Cate Callahan
@catecallahan.bsky.social
Science, Political Rage, Disability Advocacy. LGBTQ+. She/Her
Occasional creative type: Art, Photography
Occasional creative type: Art, Photography
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Imagine if 2000 children had gone missing from boarding schools. How much outrage there would be. Imagine how quickly there would be demands for inquiries and actions. Instead because these are unaccompanied asylum seeking children they will either be ignored or blamed for being trafficked.
How is this not the top story on every news bulletin?
This has been happening for years and instead of doing anything to protect children successive governments have made the situation worse. This isn't just on councils. It is part of failings on a State level.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
This has been happening for years and instead of doing anything to protect children successive governments have made the situation worse. This isn't just on councils. It is part of failings on a State level.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
More then 2,000 trafficked children and lone child asylum seekers missing from UK councils’ care
Charities say vulnerable young people are being failed by local authorities, the police and central government
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Imagine if 2000 children had gone missing from boarding schools. How much outrage there would be. Imagine how quickly there would be demands for inquiries and actions. Instead because these are unaccompanied asylum seeking children they will either be ignored or blamed for being trafficked.
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Honoring Alice Wong's life and legacy with gratitude, in solidarity and sorrow, this morning. I was a fan; thinking of all who loved and knew her personally.
Alice's words speak to us still. As a chronically ill person, I will keep listening. What a beautiful, bold, *brilliant* life well lived.
Alice's words speak to us still. As a chronically ill person, I will keep listening. What a beautiful, bold, *brilliant* life well lived.
November 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Honoring Alice Wong's life and legacy with gratitude, in solidarity and sorrow, this morning. I was a fan; thinking of all who loved and knew her personally.
Alice's words speak to us still. As a chronically ill person, I will keep listening. What a beautiful, bold, *brilliant* life well lived.
Alice's words speak to us still. As a chronically ill person, I will keep listening. What a beautiful, bold, *brilliant* life well lived.
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I came to this country as a child refugee. No English, no certainty, no idea what my life could become. Britain gave me refuge.
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 10:29 AM
I came to this country as a child refugee. No English, no certainty, no idea what my life could become. Britain gave me refuge.
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’
—Alice Wong
—Alice Wong
November 15, 2025 at 6:12 AM
‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’
—Alice Wong
—Alice Wong
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Our beloved Alice Wong has joined the ancestors. It was one of the great honors of my life to call Alice my friend, co-author & co-conspirator. She was a true genius, a force of nature the likes of which the world has never seen before. I love you, Alice, and am equal parts grateful and devastated
November 15, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Our beloved Alice Wong has joined the ancestors. It was one of the great honors of my life to call Alice my friend, co-author & co-conspirator. She was a true genius, a force of nature the likes of which the world has never seen before. I love you, Alice, and am equal parts grateful and devastated
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“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
November 15, 2025 at 6:15 AM
“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
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I do not understand those still attempting to defend Labour. Every day the gap between them and Reform, on immigration, trans and non-binary rights, disabled individuals etc shrinks. Human rights have to apply to everyone or they end up applying to no-one. #r4today
news.sky.com/story/home-s...
news.sky.com/story/home-s...
November 14, 2025 at 7:26 AM
I do not understand those still attempting to defend Labour. Every day the gap between them and Reform, on immigration, trans and non-binary rights, disabled individuals etc shrinks. Human rights have to apply to everyone or they end up applying to no-one. #r4today
news.sky.com/story/home-s...
news.sky.com/story/home-s...
Absolutely exhausting watching mainstream newspapers repeatedly lying about disability benefits & never being held accountable.
This from the express is appalling.
web.archive.org/web/20251110...
This from the express is appalling.
web.archive.org/web/20251110...
Labour's Benefits Britain is out of control - even Gen Z is no longer fooled
OPINION: Public frustration is boiling over as the government rewards the lazy Brit with tens of thousands of pounds and a fancy car.
web.archive.org
November 10, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Absolutely exhausting watching mainstream newspapers repeatedly lying about disability benefits & never being held accountable.
This from the express is appalling.
web.archive.org/web/20251110...
This from the express is appalling.
web.archive.org/web/20251110...
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If they only knew how to zoom in, they might just be able to make out the red poppy too....
November 9, 2025 at 12:10 PM
If they only knew how to zoom in, they might just be able to make out the red poppy too....
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Yesterday was the 30th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act. The absolute tumbleweed from the media & gov shows just how much they want to bury how much disabled people fought and still fight for our rights.
