Rachel Mann
@revrachelmann.bsky.social
Priest. Poet. Writer. Broadcaster. Trans. Tired. Disabled. Autistic. (Private Passions: Military History, Austen, Golden Age Detective Fiction) T.S. Eliot Prize Shortlisted 2024
Archdeacon of Salford & Bolton
16 books. www.rachelmann.co.uk
Archdeacon of Salford & Bolton
16 books. www.rachelmann.co.uk
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“We should learn to speak in a language that rich people who don't dream can't comprehend”
February 14, 2026 at 6:29 PM
“We should learn to speak in a language that rich people who don't dream can't comprehend”
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At least 12 WI groups are closing or considering closure after the organisation barred transgender women from membership.
Members say more groups are likely to close, and that the federation’s decision has opened up a toxic, traditionalist culture that will deter younger women from joining.
Members say more groups are likely to close, and that the federation’s decision has opened up a toxic, traditionalist culture that will deter younger women from joining.
‘Carnage of concern and upset’: Women’s Institute groups close after transgender ban
Members warn NFWI decision has opened up toxic culture that deters younger women from joining
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:53 PM
At least 12 WI groups are closing or considering closure after the organisation barred transgender women from membership.
Members say more groups are likely to close, and that the federation’s decision has opened up a toxic, traditionalist culture that will deter younger women from joining.
Members say more groups are likely to close, and that the federation’s decision has opened up a toxic, traditionalist culture that will deter younger women from joining.
This is, quite simply, superb …
It is rare for something shot in Manchester to feel absolutely Hooklandian, but Small Prophets is a rare thing - an esoteric TV comedy that grows the heart. Mackenzie Crook is a genius. Small Prophets is television treasure.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=wLKL...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=wLKL...
Small Prophets | Official Trailer - BBC
YouTube video by BBC Trailers
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February 14, 2026 at 10:56 AM
This is, quite simply, superb …
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t has been a hard week. In truth, it has been a hard few years. For many trans+ people, the noise, the headlines, the debates and the hostility can feel relentless.
So this Valentine’s, we wanted to do something simple.
So we've launched our 'Letters of love to the trans community'...
So this Valentine’s, we wanted to do something simple.
So we've launched our 'Letters of love to the trans community'...
February 14, 2026 at 10:04 AM
t has been a hard week. In truth, it has been a hard few years. For many trans+ people, the noise, the headlines, the debates and the hostility can feel relentless.
So this Valentine’s, we wanted to do something simple.
So we've launched our 'Letters of love to the trans community'...
So this Valentine’s, we wanted to do something simple.
So we've launched our 'Letters of love to the trans community'...
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🚨Our BBC is under attack 🚨 We can't let those that want to see it torn up & replaced by the likes of GB News or Fox win. Sign the open letter now to demand the new BBC boss is someone that will protect the BBC, not let its enemies tear it down: 38d.gs/bbc_o_eaio
Sign the petition: save our BBC: don't let the likes of Trump and his UK cronies meddle with our public broadcaster
🚨Our BBC is under attack 🚨 We can't let those that want to see it torn up & replaced by the likes of GBNews or Fox win. Sign the open letter now to demand the new BBC boss is someone that will protect...
38d.gs
February 14, 2026 at 10:21 AM
🚨Our BBC is under attack 🚨 We can't let those that want to see it torn up & replaced by the likes of GB News or Fox win. Sign the open letter now to demand the new BBC boss is someone that will protect the BBC, not let its enemies tear it down: 38d.gs/bbc_o_eaio
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The researchers found that there was no evidence "to justify blanket bans" and called for policies to "remain dynamic, guided by evolving evidence and ethical imperatives"
February 14, 2026 at 10:24 AM
The researchers found that there was no evidence "to justify blanket bans" and called for policies to "remain dynamic, guided by evolving evidence and ethical imperatives"
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February 13, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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Welcome to the Connecting Wall. 4 groups of 4 words are hidden in the grid. Each day a new wall. Send me your 4 groups plus a connection for each group. This is just for fun!
