Helen B
@tanedra.bsky.social
Goth, gamer, trekkie, feline addict
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I'm having the opposite experience with Starfleet Academy - enjoying it more than I was expecting.
Yes, it's a school show so does have teens and common tropes. But, I also found it charming, with lots of fun easter eggs. Holly Hunter as the Chancellor is also a strange delight.
Yes, it's a school show so does have teens and common tropes. But, I also found it charming, with lots of fun easter eggs. Holly Hunter as the Chancellor is also a strange delight.
I tried to like it. I really did. But #StarTrekAcademy is terrible.
It's just one long American frat school story with jocks and nerds, and teenage hormones.
Every single character just grates on the nerves.
It's the worst kind of American TV garbage dressed up in a Star Trek badge.
It's just one long American frat school story with jocks and nerds, and teenage hormones.
Every single character just grates on the nerves.
It's the worst kind of American TV garbage dressed up in a Star Trek badge.
January 25, 2026 at 7:05 PM
I'm having the opposite experience with Starfleet Academy - enjoying it more than I was expecting.
Yes, it's a school show so does have teens and common tropes. But, I also found it charming, with lots of fun easter eggs. Holly Hunter as the Chancellor is also a strange delight.
Yes, it's a school show so does have teens and common tropes. But, I also found it charming, with lots of fun easter eggs. Holly Hunter as the Chancellor is also a strange delight.
This is a great thread about the resistance in Minneapolis.
Glimmers of hope.
Glimmers of hope.
I came to Minneapolis to report on what's going on, and one of the main questions I showed up with is "just what is the scale of the resistance?" After all, we're all used to the news calling Portland a "war zone" or whatever when it's just some protests in one part of town.
January 22, 2026 at 8:35 AM
This is a great thread about the resistance in Minneapolis.
Glimmers of hope.
Glimmers of hope.
Starmer is a spineless coward with zero integrity.
Trying to 'both sides' this blatant illegal act and stay on Trump's good side.
Fuck dictators and those who appease them.
Trying to 'both sides' this blatant illegal act and stay on Trump's good side.
Fuck dictators and those who appease them.
January 4, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Starmer is a spineless coward with zero integrity.
Trying to 'both sides' this blatant illegal act and stay on Trump's good side.
Fuck dictators and those who appease them.
Trying to 'both sides' this blatant illegal act and stay on Trump's good side.
Fuck dictators and those who appease them.
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Kidnapping the leader of a foreign state without any declaration of war and announcing it via social media is full-on rogue state stuff. From the world’s number one superpower.
January 3, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Kidnapping the leader of a foreign state without any declaration of war and announcing it via social media is full-on rogue state stuff. From the world’s number one superpower.
What the fuck.
Will be interesting to see whether other world leaders keep up their tactic of appeasement and try to act like this is normal or understandable, or if any are willing to stand up to him.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Will be interesting to see whether other world leaders keep up their tactic of appeasement and try to act like this is normal or understandable, or if any are willing to stand up to him.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Trump claims US has captured Venezuelan dictator and wife
US president says om social media that operation to capture Nicolás Maduro carried out with US law enforcement
www.theguardian.com
January 3, 2026 at 9:46 AM
What the fuck.
Will be interesting to see whether other world leaders keep up their tactic of appeasement and try to act like this is normal or understandable, or if any are willing to stand up to him.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Will be interesting to see whether other world leaders keep up their tactic of appeasement and try to act like this is normal or understandable, or if any are willing to stand up to him.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet, by Becky Chambers.
It is a brilliant, hopeful story about people and connections, that makes me feel better every time I read it. I recommend it every chance I get. (The subsequent books in the series are awesome too.)
It is a brilliant, hopeful story about people and connections, that makes me feel better every time I read it. I recommend it every chance I get. (The subsequent books in the series are awesome too.)
January 2, 2026 at 12:35 PM
The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet, by Becky Chambers.
It is a brilliant, hopeful story about people and connections, that makes me feel better every time I read it. I recommend it every chance I get. (The subsequent books in the series are awesome too.)
It is a brilliant, hopeful story about people and connections, that makes me feel better every time I read it. I recommend it every chance I get. (The subsequent books in the series are awesome too.)
Loved the Stranger Things finale. They did a brilliant job bringing everyone together, showing how much they'd grown (levelled up), were confident in themselves, and gave us a massive team up boss battle. The extended epilogue was so welcome too.
Seeing the stage show in March, can't wait.
Seeing the stage show in March, can't wait.
January 2, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Loved the Stranger Things finale. They did a brilliant job bringing everyone together, showing how much they'd grown (levelled up), were confident in themselves, and gave us a massive team up boss battle. The extended epilogue was so welcome too.
Seeing the stage show in March, can't wait.
