AutumnAttic
@autumnattic.bsky.social
Ace, Brit, Humanist
I love: Travel, books, films, podcasts, etc.
I love: Travel, books, films, podcasts, etc.
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Here's a crazy idea: I've decided to give away 300 (300!) signed books on Bluesky today. Who knows if this will work but let's see, shall we? Be in the first 300 to reply to this & you can have one.(Limiting the offer to UK but happy to send overseas if people cover the postage.)
More info below...
More info below...
April 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Here's a crazy idea: I've decided to give away 300 (300!) signed books on Bluesky today. Who knows if this will work but let's see, shall we? Be in the first 300 to reply to this & you can have one.(Limiting the offer to UK but happy to send overseas if people cover the postage.)
More info below...
More info below...
Sick of the ignorant TERFs spreading bigotry
Trans. Women. Are. WOMEN.
Trans. Women. Are. WOMEN.
BREAKING: UK supreme court rules legal definition of a woman excludes trans women
UK supreme court rules legal definition of a woman excludes trans women
The UK Supreme Court has ruled the legal definition of a woman excludes trans women.
www.thepinknews.com
April 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Sick of the ignorant TERFs spreading bigotry
Trans. Women. Are. WOMEN.
Trans. Women. Are. WOMEN.
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And sorry if I bang on about my upcoming book - not much interest from the world of media so will be my usual huckster - I think this is my best book
Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal bookshop and library tour begins in two weeks
Robinince.com for dates
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/norm...
Robinince.com for dates
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/norm...
April 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
And sorry if I bang on about my upcoming book - not much interest from the world of media so will be my usual huckster - I think this is my best book
This guy is making incredible music and deserves a wider audience. 🔥 Check out Amity Miller 🙌
Amity Miller (@amity_sings) on Threads
So my song about struggling to let people in after abuse, To Be Known, came out at midnight last night and I’m feeling super excited to see what you all will make of it.
Please consider giving it a ...
www.threads.net
April 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
This guy is making incredible music and deserves a wider audience. 🔥 Check out Amity Miller 🙌
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In case you missed it: as the United States prepared to implement economically damaging tariffs on every country in the world, the US State Department implied that UK safe access zones around abortion clinics could be a barrier to a future free trade deal with the UK.
humanists.uk/2025/04/02/h...
humanists.uk/2025/04/02/h...
How US-funded anti-abortion activism in the UK now threatens US-UK trade deal
US-funded anti-abortion activity has been growing in recent years. But this week it has exploded onto the front pages as it is now reportedly threatening the UK getting a trade deal with the US. A UK-...
humanists.uk
April 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
In case you missed it: as the United States prepared to implement economically damaging tariffs on every country in the world, the US State Department implied that UK safe access zones around abortion clinics could be a barrier to a future free trade deal with the UK.
humanists.uk/2025/04/02/h...
humanists.uk/2025/04/02/h...
Anyone else now desperately want an Eve Day where we celebrate the quest for knowledge, science and curiosity, while eating lots of apple themed foods?
March 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Anyone else now desperately want an Eve Day where we celebrate the quest for knowledge, science and curiosity, while eating lots of apple themed foods?
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Right Mar🐫?
March 12, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Right Mar🐫?
Omg can the UK please do this too? I'm definitely calling them Canadianos from now on ☕️
March 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Omg can the UK please do this too? I'm definitely calling them Canadianos from now on ☕️
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Starmer to Zelenskyy: You are very very welcome here in Downing Street. As you heard from the cheers outside, you have full backing across the United Kingdom.
March 1, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Starmer to Zelenskyy: You are very very welcome here in Downing Street. As you heard from the cheers outside, you have full backing across the United Kingdom.
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Humanists are non-religious people who shape their own lives in the here and now because we believe it's the only life we have. A lot of people share humanist values without even knowing the term. Maybe you're a humanist! Find out by taking our quiz! humanists.uk/humanism/how...
How humanist are you?
Take our quiz and find out. Many people are humanists without even knowing it. If you are non-religious and look to science, reason, empathy, and compassion in order to live an ethical and meaningful ...
humanists.uk
February 26, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Humanists are non-religious people who shape their own lives in the here and now because we believe it's the only life we have. A lot of people share humanist values without even knowing the term. Maybe you're a humanist! Find out by taking our quiz! humanists.uk/humanism/how...
