Cheryl Morgan
@cherylmorgan.bsky.social
Writer, editor, publisher. Science fiction and fantasy, also queer history. Welsh. May rant about rugby.
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Fifty percent off all books and ebooks from PM Press with the code GIFT pmpress.org/index.php?l=... includes Marge Piercy, Terry Bisson, Nicola Griffith, John Kessel, Nancy Kress, Vandana Singh, etc and Ann Vandermeer's brilliant SF anthology Sisters of the Revolution pmpress.org/index.php?l=...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Fifty percent off all books and ebooks from PM Press with the code GIFT pmpress.org/index.php?l=... includes Marge Piercy, Terry Bisson, Nicola Griffith, John Kessel, Nancy Kress, Vandana Singh, etc and Ann Vandermeer's brilliant SF anthology Sisters of the Revolution pmpress.org/index.php?l=...
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@teni.bsky.social don't seem to use their bsky account so I'm posting this over here from their facebook because people should see it: one of the first things our new President Connolly did last week was write the community a letter for TDOR 🏳️⚧️
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November 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
@teni.bsky.social don't seem to use their bsky account so I'm posting this over here from their facebook because people should see it: one of the first things our new President Connolly did last week was write the community a letter for TDOR 🏳️⚧️
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To be absolutely clear on this, one of our volunteers received a letter from a cabinet minister acknowledging the contents of the Discord leaks, including comments talking about serious abuse. The government knows exactly who they are including in these consultations.
Trans Safety Network are extremely concerned that DHSC are continuing to solicit input on trans healthcare from Bayswater and other anti trans groups after a reply to our previous concerns stated they would not work with groups who promote harmful practices or discriminatory views
Wes Streeting continues to ignore safeguarding concerns about parents group linked to abusive practices
Trans Safety Network has seen evidence Wes Streeting and the DHSC solicited feedback on a “puberty blocker risk form” from Bayswater Support Group and other anti-trans groups in September 2025, 6 mont...
transsafety.network
November 24, 2025 at 12:25 PM
To be absolutely clear on this, one of our volunteers received a letter from a cabinet minister acknowledging the contents of the Discord leaks, including comments talking about serious abuse. The government knows exactly who they are including in these consultations.
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OK, folklore and mythology people, I’m looking for Merlin analogues/equivalents in European history, any suggestions?
November 24, 2025 at 8:37 AM
OK, folklore and mythology people, I’m looking for Merlin analogues/equivalents in European history, any suggestions?
I’m amused that Guardian journalists are now so lazy that they get ‘news’ of archaeological discoveries by watching Bettany Hughes on TV. But last night’s show was great. Watch it for the wood-smoke sauna, skinny-dipping and viper gin.
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
DNA reveals stone age teenager as chewer of 10,500-year-old ‘gum’
The prehistoric birch tar found in Estonia contained traces of saliva that were analysed by genetics experts
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I’m amused that Guardian journalists are now so lazy that they get ‘news’ of archaeological discoveries by watching Bettany Hughes on TV. But last night’s show was great. Watch it for the wood-smoke sauna, skinny-dipping and viper gin.
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
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People in Cwmtillery, and across our valleys are living in fear of another coal tip disaster.
Wealth was extracted from our coalmining communities by Westminster, but a dangerous legacy was left behind.
It’s time for the UK Government to fully fund coal tip safety.
Wealth was extracted from our coalmining communities by Westminster, but a dangerous legacy was left behind.
It’s time for the UK Government to fully fund coal tip safety.
Cwmtillery residents still fearful a year after coal tip landslide
A year on from the landslide that swept through Cwmtillery, residents say they are still fearful.
www.bbc.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:44 PM
People in Cwmtillery, and across our valleys are living in fear of another coal tip disaster.
Wealth was extracted from our coalmining communities by Westminster, but a dangerous legacy was left behind.
It’s time for the UK Government to fully fund coal tip safety.
Wealth was extracted from our coalmining communities by Westminster, but a dangerous legacy was left behind.
It’s time for the UK Government to fully fund coal tip safety.
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Иigel Faяage would really hate it if you signed and shared this petition.
I suspect ьoяis Johиsoи would too.
