Helen Ellis
@hjellis.bsky.social
Autistic adult working for the National Autistic Society (UK) - posts/reposts my own opinions, not my employers.
Unapologetically loves Rugby Union!
📚💜 Autism & Masking (2021)
📚💜 Eat, Drink, Be Autistic & Merry - still writing!
Unapologetically loves Rugby Union!
📚💜 Autism & Masking (2021)
📚💜 Eat, Drink, Be Autistic & Merry - still writing!
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Helen Ellis
@hjellis.bsky.social
· Jun 11
Request for help from the autistic community! 💜♾️
I'm writing a book about autistic people's relationships with food & drink, and I want to include more personal examples/stories than just my own
If anyone is interested in contributing, this survey link has more info:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/PGCYTJP
I'm writing a book about autistic people's relationships with food & drink, and I want to include more personal examples/stories than just my own
If anyone is interested in contributing, this survey link has more info:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/PGCYTJP
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"We are freezing known Russian assets" says Rachel Reeves
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
November 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
"We are freezing known Russian assets" says Rachel Reeves
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
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I actually really don't think it much matters that Farage was a racist idiot at school, really. What matters is how he a) reflects on that behaviour now, and b) what he's learned and c) done in the 40 years since.
And, well... a) Badly, b) Nothing and c) Been a fascist-enabling spiv.
And, well... a) Badly, b) Nothing and c) Been a fascist-enabling spiv.
November 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I actually really don't think it much matters that Farage was a racist idiot at school, really. What matters is how he a) reflects on that behaviour now, and b) what he's learned and c) done in the 40 years since.
And, well... a) Badly, b) Nothing and c) Been a fascist-enabling spiv.
And, well... a) Badly, b) Nothing and c) Been a fascist-enabling spiv.
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🚨The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 65,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 70,000 tonight. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM
🚨The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 65,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 70,000 tonight. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Cheering the two child limit ending isn’t patting Starmer’s Labour on the back or ignoring his record. It’s acknowledging 8 years of hard campaigning and ridding the country of a cruel, toxic policy. Half a million children won’t be hungry anymore. Celebrate today. Tomorrow, pick the next fight.
November 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Cheering the two child limit ending isn’t patting Starmer’s Labour on the back or ignoring his record. It’s acknowledging 8 years of hard campaigning and ridding the country of a cruel, toxic policy. Half a million children won’t be hungry anymore. Celebrate today. Tomorrow, pick the next fight.
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Two members of the West Virginia National Guard have died of gunshot wounds after being shot just a couple blocks from the White House. The shooter was shot as well and is in custody. The latest: www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Live Updates: Two National Guard Members Shot Near White House
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Two members of the West Virginia National Guard have died of gunshot wounds after being shot just a couple blocks from the White House. The shooter was shot as well and is in custody. The latest: www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
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NEW: DC's Metropolitan Police Dept says it has one suspect in custody after a shooting at 17th and I, near the White House.
AP reports that two members of the National Guard were shot, which DHS sec Kristi Noem confirms in a tweet.
Jeff Mason of Reuters reports that the White House is on lockdown.
AP reports that two members of the National Guard were shot, which DHS sec Kristi Noem confirms in a tweet.
Jeff Mason of Reuters reports that the White House is on lockdown.
November 26, 2025 at 8:09 PM
NEW: DC's Metropolitan Police Dept says it has one suspect in custody after a shooting at 17th and I, near the White House.
AP reports that two members of the National Guard were shot, which DHS sec Kristi Noem confirms in a tweet.
Jeff Mason of Reuters reports that the White House is on lockdown.
AP reports that two members of the National Guard were shot, which DHS sec Kristi Noem confirms in a tweet.
Jeff Mason of Reuters reports that the White House is on lockdown.
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The images are apocalyptic
Dozens killed in Hong Kong high-rise residential fire
www.npr.org/2025/11/26/n...
Dozens killed in Hong Kong high-rise residential fire
www.npr.org/2025/11/26/n...
