Alice Hewitt
@alicehewitt.bsky.social
She/her, gay, left, tired
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A hard read, but an important one.
‘Possibly the most prolific sex offender in British history’: the inside story of the Medomsley scandal
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘Possibly the most prolific sex offender in British history’: the inside story of the Medomsley scandal
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘Possibly the most prolific sex offender in British history’: the inside story of the Medomsley scandal
At a youth detention centre in north-east England, the paedophile Neville Husband raped and assaulted countless boys. Why was his reign of terror allowed to go on – and why hasn’t there been a public ...
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:34 AM
A hard read, but an important one.
‘Possibly the most prolific sex offender in British history’: the inside story of the Medomsley scandal
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘Possibly the most prolific sex offender in British history’: the inside story of the Medomsley scandal
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Even a pause in the killing and displacement would be good and I share the cautious optimism that this could end this phase of the catastrophe. But it is wild that people are treating this as if it’s the negotiated end of the Russo-Japanese War, or even Camp David 1978.
October 9, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Even a pause in the killing and displacement would be good and I share the cautious optimism that this could end this phase of the catastrophe. But it is wild that people are treating this as if it’s the negotiated end of the Russo-Japanese War, or even Camp David 1978.
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3. this is not the moment for an incredibly expensive increase in state surveillance infrastructure to be run for profit by private tech firms just before Labour ushers in an (even more) authoritarian right wing government.
FIX THE GODDAMN COST OF LIVING INSTEAD YOU FREAKS.
FIX THE GODDAMN COST OF LIVING INSTEAD YOU FREAKS.
September 26, 2025 at 8:28 AM
3. this is not the moment for an incredibly expensive increase in state surveillance infrastructure to be run for profit by private tech firms just before Labour ushers in an (even more) authoritarian right wing government.
FIX THE GODDAMN COST OF LIVING INSTEAD YOU FREAKS.
FIX THE GODDAMN COST OF LIVING INSTEAD YOU FREAKS.
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At the core of transmisogyny is, inevitably, misogyny itself. The viciousness with which some people trash trans women for how they look, or their supposed artificiality, or perceived errors in their behaviour, comes from a fundamental loathing of any women who doesn’t conform to their expectations.
Graham Linehan once took issue with a sketch I did and tweeted about me referring to me not by name but only as to who my boyfriend was and called me an NPC ( non player character.) It was misogynistic and his “standing up for women” schtick is baloney.
September 4, 2025 at 9:38 AM
At the core of transmisogyny is, inevitably, misogyny itself. The viciousness with which some people trash trans women for how they look, or their supposed artificiality, or perceived errors in their behaviour, comes from a fundamental loathing of any women who doesn’t conform to their expectations.
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"I'm being as racist as I can" tearful Starmer tells voters
August 31, 2025 at 8:20 PM
"I'm being as racist as I can" tearful Starmer tells voters
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Sally Rooney understands exactly what is required from someone of her profession and social standing in this moment. We've seen so much cowardice from so many quarters in recent times that it's almost a shock to be reminded what a person of conscience acting with true integrity looks like.
Israel kills innocent Palestinians. Activists spray-paint a plane. Guess which the UK government calls terrorism | Sally Rooney
Israel kills innocent Palestinians. Activists spray-paint a plane. Guess which the UK government calls terrorism | Sally Rooney
If Palestine Action becomes a proscribed group, writing these words of support could become a serious offence. It’s vital we fight this alarming attack on free speech, says writer Sally Rooney
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June 22, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Sally Rooney understands exactly what is required from someone of her profession and social standing in this moment. We've seen so much cowardice from so many quarters in recent times that it's almost a shock to be reminded what a person of conscience acting with true integrity looks like.
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Skirmetti just came back. 6-3 against healthcare for trans minors.
This is nauseating.
This is nauseating.
June 18, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Skirmetti just came back. 6-3 against healthcare for trans minors.
This is nauseating.
This is nauseating.
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Israel is still needlessly and mercilessly killing Palestinians. Daily. Hourly. For no good reason except ethnic cleansing and displacement.