Seeing the stage show in March, can't wait.
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THIS is positive masculinity. 💚
When do you actually just see two men on a screen talking about how much they love their partners?
Jordan Stephens talks learning to love and be loved by Jade Thirlwall on the latest episode of Bold Politics with Zack Polanski 💚
Jordan Stephens talks learning to love and be loved by Jade Thirlwall on the latest episode of Bold Politics with Zack Polanski 💚
November 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
THIS is positive masculinity. 💚
It was wonderful to wake up this morning to such good news from across the pond. I can't remember the last time I felt this kind of hope, like we might actually be able to make it back to sanity and empathy.
Now we need to keep the progressive wave going over here.
Make hope normal again!
Now we need to keep the progressive wave going over here.
Make hope normal again!
Zohran's campaign was his determination to make New York a city everyone can afford to live in. Huge congratulations!
His success will resonate throughout the world. A story where no one is left behind.
It's time to write that story across England & Wales too.
His success will resonate throughout the world. A story where no one is left behind.
It's time to write that story across England & Wales too.
November 5, 2025 at 8:56 AM
It was wonderful to wake up this morning to such good news from across the pond. I can't remember the last time I felt this kind of hope, like we might actually be able to make it back to sanity and empathy.
Now we need to keep the progressive wave going over here.
Make hope normal again!
Now we need to keep the progressive wave going over here.
Make hope normal again!
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We're just getting started.
Time to lower bills. And tax billionaires.
If you want to see the Green Party take on Reform - this is the moment.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Time to lower bills. And tax billionaires.
If you want to see the Green Party take on Reform - this is the moment.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 32% (=)
GRN: 17% (+2)
CON: 16% (-1)
LAB: 16% (=)
LDM: 12% (=)
SNP: 2% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 29 Oct.
Changes w/ 22 Oct.
RFM: 32% (=)
GRN: 17% (+2)
CON: 16% (-1)
LAB: 16% (=)
LDM: 12% (=)
SNP: 2% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 29 Oct.
Changes w/ 22 Oct.
October 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
We're just getting started.
Time to lower bills. And tax billionaires.
If you want to see the Green Party take on Reform - this is the moment.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Time to lower bills. And tax billionaires.
If you want to see the Green Party take on Reform - this is the moment.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
There are a ton of reasons why mandatory ID cards are a terrible idea, especially if it's run by an awful American data mining org like Palantir.
Petitions themselves don't do much, but media pressure can help if the signatures get high enough.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petitions themselves don't do much, but media pressure can help if the signatures get high enough.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: Do not introduce Digital ID cards
We demand that the UK Government immediately commits to not introducing a digital ID cards. There are reports that this is being looked at.
petition.parliament.uk
September 26, 2025 at 5:53 AM
There are a ton of reasons why mandatory ID cards are a terrible idea, especially if it's run by an awful American data mining org like Palantir.
Petitions themselves don't do much, but media pressure can help if the signatures get high enough.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petitions themselves don't do much, but media pressure can help if the signatures get high enough.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
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Green Party - Nationalise the water companies, tax the super rich, invest in our public services, stop the genocide, lower bills.
The Telegraph - Greens are "hard left."
The Telegraph - Greens are "hard left."
September 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Green Party - Nationalise the water companies, tax the super rich, invest in our public services, stop the genocide, lower bills.
The Telegraph - Greens are "hard left."
The Telegraph - Greens are "hard left."
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Reposted by Helen B
We asked the EHRC whether they consulted any trans, intersex or LGBTQ+ groups before intervening in the 2024 Supreme Court case For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers.
Their answer? They didn’t. 1/
Their answer? They didn’t. 1/
September 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM
We asked the EHRC whether they consulted any trans, intersex or LGBTQ+ groups before intervening in the 2024 Supreme Court case For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers.
Their answer? They didn’t. 1/
Their answer? They didn’t. 1/
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Apropos of nothing, here's a thread of some Charlie Kirk highlights
September 11, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Apropos of nothing, here's a thread of some Charlie Kirk highlights
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Nigel Farage is the biggest charlatan in British political history.
And here's what his constitutents in Clacton really think:
And here's what his constitutents in Clacton really think:
September 7, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Nigel Farage is the biggest charlatan in British political history.
And here's what his constitutents in Clacton really think:
And here's what his constitutents in Clacton really think:
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Well, there we have it. Keir Starmer comes to the aid of a man who was arrested for inciting violence against trans women.
September 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Well, there we have it. Keir Starmer comes to the aid of a man who was arrested for inciting violence against trans women.
Absolutely horrified at the news that a neo-nazi music festival being held this weekend in Great Yarmouth. The mask has fully slipped - how is it just okay now to say you're a nazi? Apparently they've scheduled this on Pride weekend too.
