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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

📰Tomorrow's front page Thousands attend anti-racism demonstration that drowns out far-right hate

Emily Mann @emann.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Community Facebook gold. Who do you most relate with today? a) the red bucket b) the pursued sheep c) the pursuing sheep

Screen grab of facebook community post reading "To whoever belongs the sheep in park next to dent one of the sheep has a red bucket stuck on it's head and the other sheep are chasing it."

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404 Ink @404ink.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

As we're now in 2026, the year of our closure, we're beginning to mark some books as out of print via our distributor, meaning it's your last chance to get your hands on some 404 Ink history before they're gone! Books now marked as out of print with last copies available via us directly...

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Sue Fletcher-Watson @suereviews.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Really to happy to hear from the publisher today that our book on inclusive, neurodiversity-affirmative education is a "hot new release" in education, according to Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/new-relea... Flyer attached for a discount if you buy direct from the publisher - valid through January.

A yellow flyer advertising a book, from the publisher Routledge (part of Taylor & Francis Group). On the left, there is a discount code to save 20% at routledge.com. The code is 25SME4. The code is valid until 31st January 2026. The front cover of the book is also shown, covered with a bright pattern of coloured tiles. The book is called It Takes All Kinds Of Minds: fostering neurodivergent thriving at school. Edited by Rachael Davis, Claire O'Neill and Sue Fletcher-Watson.

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Prof Ruth Patrick @ruthpatrick0.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Fantastic to see @johnswinney.bsky.social cite our new analysis of the very real difference that the Scottish Child Payment is making in Scotland. Investment in social security is a good thing! By @kittyjstewart.bsky.social @emmatominey.bsky.social @ilonapin.bsky.social @katejandersen.bsky.social

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404 Ink @404ink.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

You know the deal by now. One last time... www.404ink.com/shop

Black Friday, no sale, 0% off, everything full price, we have bills to pay

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Prof Ruth Patrick @ruthpatrick0.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

My quick-fire take for @prospectmagazine.co.uk on why we should celebrate the scrapping of the two-child limit Draws on research for @nuffieldfoundation.org & ongoing work with the amazing @changingrealities.bsky.social

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

In a world where too much of our media is choosing to turn away, we report fearlessly from Westminster and Holyrood Subscribe for one year now and support our coverage 👉 www.thenational.scot/subscr...

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emily @emilysue.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

i just read something about grief from C.S. Lewis and his book, “A Grief Observed” basically, when someone you love dies, it isn’t just them that you miss, but the parts of yourself that person brought out of you that can never be brought out again. i feel that with my dad.

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Emily Mann @emann.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Sending magical belated birthday wishes your way! Was remembering our full moon swim with Rocket 🚀✨hope you get in the water this Scorpio season Ruth! X

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Lex McMenamin (they/them) @lexmcmenamin.com · 03/11/2025

I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day. certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.

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Emily Mann @emann.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Can recommend Barbosa sauna to help with the Granite City chill!

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Emma Mitchell @silverpebble2.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

When someone seeks to bring me down (had a bit of a rough time on twitter today) I have a strong urge to channel the grimness & angst into something positive. So, here’s a photo I took of some things I grew-really hope it makes your brain feel good🌿

A collection of flowering plants I grew placed on a black enamel background to create a gentle colour gradation.

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

EXCLUSIVE: Nigel Farage’s links to an influential US anti-abortion group have been branded 'deeply concerning' It comes after an investigation by The New York Times detailed how the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) has been quietly cultivating ties with Farage and his party

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‘Deeply concerning’: Nigel Farage slammed over links to US anti-abortion group

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Emily Mann @emann.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Wondering where to stock up on autumnal reading material?🍁📚 Queer-owned, women led, unapologetically activist, independent AND radical community bookshop @lighthousebks.bsky.social Shout out to the team for making events accessible ✨🌈 lighthousebookshop.com/book/9780241...

