Paige Macintosh
@cornflakerabbit.bsky.social
Trans media scholar from Aotearoa New Zealand. Radicalised by Animorphs. They/them/Dr.
Debating Authenticity now available for preorder, launch discount NEW30: https://edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-debating-authenticity.html
Debating Authenticity now available for preorder, launch discount NEW30: https://edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-debating-authenticity.html
Third (and final) conference presentation for November this afternoon. I'll be talking briefly about the incredible (and interactive!!) FAFSWAG Vogue documentary. If you haven't had a chance to check it out, it's free to access here: fafswagvogue.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Third (and final) conference presentation for November this afternoon. I'll be talking briefly about the incredible (and interactive!!) FAFSWAG Vogue documentary. If you haven't had a chance to check it out, it's free to access here: fafswagvogue.com
It took two bus trips and a 60 minute walk in 27 degree heat but I made it to BIRD WORLD
November 23, 2025 at 4:34 AM
It took two bus trips and a 60 minute walk in 27 degree heat but I made it to BIRD WORLD
I can tell I've hit my 30s because the most exciting part of international travel is new birds
November 23, 2025 at 1:49 AM
I can tell I've hit my 30s because the most exciting part of international travel is new birds
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It also fucking sucks that so many people on the Left(s) refuse to understand anti-fatness as a system of oppression, and fat liberation as a legitimate anti-oppression movement.
It sucks, because it's all connected, and if you don't see this part, you don't have a clear understanding of the whole.
It sucks, because it's all connected, and if you don't see this part, you don't have a clear understanding of the whole.
November 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
It also fucking sucks that so many people on the Left(s) refuse to understand anti-fatness as a system of oppression, and fat liberation as a legitimate anti-oppression movement.
It sucks, because it's all connected, and if you don't see this part, you don't have a clear understanding of the whole.
It sucks, because it's all connected, and if you don't see this part, you don't have a clear understanding of the whole.
Day one in Australia and I have seen three bin chickens, two horrifying spiders, and one shirtless man in the mall. Feels like a really well rounded introduction to the country.
November 22, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Day one in Australia and I have seen three bin chickens, two horrifying spiders, and one shirtless man in the mall. Feels like a really well rounded introduction to the country.
I've made it to Australia for the upcoming AANZCA conference, but I might still be stuck in the airport by Tuesday because AirNZ is holding everyone's luggage hostage.
November 21, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I've made it to Australia for the upcoming AANZCA conference, but I might still be stuck in the airport by Tuesday because AirNZ is holding everyone's luggage hostage.
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The Cass Review is anything BUT "independant".
Anyone using it as such to justify decisions about gender-affirming care, cannot be taken seriously. That includes this fucked govt right now.
Here's a report on the review, published recently in the Medical Journal of Australia:
Anyone using it as such to justify decisions about gender-affirming care, cannot be taken seriously. That includes this fucked govt right now.
Here's a report on the review, published recently in the Medical Journal of Australia:
Cass Review does not guide care for trans young people
Click on the article title to read more.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:14 AM
The Cass Review is anything BUT "independant".
Anyone using it as such to justify decisions about gender-affirming care, cannot be taken seriously. That includes this fucked govt right now.
Here's a report on the review, published recently in the Medical Journal of Australia:
Anyone using it as such to justify decisions about gender-affirming care, cannot be taken seriously. That includes this fucked govt right now.
Here's a report on the review, published recently in the Medical Journal of Australia:
I had the privilege of presenting at two conferences this past week and it reminded me how important community is—particularly for marginalised scholars. Academia can be really isolating without institutional support and getting the chance to spend time with other queer ECRs felt so rejuvenating.
November 15, 2025 at 7:53 AM
I had the privilege of presenting at two conferences this past week and it reminded me how important community is—particularly for marginalised scholars. Academia can be really isolating without institutional support and getting the chance to spend time with other queer ECRs felt so rejuvenating.
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Just a note to say that @rebeccamatthews.bsky.social didn’t get a chair role. Ray did.
This is the standardised response you're likely to get. Sure, you cannot control the result of Ray Chung being re elected. But what is your plan to make women feel safer in politics in Wellington? Because you're not going to be subjected to racist misogynist abuse (out of sight /mind). #nzpol
October 31, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Just a note to say that @rebeccamatthews.bsky.social didn’t get a chair role. Ray did.
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Here's some good news: when we harness trained our indoor cat so she could go on little walkies outside, it turns out we also trained her to wear Halloween costumes that are harness shaped.
October 22, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Here's some good news: when we harness trained our indoor cat so she could go on little walkies outside, it turns out we also trained her to wear Halloween costumes that are harness shaped.
Mouse's greatest fears are:
1. Weather
2. Vacuum (tiny indoor weather)
3. Rain pants (weather adjacent)
1. Weather
2. Vacuum (tiny indoor weather)
3. Rain pants (weather adjacent)
October 22, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Mouse's greatest fears are:
1. Weather
2. Vacuum (tiny indoor weather)
3. Rain pants (weather adjacent)
1. Weather
2. Vacuum (tiny indoor weather)
3. Rain pants (weather adjacent)
I'm heading to Brisbane/Sunshine Coast for a conference late Nov/early Dec. Anyone have any recs for places to eat/visit while I'm in the area? I'm limited to public transport but very good at walking (and already made plans to pat wombats, the #1 priority of any Australia visit).
