zack Polanski has been coming out with bangers
Polanski is a pleasure to interview because he will answer any question about anyone. Wes Streeting? “Wes is attacking me every day on social media because I’m another gay man in politics who is not willing to throw the trans community under the bus and that exposes his abject immorality. He must know what it’s like to be othered but he’s more bothered about power than protecting the other. It’s disgraceful.”
February 5, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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histoftech.bsky.social
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.

Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
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hazie.bsky.social
Been trying to meet this goal for a several years now.
Please consider donating if you are financially secure & safe, if not to me then one of the many others who could use help. I am grateful to everyone who’s helped me make it this far.
Look out for each other & stay gold.
gofund.me/068be4f08
Donate to Medical Costs & Housing, organized by Tracey Thompson
In March of 2020 I was attacked on my way home from work. The man grabbed me, shook me, cough… Tracey Thompson needs your support for Medical Costs & Housing
gofund.me
December 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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salmapspp.myatproto.social
STOP scrolling. For the next 5 seconds, breathe with him. My son Hamoud urgently needs surgery to place a device that helps him breathe. Every delay is dangerous. Please help save his life. Even $1 or a share can give him a chance to breathe again. Please don’t look away now Help
gofund.me/c26594f5
February 4, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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internethippo.bsky.social
[upbeat zohran voice] I'm here at the Palace of Justice in Nuremberg, Germany, where 80 years ago some important progressive work started [smash cut] but hasn't ended. So here's what we're doing:
February 2, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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lilbazza.bsky.social
He literally failed the spooks security vetting & Keith ignored them & gave him the job
INDEPENDENT News > UK > UK Politics Concerns Mandelson did not pass MI6 vetting for US ambassador role - but Starmer appointed him anyway The prime minister is facing serious questions after claims he ignored warnings from the security services to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador David Maddox Political editor Friday 12 September 2025 00:27 BST
February 3, 2026 at 8:26 AM
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requiemarm.bsky.social
they should make a movie series about how it’s irresponsible to use technology to mess with the natural order of things for profit
ign.com IGN @ign.com · 10d
Xfinity has just released its Jurassic Park-themed Super Bowl ad that features a digitally de-aged Sam Neil, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum. https://bit.ly/4rmRhrK
February 3, 2026 at 3:32 AM
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renegadekangaroo.bsky.social
The world feels like its on fire, but things like this is why im thankful to be born in this day and age with science advancing like it has been. These are heroes

www.unilad.com/news/health/...
Scientists successfully achieve 'permanent disappearance of pancreatic cancer' in new study for cure
The team searching for a pancreatic cancer cure included the ‘renowned Dr Mariano Barbacid,' a legend in the cancer research field
www.unilad.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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goodlawproject.org
"these figures are much higher than the ones in Appleby's report: 46 trans children dying by suicide over a six-year time period, compared with the six trans children Appleby identified over six years."
One in six children who died by suicide were LGBTQ+, new data shows
Amid heated public debate about whether trans children are dying by suicide, campaigners say we need to "take the politics out of policymaking"
www.wearequeeraf.com
January 31, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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littlestpersimmon.bsky.social
Once you back far enough with Greek mythology and hit closer to bedrock with Mycenean stuff, these myths get really shaky; Persephone's story is far older than Hades (meaning he was a later addition), and her descent has a lot of thematic similarities to Inanna recovering her dead mortal husband
littlestpersimmon.bsky.social 🇵🇸 Caleb 𓇼 ⋆｡˚ 𓆝⋆｡˚ 𓇼 🏳️‍⚧️ @littlestpersimmon.bsky.social · Jun 10
I do think that, at the height of Hades & Persephone retellings, it was so funny that Hades was exclusively presented as domineering and sullen, but when you go back to the older work, it's always "dread Persephone", Persephone going "oh no you don't" and "oh yes you will!" Towards Hades
littlestpersimmon.bsky.social 🇵🇸 Caleb 𓇼 ⋆｡˚ 𓆝⋆｡˚ 𓇼 🏳️‍⚧️ @littlestpersimmon.bsky.social · Jun 10
Hades & Persephone retellings warm towards Hades no longer in the zeitgeist, and my tedious contrarian self finally feels good enough to talk about one of the most beautiful stop motion animations I have ever seen, the Persephone episode of animated tales of the world 🫠
June 10, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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sundersays.bsky.social
John Oxley points out the clear yet often overlooked point that young men 18-24 are the second most liberal, left-leaning group in society (after young women) - being more so than young-ish thirtysomething women, and older women, as well as than men in older cohorts
joxley.jmoxley.co.uk John Oxley @joxley.jmoxley.co.uk · 14d
🚨🚨 NEW BLOGPOST 🚨🚨

