Anson Mackay 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
@ans.bsky.social
non-binary ultra runner || neach-ionnsachaidh na Gàidhlig || managed by @davidadger.bsky.social || cancer blog
https://ansmackay.wixsite.com/uclgeography/blog
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In incredible news, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly for "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women."
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
European Parliament Votes Overwhelmingly For "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women"
The resolution, though nonbinding, is a significant shot at those who seek to erode transgender rights on the continent.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
In incredible news, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly for "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women."
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
Only 8 fucking real complaints over 10 years 🤬
In a functional country, this would be a scandal. A service suffering only from chronic underfunding was ripped apart because the media created a myth of 1000s of complaints of malpractice. The truth - as in my family’s experience - was very different.
www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/11/n...
www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/11/n...
NHS closed Tavistock over care complaints – there were only eight
An eye-opening FOI report has revealed that just eight people complained about the Tavistock gender clinic's care provision in 10 years.
www.thepinknews.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Only 8 fucking real complaints over 10 years 🤬
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✈️New in Geo!✈️
'Copenhagen not Copacabana? Practices and perspectives for fieldwork without flying' by E. Cotterill, @ihnji.bsky.social & @routesandroots.bsky.social
This paper addresses the challenges of designing fieldtrips around long-distance train travel.
doi.org/10.1002/geo2... #geosky
'Copenhagen not Copacabana? Practices and perspectives for fieldwork without flying' by E. Cotterill, @ihnji.bsky.social & @routesandroots.bsky.social
This paper addresses the challenges of designing fieldtrips around long-distance train travel.
doi.org/10.1002/geo2... #geosky
February 9, 2026 at 12:49 PM
✈️New in Geo!✈️
'Copenhagen not Copacabana? Practices and perspectives for fieldwork without flying' by E. Cotterill, @ihnji.bsky.social & @routesandroots.bsky.social
This paper addresses the challenges of designing fieldtrips around long-distance train travel.
doi.org/10.1002/geo2... #geosky
'Copenhagen not Copacabana? Practices and perspectives for fieldwork without flying' by E. Cotterill, @ihnji.bsky.social & @routesandroots.bsky.social
This paper addresses the challenges of designing fieldtrips around long-distance train travel.
doi.org/10.1002/geo2... #geosky
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What do you call someone whose instinct, confronted by evidence that their policies are contributing to a massive increase in deaths, is to cover it up? And should that person be a Labour Minister? Or in prison?
New data shows surge in trans kids’ suicides following healthcare rollbacks | Good Law Project
A freedom of information request by Good Law Project has found that deaths by suicide of trans young people under 18 surged following the withdrawal of gender-affirming healthcare
goodlawproject.org
February 7, 2026 at 4:24 PM
What do you call someone whose instinct, confronted by evidence that their policies are contributing to a massive increase in deaths, is to cover it up? And should that person be a Labour Minister? Or in prison?
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Trust me, the woman of academia are not at all surprised by the number of academic men orbiting Epstein.
February 7, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Trust me, the woman of academia are not at all surprised by the number of academic men orbiting Epstein.
I'm in the Highlands' newspaper @northerntimes.co.uk, this time with an update on my latest cancer scans from a few weeks ago - still no evidence of disease, exactly 2 years since I finished being on immunotherapy. Yay! ht @ahenderson96.bsky.social #cansky
www.northern-times.co.uk/news/ultra-r...
www.northern-times.co.uk/news/ultra-r...
Ultra-runner now cancer-free after terminal diagnosis
The retired UCL professor is one of very few to have made it through a full two years of an innovative cancer treatment, to wondrous results.
www.northern-times.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 6:12 AM
I'm in the Highlands' newspaper @northerntimes.co.uk, this time with an update on my latest cancer scans from a few weeks ago - still no evidence of disease, exactly 2 years since I finished being on immunotherapy. Yay! ht @ahenderson96.bsky.social #cansky
www.northern-times.co.uk/news/ultra-r...
www.northern-times.co.uk/news/ultra-r...
