@larkmur.bsky.social
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The British Medical Association appears to be fed up with Streeting and his TERFy nonsense:
www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-s...
www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-s...
Policy position on the rights of transgender and non-binary people in healthcare settings
Our policy position is centred around the need to advocate for equitable access to healthcare, create safe and inclusive workplaces for trans and non-binary people working in healthcare settings, and ...
www.bma.org.uk
December 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The British Medical Association appears to be fed up with Streeting and his TERFy nonsense:
www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-s...
www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-s...
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🧵Teaching Students NOT to use AI
So...I've tried to explain to my students why they aren't allowed to use genAI in MY class (even though the university seems to be encouraging them to)
I've written this document to try to explain WHY it's a bad idea rather than just forbidden fruit.
#AI
#genAI
So...I've tried to explain to my students why they aren't allowed to use genAI in MY class (even though the university seems to be encouraging them to)
I've written this document to try to explain WHY it's a bad idea rather than just forbidden fruit.
#AI
#genAI
December 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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“We [must] figure out how our contemporary communication system can strengthen democracy, rather than myopically focus on correcting falsehoods.”
— @zevesanderson.com & Scott Babwah Brennen
— @zevesanderson.com & Scott Babwah Brennen
We Failed The Misinformation Fight. Now What? | NOEMA
Defending democracy in the digital age will require moving beyond the focus of fighting online misinformation.
www.noemamag.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“We [must] figure out how our contemporary communication system can strengthen democracy, rather than myopically focus on correcting falsehoods.”
— @zevesanderson.com & Scott Babwah Brennen
— @zevesanderson.com & Scott Babwah Brennen
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An independent taskforce *just* did a huge review of ADHD in England, and the conclusion was that it's "under-recognised, under-diagnosed and under-treated."
www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/re...
www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/re...
NHS England » Report of the independent ADHD Taskforce: Part 1
April 2025
www.england.nhs.uk
December 4, 2025 at 12:48 AM
An independent taskforce *just* did a huge review of ADHD in England, and the conclusion was that it's "under-recognised, under-diagnosed and under-treated."
www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/re...
www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/re...
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So much bad stuff is happening. The Cass Review feels like it got lost in the noise. Yet this incredibly biased £3m project continues to warp discourse around trans healthcare.
I've therefore updated my megapost with 6 new major critiques from clinicians, researchers, and a child abuse survivor.
I've therefore updated my megapost with 6 new major critiques from clinicians, researchers, and a child abuse survivor.
What’s wrong with the Cass Review? A round-up of commentary and evidence
[last updated 15/10/25] Wednesday 10 April 2024 saw the long-awaited publication of the final report of the Cass Review. This report was commissioned by NHS England, and provides a review of eviden…
ruthpearce.net
October 15, 2025 at 8:27 PM
So much bad stuff is happening. The Cass Review feels like it got lost in the noise. Yet this incredibly biased £3m project continues to warp discourse around trans healthcare.
I've therefore updated my megapost with 6 new major critiques from clinicians, researchers, and a child abuse survivor.
I've therefore updated my megapost with 6 new major critiques from clinicians, researchers, and a child abuse survivor.
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The Green Party of England and Wales says it now has more members than the Lib Dems: 83,500 to 83,174 with "hundreds more joining daily".
Interestingly, both parties are growing while Reform and the Conservatives are shedding members.
Interestingly, both parties are growing while Reform and the Conservatives are shedding members.
October 4, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The Green Party of England and Wales says it now has more members than the Lib Dems: 83,500 to 83,174 with "hundreds more joining daily".
Interestingly, both parties are growing while Reform and the Conservatives are shedding members.
Interestingly, both parties are growing while Reform and the Conservatives are shedding members.
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From the original Swedish researchers.
Paracetamol use during pregnancy not linked to autism, our study of 2.5 million children shows
Our research provides strong evidence against the concerning claims made recently by US president Donald Trump.
theconversation.com
September 25, 2025 at 5:52 AM
From the original Swedish researchers.
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I have taken
the Tylenol
that was in
the medicine cabinet
and which
they think probably
is the reason
you like trains
forgive me
but that’s bullshit
you got autism
from your dad
the Tylenol
that was in
the medicine cabinet
and which
they think probably
is the reason
you like trains
forgive me
but that’s bullshit
you got autism
from your dad
September 23, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I have taken
the Tylenol
that was in
the medicine cabinet
and which
they think probably
is the reason
you like trains
forgive me
but that’s bullshit
you got autism
from your dad
the Tylenol
that was in
the medicine cabinet
and which
they think probably
is the reason
you like trains
forgive me
but that’s bullshit
you got autism
from your dad
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'Tylenol' is known in the civilised world as Paracetamol
2.4 million children born in Sweden between 1995 and 2019. Studied 186,000 children whose mothers were treated with paracetamol during pregnancy.
news.ki.se/no-link-betw...
