Elizabeth Rimmer
@burnedthumb.bsky.social
Poet, (Four collections, Red Squirrel Press) editor, occasional translator, blogs about place, plants, poetry, woke lefty grandmother. https://linktr.ee/Burnedthumb. Scouse, Scottish and Woke AF #placeplantspoetry
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Countries that have abortion access, DEI policies or protection for LGBTQ+ people will be considered “human rights violators“ by the Trump regime
We’re in the upside down.
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We’re in the upside down.
www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
Abortion And DEI Policies Now Considered Violations Of Human Rights, U.S. Says
The Trump administration has overhauled how the State Department conducts its annual Human Rights Report.
www.forbes.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Countries that have abortion access, DEI policies or protection for LGBTQ+ people will be considered “human rights violators“ by the Trump regime
We’re in the upside down.
www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
We’re in the upside down.
www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
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England is planning to copy Scotland’s flagship education strategy, experts have claimed
England plans to emulate Scotland's flagship education strategy, experts claim
www.thenational.scot
November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
England is planning to copy Scotland’s flagship education strategy, experts have claimed
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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There's so much I love about this speech and I hope you read the full text when you can - it's worth it.
But I love how it paints imagination as an act of service to others and a way to resist domination.
It helped me articulate some of why I think stories are so powerful and why we NEED them.
But I love how it paints imagination as an act of service to others and a way to resist domination.
It helped me articulate some of why I think stories are so powerful and why we NEED them.
So I was invited to accept an award for "imagination in service to society." This forced me to think a bit about what "imagination," "service" and "society" mean to me.
Here's the speech I delivered last night:
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Here's the speech I delivered last night:
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"The Enemy of Imagination": Here's the Speech I Gave Last Night
I had such an incredible day yesterday, y’all. First I was at the Trans Day of Literature at George Mason University, talking with incredible authors...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:25 AM
There's so much I love about this speech and I hope you read the full text when you can - it's worth it.
But I love how it paints imagination as an act of service to others and a way to resist domination.
It helped me articulate some of why I think stories are so powerful and why we NEED them.
But I love how it paints imagination as an act of service to others and a way to resist domination.
It helped me articulate some of why I think stories are so powerful and why we NEED them.
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Making these changes retroactively is a fundamentally unethical thing. Moving the goalposts. It’s cheating
At least 160,000 people have been granted refugee status over the past five years. It now seems they are intended to be caught by the Government’s plans to make refugees wait up to 20 years for settlement - even for those just months away from ILR
www.thetimes.com/article/6f83...
www.thetimes.com/article/6f83...
November 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Making these changes retroactively is a fundamentally unethical thing. Moving the goalposts. It’s cheating
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Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
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“Anxiety is a response to a nervous system that learned early on it had to protect itself.” —Dr. Hilary Jacobs Hendel
November 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
“Anxiety is a response to a nervous system that learned early on it had to protect itself.” —Dr. Hilary Jacobs Hendel
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A quote from Professor Sir Chris Whitty CMO for England: "Just to acknowledge the really great work done in Scotland. Scotland has actually blazed a trail in many areas of Public Health." Listening to WM's broadcasters you'd be surprised to hear it . @BBCNews @SkyNews @itvnews
November 21, 2025 at 9:44 AM
A quote from Professor Sir Chris Whitty CMO for England: "Just to acknowledge the really great work done in Scotland. Scotland has actually blazed a trail in many areas of Public Health." Listening to WM's broadcasters you'd be surprised to hear it . @BBCNews @SkyNews @itvnews
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I dunno, buddy, maybe if it didn't encourage young folks to kill themselves, or drink all the potable water, or pollute the Infoverse with fallacies, or add glue to recipes, or be that guy who lies rather than admits a mistake, or, and this is important, buddy, or IF WE WERE GIVEN A FUCKING CHOICE!
Microsoft Exec Asks: Why Aren't More People Impressed With AI?
Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft's head of AI, vents after the company receives backlash for saying 'Windows is evolving into an agentic OS.'
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November 21, 2025 at 7:09 AM
I dunno, buddy, maybe if it didn't encourage young folks to kill themselves, or drink all the potable water, or pollute the Infoverse with fallacies, or add glue to recipes, or be that guy who lies rather than admits a mistake, or, and this is important, buddy, or IF WE WERE GIVEN A FUCKING CHOICE!