There's no time limit but solutions will be revealed 6pm (UK time) each day. THERE ARE NO PRIZES!
Here is grid No.108.
There's no time limit but solutions will be revealed 6pm (UK time) each day. THERE ARE NO PRIZES!
Here is grid No.108.
February 14, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Welcome to the Connecting Wall. 4 groups of 4 words are hidden in the grid. Each day a new wall. Send me your 4 groups plus a connection for each group. This is just for fun!
There's no time limit but solutions will be revealed 6pm (UK time) each day. THERE ARE NO PRIZES!
Here is grid No.108.
There's no time limit but solutions will be revealed 6pm (UK time) each day. THERE ARE NO PRIZES!
Here is grid No.108.
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Best advertisement I’ve seen so far at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
February 12, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Best advertisement I’ve seen so far at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
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Well worth 60 seconds of your time! 😂😂
February 12, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Well worth 60 seconds of your time! 😂😂
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It’s over for this country
February 13, 2026 at 4:10 PM
It’s over for this country
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Today's ruling on the EHRC's interim guidance is a disappointing, confusing and mixed picture.
A trans woman who is a customer in a café can use the women's toilets, but if she works there she might not be able to.
Once again everyday life is being made a legal labyrinth for trans people.
A trans woman who is a customer in a café can use the women's toilets, but if she works there she might not be able to.
Once again everyday life is being made a legal labyrinth for trans people.
The High Court has ruled on our challenge to the EHRC’s interim guidance.
The judgment contains some good news for trans rights – but plenty of bad.
Read our analysis
goodlawproject.org/update/high-...
The judgment contains some good news for trans rights – but plenty of bad.
Read our analysis
goodlawproject.org/update/high-...
High Court rules on lawfulness of the EHRC’s interim guidance
High Court decides services may lawfully allow trans women to use women’s facilities – but the fight for trans rights continues
goodlawproject.org
February 13, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Today's ruling on the EHRC's interim guidance is a disappointing, confusing and mixed picture.
A trans woman who is a customer in a café can use the women's toilets, but if she works there she might not be able to.
Once again everyday life is being made a legal labyrinth for trans people.
A trans woman who is a customer in a café can use the women's toilets, but if she works there she might not be able to.
Once again everyday life is being made a legal labyrinth for trans people.
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More evil dystopian bullshit from Meta
The feature, internally known as “Name Tag,” would allow smart glasses wearers to identify people and get information about them via Meta's AI assistant.
Meta plans to add facial recognition to its smart glasses, report claims | TechCrunch
The feature, internally known as “Name Tag,” would allow smart glasses wearers to identify people and get information about them via Meta's AI assistant.
techcrunch.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:10 PM
More evil dystopian bullshit from Meta
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The unedited version has now been posted on their website. www.premierchristianity.com/reviews/wick...
Wicked for Lent? Gravity Defied explores faith through film
A new Lent course uses Wicked to explore discrimination, scapegoating and complicity, while continually drawing readers back to Jesus' ministry and sacrifice, says our reviewer
www.premierchristianity.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:38 PM
The unedited version has now been posted on their website. www.premierchristianity.com/reviews/wick...
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The unedited version has now been posted on their website. www.premierchristianity.com/reviews/wick...
Wicked for Lent? Gravity Defied explores faith through film
A new Lent course uses Wicked to explore discrimination, scapegoating and complicity, while continually drawing readers back to Jesus' ministry and sacrifice, says our reviewer
www.premierchristianity.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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You can now listen to my Thought For The Day at your leisure … on the new Wuthering Heights movie, love, and Jane Austen’s Persuasion …
#TFTD
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
#TFTD
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Thought for the Day - Dr Rachel Mann - BBC Sounds
13 FEB 26
www.bbc.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 11:54 AM
You can now listen to my Thought For The Day at your leisure … on the new Wuthering Heights movie, love, and Jane Austen’s Persuasion …
#TFTD
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
#TFTD
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Please add your voice to this consultation, challenging the new Section 28 on steroids which will have yet another horrible impact on young trans people (based, as ever, on flawed evidence)
February 13, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Please add your voice to this consultation, challenging the new Section 28 on steroids which will have yet another horrible impact on young trans people (based, as ever, on flawed evidence)
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There is a consultation further down this thread which we can respond to. And we should.
