Jill Hayward
@frdragonspouse.bsky.social
Still all the things I was over at the Other Place. And still angry.
Preoccupations: politics, education, disability and inclusive feminism. Cishet trans ally. Widow. Socialist. She/her.
Preoccupations: politics, education, disability and inclusive feminism. Cishet trans ally. Widow. Socialist. She/her.
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Jill Hayward
@frdragonspouse.bsky.social
· Apr 16
It's not a good time to be the socialist parent of a disabled trans person,tbh.
The UK is a bit shit right now...
The UK is a bit shit right now...
Apparently, Farage is in Denton at the moment.
I'd like to see him do a walkabout in Leve. A very different reception, I suspect
I'd like to see him do a walkabout in Leve. A very different reception, I suspect
January 30, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Apparently, Farage is in Denton at the moment.
I'd like to see him do a walkabout in Leve. A very different reception, I suspect
I'd like to see him do a walkabout in Leve. A very different reception, I suspect
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A community project is building a shared list of Trans+ inclusive GPs.
January 30, 2026 at 7:30 AM
A community project is building a shared list of Trans+ inclusive GPs.
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Apple & Google removed ICE tracking apps in their app stores.
TikTok reportedly suppressed videos criticizing ICE & the shooting of Alex Pretti.
Meta blocked Facebook groups tracking ICE & links to a database of agents that the government wants to keep secret.
Big Tech is enabling Trump's regime.
TikTok reportedly suppressed videos criticizing ICE & the shooting of Alex Pretti.
Meta blocked Facebook groups tracking ICE & links to a database of agents that the government wants to keep secret.
Big Tech is enabling Trump's regime.
January 29, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Apple & Google removed ICE tracking apps in their app stores.
TikTok reportedly suppressed videos criticizing ICE & the shooting of Alex Pretti.
Meta blocked Facebook groups tracking ICE & links to a database of agents that the government wants to keep secret.
Big Tech is enabling Trump's regime.
TikTok reportedly suppressed videos criticizing ICE & the shooting of Alex Pretti.
Meta blocked Facebook groups tracking ICE & links to a database of agents that the government wants to keep secret.
Big Tech is enabling Trump's regime.
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100%.
Look at the rapist who continues to work at West Midlands police force.
They know he's a rapist, but he receives full pay, he's kept his job and CPS went out of their way to frame his victim.
Look at the rapist who continues to work at West Midlands police force.
They know he's a rapist, but he receives full pay, he's kept his job and CPS went out of their way to frame his victim.
I don't get why people think rapists would pretend to be transgender. Transgender people get treated worse than rapists.
January 30, 2026 at 7:34 AM
100%.
Look at the rapist who continues to work at West Midlands police force.
They know he's a rapist, but he receives full pay, he's kept his job and CPS went out of their way to frame his victim.
Look at the rapist who continues to work at West Midlands police force.
They know he's a rapist, but he receives full pay, he's kept his job and CPS went out of their way to frame his victim.
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Yikes.😳 NPR has seen new orders, not publicly available, from the Trump regime regarding nuclear reactors. Changes include raising the amount of radiation a worker can be exposed to before an official accident investigation is triggered and loosening protections for ground water and the environment.
January 30, 2026 at 6:54 AM
Yikes.😳 NPR has seen new orders, not publicly available, from the Trump regime regarding nuclear reactors. Changes include raising the amount of radiation a worker can be exposed to before an official accident investigation is triggered and loosening protections for ground water and the environment.
There are people saying Aronofsky "has made decent films" in the past. I've only seen two (The Fountain and Mother!), both of which were the most excruciating cinematic experiences in my life - nearly 60 years of watching films.
January 30, 2026 at 9:15 AM
There are people saying Aronofsky "has made decent films" in the past. I've only seen two (The Fountain and Mother!), both of which were the most excruciating cinematic experiences in my life - nearly 60 years of watching films.
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In Finland, teaching media literacy starts in early childhood and lasts all the way through college... fundamentals of media consumption in elementary school, and through age-appropriate content analysis, they begin to hone their critical thinking abilities.
eavi.eu/ml-in-finland/
#R4Today
eavi.eu/ml-in-finland/
#R4Today
January 30, 2026 at 7:51 AM
In Finland, teaching media literacy starts in early childhood and lasts all the way through college... fundamentals of media consumption in elementary school, and through age-appropriate content analysis, they begin to hone their critical thinking abilities.
eavi.eu/ml-in-finland/
#R4Today
eavi.eu/ml-in-finland/
#R4Today
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The USA, where the summary execution of an unarmed man can now be justified by the actual president, because on a separate occasion he kicked the tail light of a "very expensive government vehicle."