2.4 million children born in Sweden between 1995 and 2019. Studied 186,000 children whose mothers were treated with paracetamol during pregnancy.
news.ki.se/no-link-betw...
No link between paracetamol use during pregnancy and autism or ADHD in children
In the largest epidemiologic study to date of the risk of giving birth to a child with autism, ADHD or intellectual disability following acetaminophen use during pregnancy, researchers found no associ...
news.ki.se
September 22, 2025 at 9:05 AM
'Tylenol' is known in the civilised world as Paracetamol
2.4 million children born in Sweden between 1995 and 2019. Studied 186,000 children whose mothers were treated with paracetamol during pregnancy.
news.ki.se/no-link-betw...
2.4 million children born in Sweden between 1995 and 2019. Studied 186,000 children whose mothers were treated with paracetamol during pregnancy.
news.ki.se/no-link-betw...
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Morning Bluesky.
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey is going full-on in tackling Musk.
"He [Musk] is actually, I think, committing crimes," he told Laura Kuenssberg.
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey is going full-on in tackling Musk.
"He [Musk] is actually, I think, committing crimes," he told Laura Kuenssberg.
Ed Davey urges regulator to go after Elon Musk over X 'crimes'
The Lib Dem leader urges Ofcom to launch an investigation into the tech mogul and his social platform.
www.bbc.com
September 21, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Morning Bluesky.
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey is going full-on in tackling Musk.
"He [Musk] is actually, I think, committing crimes," he told Laura Kuenssberg.
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey is going full-on in tackling Musk.
"He [Musk] is actually, I think, committing crimes," he told Laura Kuenssberg.
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“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
September 21, 2025 at 6:24 AM
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.
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A lot of nonsense right wing stories doing the rounds in the pubs at the moment. Just to clarify some of the issues. There is a two child limit for claiming UC. Sickness benefit is £118.75/week. To bring a spouse to UK need income £29k p.a. Only 1.6% of population cannot speak English well.
September 20, 2025 at 8:44 AM
A lot of nonsense right wing stories doing the rounds in the pubs at the moment. Just to clarify some of the issues. There is a two child limit for claiming UC. Sickness benefit is £118.75/week. To bring a spouse to UK need income £29k p.a. Only 1.6% of population cannot speak English well.
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In London, hate will never win.
September 17, 2025 at 6:10 AM
In London, hate will never win.
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And that's the core of it.
September 8, 2025 at 10:07 AM
And that's the core of it.
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Migrants aren’t “drains” on Britain.
They’re one of the few things stopping our economy collapsing entirely.
The Bear explains
They’re one of the few things stopping our economy collapsing entirely.
The Bear explains
Nan’s not bankrupting Britain (but politicians might be)
Pensions, productivity and the myth of the migrant “drain” – why Britain’s real crisis is ageing, not immigration
eastangliabylines.co.uk
September 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Migrants aren’t “drains” on Britain.
They’re one of the few things stopping our economy collapsing entirely.
The Bear explains
They’re one of the few things stopping our economy collapsing entirely.
The Bear explains
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I mean this seems like a legitimate question from @annaturley.bsky.social
September 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM
I mean this seems like a legitimate question from @annaturley.bsky.social
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Ever stared at a table of regression coefficients & wondered what you're doing with your life?
Very excited to share this gentle introduction to another way of making sense of statistical models (w @vincentab.bsky.social)
Preprint: doi.org/10.31234/osf...
Website: j-rohrer.github.io/marginal-psy...
Very excited to share this gentle introduction to another way of making sense of statistical models (w @vincentab.bsky.social)
Preprint: doi.org/10.31234/osf...
Website: j-rohrer.github.io/marginal-psy...
August 25, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Ever stared at a table of regression coefficients & wondered what you're doing with your life?
Very excited to share this gentle introduction to another way of making sense of statistical models (w @vincentab.bsky.social)
Preprint: doi.org/10.31234/osf...
Website: j-rohrer.github.io/marginal-psy...