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We would love for @jaytoddgla.bsky.social’s and my critical response to be read widely, given the Sullivan Review’s potential for far-reaching implications across the social and health sciences — and indeed well beyond the academy
New Intervention in TIBG:
'A critical response to the UK's "Sullivan Review" into sex and gender in research and data' by @jaytoddgla.bsky.social & @felicitycallard.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1111/tran...
'A critical response to the UK's "Sullivan Review" into sex and gender in research and data' by @jaytoddgla.bsky.social & @felicitycallard.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1111/tran...
February 3, 2026 at 7:24 PM
We would love for @jaytoddgla.bsky.social’s and my critical response to be read widely, given the Sullivan Review’s potential for far-reaching implications across the social and health sciences — and indeed well beyond the academy
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I never post a link to the THE but the THE has covered Jay Todd's @jaytoddgla.bsky.social and my paper with the headline, 'Trans research "at risk" if data collection guidance adopted'
rgs-ibg.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
rgs-ibg.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
February 3, 2026 at 9:48 AM
I never post a link to the THE but the THE has covered Jay Todd's @jaytoddgla.bsky.social and my paper with the headline, 'Trans research "at risk" if data collection guidance adopted'
rgs-ibg.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
rgs-ibg.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Mandating a binary, immutable definition of sex in research is epistemic vandalism. It doesn’t just erase trans people, it wreaks havoc on the tools of knowledge production, leading to less nuanced, less accurate, and less rigorous science.
📣 Today @felicitycallard.bsky.social and I have published the first peer-reviewed response to the 'Sullivan Review' of research and data on sex and gender.
doi.org/10.1111/tran...
The Review could threaten trans rights and inclusion, erode academic freedom, and undermine research quality.
doi.org/10.1111/tran...
The Review could threaten trans rights and inclusion, erode academic freedom, and undermine research quality.
February 3, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Mandating a binary, immutable definition of sex in research is epistemic vandalism. It doesn’t just erase trans people, it wreaks havoc on the tools of knowledge production, leading to less nuanced, less accurate, and less rigorous science.
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There's an astonishing cruelty in trying to make the world even more hostile for trans kids by suing schools that want to include them. But that's where 'gender critical' Britain is.
We're acting for a school that is being sued - and we could really use your help with funding.
We're acting for a school that is being sued - and we could really use your help with funding.
Defend trans kids in school | Good Law Project
goodlaw.social
February 2, 2026 at 4:58 PM
There's an astonishing cruelty in trying to make the world even more hostile for trans kids by suing schools that want to include them. But that's where 'gender critical' Britain is.
We're acting for a school that is being sued - and we could really use your help with funding.
We're acting for a school that is being sued - and we could really use your help with funding.
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Very soon, I am going for surgical treatment for cancer.
I wanted to use this opportunity to share my journey and advocate for prostate cancer screening for men. @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social
prostatecanceruk.org/about-us/new...
I wanted to use this opportunity to share my journey and advocate for prostate cancer screening for men. @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social
prostatecanceruk.org/about-us/new...
Have we finally reached a turning point on prostate cancer screening?
After years of research and campaigning, we’re closer than ever to a prostate cancer screening programme. Here’s why 2025 could be the year things finally change.
prostatecanceruk.org
February 2, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Very soon, I am going for surgical treatment for cancer.
I wanted to use this opportunity to share my journey and advocate for prostate cancer screening for men. @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social
prostatecanceruk.org/about-us/new...
I wanted to use this opportunity to share my journey and advocate for prostate cancer screening for men. @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social
prostatecanceruk.org/about-us/new...
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February 1, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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JK Rowling's team invited Jeffery Epstein to the deathly hallows play and to a Harry potter dinner.
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov
February 1, 2026 at 4:52 PM
JK Rowling's team invited Jeffery Epstein to the deathly hallows play and to a Harry potter dinner.
