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Ukrainians who fled to UK being refused asylum on grounds it is ‘safe to return’ Law firm says it hears weekly from Ukrainians, including vulnerable women and children, who were turned down

Abolish the Home Office.

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Still can't get over the ridiculousness of this statement from spineless Starmer. Has he really forgotten that the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was actually at the negotiating table with European ministers, including David Lammy, on Friday?

Communist Party Executive Committee: Reject the Flawed Assisted Suicide Bill - Communist Party of Britain The Communist Party’s Executive Committee has issued the following statement in response to the upcoming vote on the End of Life (Terminally Ill Adults) Bill in Parliament, 27 November 2024: […]

communistparty.org.uk/2024/11/27/c... I don't reject the bill, but this is a reasoned view without the religious pandering.

Decades of data shows that with vigilant safeguarding, assisted dying laws can be beneficial in supporting autonomy, dignity and compassionate relief. fulfilling a need without widespread abuse. #assisteddying

Utterly horrific and why you should never trust or believe the police.

Autistic people are human beings with autonomy, and that autonomy should be respected. When we tell autistic people (especially children) that they aren’t allowed to express themselves freely, we tell them that their thoughts and emotions don’t matter. That people pleasing is what matters.

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We Finally Know Why Some People With Schizophrenia Hear Voices The researchers say their work represents a "paradigm shift" for mental health disorders.

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Conservatism, far right rhetoric and culture wars - a desire for a vaunted mythological past where men were men, god was white, and everyone else was marginalised, trodden down and made invisible. It wasn't better. It just wasn't.

Big Issue sellers buy copies for £2 and sell for 4. They're self employed, low income workers and often homeless. They keep the difference from their day selling. I encourage everyone to overpay for the magazine by whatever you can afford.

Rebuilding politics: countering the far right with community empowerment Empowering young people, building communities and engaging with politics at the local level are key to addressing the UK’s wealth inequality

✍️ Rebuilding politics: countering the far right with community empowerment

Empowering young people, building communities and engaging with politics at the local level are key to addressing the UK’s wealth inequality

By Brian McDaid

@brianamcdaid.bsky.social

The gender/biology debate was at its most alive when the House MD episode Skin Deep first aired in 2006. You want to understand a bit more about biology Vs gender, give it a spin.

A black and white image of Ghassan Kanafani sitting at a desk writing. He is resting his head on his hand, which is holding a lit cigarette.

“Everything in this world can be robbed and stolen, except one thing; this one thing is the love that emanates from a human being towards a solid commitment to a conviction or cause.” - Ghassan Kanafani

This is outrageous! Wtf does asylum mean if a woman can be returned to a country where she has no right even to speak or show her face in public?

Title: Modern Folk horrors of the British Isles Five images of various characters: A coven of murderous witches... Who play loud youtube videos on public transport. An ancient malevolent demon... With a three-hour podcast interviewing entrepreneurs. A flock of bloodthirsty ravens... Who think absolutely everything is "Woke". A primordial shambling beast... Wearing a "Make albion great again" baseball cap. A mob of satanic villagers... Who give bad reviews to books they haven't read.

my HORRIFYING cartoon for this week’s @theguardian.com books

Video shows activists unveiling a massive banner with the names of Palestinians killed in Israel’s war on Gaza since October 2023, during a protest in Washington DC.

Autistics on Autism What everyone — especially professionals — needs to learn from autistic communities

Passive acceptance is not enough. If you have autistic people in your life (and there are a lot of us out there) you need to try to understand autism. @fergus.oolong.co.uk's autistic wisdom on autism and neurodiversity, the double empathy problem, and monotropism:

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How does technofeudalism shape our identities, roles, occupations? Who are we when we rent our online lives? #occupationaltherapy

This week I've had meetings about entering research, creating an #OT social media tool, and publishing about digitising MOHO data in KMPT - a good week.

Taxing the rich more is difficult but it's necessary

Attitudes of psychiatry trainees towards patients with borderline personality disorder: Does the stigma begin during training? Research suggests there is a widespread stigma among clinicians towards patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and that this contributes to poor treatment outcomes. Given the influence o...

Sometimes people say that the answer to the stigma around “BPD” is more training. This article shows the more training and experience psychiatry trainees had, the worse their attitudes got

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Distraction Comix | The University of Sheffield Player Autistic people share their experiences of distraction.

Created as part of Dr Daniel Poole’s research, this comic may help us understand some Autistic experiences - how everyday spaces can either help or make things harder.

Seems to highlight some nice points about monotropism - what do you think?

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I'm applying for a research position. I have ideas but: What do we need to research in the world of MH OT? #occupationaltherapy #research

Absolutely disgusting that Spotify hosts Tate content.

Spotify customers can email support@spotify.com to complain.

Anyone mad enough to still be on Twitter - tweet @SpotifyCares

You know what to do - light them up!

There's also this - sign it 👇

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Another March the eighth – more important than ever In an age of rising misogyny and lost rights, International Women’s Day reminds us: equality isn’t guaranteed

From Andrew Tate’s influence on young men to Trump’s assault on women’s rights, Liz Crosbie asks: is a new wave of misogyny taking hold? A sobering read for International Women’s Day 2025.

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This is shocking. ITV reporting that even those with extreme disabilities in the unfit to work category are likely to lose money under new government plans. Charities have branded the move catastrophic

Tesla Paid Zero Federal Income Tax in 2024, Despite $2.3 Billion in Income This brings Tesla’s average tax rate over the past three years to 0.4 percent.

I’m sure “DOGE” will be all over this..

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Wonderful book review for my book "A Guide to Autism and Psychosis"

Get the book- https://buff.ly/409Od6o

#AutisticAuthor #ActuallyAutistic #autism #ADHD #neurodiversity #MentalHealth #Autistic #Neurodivergent

The scandal of hidden homelessness Over 140,000 children live in sub-standard accommodation, enduring mould, bug infestations, and inadequate washing and cooking facilities

Over 140,000 children live in sub-standard accommodation…

…enduring mould, bug infestations, and inadequate washing and cooking facilities.

Meet the ARTHOUSE Unlimited artists ARTHOUSE Unlimited is a charity presenting artistic talents of adult with complex neuro-diverse and physical support needs. Offering a sense of purpose lies at the heart of the charity. 100% of sales ...

'ARTHOUSE Unlimited is a charity that proudly showcases the talents of artists living with learning and physical disabilities. Our inclusive art sessions provide a safe and collaborative space where artists can express themselves freely among peers and the community.'