I suspect ьoяis Johиsoи would too.
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Иigel Faяage would really hate it if you signed and shared this petition.
I suspect ьoяis Johиsoи would too.
I suspect ьoяis Johиsoи would too.
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France has added Musk’s Grok to an ongoing cybercrime investigation after it produced French-language posts echoing Holocaust denial about Auschwitz.
November 22, 2025 at 1:29 PM
France has added Musk’s Grok to an ongoing cybercrime investigation after it produced French-language posts echoing Holocaust denial about Auschwitz.
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The unstoppable @sophiemolly.co.uk has written this great article - an interview with Dr Sam Hall.
The deliberate targeting of WellBN
gender care and the forced detransition of some patients is devastating and dangerous.
northwestbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
The deliberate targeting of WellBN
gender care and the forced detransition of some patients is devastating and dangerous.
northwestbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
Interview with Dr Sam Hall
Dr Sam Hall tells us how WellBn helped trans people over the past five years, and that it is okay to be trans
northwestbylines.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The unstoppable @sophiemolly.co.uk has written this great article - an interview with Dr Sam Hall.
The deliberate targeting of WellBN
gender care and the forced detransition of some patients is devastating and dangerous.
northwestbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
The deliberate targeting of WellBN
gender care and the forced detransition of some patients is devastating and dangerous.
northwestbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
This investigation shows how much of a non-issue trans women in toilets is, yet the EHRC, government and the media are absolutely obsessed with the supposed problem. If only they put that much money and effort into tackling actual sexual assaults.
November 21, 2025 at 5:28 PM
This investigation shows how much of a non-issue trans women in toilets is, yet the EHRC, government and the media are absolutely obsessed with the supposed problem. If only they put that much money and effort into tackling actual sexual assaults.
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In among the rest of the madness of the past few weeks, I wrote a post for @britfantasysoc.bsky.social about what it's like being published by a small press & my experience with the recent release of Wiz Duos 3 at the fantastic @wtpress.bsky.social
britishfantasysociety.org/launching-wi...
britishfantasysociety.org/launching-wi...
November 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
In among the rest of the madness of the past few weeks, I wrote a post for @britfantasysoc.bsky.social about what it's like being published by a small press & my experience with the recent release of Wiz Duos 3 at the fantastic @wtpress.bsky.social
britishfantasysociety.org/launching-wi...
britishfantasysociety.org/launching-wi...
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"The Labour-led Welsh Government loves to highlight the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.
So why is it so comfortable in underfunding, belittling the staff of, and destroying our world-renowned national institutions?"
So why is it so comfortable in underfunding, belittling the staff of, and destroying our world-renowned national institutions?"
Cultural austerity: why is Welsh Labour failing future generations?
Museums, libraries, and other national assets are our investments and inheritance. We owe it to our future generations to pass them on
bylines.cymru
November 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
"The Labour-led Welsh Government loves to highlight the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.
So why is it so comfortable in underfunding, belittling the staff of, and destroying our world-renowned national institutions?"
So why is it so comfortable in underfunding, belittling the staff of, and destroying our world-renowned national institutions?"
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Meet your Plaid Cymru candidates for 2026.
Standing in every constituency across Wales - candidates who care deeply about the needs of their communities ✊
Find your candidate ➡️ www.partyof.wales/candidates
Standing in every constituency across Wales - candidates who care deeply about the needs of their communities ✊
Find your candidate ➡️ www.partyof.wales/candidates
November 21, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Meet your Plaid Cymru candidates for 2026.
Standing in every constituency across Wales - candidates who care deeply about the needs of their communities ✊
Find your candidate ➡️ www.partyof.wales/candidates
Standing in every constituency across Wales - candidates who care deeply about the needs of their communities ✊
Find your candidate ➡️ www.partyof.wales/candidates
“Sex is obvious” as long as you have a chromosome testing kit and are prepared to wait a week or two for the results. Honestly, the nonsense that they talk…
November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“Sex is obvious” as long as you have a chromosome testing kit and are prepared to wait a week or two for the results. Honestly, the nonsense that they talk…
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Nathan Gill, former leader of Reform UK in Wales, has now been sentenced to ten and a half years prison for his acts of betrayal in taking bribes from Russia.