October 22, 2025 at 2:21 AM
I'm heading to Brisbane/Sunshine Coast for a conference late Nov/early Dec. Anyone have any recs for places to eat/visit while I'm in the area? I'm limited to public transport but very good at walking (and already made plans to pat wombats, the #1 priority of any Australia visit).
Halloween ready
October 18, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Halloween ready
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Ooooooooh she's got the madness
October 14, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Ooooooooh she's got the madness
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Me: maybe a little tweak to my usual evening, do a little something for my wellbeing.
The cat, running around the house banging pots and pans together: THE ROUTINE THE ROUTINE YOU FUCKED THE ROUTINE YOU HAVE RUINED MY FUCKING LIFE!
The cat, running around the house banging pots and pans together: THE ROUTINE THE ROUTINE YOU FUCKED THE ROUTINE YOU HAVE RUINED MY FUCKING LIFE!
October 14, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Me: maybe a little tweak to my usual evening, do a little something for my wellbeing.
The cat, running around the house banging pots and pans together: THE ROUTINE THE ROUTINE YOU FUCKED THE ROUTINE YOU HAVE RUINED MY FUCKING LIFE!
The cat, running around the house banging pots and pans together: THE ROUTINE THE ROUTINE YOU FUCKED THE ROUTINE YOU HAVE RUINED MY FUCKING LIFE!
Don't let the sweet face fool you. She's only ever a few seconds away from full gremlin mode.
October 10, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Don't let the sweet face fool you. She's only ever a few seconds away from full gremlin mode.
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Kororā babies are mid hatch on the Urban Wildlife Trust livestream right now! www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoBQ...
www.youtube.com
September 28, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Kororā babies are mid hatch on the Urban Wildlife Trust livestream right now! www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoBQ...
It says so much about our senior leadership team that the university has formally backed kiwi for bird of the year. Incredible lack of imagination.
September 25, 2025 at 10:33 PM
It says so much about our senior leadership team that the university has formally backed kiwi for bird of the year. Incredible lack of imagination.
This is unreal. Imagine coming for Judith Butler like this...
UC Berkeley shares 160 names with Trump administration in ‘McCarthy era’ move
Prominent professor Judith Butler among students and faculty investigated for ‘alleged antisemitic incidents’
www.theguardian.com
September 12, 2025 at 8:33 PM
This is unreal. Imagine coming for Judith Butler like this...
Our online roundtable about trans screen media is tomorrow! Can't yet confirm if the cat will make an appearance, but the chance of her popping up during a Zoom call is never zero.
SSAAANZ R&D Hub will be hosting a combined online roundtable/book launch for Debating Authenticity next week! Join us as we talk about the state (and future) of trans screen media: www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/online-rou... 🌈🎓
Online Roundtable and Book Launch: Debating Contemporary Trans TV & Film
Online roundtable and book launch discussing contemporary trans screen media. Hosted by the SSAAANZ Regional and Dispersed (R&D) Hub.
www.eventbrite.co.nz
September 11, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Our online roundtable about trans screen media is tomorrow! Can't yet confirm if the cat will make an appearance, but the chance of her popping up during a Zoom call is never zero.
It's official. I'm gonna be seeing wombats in November.
September 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
It's official. I'm gonna be seeing wombats in November.
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Emotionally devastated myself by thinking about how the cat probably thinks we don't love her because we are never trying to make biscuits out of her.
September 6, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Emotionally devastated myself by thinking about how the cat probably thinks we don't love her because we are never trying to make biscuits out of her.
26 years after Georgina Beyer became the first openly trans Member of Parliament, our first non-binary MP is forced to resign following death threats and ongoing abuse. This is such an indictment of NZ politics. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Green MP Benjamin Doyle resigns from Parliament
They said they had been on a "journey of healing" which could not be done while in Parliament.
www.rnz.co.nz
September 5, 2025 at 6:34 AM
26 years after Georgina Beyer became the first openly trans Member of Parliament, our first non-binary MP is forced to resign following death threats and ongoing abuse. This is such an indictment of NZ politics. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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WCC HAS PASSED OUR RAINBOW ACTION PLAN 🏳️🌈♥️
Wellington’s Rainbow community has played a huge role in shaping our city’s history, culture, and creativity. However, we also know that our Rainbow whānau can be some of our most vulnerable, facing a range of disparities across mental health and housing.
Wellington’s Rainbow community has played a huge role in shaping our city’s history, culture, and creativity. However, we also know that our Rainbow whānau can be some of our most vulnerable, facing a range of disparities across mental health and housing.
September 4, 2025 at 12:38 AM
WCC HAS PASSED OUR RAINBOW ACTION PLAN 🏳️🌈♥️
Wellington’s Rainbow community has played a huge role in shaping our city’s history, culture, and creativity. However, we also know that our Rainbow whānau can be some of our most vulnerable, facing a range of disparities across mental health and housing.
Wellington’s Rainbow community has played a huge role in shaping our city’s history, culture, and creativity. However, we also know that our Rainbow whānau can be some of our most vulnerable, facing a range of disparities across mental health and housing.