🔴 BREAKING: At least 11 people have been killed and over 100 wounded after Israeli forces once again opened fire and shelled civilians waiting for aid on Salah al-Din Street, near the Netzarim checkpoint and the GHF site in central Gaza.
June 18, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Israel is still needlessly and mercilessly killing Palestinians. Daily. Hourly. For no good reason except ethnic cleansing and displacement.
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Rare Non-Shit Thing Klaxon
MPs vote to decriminalise abortion in historic vote
MPs vote to decriminalise abortion in historic vote
MPs have voted to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales so that women cannot be prosecuted for terminating their pregnancy at any stage.
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June 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Rare Non-Shit Thing Klaxon
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The point is to create a world in which the authoritarians can simultaneously inhabit a position of victim and abuser, creating an imagined threat of persecution and violence in order to persecute and carry out violence.
This is how this always works. We cannot allow this to continue.
This is how this always works. We cannot allow this to continue.
June 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The point is to create a world in which the authoritarians can simultaneously inhabit a position of victim and abuser, creating an imagined threat of persecution and violence in order to persecute and carry out violence.
This is how this always works. We cannot allow this to continue.
This is how this always works. We cannot allow this to continue.
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People love to call everything about Israel and the genocide in Gaza complicated. Stop doing that. It's actually extremely straightforward: Israel is committing genocide, the US is funding it and supplying the weapons. The companies on the BDS target list are financially and materially enabling it.
May 22, 2025 at 2:36 AM
People love to call everything about Israel and the genocide in Gaza complicated. Stop doing that. It's actually extremely straightforward: Israel is committing genocide, the US is funding it and supplying the weapons. The companies on the BDS target list are financially and materially enabling it.
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The step-up in anti-migrant rhetoric from the government is shameful and dangerous.
Migrants are our neighbours, friends and family.
To suggest that Britain risks becoming “an island of strangers” because of immigration mimics the scaremongering of the far-right.
Migrants are our neighbours, friends and family.
To suggest that Britain risks becoming “an island of strangers” because of immigration mimics the scaremongering of the far-right.
May 12, 2025 at 12:26 PM
The step-up in anti-migrant rhetoric from the government is shameful and dangerous.
Migrants are our neighbours, friends and family.
To suggest that Britain risks becoming “an island of strangers” because of immigration mimics the scaremongering of the far-right.
Migrants are our neighbours, friends and family.
To suggest that Britain risks becoming “an island of strangers” because of immigration mimics the scaremongering of the far-right.
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Heartened to see that close to 900 fellow academics and educators have already signed our letter in support of trans rights, trans wellbeing & trans inclusion, and against essentialist, anti-scientific, racialised & regressive views of womanhood. Please do read, share & sign! tinyurl.com/mud7va29
April 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Heartened to see that close to 900 fellow academics and educators have already signed our letter in support of trans rights, trans wellbeing & trans inclusion, and against essentialist, anti-scientific, racialised & regressive views of womanhood. Please do read, share & sign! tinyurl.com/mud7va29
This is hardly the most important thing in the absolute terrorising of trans women in Britain but every time I hear about how "men legally aren't allowed in women's toilets" I'm just like??? They are though. 1/
April 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
This is hardly the most important thing in the absolute terrorising of trans women in Britain but every time I hear about how "men legally aren't allowed in women's toilets" I'm just like??? They are though. 1/
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how faculty and students were treated during resistance of the genocide on Palestine was an indicator of how university admins would act now
February 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
how faculty and students were treated during resistance of the genocide on Palestine was an indicator of how university admins would act now
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one of the worst fucking things in the world is the move to call sincerity and care "cringe"
fuck that shit. let's build a political community based on care for one another.
fuck that shit. let's build a political community based on care for one another.
November 5, 2024 at 12:57 PM
one of the worst fucking things in the world is the move to call sincerity and care "cringe"
fuck that shit. let's build a political community based on care for one another.
fuck that shit. let's build a political community based on care for one another.
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A ceasefire is a relief but it’s no justice for Gaza. Israel has murdered tens of thousands of people and left even more traumatised, disabled, and homeless. I can barely imagine what life will be like for Palestinians in the coming months and years. It’s more than any people should endure.