Death toll in Hong Kong high-rise fire rises to 36, with 279 reported missing
Hong Kong leader John Lee has said 36 people were reported killed in the fire that spread through a dense high-rise residential housing complex Wednesday. He said another 279 people were reported miss...
www.npr.org
November 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The images are apocalyptic
Dozens killed in Hong Kong high-rise residential fire
www.npr.org/2025/11/26/n...
Dozens killed in Hong Kong high-rise residential fire
www.npr.org/2025/11/26/n...
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My sympathies to the families of the National Guard members who were shot. May their memories be a blessing.
How long before Trump tries using this as the excuse he's been wanting to impose martial law/etc?
How long before Trump tries using this as the excuse he's been wanting to impose martial law/etc?
November 26, 2025 at 9:10 PM
My sympathies to the families of the National Guard members who were shot. May their memories be a blessing.
How long before Trump tries using this as the excuse he's been wanting to impose martial law/etc?
How long before Trump tries using this as the excuse he's been wanting to impose martial law/etc?
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The governor of West Virginia is now walking back his initial post, where he stated two National Guard members died after being shot
November 26, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The governor of West Virginia is now walking back his initial post, where he stated two National Guard members died after being shot
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Waiting for my car to charge in a services outside Milton Keynes. At the table next to me, 2 profoundly racist lorry drivers are openly discussing which is best: the way they want to kill Chinese people, or the way they want to kill Muslims. Not kidding. Sickening.
November 26, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Waiting for my car to charge in a services outside Milton Keynes. At the table next to me, 2 profoundly racist lorry drivers are openly discussing which is best: the way they want to kill Chinese people, or the way they want to kill Muslims. Not kidding. Sickening.
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Please sign this petition for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics.
I don't care if you're left or right, Reform or Corbynite - we can't allow a hostile foreign nation to run riot in our political ecosystem.
Sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
I don't care if you're left or right, Reform or Corbynite - we can't allow a hostile foreign nation to run riot in our political ecosystem.
Sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Please sign this petition for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics.
I don't care if you're left or right, Reform or Corbynite - we can't allow a hostile foreign nation to run riot in our political ecosystem.
Sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
I don't care if you're left or right, Reform or Corbynite - we can't allow a hostile foreign nation to run riot in our political ecosystem.
Sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Tell your doctors the pulse oximeter racism problem is an issue of concern for you. Even if you're white, tell them. The issue is known, but we need to lend it urgency.
(See also dermatologists being trained with symptom examples on light skin alone.)
#MedSky #NEISVoid
(See also dermatologists being trained with symptom examples on light skin alone.)
#MedSky #NEISVoid
#NEISVoid #MedSky this issue needs to be on everyone's lips until we have a solution in place. A lot of PoC died during early COVID because oxygen wasn't being given out without low pulse oximeter readings + they have trouble with dark skin. The issue continues to this day.
That reminds me, I need to talk to my doctors about the pulse ox issue again. They're much better than most, but it's something that needs reinforcing.
November 25, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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When the leopard starts eating your face 🫣🐆
November 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM
When the leopard starts eating your face 🫣🐆
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We love to see MAGA heads exploding, whether at the love fest between Trump and Mamdani or the ex-communication of Marjorie Taylor Greene. But what does all this mean for MAGA going forward? My write-up in the replies.
November 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
We love to see MAGA heads exploding, whether at the love fest between Trump and Mamdani or the ex-communication of Marjorie Taylor Greene. But what does all this mean for MAGA going forward? My write-up in the replies.
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Hegseth is now threatening to recall Sen. Mark Kelly to active duty in order to court martial him.
November 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Hegseth is now threatening to recall Sen. Mark Kelly to active duty in order to court martial him.
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So a while back I was commissioned to do short bios of various rock stars, and they were just about universally total psychopaths, with the huge exception of Freddie Mercury. A lovely man who did good by his wife, his lovers, and his cats.