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
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These gorgeous queer bookshops can’t wait to add to your TBR. All the books! Today is the start of #lgbtqhistorymonth - please show your support with a follow/share/purchase ❤️ 🧡 🥰 📕
go.bsky.app/G321HCf
go.bsky.app/G321HCf
February 1, 2026 at 12:14 PM
These gorgeous queer bookshops can’t wait to add to your TBR. All the books! Today is the start of #lgbtqhistorymonth - please show your support with a follow/share/purchase ❤️ 🧡 🥰 📕
go.bsky.app/G321HCf
go.bsky.app/G321HCf
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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‘Bursting with humanity.’ Dan Snow
‘Polyphonic, gossipy, and politically potent’ Oisín McKenna
The Log Books is an intimate history of LGBTQ+ life over four decades, discovered in a stash of forgotten, handwritten notes. Out today in hardback ☎️
linktr.ee/TheLogBooks
‘Polyphonic, gossipy, and politically potent’ Oisín McKenna
The Log Books is an intimate history of LGBTQ+ life over four decades, discovered in a stash of forgotten, handwritten notes. Out today in hardback ☎️
linktr.ee/TheLogBooks
January 29, 2026 at 12:30 PM
‘Bursting with humanity.’ Dan Snow
‘Polyphonic, gossipy, and politically potent’ Oisín McKenna
The Log Books is an intimate history of LGBTQ+ life over four decades, discovered in a stash of forgotten, handwritten notes. Out today in hardback ☎️
linktr.ee/TheLogBooks
‘Polyphonic, gossipy, and politically potent’ Oisín McKenna
The Log Books is an intimate history of LGBTQ+ life over four decades, discovered in a stash of forgotten, handwritten notes. Out today in hardback ☎️
linktr.ee/TheLogBooks
This is a brilliant poster from @greenparty.org.uk
Same Tory MPs, same austerity-led ideology, same failure.
January 29, 2026 at 12:59 PM
This is a brilliant poster from @greenparty.org.uk
This is amazing news for the Hampstead Ponds, and I'm intrugued to see how this ruling will sit with the CoL and their most recent survey on inclusive use of the Ponds.
And it's about time SM was being pushed back for their bigotry. I hope the Charity Commission thinks the same...
And it's about time SM was being pushed back for their bigotry. I hope the Charity Commission thinks the same...
I can confirm that Sex Matters has been refused permission to bring its anti-democratic, exclusionary, and bigoted challenge to the inclusive space at Hampstead Ponds. More to follow.
January 29, 2026 at 11:53 AM
This is amazing news for the Hampstead Ponds, and I'm intrugued to see how this ruling will sit with the CoL and their most recent survey on inclusive use of the Ponds.
And it's about time SM was being pushed back for their bigotry. I hope the Charity Commission thinks the same...
And it's about time SM was being pushed back for their bigotry. I hope the Charity Commission thinks the same...
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New in #PhilTransB - theme issue explores the #biosphere in the #Anthropocene. All #OA. Read: royalsocietypublishing.org/rstb/issue/3...
January 27, 2026 at 8:45 PM
New in #PhilTransB - theme issue explores the #biosphere in the #Anthropocene. All #OA. Read: royalsocietypublishing.org/rstb/issue/3...
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In April, #PrideinSTEM turns 10! We will have a celebration for it, and we would like to recognize individuals who have had a positive impact on LGBTQIA+ People in STEM, here in the UK!
Do you know someone who fits that description?
Nominate them here:
prideinstem.org/2026/01/27/n...
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🧪🔭
Do you know someone who fits that description?
Nominate them here:
prideinstem.org/2026/01/27/n...
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Nominations open for our Decadal Awards | Pride in STEM
prideinstem.org
January 27, 2026 at 6:31 PM
In April, #PrideinSTEM turns 10! We will have a celebration for it, and we would like to recognize individuals who have had a positive impact on LGBTQIA+ People in STEM, here in the UK!
Do you know someone who fits that description?
Nominate them here:
prideinstem.org/2026/01/27/n...
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🧪🔭
Do you know someone who fits that description?
Nominate them here:
prideinstem.org/2026/01/27/n...
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🧪🔭
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In my ongoing attempts to give you a break from *gestures widely* THE HORRORS:
Let's talk about the utterly bizarre science of cats' purring.