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We’re used to Archconservatives trying to turn back our clocks to Victorian times, but in Trumpland they are turning back the sundial to the sixteenth century
This week, I withdrew from a speaking engagement at a public university because they sent me a list of prohibited “words & concepts.” I will not humor this censorship. It does a disservice to the stories I’m discussing & the audience, who deserve unfettered access to information & conversation.
November 21, 2025 at 6:29 AM
We’re used to Archconservatives trying to turn back our clocks to Victorian times, but in Trumpland they are turning back the sundial to the sixteenth century
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This woman was between rock (pandemic) and a hard place (sociopathic male egos in WM).
She was a “serious and diligent leader who took responsibility for decisions”.
Against "a culture in which the loudest voices prevailed and the views of other colleagues, particularly women, often went ignored”
She was a “serious and diligent leader who took responsibility for decisions”.
Against "a culture in which the loudest voices prevailed and the views of other colleagues, particularly women, often went ignored”
NEW: Nicola Sturgeon has issued a statement in response to the UK Covid Inquiry
Nicola Sturgeon issues statement in response to UK Covid Inquiry report
www.thenational.scot
November 20, 2025 at 9:31 PM
This woman was between rock (pandemic) and a hard place (sociopathic male egos in WM).
She was a “serious and diligent leader who took responsibility for decisions”.
Against "a culture in which the loudest voices prevailed and the views of other colleagues, particularly women, often went ignored”
She was a “serious and diligent leader who took responsibility for decisions”.
Against "a culture in which the loudest voices prevailed and the views of other colleagues, particularly women, often went ignored”
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As ever, this consultation is set up to resist criticism. But it's still important to respond
If, like me, this utter betrayal by Labour is making your blood boil, can I ask you let them know your feelings here www.gov.uk/government/c...
Earned settlement
The government is consulting on how the current settlement system should be reformed and how those reforms should be implemented.
www.gov.uk
November 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM
As ever, this consultation is set up to resist criticism. But it's still important to respond
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A grassroots campaign led by women across the UK in support of the trans community has passed 60,000 signatures, with organisers aiming to reach 100,000 by Christmas.
High-profile supporters include campaigner Yasmin Benoit, soul legend Beverley Knight and Carla Denyer MP.
High-profile supporters include campaigner Yasmin Benoit, soul legend Beverley Knight and Carla Denyer MP.
“Not in Our Name”: Over 60,000 women sign open letter backing trans community
A grassroots campaign led by women across the UK in support of the trans community has passed 60,000 signatures, with organisers aiming to reach 100,000 by Christmas. The Not in Our Name (NION Women) ...
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November 18, 2025 at 12:46 PM
A grassroots campaign led by women across the UK in support of the trans community has passed 60,000 signatures, with organisers aiming to reach 100,000 by Christmas.
High-profile supporters include campaigner Yasmin Benoit, soul legend Beverley Knight and Carla Denyer MP.
High-profile supporters include campaigner Yasmin Benoit, soul legend Beverley Knight and Carla Denyer MP.
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Post Thought Bubble seems like a good time to start an occasional thread of Good Comics recommendations. There’s a lot of Good Comics out there, let’s read some!
November 18, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Post Thought Bubble seems like a good time to start an occasional thread of Good Comics recommendations. There’s a lot of Good Comics out there, let’s read some!
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My abstract, colourful take on one of Scotland's most unique and inspiring sights: Skye's Old Man of Storr 🏴
“STORR“ - 100x80cm / 39x31 inches, acrylic on canvas
Available for purchase here for anyone looking for something truly special this Christmas: wgsaraband.com/scottish-lan...
“STORR“ - 100x80cm / 39x31 inches, acrylic on canvas
Available for purchase here for anyone looking for something truly special this Christmas: wgsaraband.com/scottish-lan...
November 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM
My abstract, colourful take on one of Scotland's most unique and inspiring sights: Skye's Old Man of Storr 🏴
“STORR“ - 100x80cm / 39x31 inches, acrylic on canvas
Available for purchase here for anyone looking for something truly special this Christmas: wgsaraband.com/scottish-lan...