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Christian nationalism is manoeuvring in the UK. The deployment of 'Christian country' rhetoric is a tool for populist polarisation. Teaching 'Judeo-Christian' values to children should not be conflated with teaching morality itself. The latter predates the former.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
UK populists mix faith and politics with parroting of ‘Judeo-Christian values’
Rightwingers in Britain are beguiled by the potential of religious rhetoric after its use by Trump and Vance in the US
www.theguardian.com
February 24, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Christian nationalism is manoeuvring in the UK. The deployment of 'Christian country' rhetoric is a tool for populist polarisation. Teaching 'Judeo-Christian' values to children should not be conflated with teaching morality itself. The latter predates the former.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Science marches across USA
@standupforscience.bsky.social protests listed here - looks like more than 20 already scheduled
STAND UP FOR SCIENCE
March 7, 2025. Washington DC and nationwide. Because science is for everyone.
standupforscience2025.org
February 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Science marches across USA
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The Death of the White Male Hero Has Been Greatly Exaggerated. A new post from the birthday boy, @robinince.bsky.social - thecosmicshamblesnetwork.substack.com/p/the-death-...
The Death of the White Male Hero Has Been Greatly Exaggerated
Robin Ince takes a look at if you really do need to be a black, one legged lesbian to get anywhere these days...
thecosmicshamblesnetwork.substack.com
February 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The Death of the White Male Hero Has Been Greatly Exaggerated. A new post from the birthday boy, @robinince.bsky.social - thecosmicshamblesnetwork.substack.com/p/the-death-...
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I'm going to start sending this to each person who criticizes DEI and literally has no idea what it even means.
February 1, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I'm going to start sending this to each person who criticizes DEI and literally has no idea what it even means.
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Communities flourish when children from all backgrounds learn side by side, fostering mutual understanding and friendship, and shared values. An inclusive education system helps break down barriers, prejudices, and build a more open, tolerant, and connected society.
humanists.uk/2025/02/13/h...
humanists.uk/2025/02/13/h...
‘Diverse school communities boost community cohesion’ – Humanists UK
Humanists UK has responded to a consultation on community cohesion run by the Women and Equalities Committee. In its response, it has highlighted how divisive rhetoric by authoritative public figures ...
humanists.uk
February 13, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Communities flourish when children from all backgrounds learn side by side, fostering mutual understanding and friendship, and shared values. An inclusive education system helps break down barriers, prejudices, and build a more open, tolerant, and connected society.
humanists.uk/2025/02/13/h...
humanists.uk/2025/02/13/h...
Welcome to all refugees from the other place
I was here before it was cool but only because of Simon Mayo's Confessions podcast (5 stars)
I was simply drawn in by the allure of celebrities almost as popular as Vanessa Feltz ;)
I was here before it was cool but only because of Simon Mayo's Confessions podcast (5 stars)
I was simply drawn in by the allure of celebrities almost as popular as Vanessa Feltz ;)
November 6, 2024 at 11:20 PM
Welcome to all refugees from the other place
I was here before it was cool but only because of Simon Mayo's Confessions podcast (5 stars)
I was simply drawn in by the allure of celebrities almost as popular as Vanessa Feltz ;)
I was here before it was cool but only because of Simon Mayo's Confessions podcast (5 stars)
I was simply drawn in by the allure of celebrities almost as popular as Vanessa Feltz ;)
Something to try and offset the feelings of despair.
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A Post-Election Day Poem
Assembled from words sent by you, the Reasons to be Cheerful community.
reasonstobecheerful.world
November 6, 2024 at 9:22 PM
Something to try and offset the feelings of despair.
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In these discouraging times, we need a strong, unified voice advocating for rational, evidence-based policy and universal human rights.
November 6, 2024 at 11:52 AM
In these discouraging times, we need a strong, unified voice advocating for rational, evidence-based policy and universal human rights.
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Always 💖
Don't make me tap the sign
Don't make me tap the sign
November 6, 2024 at 5:42 AM
Always 💖
Don't make me tap the sign
Don't make me tap the sign
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Nearly 400 books removed from school libraries in one Tennessee county. Based on my skim of the list, most of them appear to be books by women, authors of color, &/or LGBTQ+ authors.
Roughly 400 Books Removed From Wilson County School Libraries
District removes books including ‘The Bluest Eye,’ ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ and Dr. Seuss’ ‘Wacky Wednesday’ to comply with state law
www.nashvillescene.com
November 1, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Nearly 400 books removed from school libraries in one Tennessee county. Based on my skim of the list, most of them appear to be books by women, authors of color, &/or LGBTQ+ authors.