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Lighthouse | No Is Not a Lonely Utterance : The Art and Activism of Complaining

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Emily Mann @emann.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

And finally, peer support from @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social I am living out my own redemption arc dreams as the new community and communications manager at @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social 🤗😎

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Emily Mann @emann.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

The most meaningful supports? Fiends, mentors & colleagues that listened with purpose & offered guidance. The deputy manager at the 'Advice Place' who was my lighthouse during this storm. I hope to emulate your care, compassion & integrity. 💡⛈️🌊

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Emily Mann @emann.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Complaining is a political, ethical & incredibly lonely act. Emotionally drained after years navigating an impossible complaints process - I have now left my PhD. Complaints are all encompassing but finally this is more of an aside, a footnote, instead of my dénouement.

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Emily Mann @emann.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

@saranahmed.bsky.social also radicalised me!⚠️ Living a feminist life helped me navigate everyday backlash back when I first started learning about feminism, activism & research. Sara's work continues to be as transformative & energising!

A hand holds up two books both by Sara Ahmed in front of a colourful bookshelf. The front book is 'No Is Not a Lonely Utterance: The Art and Activism of Complaining' with a minimalist white cover and red and black text. The other book is entitled 'Complaint!' and has a cover image of a closed white door.

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divine beastmode @gunstreet.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

the post office is a public service. it doesn’t need to make money. public transit doesn’t need to make money. the library doesn’t need to make money. some things exist for the public good and we desperately need lawmakers to stop thinking about them in terms of capitalism. these are not businesses.

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

BREAKING: Police have reportedly confiscated an advertising van displaying a photograph of Donald Trump with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein This story is developing

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

BREAKING: Two men have been charged in connection with a 'hate crime' following a protest outside an accommodation housing asylum seekers in Aberdeen More to follow

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Spook-ass, Christ oh boo! boo! @loukas.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Something I want to put on the record is the concept of 'parallel' learning by autistic people. By this I mean the hidden educational labour that autistic people have to do as part of our formal learning. It works like this:

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Association for Scottish Literature @asls.org.uk · 15/09/2025

“I liked how it felt to write poetry … it’s a visceral thing” Len Pennie won praise & faced criticism for exploring domestic abuse in her award-winning debut. She talks about partying sober, writing in Scots, & why she’s rooting out stigma in her new collection www.theguardian.com/books/2025/s...

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‘I was writing at my lowest ebb’: Scottish author Len Pennie on domestic abuse and the power of poetry

Len Pennie won praise and faced criticism for exploring domestic abuse in her award-winning debut. She talks about partying sober, writing in Scots, and why she’s rooting out stigma in her follow-up c...

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Eve Livingston @everebecca.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

I'm always moaning that there's no perks to my usual social affairs beat - so last month I moonlighted as a lifestyle journalist to tour some of Scotland's most scenic wild saunas, the results of which are in yesterday's Observer. Now considering a career shift... observer.co.uk/culture/phot...

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The rise of the Scot tub | The Observer

Saunas at Scotland’s scenic spots are becoming the country’s hottest property and giving wild swimmers respite from the frigid North Sea

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Emily Mann @emann.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

What a treat to have you in the Granite City! Also amazing name - well done whoever came up with this! 👏

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National Library of Scotland @natlibscot.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

We're coming to Aberdeen! 🥳 Our OUTWITH programme kicks off this Saturday by bringing our earliest publication of Scottish secular music to Aberdeen Art Gallery (whose Cowdray Hall concert venue is also having a big birthday this year).

Songs and Fancies lies open in a display case, with a person kneeling down to look at it closely. The photograph is taken close up, with the book in the foreground.

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Emily Mann @emann.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Peer support! Connect with other disabled and neurodivergent students. For PGs join disabled staff networks or create your own! And of course link in with @ucu.org.uk

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Emily Mann @emann.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

2/ We were invited to use the space as we wanted - crowd sourcing alternative ways of working and validation in abundance. Giant bumblebee feasting on honeysuckle. The pollination in progress feels symbolic.

Close-up photo of a bumblebee collecting nectar from a honeysuckle flower. The honeysuckle blooms are pink, white and yellow, surrounded by green leaves with some sunlight burns. The sunlight highlights the textures of the leaves and the fuzzy outline of the bee.

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Emily Mann @emann.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

1/ Today I had a management meeting but not the usual kind. Time and space dedicated to openly discussing our management journeys as disabled and neurodivergent people managing other disabled and neurodivergent people and all the learning we do whilst doing that.