Very excited to share this gentle introduction to another way of making sense of statistical models (w @vincentab.bsky.social)
Preprint: doi.org/10.31234/osf...
Website: j-rohrer.github.io/marginal-psy...
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One of the best ways to cripple Russia’s ambitions longterm would be to moonshot renewables development then spread the tech everywhere super-cheap. Russia produces nothing of significance beyond oil and gas. The economy would tank. Plus a huge win in the fight against the climate crisis.
August 16, 2025 at 6:48 PM
One of the best ways to cripple Russia’s ambitions longterm would be to moonshot renewables development then spread the tech everywhere super-cheap. Russia produces nothing of significance beyond oil and gas. The economy would tank. Plus a huge win in the fight against the climate crisis.
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14 of 24 authors have now withdrawn.
First Book:
Curtis Garner, Jason Okundaye, Sacha Coward, Sanah Ahsan, Amy Twigg, Mae Diansangu, Eleanor Medhurst, Ciara Maguire, June Thomas
Main:
Olumide Popoola, Robert Hamberger, Andrew McMillan, Rhian Elizabeth, Jane Traies
Judges:
Nicola Dinan, Bob Hughes
First Book:
Curtis Garner, Jason Okundaye, Sacha Coward, Sanah Ahsan, Amy Twigg, Mae Diansangu, Eleanor Medhurst, Ciara Maguire, June Thomas
Main:
Olumide Popoola, Robert Hamberger, Andrew McMillan, Rhian Elizabeth, Jane Traies
Judges:
Nicola Dinan, Bob Hughes
August 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
14 of 24 authors have now withdrawn.
First Book:
Curtis Garner, Jason Okundaye, Sacha Coward, Sanah Ahsan, Amy Twigg, Mae Diansangu, Eleanor Medhurst, Ciara Maguire, June Thomas
Main:
Olumide Popoola, Robert Hamberger, Andrew McMillan, Rhian Elizabeth, Jane Traies
Judges:
Nicola Dinan, Bob Hughes
First Book:
Curtis Garner, Jason Okundaye, Sacha Coward, Sanah Ahsan, Amy Twigg, Mae Diansangu, Eleanor Medhurst, Ciara Maguire, June Thomas
Main:
Olumide Popoola, Robert Hamberger, Andrew McMillan, Rhian Elizabeth, Jane Traies
Judges:
Nicola Dinan, Bob Hughes
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Listen my darling butterflies: if trans people (and POC and all other humans) don't have exactly the same rights you do, YOUR rights are under threat. Because once some people are allowed to state that those they don't approve of don't have full human rights, that never stops.
August 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Listen my darling butterflies: if trans people (and POC and all other humans) don't have exactly the same rights you do, YOUR rights are under threat. Because once some people are allowed to state that those they don't approve of don't have full human rights, that never stops.
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1. We interrupt this programming for some LEGITIMATELY GOOD NEWS
Violent crime in Baltimore has PLUMMETED to historic lows
How did the city do it?
Baltimore adopted a comprehensive set of "woke" policies, treating violence as a public health issue
Violent crime in Baltimore has PLUMMETED to historic lows
How did the city do it?
Baltimore adopted a comprehensive set of "woke" policies, treating violence as a public health issue
The secret to Baltimore's extraordinary year
This April, Baltimore saw five homicides.
popular.info
July 16, 2025 at 1:14 PM
1. We interrupt this programming for some LEGITIMATELY GOOD NEWS
Violent crime in Baltimore has PLUMMETED to historic lows
How did the city do it?
Baltimore adopted a comprehensive set of "woke" policies, treating violence as a public health issue
Violent crime in Baltimore has PLUMMETED to historic lows
How did the city do it?
Baltimore adopted a comprehensive set of "woke" policies, treating violence as a public health issue
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Red Squirrels + Motorway Service Station + Leisure Centre - All your money
= Center Parcs
= Center Parcs
July 9, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Red Squirrels + Motorway Service Station + Leisure Centre - All your money
= Center Parcs
= Center Parcs
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Ahead of the expected proscription of Palestine Action - the first time a protest group has been legally redefined as terrorist - I went through the Hansard of the 2000 Act they're being banned under. Turns out MPs were assured the law wouldn't be applied this way. Thread 🧵🔽
July 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Ahead of the expected proscription of Palestine Action - the first time a protest group has been legally redefined as terrorist - I went through the Hansard of the 2000 Act they're being banned under. Turns out MPs were assured the law wouldn't be applied this way. Thread 🧵🔽