Sylvia
@silbheuig.bsky.social
She/her | Bisexual transfeminist | PhD Candidate in Sociological Studies @sheffielduni.bsky.social | Researching trans women in LGBT+ charities |
Editor: @ebb.bsky.social | Host: @commongenders.org
Editor: @ebb.bsky.social | Host: @commongenders.org
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Last night the Government steamrollered its Planning Bill through, slamming the door on vital protections for nature.
They said it would be a ‘win-win’ for the economy and nature.
But in reality, they’ve pushed nature into last place.
They said it would be a ‘win-win’ for the economy and nature.
But in reality, they’ve pushed nature into last place.
November 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Last night the Government steamrollered its Planning Bill through, slamming the door on vital protections for nature.
They said it would be a ‘win-win’ for the economy and nature.
But in reality, they’ve pushed nature into last place.
They said it would be a ‘win-win’ for the economy and nature.
But in reality, they’ve pushed nature into last place.
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Weird how if you’re trans and 17 and seeking gender care you’re a “child,” but if you’re assaulted by a 57-year-old man you’re an “activist”
November 25, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Weird how if you’re trans and 17 and seeking gender care you’re a “child,” but if you’re assaulted by a 57-year-old man you’re an “activist”
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Dogshit policy for cunts again
There are only a handful of sectors where we punch above our weight, higher education and creative industries being two where this government just seems determined to fucking tank them
There are only a handful of sectors where we punch above our weight, higher education and creative industries being two where this government just seems determined to fucking tank them
i: Reeves to unveil £600m raid on foreign student
university fees #TomorrowsPapersToday
university fees #TomorrowsPapersToday
November 24, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Dogshit policy for cunts again
There are only a handful of sectors where we punch above our weight, higher education and creative industries being two where this government just seems determined to fucking tank them
There are only a handful of sectors where we punch above our weight, higher education and creative industries being two where this government just seems determined to fucking tank them
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I wrote something reflecting on today.
Today is Trans Day of Remembrance.
Today we remember and grieve all those we have lost. But we also commit – collectively – to fighting for those of us who are left. There will be hope as long as we continue to stand together.
https://goodlaw.social/n1jn
Today we remember and grieve all those we have lost. But we also commit – collectively – to fighting for those of us who are left. There will be hope as long as we continue to stand together.
https://goodlaw.social/n1jn
goodlaw.social
November 20, 2025 at 10:05 AM
I wrote something reflecting on today.
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We’re on our 3rd day of (v cold) strike today @sheffielducu.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk
HE is being dismantled by mgmt on eye watering salaries, whilst staff delivering teaching, research & admin are casualised, burnt out & forced out
Pls donate to our fighting fund if you can shorturl.at/EpeTe
HE is being dismantled by mgmt on eye watering salaries, whilst staff delivering teaching, research & admin are casualised, burnt out & forced out
Pls donate to our fighting fund if you can shorturl.at/EpeTe
Donate to the Sheffield UCU Industrial Action Solidarity Fund
What is the Sheffield UCU Industrial Action Solidarity Fund, and how to contribute.
shorturl.at
November 19, 2025 at 10:24 AM
We’re on our 3rd day of (v cold) strike today @sheffielducu.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk
HE is being dismantled by mgmt on eye watering salaries, whilst staff delivering teaching, research & admin are casualised, burnt out & forced out
Pls donate to our fighting fund if you can shorturl.at/EpeTe
HE is being dismantled by mgmt on eye watering salaries, whilst staff delivering teaching, research & admin are casualised, burnt out & forced out
Pls donate to our fighting fund if you can shorturl.at/EpeTe
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Day 3 Sheffield Uni UCU strike against threat of extensive redundancies. 400 academic staff gone. Nearly 100 more now confirmed. They want another £10m staff saving this year, despite being in a strong position financially. #SheffieldUCU @sheffielducu.bsky.social www.ucu.org.uk/article/1423...
November 19, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Day 3 Sheffield Uni UCU strike against threat of extensive redundancies. 400 academic staff gone. Nearly 100 more now confirmed. They want another £10m staff saving this year, despite being in a strong position financially. #SheffieldUCU @sheffielducu.bsky.social www.ucu.org.uk/article/1423...
I was on this podcast with Rosa talking about Your Party and the Trans Liberation Group (@transliberationgroup.org.uk)
Our interview starts at ~50:30. (but check out the full episode if you can)
I had a lovely time speaking with Ashleigh and Flint about this, despite being a bit nervous at first.
