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Andrew McCartan
@queerdrew.bsky.social
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Critical Human Geographer, he/him
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pantibliss.bsky.social
John Boyne lives in Ireland where we’ve had self-ID for trans people for over ten years and Boyne (who, just for the record, is vocally anti-trans and supports the views of anti trans hate groups) can’t point to a single instance where this has caused conflict with women’s rights
jayhulmepoet.bsky.social Jay Hulme @jayhulmepoet.bsky.social · Aug 14
Polari prize update: John Boyne has now made a statement. I'm putting it below.
For 6 years, since the publication of My Brother's Name is Jessica I've been the focus of an extraordinary amount of bullying and intimidation not just at the hands of trans activists but also by a small group of toxic novelists My views on trans rights have never changed and they're quite simple: All human beings should have the same rights, but if the rights of trans women come into conflict with the rights of what you call 'cis' women, then the latter must take precedence. There's 4 billion of them, after all, and it took them 2,000 years to achieve even a semblance of equality. That's pretty much my only thoughts on the subject To the organisers and judges of the Polari Prize: thank you for standing strong in the face of extraordinary intimidation To the writers who withdrew from the prize and those who organised petitions, I say this: You may have meant well. You may have thought you were doing an honourable thing. But you forgot one crucial fact. That the novelist you're protesting, and the novel you tried to exclude, is part of a sequence about sexual abuse from a gay man who endured that very trauma at school, was denied justice because my abuser died in the months leading up to the trial, and is still coping with not getting my day in court. And how do I cope? When I published my debut novel in 2000, I would have given my left arm to find myself on a prize list. The attention it brings to a new writer - or, more importantly - a writer's work is terrific. You sell more copies, your publisher starts thinking about your next contract, and you get to continue doing the job you love. It seems absurd and wrong to me that so many debut writers are losing their opportunity for this either through misguided ideas about who I am or as I'm aware has happened in some cases because you too were bullied or intimated into withdrawing. I love fiction I love literature and I've always supported new writers through reviews and blurbs so this and this alone weighs on me. So, I propose the following. I have shelves full of awards at home and my book sales are extremely healthy. I would encourage all the debut writers on the Polari Longlist to return to the list, to look forward to the shortlist announcement and, in time, the fun and excitement of the ceremony. One of you gets to win the prize, and that's as it should be. The organisers stood firm and didn't expel me from the longlist, which I appreciated. And I am not withdrawing from the longlist. However, should the debut writers all return, I would respectfully ask the judges not to consider Earth for the shortlist. I don't think I can say any fairer than that. I came very close to the edge this week because of endless harassment at the hands of both strangers and fellow writers. I remained silent throughout but there's been a few moments where I thought it would be easier not to go on. There's really only so much abuse one person can take. However, I'm still here. Because I have too many books in me that I still want to write. And so do all of you. The Elements, the combined edition of the novellas Water, Earth, Fire, and Air, will be published on September 9th in the US and September 25th in the UK and Ireland. I hope you get a chance to read it. I'm very proud of the book. But then I'm proud of all my books and of the fact that I've spent my 33-year career helping other writers, elevating them, and finding opportunities to promote them, rather than trying to tear them down. Online bullying has has to stop. John Boyne
August 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social
My @researchireland.ie project 'LGBT+ Activism in Ireland, 1973-2023: Looking Back, Going Forward'. Panels & podcasts from (1)History of LGBT Activism in Ireland (2)Where We’re Going – Backlash, Solidarity, and Mobilising 👉 historyhub.ie/lgbt-activis...
#speirgorm #queerhistories #LGBTIQactivisms
LGBT Activism in Ireland, 1973-2023 - History Hub
LGBT Activism in Ireland, 1973-2023: Looking Back, Going Forward is a UCD project which comprised of two workshops which were organised by Dr Mary McAuliffe (Director, UCD Gender Studies), in partners...
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June 4, 2025 at 12:41 PM
queerdrew.bsky.social
After 8 shows in Dublin & 3 in Prague ‘Stealing Stories’ has finished, for now at least! Taking part in this show with @actingoutgroup.bsky.social has been such a fun adventure. The script was brilliant, and everyone was a joy to perform with - I’ve had such a smile on my face the whole time 🥰
Myself and Mark Power acting on stage in Stealing Stories. Myself and Ger O’Dea acting on stage in Stealing Stories. Myself and Rachel Fayne acting on stage in Stealing Stories. Me acting on stage in Stealing Stories.
June 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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petebuttigieg.bsky.social
America cannot long remain free, nor first among nations, if it becomes the kind of place where universities are dismantled because they don't align politically with the current head of the government.
May 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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kenglish.bsky.social
Excited to announce that in collaboration with @harveyhumphrey.bsky.social & @kathbrowne.bsky.social I am editing a handbook on queering research methods & accepting chapter contributions now. Please share & get in touch if you have any questions.