Today (24 November) marks the passing of Freddie Mercury, lead vocalist and pianist of the rock band Queen. He remains regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of rock music.
📷 Getty
📷 Getty
November 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
So a while back I was commissioned to do short bios of various rock stars, and they were just about universally total psychopaths, with the huge exception of Freddie Mercury. A lovely man who did good by his wife, his lovers, and his cats.
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If you dare to displease the despot, you will be declared an enemy of the state and every lever of it will be deployed against you.
November 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
If you dare to displease the despot, you will be declared an enemy of the state and every lever of it will be deployed against you.
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BREAKING
The Defense Department says it may recall Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Navy Captain and astronaut, and refer him to court martial proceedings for appearing in a video where he urged service members not to follow unlawful orders.
The Defense Department says it may recall Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Navy Captain and astronaut, and refer him to court martial proceedings for appearing in a video where he urged service members not to follow unlawful orders.
November 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
BREAKING
The Defense Department says it may recall Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Navy Captain and astronaut, and refer him to court martial proceedings for appearing in a video where he urged service members not to follow unlawful orders.
The Defense Department says it may recall Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Navy Captain and astronaut, and refer him to court martial proceedings for appearing in a video where he urged service members not to follow unlawful orders.
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Donald Glover reveals he had a stroke in 2024, and doctors found a hole in his heart — which caused him to cancel his tour
“They say everybody has two lives and the second life starts when you realize you have one”
“They say everybody has two lives and the second life starts when you realize you have one”
November 23, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Donald Glover reveals he had a stroke in 2024, and doctors found a hole in his heart — which caused him to cancel his tour
“They say everybody has two lives and the second life starts when you realize you have one”
“They say everybody has two lives and the second life starts when you realize you have one”
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🚨Teenager goes to lunch in the middle of his school day, gets stopped by ICE, tells ICE he is an American citizen and ICE responds with, “I don’t care.” He was arrested and taken to Portland’s detention center. He was later released. 1/2
November 23, 2025 at 11:17 PM
🚨Teenager goes to lunch in the middle of his school day, gets stopped by ICE, tells ICE he is an American citizen and ICE responds with, “I don’t care.” He was arrested and taken to Portland’s detention center. He was later released. 1/2
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I did this in both of my classes this semester. It was super successful. The students had to ask an LLM about a subject they already knew well, like their favorite musician, movie, sports team, or something else they had previously researched.
November 24, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I did this in both of my classes this semester. It was super successful. The students had to ask an LLM about a subject they already knew well, like their favorite musician, movie, sports team, or something else they had previously researched.
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Local police officers and sheriffs in Mobile, Alabama, are abducting a man from the waiting room of a car dealership mechanic shop on behalf of ICE/DHS. During the kidnapping, he is administered an unidentified sedative.
November 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Local police officers and sheriffs in Mobile, Alabama, are abducting a man from the waiting room of a car dealership mechanic shop on behalf of ICE/DHS. During the kidnapping, he is administered an unidentified sedative.
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Current state of the UK media-
Farage & Brexit are clearly supported by Russia.. & Johnson killed 23,000 people.
"What japes, move on"
Angela Rayner made a financial error declaring accommodation for her disabled son, immediately rectified.
"Burn the witch"
Farage & Brexit are clearly supported by Russia.. & Johnson killed 23,000 people.
"What japes, move on"
Angela Rayner made a financial error declaring accommodation for her disabled son, immediately rectified.
"Burn the witch"
November 23, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Current state of the UK media-
Farage & Brexit are clearly supported by Russia.. & Johnson killed 23,000 people.
"What japes, move on"
Angela Rayner made a financial error declaring accommodation for her disabled son, immediately rectified.
"Burn the witch"
Farage & Brexit are clearly supported by Russia.. & Johnson killed 23,000 people.
"What japes, move on"
Angela Rayner made a financial error declaring accommodation for her disabled son, immediately rectified.
"Burn the witch"
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I regret to inform you that Trump is back on his bullshit
November 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I regret to inform you that Trump is back on his bullshit