January 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM
A ceasefire is a relief but it’s no justice for Gaza. Israel has murdered tens of thousands of people and left even more traumatised, disabled, and homeless. I can barely imagine what life will be like for Palestinians in the coming months and years. It’s more than any people should endure.
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I'm reading news of an imminent ceasefire deal. I'm praying that the violence truly stops, that we don't see drawn-out death by another name. I pray that we all stay alert and awake regardless of what comes next.
None of us are free until Palestine is free and a ceasefire is not freedom.
None of us are free until Palestine is free and a ceasefire is not freedom.
January 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I'm reading news of an imminent ceasefire deal. I'm praying that the violence truly stops, that we don't see drawn-out death by another name. I pray that we all stay alert and awake regardless of what comes next.
None of us are free until Palestine is free and a ceasefire is not freedom.
None of us are free until Palestine is free and a ceasefire is not freedom.
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All my mutuals here are picking different horrific quotes from this article. I think it's the headline that gets me. How have we reached a point where a government can use slang from heroin use to discuss a plan they have for schools and health and it just gets reported like nothing is wrong
"Alegre, a barrister specialising in technology and human rights, cited the Post Office scandal “as a reminder of the dangers of putting too much faith in technology without the resources for effective accountability”.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘Mainlined into UK’s veins’: Labour announces huge public rollout of AI
Plans to make UK world leader in AI sector include opening access to NHS and other public data
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January 13, 2025 at 7:44 AM
All my mutuals here are picking different horrific quotes from this article. I think it's the headline that gets me. How have we reached a point where a government can use slang from heroin use to discuss a plan they have for schools and health and it just gets reported like nothing is wrong
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As the genocide goes on in plain sight, our govt launches an ‘inquiry.’ Will it inquire why we’re still arming Israel, assisting with RAF reconnaissance flights and still refusing to allow a single child - no matter how injured - into the UK for treatment? committees.parliament.uk/committee/78...
Foreign Affairs Committee launches inquiry into Israeli-Palestinian conflict - Committees - UK Parliament
Today the Foreign Affairs Committee launches an inquiry into the UK’s role in finding a resolution to the long-standing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.
committees.parliament.uk
December 28, 2024 at 1:18 PM
As the genocide goes on in plain sight, our govt launches an ‘inquiry.’ Will it inquire why we’re still arming Israel, assisting with RAF reconnaissance flights and still refusing to allow a single child - no matter how injured - into the UK for treatment? committees.parliament.uk/committee/78...
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I know academics who use AI regularly, for work and play, and I'd really like them, and universities, to tell me how they contend with AI's bottomless appetites for power and water.
Is asking ChatGPT to interpret a Xmas song or making it write your syllabus worth this to you?
Is asking ChatGPT to interpret a Xmas song or making it write your syllabus worth this to you?
December 23, 2024 at 2:45 PM
I know academics who use AI regularly, for work and play, and I'd really like them, and universities, to tell me how they contend with AI's bottomless appetites for power and water.
Is asking ChatGPT to interpret a Xmas song or making it write your syllabus worth this to you?
Is asking ChatGPT to interpret a Xmas song or making it write your syllabus worth this to you?
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As Carla Denyer MP said in the HoC the other day: the Convention imposes a duty on signatories like the UK to prevent genocide. So they can't just sit around waiting for a retrospective verdict that it was genocide. The UK and other states are in breach of their obligations
A consensus is emerging: Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Where is the action? | Nesrine Malik
It may feel hopeless to see supportive states continue to back Israel, but bearing witness matters for future reckoning, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
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December 23, 2024 at 8:18 AM
As Carla Denyer MP said in the HoC the other day: the Convention imposes a duty on signatories like the UK to prevent genocide. So they can't just sit around waiting for a retrospective verdict that it was genocide. The UK and other states are in breach of their obligations
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I don’t care if you’re dunking on the worst people in the world, please just stop using AI to do it, holy fuck, come ON.
December 20, 2024 at 7:59 PM
I don’t care if you’re dunking on the worst people in the world, please just stop using AI to do it, holy fuck, come ON.