“STORR“ - 100x80cm / 39x31 inches, acrylic on canvas
Available for purchase here for anyone looking for something truly special this Christmas: wgsaraband.com/scottish-lan...
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Mahmoud has listened to same clique of senior Home Office officials who have advised for 30+ years that loud announcements of punitive policies will deter refugees from coming to UK to seek asylum.
Labour did this extensively last time. It didn’t work.
A history thread. +
Labour did this extensively last time. It didn’t work.
A history thread. +
November 17, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Mahmoud has listened to same clique of senior Home Office officials who have advised for 30+ years that loud announcements of punitive policies will deter refugees from coming to UK to seek asylum.
Labour did this extensively last time. It didn’t work.
A history thread. +
Labour did this extensively last time. It didn’t work.
A history thread. +
Wtaf?
Extremely 80s Conservative voice:
"Maybe the only way to stop modern slavery is to nationalise it!"
"Maybe the only way to stop modern slavery is to nationalise it!"
Watching the Mahmood announcement and debate. Tory backbencher (Karen Bradley) suggests putting refugees into debt and making them repay during the rest of their lives. Mahmood says she’ll think about it.
November 17, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Wtaf?
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New from FM: What can MPs do to help their constituents in immigration and asylum cases? | Anonymous
What can MPs do to help their constituents in immigration and asylum cases? - Free Movement
I’ve worked in the busy constituency office of an MP for the last decade and I carry out the immigration and asylum casework for them. I thought it would be
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November 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM
New from FM: What can MPs do to help their constituents in immigration and asylum cases? | Anonymous
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This is wicked. Utterly despicable.
Who among the public is demanding this? Who does it appeal to? I even think the people who shout at hotels haven't asked for this. Immoral.
The Sun has been told Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will on Monday propose confiscating jewellery, watches, necklaces from asylum seekers to meet asylum costs
This reflects the most controversial aspect of the Danish scheme - the Jewellery Law. The toughest Labour MPs thought this was OTT
This reflects the most controversial aspect of the Danish scheme - the Jewellery Law. The toughest Labour MPs thought this was OTT
November 17, 2025 at 8:03 AM
This is wicked. Utterly despicable.
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It's incredibly unsurprising to see Johnson, Rees-Mogg, Farage and Brexit mentioned in the same line in the Epstein docs. Fyi the UK government knew all of this but covered up the Russia Report regardless. We're being governed by an insidious cartel
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November 15, 2025 at 8:56 AM
It's incredibly unsurprising to see Johnson, Rees-Mogg, Farage and Brexit mentioned in the same line in the Epstein docs. Fyi the UK government knew all of this but covered up the Russia Report regardless. We're being governed by an insidious cartel
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If 11 year old me had to learn how to introduce a bishop to a knight and a baronet to my Mum, then 50 year old you can absolutely learn which pronouns to use.
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
If 11 year old me had to learn how to introduce a bishop to a knight and a baronet to my Mum, then 50 year old you can absolutely learn which pronouns to use.
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This week has been a good reminder for all the calculated bbc lies and scaremongering during the Indyref1 campaign
🏴 The next time the people of Scotland will be ready for the bbc, and all their scheming 🇬🇧🥊
🏴 The next time the people of Scotland will be ready for the bbc, and all their scheming 🇬🇧🥊
November 13, 2025 at 2:19 PM
This week has been a good reminder for all the calculated bbc lies and scaremongering during the Indyref1 campaign
🏴 The next time the people of Scotland will be ready for the bbc, and all their scheming 🇬🇧🥊
🏴 The next time the people of Scotland will be ready for the bbc, and all their scheming 🇬🇧🥊
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I've been waiting for happy news for my first post. I'm thrilled and surprised to have won the Laurie Lee Prize for Writing. I read my entry at Sunday's award ceremony to an attentive audience. My piece is a poetic memoir about my relationship with my father and my journey of grief after he died.
November 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I've been waiting for happy news for my first post. I'm thrilled and surprised to have won the Laurie Lee Prize for Writing. I read my entry at Sunday's award ceremony to an attentive audience. My piece is a poetic memoir about my relationship with my father and my journey of grief after he died.