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Call for contributors: The Bloomsbury Handbook of Queering Research Methods: Methods and Methodologies Across the Research Process Edited by Kirstie Ken English, Harvey Humphrey and Kath Browne We are looking for contributions for this interdisciplinary handbook on queering research methods and methodologies. By showcasing groundbreaking work, we seek to demonstrate to readers how each phase of the research process can be queered. By their very nature queer approaches are not singularly definable. Therefore, we welcome a vast range of different interpretations of what it means to queer research. We are committed to amplifying contributions from individuals whose lived experiences and perspectives have been marginalized, excluded or erased. The core aims of this handbook are as follows: 1.Produce a resource for students to explore diverse queer approaches to methods 2.Provide ways for readers navigate the ambiguity of queer research without subscribing to ill-fitting categories 3.Showcase groundbreaking examples of queer research and approaches as ways to challenge and counter moral panics and anti-queer backlash 4.To prioritise interdisciplinary and intersectional thinking across this work learning from scholars across diverse global political contexts and career stages 5.This volume seeks to make space for queer and trans individuals from a variety of disciplines, countries and backgrounds who undertake queer research not limited to academics. 6.Provide examples of ways to approach queer research with ethical sensitivity in ways which do justice to queer communities We will respond to successful submissions by Autumn 2025, with first drafts expected in early 2026. Chapters should be less than 5,000 words. If you are interested, please fill in our submission form where you will be asked some information about yourself and your work and can provide an abstract (300 word maximum). The handbook will be broken down into five sections following the research process. You will be asked which of these five sections you think your contribution is best suited for between: ● ● ● ● ● Queering methodologies edited by Sophie Marie Niang & Robel Afeworki Abay Queering knowledge production edited by Jess Westbrook & Dean Tauches Queering research tools edited by Lizzie Reed & Bethany Lamont Queering analysis edited by Peggy Shannon-Baker & Edmund Coleman-Fountain Queering communication and outputs edited by Sophie Atherton & Valeria Venditti
May 16, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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jaytoddgla.bsky.social
This morning, 533 academic geographers have written to @rgsibg.bsky.social calling for them to respond to UK Supreme Court and EHRC events, and take action to protect trans and gender diverse members of the geographical community and people across the UK. Please share docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Open letter to RGS on Supreme Court and EHRC events April 2025
Dear Professor Dame Jane Francis and Professor Joe Smith, Re: The response of the Royal Geographical Society to the April 2025 Supreme Court ruling and EHRC interim update We are currently witnessing ...
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May 1, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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jaytoddgla.bsky.social
⏰ Geographers! In light of the emergency situation we find ourselves in, I have put together an open letter to the RGS asking them to respond to the current unfolding situation with the RGS and EHRC. Please DM/email for details on how to read/sign. Re-post!
April 28, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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senthorun.bsky.social
“Groups that want to limit the autonomy of women & LGBT+ people are bringing legal challenges to erode human rights… Whether it is the right to legal gender recognition, the recognition of LGBT+ families or the right to access healthcare & abortion services the arguments tend to be very similar.”
Amnesty warns of 'dangerous misinformation' in Supreme Court woman definition case
AMNESTY International has warned against “dangerous misinformation” ahead of a Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman.
www.thenational.scot
April 16, 2025 at 8:40 AM
queerdrew.bsky.social
Who has the right to tell your story?