New School Guidance announces:
Full bathroom ban.
Full PE ban.
Full school trip accommodation ban.
Trans kids will not go to the bathroom, do PE or go on any school trips. 1/
Full bathroom ban.
Full PE ban.
Full school trip accommodation ban.
Trans kids will not go to the bathroom, do PE or go on any school trips. 1/
February 13, 2026 at 9:41 AM
There is a consultation further down this thread which we can respond to. And we should.
Back in the ‘Box of Doom’ to share my Thought For The Day on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme at about 7.45am
February 13, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Back in the ‘Box of Doom’ to share my Thought For The Day on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme at about 7.45am
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Welcome to the Connecting Wall. 4 groups of 4 words are hidden in the grid. Each day a new wall. Send me your 4 groups plus a connection for each group. This is just for fun!
There's no time limit but solutions will be revealed 6pm (UK time) each day. THERE ARE NO PRIZES!
Here is grid No.107.
There's no time limit but solutions will be revealed 6pm (UK time) each day. THERE ARE NO PRIZES!
Here is grid No.107.
February 13, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Welcome to the Connecting Wall. 4 groups of 4 words are hidden in the grid. Each day a new wall. Send me your 4 groups plus a connection for each group. This is just for fun!
There's no time limit but solutions will be revealed 6pm (UK time) each day. THERE ARE NO PRIZES!
Here is grid No.107.
There's no time limit but solutions will be revealed 6pm (UK time) each day. THERE ARE NO PRIZES!
Here is grid No.107.
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There is no LGB without the T. We rise together and we fall together.
Part of my speech in Parliament for LGBTQ+ History Month:
Part of my speech in Parliament for LGBTQ+ History Month:
February 12, 2026 at 4:47 PM
There is no LGB without the T. We rise together and we fall together.
Part of my speech in Parliament for LGBTQ+ History Month:
Part of my speech in Parliament for LGBTQ+ History Month:
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I am one of the most published academics on the childhood social transition, with 5 peer reviewed articles that relate to the topic.
There is so much evidence of benefit of social transition.
There is no evidence of harm. Not one jot.
This will literally kill trans kids. No exaggeration.
There is so much evidence of benefit of social transition.
There is no evidence of harm. Not one jot.
This will literally kill trans kids. No exaggeration.
February 12, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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I am one of the most published academics on the childhood social transition, with 5 peer reviewed articles that relate to the topic.
There is so much evidence of benefit of social transition.
There is no evidence of harm. Not one jot.
This will literally kill trans kids. No exaggeration.
There is so much evidence of benefit of social transition.
There is no evidence of harm. Not one jot.
This will literally kill trans kids. No exaggeration.
February 12, 2026 at 5:51 PM
I am one of the most published academics on the childhood social transition, with 5 peer reviewed articles that relate to the topic.
There is so much evidence of benefit of social transition.
There is no evidence of harm. Not one jot.
This will literally kill trans kids. No exaggeration.
There is so much evidence of benefit of social transition.
There is no evidence of harm. Not one jot.
This will literally kill trans kids. No exaggeration.
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The first episode of Bagpuss was originally broadcast on this day in 1974. Created by Peter Firmin and Oliver Postgate, the series ran for just 13 episodes (with voices provided by Postgate, Sandra Kerr and John Faulkner).
February 12, 2026 at 4:07 PM
The first episode of Bagpuss was originally broadcast on this day in 1974. Created by Peter Firmin and Oliver Postgate, the series ran for just 13 episodes (with voices provided by Postgate, Sandra Kerr and John Faulkner).