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@lblackstock68

Teacher Modern Studies/History Proud mum of 2 independent young women Glasgow EIS Rep She/Her

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06.03.2026 23:30 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Let's redefine "normal".

09.03.2026 12:49 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Olly Alexander: β€˜Trans Mission is about joy and positivity for the trans community’ All-star lineup of musicians, actors, authors and allies will gather at Wembley Arena to show support and raise funds for the trans community

Community action! Joy! Connection! All of the above, on this very Wednesday. It is going to be ICONIC and HISTORIC!

www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...

09.03.2026 12:37 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Glasgow Central Fire Sparks Travel Chaos Across the UK A major fire beside Glasgow Central has shut Scotland’s busiest station, triggering nationwide disruption and raising urgent questions over UK rail resilience.

Awful news about Glasgow Central, I'm still hoping the station itself escaped serious damage.
But while we're here, can anyone spot the problem with the news photo below, from thetraveler.org/glasgow-cent...?
We've really got to STOP using AI to fake things.

09.03.2026 08:28 πŸ‘ 554 πŸ” 145 πŸ’¬ 51 πŸ“Œ 61

I'm sure all those women MPs from other parties who are so vocal about the abuse they receive will be fully and loudly condemning this attack on Hannah.

Being feminists and all...

09.03.2026 02:19 πŸ‘ 42 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

Nope it is looking bad. Hope firefighters are safe as it will be chaos in morning

08.03.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes indeed x

08.03.2026 19:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Terrifying. The anti-trans mob are a threat to all women.

08.03.2026 19:04 πŸ‘ 37 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

I do love poetry

08.03.2026 18:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

#3goodthings
1. Catch up with one of my oldest friends
2. Plans made with both my girls
3. Relaxing bath

08.03.2026 18:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hypatia of Alexandria: mathematician, martyr and feminist icon Podcast Episode Β· You're Dead to Me Β· 6 March Β· 55m

#InternationalWomen’sDay
Our BBC podcast You’re Dead To Me has covered many extraordinary women from history, as well as broader themes in social & gender history. It’s a funny show, but we take it seriously, so why not give it a try? 😁

Here is a recent episode

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/y...

08.03.2026 15:42 πŸ‘ 102 πŸ” 23 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2

Alex and I have an overdue catch up on things. Enjoy! πŸŽ§πŸ‘‡

08.03.2026 11:35 πŸ‘ 44 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

I have written to my MP about the proposed immigration changes by Labour and the press release I got in reply was a disgrace. After listening to @quietriotpod.bsky.social I am incensed again so will write yet again to voice my opposition

08.03.2026 11:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is the 150th anniversary of the patenting of the Telephone in 1876 β€” so, here is our very funny 150th episode of You’re Dead To Me about the telephone’s origins

With comedian Catherine Bohart and historian of science Professor @irmorus.bsky.social

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

07.03.2026 10:37 πŸ‘ 83 πŸ” 23 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2

This notinourname.org.uk petition by @nionwomen.bsky.social has almost reached 90,000 names!

If you are a woman who is opposed to transphobic bigotry being deployed in your name, please sign and share…

07.03.2026 10:17 πŸ‘ 279 πŸ” 136 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2

Those two little girls should be 33-34 now with many decades ahead of them.
Let's remember Holly and Jessica and think of their families today, rather than waste too much thought on the man who murdered them.

07.03.2026 10:25 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Glad you are home and enjoying Friday pint of something x

06.03.2026 19:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œGo ahead” – A Woman’s Place is in Her Union Read the GMB Women's Campaign Unit blog about the power of women joining together as a collective, for under one banner we are stronger together.

"As International Women’s Day 2026 approaches, the most valuable way for our sisters to give is to join together as a collective, for under one banner we are stronger together."

Read more from our Women's Campaign Unit πŸ‘‡

#IWD
www.gmb.org.uk/gmb-equality...

06.03.2026 17:20 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

History is going to judge McSweeney very badly for being so close to this

06.03.2026 19:16 πŸ‘ 135 πŸ” 28 πŸ’¬ 24 πŸ“Œ 1
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*standing ovation* 🀣🀣🀣

06.03.2026 17:37 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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06.03.2026 16:12 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Delighted @gregjenner.bsky.social and You're Dead to Me are looking at Dowager Empress Cixi as it goes very nicely with @empirepoduk.bsky.social
miniseries on Mao.

06.03.2026 14:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Sending only positive thoughts

05.03.2026 20:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

#3goodthings
1. Colleagues sorted out my classes when I had to come home as feeling poorly
2. Slept all afternoon
3. Chicken soup

05.03.2026 19:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s the perfect day to disappear into a quaint bookstore, never to be seen again.

05.03.2026 13:34 πŸ‘ 639 πŸ” 90 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 10

Untrue - the Convention provides both for the possibility that protection might cease to be necessary (ie the cessation clause: refugee status ends if there's a change in circumstances) AND the possibility it might need to be long-term (ie references to facilitating citizenship of the refuge State)

05.03.2026 17:42 πŸ‘ 231 πŸ” 81 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 0

As a Modern Studies teacher asked similar questions this week. Trying to give clear answers without adding to anxiety but also not downplaying seriousness or the student's fear being very real.

04.03.2026 18:35 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
View of geese at pond

View of geese at pond

#3goodthings
1. Lots of encouragement at the gym
2. Lunchtime walk
3. Making plans with Alice

03.03.2026 20:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh lovely photo

03.03.2026 20:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes it was a Rotary competition. My seniors won and my intermediates were 1st and 2nd. So thrilled for them x

03.03.2026 18:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0