It is right that representatives who break the law and undermine Welsh interests in this way face the consequences of their actions.
It is right that representatives who break the law and undermine Welsh interests in this way face the consequences of their actions.
November 21, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Nathan Gill, former leader of Reform UK in Wales, has now been sentenced to ten and a half years prison for his acts of betrayal in taking bribes from Russia.
It is right that representatives who break the law and undermine Welsh interests in this way face the consequences of their actions.
It is right that representatives who break the law and undermine Welsh interests in this way face the consequences of their actions.
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The shattered visage of Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s few female pharaohs, portrays a story of political persecution. However, research in Antiquity suggests the destruction of her statuary had more complex motivations than simple hostility.
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🏺 #Archaeology
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🏺 #Archaeology
November 21, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The shattered visage of Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s few female pharaohs, portrays a story of political persecution. However, research in Antiquity suggests the destruction of her statuary had more complex motivations than simple hostility.
🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
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🏺 #Archaeology
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Bookmate @aknighton.bsky.social shares his experience with the publication of Wiz Duo 3 with @wtpress.bsky.social. Much like mine - the WT folks have been great, and the launch was terrific (and tasty, when I finally got a chance at the cake)! britishfantasysociety.org/launching-wi...
Launching Wiz Duos 3: A Writer’s Perspective – The British Fantasy Society
britishfantasysociety.org
November 21, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Bookmate @aknighton.bsky.social shares his experience with the publication of Wiz Duo 3 with @wtpress.bsky.social. Much like mine - the WT folks have been great, and the launch was terrific (and tasty, when I finally got a chance at the cake)! britishfantasysociety.org/launching-wi...
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Do read of this story about the outright and blatant corruption of a British MEP by Russian interests - the details are pretty hair-raising.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Nathan Gill: How WhatsApp messages revealed ex-Reform politician's pro-Russian bribes
The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has admitted bribery and will be sentenced on Friday.
www.bbc.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Do read of this story about the outright and blatant corruption of a British MEP by Russian interests - the details are pretty hair-raising.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Posted on FB by a friend.
November 21, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Posted on FB by a friend.
Obviously I have ordered a bottle. It is a Dailuaine which is a Speyside brand I don’t think I have ever had before. Looking forward to it.
‘For the Dolls’ whisky fights transphobia with support for trans charity
www.thepinknews.com/...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
'For the Dolls' whisky fights transphobia with support for trans charity
A 60-year-old whisky specialist is funding the fight against transphobia with its new limited edition single malt whisky.
www.thepinknews.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Obviously I have ordered a bottle. It is a Dailuaine which is a Speyside brand I don’t think I have ever had before. Looking forward to it.
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On this Trans day of remembrance, let’s think about Rolandina Ronchaia, cruelly executed in 14th-c Venice middleagesforeducators.princeton.edu/resource/cas...
The Case of Rolandina Ronchaia, a 14th - century transwoman?
In this video three historians of gender and sexuality examine the legal case of Rolandina Ronchaia, a transwoman in mid-fourteenth century Venice
middleagesforeducators.princeton.edu
November 20, 2025 at 9:44 PM
On this Trans day of remembrance, let’s think about Rolandina Ronchaia, cruelly executed in 14th-c Venice middleagesforeducators.princeton.edu/resource/cas...
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Proud to be sponsoring this event next summer.
November 20, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Proud to be sponsoring this event next summer.
And I love that they credit Plato with the idea that poetry is dangerous
Looks like LLMs are *very* vulnerable to attack via poetic allusion: "curated poetic prompts yielded high attack-success rates (ASR), with some providers exceeding 90% ..."
https://arxiv.org/html/2511.15304v1
https://arxiv.org/html/2511.15304v1
November 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
And I love that they credit Plato with the idea that poetry is dangerous
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Oh ho! Jane Yolen using ‘fey’ to mean a fairy in 1985
@rhyskamjones.bsky.social
@rhyskamjones.bsky.social
The anthologies seem fantastic hunting grounds for the term.
November 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Oh ho! Jane Yolen using ‘fey’ to mean a fairy in 1985
@rhyskamjones.bsky.social
@rhyskamjones.bsky.social