daneka etchells
@danekaetch.bsky.social
actor-writer-crip🎗️ full time gobshite
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The troubling rise of longevity fixation syndrome: ‘I was crushed by the pressure I put on myself’
The troubling rise of longevity fixation syndrome: ‘I was crushed by the pressure I put on myself’
This unofficial diagnosis describes the anxiety-driven, compulsive obsession with living as long as possible. While it might seem healthy to monitor your diet, exercise and biomarkers, it can come at a huge emotional cost
www.theguardian.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:41 PM
The troubling rise of longevity fixation syndrome: ‘I was crushed by the pressure I put on myself’
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How many lives of women and girls could have been spared the horrors of Epstein and his fellow abusers if the media had not mocked this trans woman in 2007 and listened to her instead…?
Listen to trans people, we are always the canaries in the coalmine.
Listen to trans people, we are always the canaries in the coalmine.
When a trans woman first accused Jeffrey Epstein of rape, the media mocked her - LGBTQ Nation
The New York Post called her a "man" and a "gender-bend shocker."
www.lgbtqnation.com
February 7, 2026 at 4:46 PM
How many lives of women and girls could have been spared the horrors of Epstein and his fellow abusers if the media had not mocked this trans woman in 2007 and listened to her instead…?
Listen to trans people, we are always the canaries in the coalmine.
Listen to trans people, we are always the canaries in the coalmine.
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We're really proud of the platform we've built at Bold Politics in just four months and whilst we've loved having the hosts of Match of the Day and Loose Women on, it's also important that we share the stories of people without platforms too.
February 6, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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The rot runs right through this Labour government.
Starmer made Mandelson ambassador to the US despite knowing of his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. He must go.
Streeting must cancel the NHS contract with Palantir which has Mandelson's hands all over it.
Starmer made Mandelson ambassador to the US despite knowing of his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. He must go.
Streeting must cancel the NHS contract with Palantir which has Mandelson's hands all over it.
February 5, 2026 at 12:45 PM
The rot runs right through this Labour government.
Starmer made Mandelson ambassador to the US despite knowing of his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. He must go.
Streeting must cancel the NHS contract with Palantir which has Mandelson's hands all over it.
Starmer made Mandelson ambassador to the US despite knowing of his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. He must go.
Streeting must cancel the NHS contract with Palantir which has Mandelson's hands all over it.
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Anyone reporting on Gorton & Denton by-election without pointing out that Reform UK candidate Mathew Goodwin is a massive racist bambaclaart needs to be immediately discounted
February 6, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Anyone reporting on Gorton & Denton by-election without pointing out that Reform UK candidate Mathew Goodwin is a massive racist bambaclaart needs to be immediately discounted
the celebritification of theatre must be stopped. the sidelining and rising unemployment of experienced, talented theatre actors replaced by inexperienced, untalented celebrities has gone too far.
it’s never been less about the actor’s talent or the work ethic. it’s never been less about the work.
it’s never been less about the actor’s talent or the work ethic. it’s never been less about the work.
February 2, 2026 at 11:08 PM
the celebritification of theatre must be stopped. the sidelining and rising unemployment of experienced, talented theatre actors replaced by inexperienced, untalented celebrities has gone too far.
it’s never been less about the actor’s talent or the work ethic. it’s never been less about the work.
it’s never been less about the actor’s talent or the work ethic. it’s never been less about the work.
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Poverty is a policy choice. Concentrated wealth is a policy choice. Inequality is a policy choice. None of it is natural or inevitable. Remember: We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few.
February 1, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Poverty is a policy choice. Concentrated wealth is a policy choice. Inequality is a policy choice. None of it is natural or inevitable. Remember: We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few.
the details mentioned of trump in the epstein files and he still remains president of the us??? huhhh???
February 1, 2026 at 10:28 PM
the details mentioned of trump in the epstein files and he still remains president of the us??? huhhh???
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Equity is delighted to announce that Manchester Village Pride will be the first Pride event to sign a UK union agreement.
January 30, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Equity is delighted to announce that Manchester Village Pride will be the first Pride event to sign a UK union agreement.
there is no political space free from ableism. especially on the left. tonight has taught me that and i wish i could say i was surprised. it never hurts less, but it always disenfranchises more.
January 29, 2026 at 11:17 PM
there is no political space free from ableism. especially on the left. tonight has taught me that and i wish i could say i was surprised. it never hurts less, but it always disenfranchises more.
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Incredible choice for a multicultural constituency. Enoch Powell energy
January 27, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Incredible choice for a multicultural constituency. Enoch Powell energy
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"Creative talent isn’t the preserve of white middle-class people with social capital, but if nothing changes then we will find that these are the only people able to get ahead in the sector.” - Head of BECTU, Philippa Childs
BECTU's Big Survey 25 report: bectu.org.uk/bectu-big-su...
BECTU's Big Survey 25 report: bectu.org.uk/bectu-big-su...
January 27, 2026 at 12:58 PM
"Creative talent isn’t the preserve of white middle-class people with social capital, but if nothing changes then we will find that these are the only people able to get ahead in the sector.” - Head of BECTU, Philippa Childs
BECTU's Big Survey 25 report: bectu.org.uk/bectu-big-su...