January 30, 2026 at 7:24 AM
The USA, where the summary execution of an unarmed man can now be justified by the actual president, because on a separate occasion he kicked the tail light of a "very expensive government vehicle."
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Doesn't feel particularly radical to suggest that the taxpayer should not subsidise organisations whose entire purpose seems to be to hound an incredibly marginalised group out of public life.
No organisation existing solely to eliminate trans people should be a charity. #DeregisterSexMatters
January 29, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Doesn't feel particularly radical to suggest that the taxpayer should not subsidise organisations whose entire purpose seems to be to hound an incredibly marginalised group out of public life.
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The spotlight usually stays on parents, schools and institutions, but they are not the only places where values are shaped
www.wearequeeraf.com/dont-underes...
www.wearequeeraf.com/dont-underes...
Don't underestimate our grandparents' generation in the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights
The spotlight usually stays on parents, schools and institutions, but they are not the only places where values are shaped
www.wearequeeraf.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:02 AM
The spotlight usually stays on parents, schools and institutions, but they are not the only places where values are shaped
www.wearequeeraf.com/dont-underes...
www.wearequeeraf.com/dont-underes...
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I've seen so many people say "Labour are doing good things" and I've yet to see any of them tell us what they are, or in what way these good things are affecting us, the ordinary public.
Meanwhile I can trot you out a list of terrible shit they've done that absolutely is affecting people's lives.
Meanwhile I can trot you out a list of terrible shit they've done that absolutely is affecting people's lives.
January 30, 2026 at 8:05 AM
I've seen so many people say "Labour are doing good things" and I've yet to see any of them tell us what they are, or in what way these good things are affecting us, the ordinary public.
Meanwhile I can trot you out a list of terrible shit they've done that absolutely is affecting people's lives.
Meanwhile I can trot you out a list of terrible shit they've done that absolutely is affecting people's lives.
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Happy to see that there is no need to worry about the historical accuracy of new 1776 AI slop because it happens in the mystical land of Λamereedd.
January 29, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Happy to see that there is no need to worry about the historical accuracy of new 1776 AI slop because it happens in the mystical land of Λamereedd.
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Incredible to brag about the modest rise in the Universal Credit standard allowance without even hinting at the *huge* cut - nearly 50% - to Universal Credit's disability element from this April www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Labour’s new welfare changes are practical and compassionate – so why not loudly say so? | Polly Toynbee
Universal credit to rise faster than inflation, benefit hurdles eased, extra help for children and young people … I bet you had no idea, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Incredible to brag about the modest rise in the Universal Credit standard allowance without even hinting at the *huge* cut - nearly 50% - to Universal Credit's disability element from this April www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Some reasons to feel positive today. Well done to all those women who push back on legal challenges, and push through resolutions
notinourname.org.uk
notinourname.org.uk
Home - Not in our name
Not In our Name: Women in support of the trans+community
notinourname.org.uk
January 29, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Some reasons to feel positive today. Well done to all those women who push back on legal challenges, and push through resolutions
notinourname.org.uk
notinourname.org.uk
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Another man of the people, then www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Reform UK council chair resigns after ‘illegally renting out unsafe properties’
Council said Edward Harris’s properties ‘failed to meet even most basic of living standards and legal requirements’
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Another man of the people, then www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Interesting!
Sudden, surging sets of waves, around 15 minutes apart - at lunchtime tomorrow.
"Surf forecasts are predicting a 17 second swell period. What this looks like is a gap between sets of very large, very powerful waves of up to 15 minutes."
www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...
Sudden, surging sets of waves, around 15 minutes apart - at lunchtime tomorrow.
"Surf forecasts are predicting a 17 second swell period. What this looks like is a gap between sets of very large, very powerful waves of up to 15 minutes."
www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...
Danger warning as monster 15ft waves to hit South West tomorrow
The RNLI warns people could be swept into the sea
www.devonlive.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Interesting!
Sudden, surging sets of waves, around 15 minutes apart - at lunchtime tomorrow.
"Surf forecasts are predicting a 17 second swell period. What this looks like is a gap between sets of very large, very powerful waves of up to 15 minutes."
www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...
Sudden, surging sets of waves, around 15 minutes apart - at lunchtime tomorrow.
"Surf forecasts are predicting a 17 second swell period. What this looks like is a gap between sets of very large, very powerful waves of up to 15 minutes."
www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...
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New Swingometer post now out - my look at the Gorton and Denton by-election, taking place down the road from me swingometer.substack.com/p/the-gorton...
The Gorton and Denton by-election: a tale of two Manchesters?
Unpopular incumbent + fragmented opposition + unusual seat = unpredictable contest
swingometer.substack.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:50 AM
New Swingometer post now out - my look at the Gorton and Denton by-election, taking place down the road from me swingometer.substack.com/p/the-gorton...
