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Kate Louise Mathis

@drmaudbailey.bsky.social

Scottish European | #GreenYes | Academic | Lace knitter | Concrete enthusiast | Gaelic women's poetry | Celtic/Gaelic Revivals | Still acknowledging ongoing pandemic (She/her)

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Screenshot of an Express article; it says: Robert Jenrick lists 30 'activist judges' he vows to axe in war on UK's open border

In a bold move, Robert Jenrick is set to unveil a controversial plan targeting what he calls 'activist' judges, at the Conservative Party conference.

Screenshot of an Express article; it says: Robert Jenrick lists 30 'activist judges' he vows to axe in war on UK's open border In a bold move, Robert Jenrick is set to unveil a controversial plan targeting what he calls 'activist' judges, at the Conservative Party conference.

I say this with the bluntness it requires: they will get people murdered if this continues. This is not just populism anymore either: it’s completely unhinged and a deliberate choice that does endanger lives. I am not saying this lightly at all.

07.10.2025 07:19 β€” πŸ‘ 640    πŸ” 282    πŸ’¬ 35    πŸ“Œ 25

A long shot: does anyone have an image of Iseult Gonne’s signature?

I acquired a 1930s book signed β€œIseult” on the flyleaf and, as it’s an uncommon name, wondered if it had been hers.

06.10.2025 14:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I just saw someone use the abbreviation β€œAI;DR” and I’ll be laughing for a while.

06.10.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2475    πŸ” 868    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 31
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Prominent Scottish Jews issue plea over reaction to Manchester attack As Jews we absolutely reject the weaponisation of the Manchester attack to suppress protests against the genocide in Gaza

As Jews we beg you: do not let the Manchester attack be weaponised

I was humbled to be invited to sign this letter as a strong ally of the Scottish Universities Jewish Staff Network and thank all colleagues here for their tireless commitment to peace
www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2552...

07.10.2025 08:09 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including significant drops in IQ scores Two new high-profile studies add to the increasingly worrisome picture of how even mild cases of COVID-19 can have detrimental effects on brain health.

It’s not the β€œlockdowns,” or at least that shouldn’t be our primary concern now. It’s the effects of the virus itself, which is a harder fact for people to face. Since there are no mitigations in society, new cases of cognitive dysfunction from COVID happen everyday. It’s not over.

05.09.2025 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 4

Remember this as public health authorities keep coming out with more excuses to discard responsibility for their mismanagement of COVID, end vaccination, etc. They *love* the idea of COVID becoming endemic and #longCOVID being unpreventable, because πŸ‘‰they can pretend there's nothing they could do.πŸ‘ˆ

06.10.2025 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 54    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This clip has been circulating a lot and look I don't want to be critical, it's great that it's inspiring people.

BUT. There is one thing he says that's inaccurate and it's important that people understand the reality.

He says that their trade union didn't support them. That's not true.

06.10.2025 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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Greta Thunberg: "I could talk for a very, very long time about our mistreatment and abuses in our imprisonment. Trust me. But that is not the story. What happened here was Israel… continuing to worsen and escalate their genocide and mass destruction with genocidal intent, attempting to erase an...

06.10.2025 17:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3611    πŸ” 1302    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 94

"The evidence has been building for years and has been consistent; COVID causes brain damage.

Despite the clear evidence, we’ve continued to infect the population, not once, but repeatedly, with no plan to end the onslaught of reinfections."

#LongCovid

06.10.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I really want to make everyone I know read this

06.10.2025 04:37 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Another must read: πŸ”₯
β€œ[Masses] are being harmed, more slowly, in more subtle ways... [Disabled people & people with Long COVID] have been harmed first and worst, but we are warning you that COVID is dangerous because our bodies are made of flesh and blood - hearts and brains- just like yours.”

06.10.2025 00:33 β€” πŸ‘ 91    πŸ” 43    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
'A classroom of kids is massacred everyday': Zack Polanski on Gaza
YouTube video by LBC 'A classroom of kids is massacred everyday': Zack Polanski on Gaza

We must all keep speaking out.

Thanks for all the kind words for this pretty combatative interview.

The truth is simple. Let's just all keep telling the truth.

youtu.be/goTgeKyJNaQ?...

05.10.2025 19:43 β€” πŸ‘ 479    πŸ” 128    πŸ’¬ 43    πŸ“Œ 19

Also even if there is Top Secret material justifying a ban, it’s very difficult I think to argue that retired GPs and Quaker students holding up a cardboard sign are party to that information or responsible for it

06.10.2025 08:17 β€” πŸ‘ 384    πŸ” 88    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 5

We need more of this! Well done for this leaflet with its strong message supporting inclusion, rejecting racism #Celtic

I hope the invited refugees enjoyed the match
#ScotlandForAll

ICYMI @scotnational.bsky.social @alisonphipps.bsky.social @dailyrecord.co.uk.web.brid.gy @neilmackay.bsky.social

06.10.2025 07:52 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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COVID-19 infection associated with increased risk of new-onset vascular dementia in older adults Prior COVID-19 infection was associated with a 41% increased risk of all-cause dementia.

COVID-19 and other viruses that spread through the respiratory route linked to the onset of vascular dementia.

Clean the air. Crosswords alone are not enough.

www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/cov...

