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It's also so lovely sitting in a London office and hearing an ACTUAL "why aye"

this is BRILLIANT

For the overwhelming majority of people who practice it, sports is not about competition. It's about social belonging. Once you understand that, the reason why transphobes want to ban trans women from it even outside of competition and even in disciplines like darts is pretty obvious.

It’s as if a lot of men are stuck on the belief that listening, caring, comforting, working through shit and healing isn’t their job but what women are supposed to do for them. As if feminized labor exists and their right is to extract it. Huh.

thanks!!

Yes, the phrase 'the bank of mum and dad' gives moral cover for deep structural injustice that results from political choices, made by MPs but done for wealthy and powerful elites, NOT done for the people that voted for them.

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Narratives about how hard it is for teenage boys, and subsequently men, to deal with romantic rejection are so weird to read, as a woman who was also once a teenager. Until you realise that they’re entirely built on the premise that girls and women are the gatekeepers to sex and relationships.

if you’re ever asked for id simply show them an uno reverse card they have to show you theirs instead

I just said "oh sweet sassy molassy" in response to some news I just heard if you're curious to why no one wants to have sex with me.

do you know about the bankthefood app? if you tell it your closest food bank, it will buzz when you’re near one of their collection points and tell you what they’re most in need of (and you can tell it what you’ve bought for them, so that gets updated in real time)

agrowingculture 3 hours ago 2/5 This morning, Israeli forces raided and demolished the Seed Multiplication Unit of the Union of Agricultural Work Committees' (UAWC) national seed bank in Hebron. Using bulldozers and heavy machinery, the Israeli army destroyed the storage warehouses and infrastructure where essential equipment, seed materials, and tools for indigenous seed reproduction were kept. This is not just an attack on a building-its an attack on Palestinian food sovereignty, biodiversity and cultural memory.

Israel destroyed a Palestinian seed bank today. This is such a specific kind of evil, targeting literal hope for the future. Attempting to further alienate Palestinians from their home and land. So much destroyed just for the sake of destroying. It's awful.

Hey! Pssst...come here. I'll tell you a little secret: "ideal body type" and "classical beauty" are made up bullshit phrases that mean nothing, and are mostly used to enforce racist and ableist norms, and/or sell products meant to "fix" a problem that doesn't exist. Wear the short skirt.

Now confirmed: www.thebookseller.com/news/unbound...

If you want a weird but true fact to talk about:

Dexter Holland, lead singer of The Offspring, was instrumental in this. His doctorial thesis in molecular biology was sequencing mRNA in HIV. The paper was also heavily cited in creating the COVID-19 vaccine.

Quick tip if you've been looking enviously at garden posts and want to try to grow from seed next year:

The time to buy seeds is actually between now and November/December, the earlier the better. The seed sellers will be refreshing their stock and you will get your pick of the good stuff 🌱

MAN: What's that, girl? Trouble at the old mine?
LEFT-WING LASSIE: Woof! [The miners are striking for better pay and conditions]
MAN: B-but Billy's down there!
LEFT-WING LASSIE: Woof! [BILLY'S A SCAB]

IF YOU ARE ARRESTED Before arresting you, the police should explain that you’re being arrested, what offence, and why. If you’re arrested, say “no comment” to all questions and do NOT accept a caution until you have legal advice. Seek advice from a solicitor with expertise in protest law (see below). You have the right to: • Tell someone about your arrest • An interpreter if English isn’t your first language • An appropriate adult if you’re under 18 or a vulnerable person You are not legally required to share your nationality or immigration status when arrested, although police may check this if they suspect you’re not a British citizen. For guidance on the implications of being arrested at a protest, see jcwi.org.uk/immigration-advice-for-protesters SOLICITORS OFFERING FREE 24 HOUR ADVICE: ITN solicitors 020 3909 8100 Hodge Jones & Allen 0844 848 0222 Kellys 01273 674 898 / 0800 387 463 MTC 07956 308 127 Bindmans 020 7305 5638 Commons 020 3865 5403 LEGAL OBSERVERS & OTHER SUPPORT:

DO I HAVE TO ANSWER POLICE QUESTIONS? If you are stopped and questioned by the police, or they talk to you at a protest, you have the right not to respond, unless you are engaging in “anti-social” behaviour (causing, or likely to cause “harassment, alarm or distress”). You shouldn’t provide false information to the police, as this is a criminal offence. You can’t be searched or arrested just because you lawfully refused to answer police questions. DO I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PROTEST? Yes. Your right to protest is protected by the Human Rights Act and can only be lawfully restricted by the police for certain specified purposes (such as preventing crime or disorder) and in a way that is proportionate. For more information and guidance on organising a protest, police powers to restrict or prohibit protests, and your rights if arrested, go to libertyhumanrights.org.uk/advice-and-information and select the topic of ‘protest’ or use the QR code below.

If you're protesting this weekend, it's vital you know your rights

Save these bust cards, share with others, write phone numbers on your arm, look for legal observers if you need assistance and remember to say "no comment" without a lawyer

Keep yourselves and each other safe

While I'm in a #WordNerd mood, one of my favourite English weirdnesses: "went" as past tense of "go"!

Fine particles can go through your lungs and into the bloodstream, wreaking havoc on the other organs in your body. TIL!

www.lung.org/clean-air/em...

Some negatives that don't reverse meaning when you remove the prefix (or just aren't negatives at all):

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The pipeline of non-stories about social media horseshit was created offscreen after McSweeney’s secret wrecking campaign launch in 2018, which an unknown number of lobby journos attended. We know this now because he seems to have spent 2024 bragging to the hacks about it, and they put it in books.

always terrifying when no one is there to bless you and you're just racking up unblessed sneezes

i feel bad for americans having to call it fall. ‘fall colours’ oh you mean autumnal? the greatest word in the english language?

For the benefit of those who may have missed some of the harm being done by our government. Would you do me a favour and list some of it in the comments?

This is for people who are still operating under the idea that the last 15yrs of Tory led governments were worse for LGBTQIA+ people.

Thank you

your point got lost in how defensive this is, sorry

Pavel replied to himself/this tweet implying that remote working was better full stop. It may well be for him, but it's not for everyone. THAT's the point I was making.

Unfortunately if you were born a baby you’ll always be a baby and should be treated as such. Being an adult now does NOT change that fact that you will always be a googoo gaga who shits your pants. Sorry if this offends but I’m just speaking the truth and you need to accept it, pants shitter.

Captain Haddock looking very frazzled, saying, “What a week, huh?” Tintin leans into the frame and says, “Captain, it’s Wednesday.” Snowy is very excited about the drink he has found.

Pavel replied to themself/this tweet implying that remote working was better full stop. It may well be for them, but it's not for everyone. THAT's the point I was making.