Sent an email via HNH -
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/08/28/g...
Sent an email via HNH -
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/08/28/g...
Great Yarmouth to Host Britain’s Biggest White Power Concert in Years – HOPE not hate
Great Yarmouth is set to host the largest white power music gig held in the UK for at least 10 years, HOPE not hate can...
hopenothate.org.uk
September 1, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Absolutely horrified at the news that a neo-nazi music festival being held this weekend in Great Yarmouth. The mask has fully slipped - how is it just okay now to say you're a nazi? Apparently they've scheduled this on Pride weekend too.
Sent an email via HNH -
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/08/28/g...
Sent an email via HNH -
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/08/28/g...
First time at the Notting Hill Carnival yesterday. Excellent experience - great to see different cultures, wonderful music on the parade and excellent costumes.
Long day though, out of the door in full make up at 6.30am, drinking and dancing most of the day, home at 11pm. Today is for rest.
Long day though, out of the door in full make up at 6.30am, drinking and dancing most of the day, home at 11pm. Today is for rest.
August 25, 2025 at 6:32 AM
First time at the Notting Hill Carnival yesterday. Excellent experience - great to see different cultures, wonderful music on the parade and excellent costumes.
Long day though, out of the door in full make up at 6.30am, drinking and dancing most of the day, home at 11pm. Today is for rest.
Long day though, out of the door in full make up at 6.30am, drinking and dancing most of the day, home at 11pm. Today is for rest.
I watched KPop Demon Hunters last night and it was excellent - awesome to see fun girl culture, gorgeous animation, and surprisingly good songs.
I immediately searched for sequel news and was not disappointed!
I immediately searched for sequel news and was not disappointed!
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ director Maggie Kang says a sequel could reveal the band’s backstory:
“What is it about these girls that brought them into HUNTR/X and made them demon hunters? How did they get chosen? What is that journey like?”
“What is it about these girls that brought them into HUNTR/X and made them demon hunters? How did they get chosen? What is that journey like?”
August 23, 2025 at 6:53 AM
I watched KPop Demon Hunters last night and it was excellent - awesome to see fun girl culture, gorgeous animation, and surprisingly good songs.
I immediately searched for sequel news and was not disappointed!
I immediately searched for sequel news and was not disappointed!
What are you reading at the moment?
I'm currently in David Eddings' Belgariad series, which I adored as a teen, and hadn't gone back to since hearing the allegations about him. Rediscovering all the things I loved about it, it's such a comfort read.
I'm currently in David Eddings' Belgariad series, which I adored as a teen, and hadn't gone back to since hearing the allegations about him. Rediscovering all the things I loved about it, it's such a comfort read.
If you’re someone who still reads for pleasure, you are a marvel. If you’re able to unplug from all the chaos of our entertainment culture and disappear into the warmth and solace of a book, that is a rare gift and I’m very glad to know you.
August 23, 2025 at 6:44 AM
What are you reading at the moment?
I'm currently in David Eddings' Belgariad series, which I adored as a teen, and hadn't gone back to since hearing the allegations about him. Rediscovering all the things I loved about it, it's such a comfort read.
I'm currently in David Eddings' Belgariad series, which I adored as a teen, and hadn't gone back to since hearing the allegations about him. Rediscovering all the things I loved about it, it's such a comfort read.
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For decades, “South Park” has been crude, cynical and childish.
That may be what makes it perfect for this moment:
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/16/a...
That may be what makes it perfect for this moment:
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/16/a...
Eric Cartman, Welcome (for Now) to the Resistance
www.nytimes.com
August 21, 2025 at 7:48 PM
For decades, “South Park” has been crude, cynical and childish.
That may be what makes it perfect for this moment:
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/16/a...
That may be what makes it perfect for this moment:
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/16/a...
Who else is watching South Park?
I was never a fan, just saw it as crude and pointless.
Season 27 is crude and topical. I watched the first ep as there were memes everywhere, and... I'm kinda into it. It's still gross, but with excellent satire. Finding myself looking forward to what they do next.
I was never a fan, just saw it as crude and pointless.
Season 27 is crude and topical. I watched the first ep as there were memes everywhere, and... I'm kinda into it. It's still gross, but with excellent satire. Finding myself looking forward to what they do next.
August 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Who else is watching South Park?
I was never a fan, just saw it as crude and pointless.
Season 27 is crude and topical. I watched the first ep as there were memes everywhere, and... I'm kinda into it. It's still gross, but with excellent satire. Finding myself looking forward to what they do next.
I was never a fan, just saw it as crude and pointless.
Season 27 is crude and topical. I watched the first ep as there were memes everywhere, and... I'm kinda into it. It's still gross, but with excellent satire. Finding myself looking forward to what they do next.