05.10.2025 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 134    πŸ” 59    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 4
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Eligibility for an NHS Covid booster has been HUGELY restricted this Autumn.

Studies show that both acute & long-term impacts of Covid are substantially WORSE than flu on almost every measure.

www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

So why are the government offering so much LESS protection for Covid?

05.10.2025 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 41    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 2
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Yale research @neunion.bsky.social

05.10.2025 09:50 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 24    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Second released flotilla activist confirms Israel beat Greta Thunberg The rogue Zionist state's violence and humiliation of an activist like Greta Thunberg, known worldwide, can only backfire on it

Second released flotilla activist confirms Israel beat Greta Thunberg www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/20...

05.10.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 72    πŸ” 62    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 6
5 Oval shaped pins with gold outlines with an oval cutout in the middle with a yellow slideable star:

Spoons: Lavender background
Hunger Scale: Red background
Migraine Scale: Blue background
Speaking vs Non Speaking: Green background

The first one has SHE, THEY, HE on top. At the bottom there's HER, THEM, HIM. White background.

5 Oval shaped pins with gold outlines with an oval cutout in the middle with a yellow slideable star: Spoons: Lavender background Hunger Scale: Red background Migraine Scale: Blue background Speaking vs Non Speaking: Green background The first one has SHE, THEY, HE on top. At the bottom there's HER, THEM, HIM. White background.

Strawberry, Galaxy and Bats Wrist Braces

Strawberry, Galaxy and Bats Wrist Braces

Strawberry, Galaxy and Bats Thumb Splints

Strawberry, Galaxy and Bats Thumb Splints

Elbow braces in the strawberry, Galaxy and Bats patterns

Elbow braces in the strawberry, Galaxy and Bats patterns

It costs 0$ to Repost a Black disabled queer small business! It could lead to my next sale.

I sell pins, compression gloves, artist gloves, binders, hip braces, wrist braces, compression socks, walking sticks, elbow braces, bags, back braces & more!

Store details below!

04.10.2025 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 698    πŸ” 800    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 32
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Regular Covid vaccinations needed to reduce cardiac risks Regular Covid vaccinations are needed to reduce associated cardiac risks, experts at the European Cardiology Society have concluded.

13 million of the most vulnerable folks have no NHS vaccine access when this virus causes heart problems amongst other risks. We need urgent loud support. @eddavey.libdems.org.uk @zackpolanski.bsky.social www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/clinica...

05.10.2025 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Tawny owl

Tawny owl

Six weeks ago, I picked up a year-old tawny owl with a broken leg off the main road near our home and dropped him off at our nearest vet.

After a few days, I received one of the most bizarre phone calls I’ve ever had, asking β€œSo when are you coming to pick up your owl?” 🧡

05.10.2025 09:12 β€” πŸ‘ 8862    πŸ” 2054    πŸ’¬ 238    πŸ“Œ 368

If you like yelling about misuse of the passive voice, THIS IS IT.

04.10.2025 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 8184    πŸ” 2273    πŸ’¬ 66    πŸ“Œ 8
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Police make more than 440 arrests at Palestine Action protest in London Officers arrest activists at silent vigil in support of banned organisation, as demos go ahead despite PM’s pleas

Over 400 arrests of protesters in London thanks to the government’s refusal to admit that their decision to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist group has been a disaster

The Labour gov has so far arrested well over 1,000 people for holding up signs

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

04.10.2025 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 411    πŸ” 188    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 19

Want to pull out this slide: people deserve to know there’s a growing mountain of evidence finding more Covid infections = more likelihood of being left chronically ill.

There’s a temptation to think that if you recovered ok last time, then you will next time too, but that’s not what the data say.

04.10.2025 00:02 β€” πŸ‘ 72    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3

This study, involving nearly 55,000, showed Covid survivors aged 50+ had a much higher likelihood of developing dementia compared to those uninfected.
And yet this year, 65-75 year olds are no longer eligible for vaccines.

Are Starmer & Streeting really committed to β€˜prevention’ as a health policy?

04.10.2025 12:21 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

I haven't seen one single study that shows it's harmless to keep getting Covid again & again. But there are thousands of peer-reviewed studies that document long-term harms

04.10.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 661    πŸ” 179    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 8

Wonderful thread

04.10.2025 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Daniel O’D with t-shirt with a photo of CMAT wearing a t-shirt with his face on it!

Daniel O’D with t-shirt with a photo of CMAT wearing a t-shirt with his face on it!

Your timeline is hereby thoroughly cleansed.

04.10.2025 08:19 β€” πŸ‘ 190    πŸ” 57    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 8
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COVID-19 infection associated with increased risk of new-onset vascular dementia in older adults Prior COVID-19 infection was associated with a 41% increased risk of all-cause dementia.

COVID-19 infection associated with increased risk of new-onset vascular dementia in older adults

Prior COVID-19 infection was associated with a 41% increased risk of all-cause dementia.

www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/cov...

04.10.2025 02:54 β€” πŸ‘ 251    πŸ” 117    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 17

Currently at:
β€” only buy tech too old to have AI built in
β€” painstakingly disable AI every time they add it to something that used to work perfectly well
β€” if it can't be switched off, abandon the platform or tool
β€” if there are no good alternatives, avoid the AI parts
β€” patiently wait for the crash

04.10.2025 02:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2861    πŸ” 1263    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 21

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