Our interview starts at ~50:30. (but check out the full episode if you can)
I had a lovely time speaking with Ashleigh and Flint about this, despite being a bit nervous at first.
New Special Podcast Episode:
Your Party, Our Questions
I'm this Episode:
- The EHRC statement on GANHRI
- NHS Sussex ICB
-Lib Dem gender quota rule change.
And we speak to the trans liberation party from your party.
And more
whatthetrans.com/ep144/
Your Party, Our Questions
I'm this Episode:
- The EHRC statement on GANHRI
- NHS Sussex ICB
-Lib Dem gender quota rule change.
And we speak to the trans liberation party from your party.
And more
whatthetrans.com/ep144/
November 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
I was on this podcast with Rosa talking about Your Party and the Trans Liberation Group (@transliberationgroup.org.uk)
Our interview starts at ~50:30. (but check out the full episode if you can)
I had a lovely time speaking with Ashleigh and Flint about this, despite being a bit nervous at first.
Our interview starts at ~50:30. (but check out the full episode if you can)
I had a lovely time speaking with Ashleigh and Flint about this, despite being a bit nervous at first.
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This morning picket @sheffielducu.bsky.social 💪
November 17, 2025 at 1:09 PM
This morning picket @sheffielducu.bsky.social 💪
Going over final feedback now, nearly there!
Which also explains why I'll be quiet again.
My downtime of waiting for feedback was spent relaxing a little, but also jumping into other (political) things.
Which also explains why I'll be quiet again.
My downtime of waiting for feedback was spent relaxing a little, but also jumping into other (political) things.
November 18, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Going over final feedback now, nearly there!
Which also explains why I'll be quiet again.
My downtime of waiting for feedback was spent relaxing a little, but also jumping into other (political) things.
Which also explains why I'll be quiet again.
My downtime of waiting for feedback was spent relaxing a little, but also jumping into other (political) things.
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'In prison, as in occupied Palestine, the spectre of death is a constant'
The first 6 defendants of the Filton24 will be facing trial on November 17th for 10 weeks. One of the Filton24, Madeleine Norman, writes about their time in HMP Low Newton.
www.ebb-magazine.com/essays/death...
The first 6 defendants of the Filton24 will be facing trial on November 17th for 10 weeks. One of the Filton24, Madeleine Norman, writes about their time in HMP Low Newton.
www.ebb-magazine.com/essays/death...
Death and Resistance: A Dispatch from HMP Low Newton — Ebb Magazine
Madeleine Norman, of the Filton 18, reflects on their time in prison after a suicide in HMP Low Newton. In prison, as in occupied Palestine, the spectre of death is constant, and Norman emphasises tha...
www.ebb-magazine.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:43 PM
'In prison, as in occupied Palestine, the spectre of death is a constant'
The first 6 defendants of the Filton24 will be facing trial on November 17th for 10 weeks. One of the Filton24, Madeleine Norman, writes about their time in HMP Low Newton.
www.ebb-magazine.com/essays/death...
The first 6 defendants of the Filton24 will be facing trial on November 17th for 10 weeks. One of the Filton24, Madeleine Norman, writes about their time in HMP Low Newton.
www.ebb-magazine.com/essays/death...
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“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
November 15, 2025 at 6:15 AM
“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
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Endorsements of The Foundations of Zionism by Sabri Jiryis.
'Every person who claims to oppose Israeli genocide needs to read this book' - Steven Salaita
'This compelling book is essential reading' - Joseph Massad
AVAILABLE NOW
www.ebb-books.com/books/p/the-...
'Every person who claims to oppose Israeli genocide needs to read this book' - Steven Salaita
'This compelling book is essential reading' - Joseph Massad
AVAILABLE NOW
www.ebb-books.com/books/p/the-...
October 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Endorsements of The Foundations of Zionism by Sabri Jiryis.
'Every person who claims to oppose Israeli genocide needs to read this book' - Steven Salaita
'This compelling book is essential reading' - Joseph Massad
AVAILABLE NOW
www.ebb-books.com/books/p/the-...
'Every person who claims to oppose Israeli genocide needs to read this book' - Steven Salaita
'This compelling book is essential reading' - Joseph Massad
AVAILABLE NOW
www.ebb-books.com/books/p/the-...
An engaging, but sad read.
I've listened to Au Pairs for years and was even tempted by one of the reunion shows. It's such a shame to see this happen to them.