BECTU's Big Survey 25 report: bectu.org.uk/bectu-big-su...
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The Class Ceiling report is right to call for changes to increase the number of working class people in the arts. For that to happen we need trade union agreements guaranteeing fair pay & conditions - only then will the arts be a feasible career for many
www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
Report sets out ‘blueprint for change’ to increase working-class representation in the arts
Inquiry finds class should become protected characteristic and calls for rise in number of apprenticeships
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:09 PM
The Class Ceiling report is right to call for changes to increase the number of working class people in the arts. For that to happen we need trade union agreements guaranteeing fair pay & conditions - only then will the arts be a feasible career for many
www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
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It tells you everything you need to know that Reform are parachuting in a rent-an-extremist - this isn't about representing the people of Gorton and Denton, it's about using this place as a platform for their careers.
Manchester will show him the door.
Manchester will show him the door.
January 27, 2026 at 3:42 PM
It tells you everything you need to know that Reform are parachuting in a rent-an-extremist - this isn't about representing the people of Gorton and Denton, it's about using this place as a platform for their careers.
Manchester will show him the door.
Manchester will show him the door.
what i hate the most about this as a gorton and denton constituent is how hypothetically people are talking about this & how they’re using us, practicing and theorising on us as political pawns.
we are not a testing ground. we are real people with real issues that need real solutions and support.
we are not a testing ground. we are real people with real issues that need real solutions and support.
Keir Starmer and his flunkies are clearly terrified of Andy Burnham, which is why they've blocked him from standing in Gorton & Denton
www.thecanary.co/trending/202...
www.thecanary.co/trending/202...
Labour shanks Burnham and his ambition to replace Starmer
Keir Starmer and his flunkies are clearly terrified of Andy Burnham, which is why they've blocked him from standing in Gorton & Denton
www.thecanary.co
January 26, 2026 at 5:54 PM
what i hate the most about this as a gorton and denton constituent is how hypothetically people are talking about this & how they’re using us, practicing and theorising on us as political pawns.
we are not a testing ground. we are real people with real issues that need real solutions and support.
we are not a testing ground. we are real people with real issues that need real solutions and support.
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It's clear that the Green Party are the way to keep Reform out of Manchester.
We are already on the ground in Gorton and Denton - and we are going to be campaigning for every single vote.
A new Green MP representing the community.
Let's go!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
We are already on the ground in Gorton and Denton - and we are going to be campaigning for every single vote.
A new Green MP representing the community.
Let's go!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Join the Green Party
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Join.greenparty.org.uk
January 25, 2026 at 1:37 PM
It's clear that the Green Party are the way to keep Reform out of Manchester.
We are already on the ground in Gorton and Denton - and we are going to be campaigning for every single vote.
A new Green MP representing the community.
Let's go!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
We are already on the ground in Gorton and Denton - and we are going to be campaigning for every single vote.
A new Green MP representing the community.
Let's go!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
i can’t tell you how scary it is of the prospect of having a reform MP.
the gorton and denton by election is going to be close to the last vote. i am terrified.
the gorton and denton by election is going to be close to the last vote. i am terrified.
January 26, 2026 at 5:44 PM
i can’t tell you how scary it is of the prospect of having a reform MP.
the gorton and denton by election is going to be close to the last vote. i am terrified.
the gorton and denton by election is going to be close to the last vote. i am terrified.
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New entry for the most divorced man in the UK
January 25, 2026 at 2:13 PM
New entry for the most divorced man in the UK
i’m convinced 30% of the worlds problems would be fixed if men just learned(accepted they have to)blow their nose
January 18, 2026 at 12:51 PM
i’m convinced 30% of the worlds problems would be fixed if men just learned(accepted they have to)blow their nose
heated rivalry confirming my bisexuality
January 16, 2026 at 9:35 PM
heated rivalry confirming my bisexuality
i hate being a creative cos what do u mean im sat in front of a whiteboard at 4am
January 16, 2026 at 5:50 AM
i hate being a creative cos what do u mean im sat in front of a whiteboard at 4am
principals and morals are antidotes to employment
January 15, 2026 at 10:21 AM
principals and morals are antidotes to employment
these people succeed freely despite endless logged formal complaint against them, reems of records of discrimination and harassment. and those who were told to be brave and log it formally, assured that they would be heard, are punished with unemployment and silence.
January 15, 2026 at 10:18 AM
these people succeed freely despite endless logged formal complaint against them, reems of records of discrimination and harassment. and those who were told to be brave and log it formally, assured that they would be heard, are punished with unemployment and silence.
in this industry the only person who puts their career on the line by logging harassment in the workplace is the complainant, never the aggressor.
January 15, 2026 at 10:17 AM
in this industry the only person who puts their career on the line by logging harassment in the workplace is the complainant, never the aggressor.
grotesquely funny and grotesquely serious at the same time
January 14, 2026 at 9:55 PM
grotesquely funny and grotesquely serious at the same time