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

The Saltire is being 'perverted' by far-right campaigns, a Yes group has said in a rallying cry to join their march ⬇️

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Join our rally against 'perversion' of Saltire, pro-independence group urges

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

BREAKING: MSPs have voted for the Scottish Government to 'immediately' impose boycotts and sanctions on Israel It comes after First Minister John Swinney outlined other actions that the SNP administration would take

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

NEW: A further five men have been arrested and charged in connection with inciting racial hatred following a demonstration in Aberdeen last month

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Five people arrested for 'inciting racial hatred' during Aberdeen protest

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Tristan Grayford @tristangrayford.scot · 03/09/2025

Good luck finding a single "national" UK (English) news outlet reporting on this pretty historic decision in Scotland as it it's more than an international curiosity.

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Dr Hayley Bennett @haylesben.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Solidarity to all university workers right now. Especially if, like us, you’re being put through a prolonged “reshaping process” of chaotic redundancy phases. If you don’t already know much about your employment rights and proper practices, take a look at ACAS website: www.acas.org.uk

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Acas | Making working life better for everyone in Britain

Acas is the workplace expert for England, Wales and Scotland. We provide free and impartial advice for employers and employees, training and help resolve disputes.

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Joanna Grace PhD @jo3grace.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

If you are new to teaching people with profound & multiple learning disabilities check out this playlist youtu.be/AauXGqL0xYE (Just three films at time of posting currently but growing all the while). 3 ifs: If you know someone who is new to this role, or a similar role please share it with them.

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Remembering the summer before starting teaching

YouTube video by The Sensory Projects

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Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Are you Neurodivergent and have done, are doing or are considered doing a PhD? Researchers at Open University are investigating how doctoral study works (or doesn’t) for neurodivergent people. Take their 30 minute survey: forms.office.com/e/ft9jyWsPUW Questions? Email lindsay.odell@open.ac.uk

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Emily Mann @emann.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Found this on my street during our lap around the block earlier. Very fitting as I started a new role today! 🩵🩷🤍

Hand holding a stone decorated in chalk paint, pale pink dots and heart shapes surrounding the words "BELIEVE IN YOURSELF". Medium sized black dog out of focus in the background.

Same as previous but stone out of focus and cute wee dog in focus

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Emily Mann @emann.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

📘 Read the report here: www.gov.scot/isbn/9781836... 📝 Summary www.gov.scot/publications... 📖Easy Read version www.gov.scot/publications...

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Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment: final report

The final report of the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment, written by Edel Harris OBE.

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Emily Mann @emann.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

📣📢 Pivotal opportunity for Scottish Government to act on recommendations!🦄 Report offers crucial antidotal alternative to dehumanising regressive rhetoric & erosion of disability rights. Please read, share & help amplify!📢📣 Links below.🔗

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Emily Mann @emann.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Surreal to read my own words quoted in the independent review of Adult Disability Payments here in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿📖. Proud to have been a member of the Advisory Group - especially after such a challenging (read shite🫣💩) year!

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Association for Scottish Literature @asls.org.uk · 28/07/2025

ALT Book Fringe 2025 4–29 Aug, Edinburgh Entirely run & curated by 3 of Scotland’s leading indie bookshops – @argonautbooks.bsky.social, @lighthousebks.bsky.social & @typewronger.bsky.social – ALT Book Fringe is a free, alternative August literary festival www.lighthousebookshop.com/events/book-...

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Book Fringe
Argonaut
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Typewronger

A dynamic, inclusive, alternative, community-led book festival

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Amnesty UK Feminists @amnestyfeminist.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

The EHRC recently consulted on guidance for services across Britain that would mean trans people are often excluded and segregated. That's closed, but you can still make a difference. Email the UK Minister for Equalities to ask for safe inclusive services: scottishtrans.org/emailfortransinclusion

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Emily Mann @emann.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Beautiful day for mental health swims dip. Few lurking jelly fish. New sauna on the esplanade 'the sauna mannie'. Colin hand crafted the entire thing. His wood working skills are phenomenal.

Grey sea and sky. Lone swimmer in the water with seagull flying overhead.

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Emily Mann @emann.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Big buzz about the granite city this weekend despite the dreichness. Tall ships galore!

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