Here's a weird starting point:
There are NO cats (Felidae) that can BOTH roar AND purr.
Cats that roar = genus Panthera
Cats that purr = genus Felis
Let's talk about the utterly bizarre science of cats' purring.
Here's a weird starting point:
There are NO cats (Felidae) that can BOTH roar AND purr.
Cats that roar = genus Panthera
Cats that purr = genus Felis
January 24, 2026 at 11:12 PM
In my ongoing attempts to give you a break from *gestures widely* THE HORRORS:
Let's talk about the utterly bizarre science of cats' purring.
Here's a weird starting point:
There are NO cats (Felidae) that can BOTH roar AND purr.
Cats that roar = genus Panthera
Cats that purr = genus Felis
Let's talk about the utterly bizarre science of cats' purring.
Here's a weird starting point:
There are NO cats (Felidae) that can BOTH roar AND purr.
Cats that roar = genus Panthera
Cats that purr = genus Felis
New blog post up on my @spinerace.bsky.social DNF. My post sits alongside one by the phenomenal Ruden Bhutia. Thank you to Camino Ultra for hosting these. #runsky #ultramarathon #spinerace
www.caminoultra.com/post/spine-2...
www.caminoultra.com/post/spine-2...
January 25, 2026 at 11:17 AM
New blog post up on my @spinerace.bsky.social DNF. My post sits alongside one by the phenomenal Ruden Bhutia. Thank you to Camino Ultra for hosting these. #runsky #ultramarathon #spinerace
www.caminoultra.com/post/spine-2...
www.caminoultra.com/post/spine-2...
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🚨 6 DAYS LEFT 🚨
We have just one week to stop Sex Matters infiltrating a vote to ban conversion therapy.
Over 5,000 have taken action. Will you join them?
https://action.goodlawproject.org/stop-sex-matters-infiltrating-the-council-of-europe
We have just one week to stop Sex Matters infiltrating a vote to ban conversion therapy.
Over 5,000 have taken action. Will you join them?
https://action.goodlawproject.org/stop-sex-matters-infiltrating-the-council-of-europe
Stop Sex Matters infiltrating the Council of Europe
In just one week, the Council of Europe will be voting to ban conversion therapy. This would be an incredibly important step to stop the rollback in the rights of LGBTQ+ people. But Sex Matters is inf...
action.goodlawproject.org
January 25, 2026 at 10:32 AM
🚨 6 DAYS LEFT 🚨
We have just one week to stop Sex Matters infiltrating a vote to ban conversion therapy.
Over 5,000 have taken action. Will you join them?
https://action.goodlawproject.org/stop-sex-matters-infiltrating-the-council-of-europe
We have just one week to stop Sex Matters infiltrating a vote to ban conversion therapy.
Over 5,000 have taken action. Will you join them?
https://action.goodlawproject.org/stop-sex-matters-infiltrating-the-council-of-europe
Glorious run in the sun today. Managed not to cross my own path 😅 #runsky #nonbinaryrunner
January 24, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Glorious run in the sun today. Managed not to cross my own path 😅 #runsky #nonbinaryrunner
I've just used Good Law Project's tool to email MPs on the Council of Europe and let them know they don’t have to bend down to Sex Matter’s transphobic threats.
The more they hear from us, the harder it’ll be for them to ignore us. goodlaw.social/9f10d1
The more they hear from us, the harder it’ll be for them to ignore us. goodlaw.social/9f10d1
Stop Sex Matters infiltrating the Council of Europe
In just one week, the Council of Europe will be voting to ban conversion therapy. This would be an incredibly important step to stop the rollback in the rights of LGBTQ+ people. But Sex Matters is inf...
goodlaw.social
January 23, 2026 at 5:52 PM
I've just used Good Law Project's tool to email MPs on the Council of Europe and let them know they don’t have to bend down to Sex Matter’s transphobic threats.
The more they hear from us, the harder it’ll be for them to ignore us. goodlaw.social/9f10d1
The more they hear from us, the harder it’ll be for them to ignore us. goodlaw.social/9f10d1