I've listened to Au Pairs for years and was even tempted by one of the reunion shows. It's such a shame to see this happen to them.
Today's story is about the mighty falling out between the lead singer and her former friends:
www.birminghamdispatch.co.uk/au-pairs-agr...
www.birminghamdispatch.co.uk/au-pairs-agr...
Au Pairs agreed to split everything equally. Now their frontwoman wants it all
Birmingham's post-punk auteurs were the poster band for equality, but 42-years later they're embroiled in a bitter row
www.birminghamdispatch.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 11:26 AM
An engaging, but sad read.
I've listened to Au Pairs for years and was even tempted by one of the reunion shows. It's such a shame to see this happen to them.
I've listened to Au Pairs for years and was even tempted by one of the reunion shows. It's such a shame to see this happen to them.
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Statement by:
Madden & Finucane Solicitors, Belfast
Madden & Finucane Solicitors, Belfast
October 23, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Statement by:
Madden & Finucane Solicitors, Belfast
Madden & Finucane Solicitors, Belfast
Thesis draft has been sent to my supervisors!
Yay! I'm spending the next few days relaxing. 🥰
Yay! I'm spending the next few days relaxing. 🥰
October 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Thesis draft has been sent to my supervisors!
Yay! I'm spending the next few days relaxing. 🥰
Yay! I'm spending the next few days relaxing. 🥰
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Because I know what happened. I know why trans people are more anxious and are pre-emptively giving up on solidarity. The global backlash to feminist politics and queer existence and the resurgent wave of nationalism and isolationism is taking its toll on us all.
But also, fucking hell, stop.
But also, fucking hell, stop.
October 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Because I know what happened. I know why trans people are more anxious and are pre-emptively giving up on solidarity. The global backlash to feminist politics and queer existence and the resurgent wave of nationalism and isolationism is taking its toll on us all.
But also, fucking hell, stop.
But also, fucking hell, stop.
Feels weird seeing 80k words in one document now. Like 'this is happening.'
At least my supervisors have a decent read ahead of them for the next few weeks. 😝
At least my supervisors have a decent read ahead of them for the next few weeks. 😝
October 20, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Feels weird seeing 80k words in one document now. Like 'this is happening.'
At least my supervisors have a decent read ahead of them for the next few weeks. 😝
At least my supervisors have a decent read ahead of them for the next few weeks. 😝
Finishing off revising the lit review and it's very much like 'oh, another thing to add!'
I feel both happy at my progress, but also perpetually fine. Not sad, (although I get tired after a lot of writing) but also not feeling too enthusiastic about things at the moment.
Just sort of in the moment
I feel both happy at my progress, but also perpetually fine. Not sad, (although I get tired after a lot of writing) but also not feeling too enthusiastic about things at the moment.
Just sort of in the moment
October 17, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Finishing off revising the lit review and it's very much like 'oh, another thing to add!'
I feel both happy at my progress, but also perpetually fine. Not sad, (although I get tired after a lot of writing) but also not feeling too enthusiastic about things at the moment.
Just sort of in the moment
I feel both happy at my progress, but also perpetually fine. Not sad, (although I get tired after a lot of writing) but also not feeling too enthusiastic about things at the moment.
Just sort of in the moment
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I should add that the judgment is very well written. I felt quite emotional reading the final sections, which contain the findings of fact.
This is also the first time that AP, Garçon and Nicot v France has been considered in full by our domestic court, rather than merely mentioned.
This is also the first time that AP, Garçon and Nicot v France has been considered in full by our domestic court, rather than merely mentioned.
A must read blog about a landmark decision for gender recognition, just published by the High Court today.
Once again, @goodlawproject.bsky.social paid all the costs. goodlaw.social/78iw
Once again, @goodlawproject.bsky.social paid all the costs. goodlaw.social/78iw
WIN: Victory in landmark case on gender recognition
High Court rules that a trans man cannot be denied a Gender Recognition Certificate because he is trying to conceive, in an important win supported by Good Law Project.
goodlaw.social
October 17, 2025 at 11:46 AM
I should add that the judgment is very well written. I felt quite emotional reading the final sections, which contain the findings of fact.
This is also the first time that AP, Garçon and Nicot v France has been considered in full by our domestic court, rather than merely mentioned.
This is also the first time that AP, Garçon and Nicot v France has been considered in full by our domestic court, rather than merely mentioned.