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It's leaked already by a nationally known journalist.
January 29, 2026 at 10:33 PM
It's leaked already by a nationally known journalist.
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Taking Andy seriously: Blocking Burnham wasn't just about protecting Starmer, it was about defending the Westminster club, good one from @adamramsay.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/abolishw...
Blocking Burnham wasn't just about protecting Starmer, it was about defending the Westminster club
Andy Burnham offered the system a chance to reform itself. It turned him down.
open.substack.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Taking Andy seriously: Blocking Burnham wasn't just about protecting Starmer, it was about defending the Westminster club, good one from @adamramsay.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/abolishw...
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Both SM and LGBA have repeatedly breached their listed charitable aims.
Neither should gave been granted charity status in the first place, and every day theyre allowed to continue operating is a moral stain on the charity sector and charity commission.
Neither should gave been granted charity status in the first place, and every day theyre allowed to continue operating is a moral stain on the charity sector and charity commission.
January 29, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Both SM and LGBA have repeatedly breached their listed charitable aims.
Neither should gave been granted charity status in the first place, and every day theyre allowed to continue operating is a moral stain on the charity sector and charity commission.
Neither should gave been granted charity status in the first place, and every day theyre allowed to continue operating is a moral stain on the charity sector and charity commission.
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This is shameful. The man spent years working to undermine faith in public health, amplified by right-wing think tanks backed by big money to oppose anything big business doesn’t like.
His contribution to our discourse was a declaration that we should let people get mass infected for herd immunity.
His contribution to our discourse was a declaration that we should let people get mass infected for herd immunity.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the director of N.I.H., was called a “fringe epidemiologist” during the Covid era. On this episode of “Interesting Times,” he tells Ross Douthat that the elites broke the public’s trust, and now it’s up to outsiders to restore it.
Opinion | A Plan to Restore Trust in Science From a ‘Fringe Epidemiologist’
Jay Bhattacharya, the N.I.H. director, says authorities broke the public’s trust in the Covid era. Now it’s up to outsiders to restore it.
nyti.ms
January 29, 2026 at 10:08 PM
This is shameful. The man spent years working to undermine faith in public health, amplified by right-wing think tanks backed by big money to oppose anything big business doesn’t like.
His contribution to our discourse was a declaration that we should let people get mass infected for herd immunity.
His contribution to our discourse was a declaration that we should let people get mass infected for herd immunity.
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When Zoë Garbett and I wrote the Greens’ drugs policy in 2019, this is exactly what we hoped for.
Our opponents think that our policy of legal regulation is a weakness that can be exploited for political gain - but it’s backfiring.
Thread /1
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Our opponents think that our policy of legal regulation is a weakness that can be exploited for political gain - but it’s backfiring.
Thread /1
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Labour attacks Green party drugs policy in Gorton and Denton byelection
Online ads target Zack Polanski’s drugs stance as Labour aims to sideline Greens and consolidate anti-Reform vote
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:10 PM
When Zoë Garbett and I wrote the Greens’ drugs policy in 2019, this is exactly what we hoped for.
Our opponents think that our policy of legal regulation is a weakness that can be exploited for political gain - but it’s backfiring.
Thread /1
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Our opponents think that our policy of legal regulation is a weakness that can be exploited for political gain - but it’s backfiring.
Thread /1
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Some good news! The Council of Europe has voted to make conversion therapy illegal! Sincere thanks to everyone who took the time to email their MPs. 🏳️⚧️ @goodlawproject.org @goodlawproject.bsky.social goodlawproject.org/council-of-e...
Council of Europe votes for conversion therapy ban
Sex Matters tried to block a ban on conversion therapy, but the Council of Europe has voted to make it illegal
goodlawproject.org
January 29, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Some good news! The Council of Europe has voted to make conversion therapy illegal! Sincere thanks to everyone who took the time to email their MPs. 🏳️⚧️ @goodlawproject.org @goodlawproject.bsky.social goodlawproject.org/council-of-e...
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🏳️⚧️ Learning that Trans+ people have always existed dismantles the myth that we’re a “trend” or “social contagion”.
Our free toolkit with @transhistoryweek.com shows us how to shut down those lies 👇
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/dotheworkbook/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=workbook
Our free toolkit with @transhistoryweek.com shows us how to shut down those lies 👇
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/dotheworkbook/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=workbook
January 29, 2026 at 9:03 AM
🏳️⚧️ Learning that Trans+ people have always existed dismantles the myth that we’re a “trend” or “social contagion”.
Our free toolkit with @transhistoryweek.com shows us how to shut down those lies 👇
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/dotheworkbook/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=workbook
Our free toolkit with @transhistoryweek.com shows us how to shut down those lies 👇
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/dotheworkbook/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=workbook