The right wing should be worried about young men. Unlike Europe and the US, British young men are swinging wildly behind progressive parties. Some thoughts on why, and why most of the right are ignoring it.

open.substack.com/pub/joxleywr...
The Revolt of the Young Men?
Britain's second wokest cohort might surprise you
open.substack.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:47 AM
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historyned.bsky.social
One of the great tragedies of AI and science is that the proliferation of garbage papers and journals is creating pressure to return to more closed systems based on interpersonal connections and established prestige hierarchies that had only recently been opened up somewhat to greater diversity.
chrislintott.bsky.social Chris Lintott @chrislintott.bsky.social · 16d
We’re getting so many journal submissions from people who think ‘it kinda works’ is the standard to aim for.
carlbergstrom.com Carl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · 16d
1. The thing about science that these jokers don't understand is that science cannot be vibe-coded.

Whatever its flaws, the point with vibe coding is that you're trying to quickly make something that sorta works, where you can immediately sorta see if it sorta works and then sorta use it.
January 28, 2026 at 7:47 AM
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ndrew.bsky.social
i have just gotten off a productive call with sauron where i laid out our requests

- nazgul bodycams
- morgul knife must remain sheathed unless suspect is determined to be carrying the one ring
- shelob will be the new point of contact
January 27, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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pepsffk.bsky.social
🚨Humanitarian appeal🚨
My name is Abood, I’m child a 13-year-old with a disability, autism, and special needs. I urgently need €200 to buy my medication, clothes, and food😭
My family also needs a tent to live in⛺️
Your donation will be a lifeline for us🤲

chuffed.org/project/1580...
Abood holding a cardboard sign that reads Help me. Abood being hugged by his mother.
January 27, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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samthielman.com
I just thought everyone should see this
Dr Kareem Carr man: i wish to publish @kareem_carr Jan 21 reviewer 2: your paper is no good man: i'll do anything to improve reviewer 2: it's simple. you must read the work of the great scientist Pagliarini man: *bursts into tears* but i am Pagliarini Andre Pagliarini @apagliar Jan 21 a first: in rejecting an article I submitted to a journal, reviewer 2 noted I failed to engage the work of one Andre Pagliarini Jan 21, 2026 • 3:47 PM UTC
January 22, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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ncecire.bsky.social
The UK government is proposing radical and punitive changes to settlement rules. This is settlement, not citizenship. The consultation is open until 12 February; please respond to it and oppose these evil proposals. Amnesty have a good guide: www.amnesty.org.uk/resources/gu...
Guidance for responding to 'A Fairer Pathway to Settlement' consultation
We are Amnesty International UK. We are ordinary people from across the world standing up for humanity and human rights.
www.amnesty.org.uk
January 22, 2026 at 10:22 AM
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theailingwitch.bsky.social
I bring a real “disabled people are disqualified from immigration to, and/or seeking asylum in, almost all other countries” vibe to conversations with nondisabled Americans talking about fleeing that they really dislike and never know how to respond to.

🙂
March 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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irishrainforest.bsky.social
All those who wrongly believe that nature collapse might be 'sad', but won't really affect them in any way, badly need to wake up.

Nature isn't just 'nice to have'.

Planet Earth is only liveable – for *us* too – due to the regulating effects of natural ecosystems.
share.google/NoVLRatfUoH5...
Biodiversity collapse threatens UK security, intelligence chiefs warn
Ecosystem destruction will increase food shortages, disorder and mass migration, with effects already being felt
share.google
January 21, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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lucibee.bsky.social
Just published in BMJ Open

Large UK Long Covid cohort study finds that recovery is low and negatively associated with fatigue severity

bmjopen.bmj.com/content/16/1...
Trajectory, healthcare utilisation and recovery in 3590 individuals with long covid: a 4-year prospective cohort analysis
Objective To characterise long-term trajectory of recovery in individuals with long covid. Design Prospective cohort. Setting Single-centre, specialist post-COVID service (London, UK). Participants...
bmjopen.bmj.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:08 AM