Great write up by Lewis at Ebb on the forms of class consciousness at The World Transformed last weekend.
Exploring the divides between Your Party leadership amidst the tenacity of socialists at the conference, aspiring to organise something more (and soon!)
Exploring the divides between Your Party leadership amidst the tenacity of socialists at the conference, aspiring to organise something more (and soon!)
Class Consciousness at The World Transformed.
Reporting back from the assemblies at The World Transformed, Lewis Hodder details the varied levels of class consciousness that coalesced around criticism of the leadership of the new left party.
www.ebb-magazine.com/essays/class...
Reporting back from the assemblies at The World Transformed, Lewis Hodder details the varied levels of class consciousness that coalesced around criticism of the leadership of the new left party.
www.ebb-magazine.com/essays/class...
Class Consciousness at The World Transformed — Ebb Magazine
Reporting back from the three assemblies at The World Transformed that attempted to diagnose and overcome the impasse of the British left, Lewis Hodder details the varying levels of class consciousnes...
www.ebb-magazine.com
October 17, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Great write up by Lewis at Ebb on the forms of class consciousness at The World Transformed last weekend.
Exploring the divides between Your Party leadership amidst the tenacity of socialists at the conference, aspiring to organise something more (and soon!)
Exploring the divides between Your Party leadership amidst the tenacity of socialists at the conference, aspiring to organise something more (and soon!)
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"You make the best of it all and hope you can help make it a little better for the gurl after you."
- Miss Major, 2023 💔
- Miss Major, 2023 💔
October 14, 2025 at 1:11 AM
"You make the best of it all and hope you can help make it a little better for the gurl after you."
- Miss Major, 2023 💔
- Miss Major, 2023 💔
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Rest in Power, Miss Major.💔
On solidarity: “We can’t go it alone… I mean, you can try, and get knocked down and get up and try again, and get knocked down and get up and try again. But that’s how it’ll be, until somebody helps you up and says, let me stand with you.”
truthout.org/articles/a-m...
On solidarity: “We can’t go it alone… I mean, you can try, and get knocked down and get up and try again, and get knocked down and get up and try again. But that’s how it’ll be, until somebody helps you up and says, let me stand with you.”
truthout.org/articles/a-m...
A Mother’s Day Chat With Revolutionary Trans Activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy
Janet Mock has called Miss Major, who has nurtured generations of queer and trans youth, “the mother we all deserve.”…
truthout.org
October 14, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Rest in Power, Miss Major.💔
On solidarity: “We can’t go it alone… I mean, you can try, and get knocked down and get up and try again, and get knocked down and get up and try again. But that’s how it’ll be, until somebody helps you up and says, let me stand with you.”
truthout.org/articles/a-m...
On solidarity: “We can’t go it alone… I mean, you can try, and get knocked down and get up and try again, and get knocked down and get up and try again. But that’s how it’ll be, until somebody helps you up and says, let me stand with you.”
truthout.org/articles/a-m...
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In an unprecedented display of unity, seven groups on the left came together at The World Transformed Festival to agree on a programme for winning a member-led socialist Your Party.
Read their proposal below:
prometheusjournal.org/2025/10/13/f...
Read their proposal below:
prometheusjournal.org/2025/10/13/f...
For a member led, Socialist party | Prometheus
In an unprecedented display of unity, seven groups have declared an agreed programme in the fight for a socialist and member led Your Party
prometheusjournal.org
October 13, 2025 at 11:23 AM
In an unprecedented display of unity, seven groups on the left came together at The World Transformed Festival to agree on a programme for winning a member-led socialist Your Party.
Read their proposal below:
prometheusjournal.org/2025/10/13/f...
Read their proposal below:
prometheusjournal.org/2025/10/13/f...
I think my summary of TWT is that it is so refreshing and exciting being surrounded by so many socialists.
I also noticed how insistent people were on not only anti-oppression (inc. trans liberation), but also anti-imperialism in a way I have not seen in mass left spaces.
I also noticed how insistent people were on not only anti-oppression (inc. trans liberation), but also anti-imperialism in a way I have not seen in mass left spaces.
October 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
I think my summary of TWT is that it is so refreshing and exciting being surrounded by so many socialists.
I also noticed how insistent people were on not only anti-oppression (inc. trans liberation), but also anti-imperialism in a way I have not seen in mass left spaces.
I also noticed how insistent people were on not only anti-oppression (inc. trans liberation), but also anti-imperialism in a way I have not seen in mass left spaces.