Come to our new play ‘Stealing stories’ and see what can go wrong when you tell stories that aren’t yours to tell! As part of @gaytheatre.bsky.social with @actingoutgroup.bsky.social 🎭

Tickets here: gaytheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/... 🌈 #spiergorm
A poster for the play ‘stealing stories’ showing details about the production along with an image of the four main characters each reading from an open book.
April 7, 2025 at 12:49 PM
queerdrew.bsky.social
I had such a wonderful morning and afternoon listening to Mary, Toni, Sara, Orla and other wonderful Irish queer activists reciting their histories for us to learn and grow from
drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social Dr Mary McAuliffe @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social · Apr 3
It was just a fabulous day - it was such a privilege to hear from the activists who fought the battles of the 70s, 80s and 90s and the historians, archivists and memory keepers on the importance of preserving and writing our histories. Exhausted but inspired!
drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social Dr Mary McAuliffe @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social · Apr 3
It’s ‘LGBT activism in Ireland, 1973-2023’ workshop day … delighted to host this event (or rather, as the great Tonie Walsh says, tribal gathering) in @ucddublin.bsky.social It is so vital to gather, share and record our histories … esp in the context of the current global backlash. #queerhistories
April 3, 2025 at 11:18 PM
queerdrew.bsky.social
Had a wonderful field-trip with #GEOG30900 students in Berlin last week.

The 3rd year students investigated various spatial imaginaries of the city through group projects that explored a range of topics from gentrification and queer inclusivity to political divisions and nightlife spaces! #geosky
A group of undergraduate geography students with two of their field trip leaders, taking a group photo on the roof terrace of the Bundestag with the Berlin skyline behind them. A group of undergraduate geography students with one of their field trip leaders, taking a group photo on the roof terrace of the Bundestag with the Bundestag Dome behind them. A group of undergraduate geography students with one of their field trip leaders, taking a group photo standing in front of Berghain. Two queer geographers happily walking down the street in Berlin on their way to lead fieldwork on a lovely sunny day!
March 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
queerdrew.bsky.social
What might the future be if we have to share it with ‘them’? Check out this new blog post on World Without Gender, in which @kathbrowne.bsky.social and I invite you to consider living with division in utopian futures - more to come soon!
Imperfect Utopias: What might the future be if we have to share it with ‘them’?
By Andrew McCartan and Kath Browne
worldwithoutgender.substack.com
February 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
queerdrew.bsky.social
First Irish Christmas! Merry Christmas from Rhys and a freezing cold me 🎄🥰
December 25, 2024 at 2:36 PM
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josephwillits.bsky.social
More pages of evidence of Israel committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

Our political leaders can neither look away or say they didn’t know.

The UK must end its complicity in Israel’s genocide against Palestinians.

www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Amnesty International concludes Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza
Amnesty International’s research has found sufficient basis to conclude that Israel has committed and is continuing to commit genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip.
www.amnesty.org
December 5, 2024 at 8:44 AM
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drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social
If it’s going to be a return of a FFG government let them make up the numbers with independents and please could everyone from Sinn Féin, Soc Dems, Labour, PBP, left independents stay in opposition and build a coalition of the left ready for an actual left government next time. #GE2024
December 2, 2024 at 9:50 AM
queerdrew.bsky.social
Lana tickets for Glasgow secured, Sugababes tickets for Dublin secured, Katy tickets for Birmingham secured… Yes, in 2025 I will continue to be gay and in my 30s! Just missing some Kylie tickets… 👀
November 27, 2024 at 1:18 PM
queerdrew.bsky.social
I'm excited to share with you the 'Imperfect Utopias' online exhibition that we have just launched as part of Beyond Opposition, an ERC funded research project led by Prof Kath Browne, with a wonderful group of postdocs (credited on the exhibition site) 🌈🎓

imperfectutopias.eu

#AcademicSky
November 21, 2024 at 11:02 AM
queerdrew.bsky.social
Hello! To introduce myself to Bluesky, I’m a queer geographer whose work focusses on lgbt activisms and spatialities ‘post-equality’ including social polarizations around gender and sexuality 🌈🎓 Currently a postdoc & lecturing!

Super keen to engage with everyone’s ideas here #AcademicSky #Geography
November 20, 2024 at 9:28 AM