November 9, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Yesterday was the 30th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act. The absolute tumbleweed from the media & gov shows just how much they want to bury how much disabled people fought and still fight for our rights.
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A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived.
Scares people into paying extortionate price for freehold, 6000% profit.
Previously arrested, charged with stalking offences.
Govt must investigate these vampires.
Scares people into paying extortionate price for freehold, 6000% profit.
Previously arrested, charged with stalking offences.
Govt must investigate these vampires.
A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived
Exclusive: The Tribune can reveal that Andrew Milne has threatened leaseholders with high court action. It ‘broke my heart’ one woman says
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 8:32 AM
A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived.
Scares people into paying extortionate price for freehold, 6000% profit.
Previously arrested, charged with stalking offences.
Govt must investigate these vampires.
Scares people into paying extortionate price for freehold, 6000% profit.
Previously arrested, charged with stalking offences.
Govt must investigate these vampires.
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A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women
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November 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women
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This is an excellent closing statement from a campaign that's set the bar for excellence really, really high.
UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 5: Vito Marcantonio
There are many who dismiss our vision for New York as impossible. To them, I say we need look only to our past for proof of how we can shape the future.
Tomorrow is Election Day. And this is the final Until It's Done of our campaign.
There are many who dismiss our vision for New York as impossible. To them, I say we need look only to our past for proof of how we can shape the future.
Tomorrow is Election Day. And this is the final Until It's Done of our campaign.
November 4, 2025 at 6:18 AM
This is an excellent closing statement from a campaign that's set the bar for excellence really, really high.
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My friend Ace is dealing with shitty people harassing them and trying to get them to take down their little free library and food pantry by claiming they're a 'code violation' when said structures are ALL OVER TOWN like come on bro we see you, anyway, sign a thing, help Ace and their neighbors!
476! please help me get to 500 before tomorrow’s city commission meeting
www.change.org/p/amend-city...
www.change.org/p/amend-city...
November 4, 2025 at 5:29 AM
My friend Ace is dealing with shitty people harassing them and trying to get them to take down their little free library and food pantry by claiming they're a 'code violation' when said structures are ALL OVER TOWN like come on bro we see you, anyway, sign a thing, help Ace and their neighbors!
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thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 11:25 PM
thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
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Birds but they get spookier each time. 🎃👻
Enter if you dare...🚪
Enter if you dare...🚪
October 31, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Birds but they get spookier each time. 🎃👻
Enter if you dare...🚪
Enter if you dare...🚪
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24% of Disabled people avoid using public transport due to accessibility issues.
4.7 million Disabled people live in poverty.
The politicians who make the above stats a reality are choosing to attack the Motability Scheme, instead of the system that locks us out of society.
4.7 million Disabled people live in poverty.
The politicians who make the above stats a reality are choosing to attack the Motability Scheme, instead of the system that locks us out of society.
October 30, 2025 at 10:15 AM
24% of Disabled people avoid using public transport due to accessibility issues.
4.7 million Disabled people live in poverty.
The politicians who make the above stats a reality are choosing to attack the Motability Scheme, instead of the system that locks us out of society.
4.7 million Disabled people live in poverty.
The politicians who make the above stats a reality are choosing to attack the Motability Scheme, instead of the system that locks us out of society.
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![Cartoon by Stephen Collins for the Guardian.
[Scene is BBC BREAKFAST with two presenters and a guest on the sofa].
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PRESENTER:
Now - some disturbing new research has shown
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PRESENTER:
that as many as 10 non-Reform political parties may currently operating ‘under the radar’ across the UK.
[Show on screen logos for Greens, Lib Dems, Conservatives
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PRESENTER:
In the studio to discuss this, Nigel Farage
[We see the guest on the sofa is indeed Nigel Farage]
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PRESENTER:
Nigel, what’s your view?
FARAGE:
Well I think this very worrying.
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FARAGE:
And just another reason why we should ban all immigration.
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PRESENTER:
I won’t push back on that
FARAGE:
Absolutely!
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PRESENTER:
Funnily enough, this is what your new show’s about, isn’t it?
FARAGE:
Oop - plug time!
PRESENTER:
Ha ha
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FARAGE:
Yes it’s a 12-part BBC documentary called ‘In Search Of The Political Parties That Aren’t My One’.
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[Show on the TV screen Farage presenting a documentary series titled In Search Of The Political Parties That Aren’t My One. He is wearing his farmer's getup and looking dreamily at the UK from hillsides, visiting pubs and chatting with the locals, etc]
FARAGE:
It’s a really emotional journey
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FARAGE:
with lots of dreamy footage of me looking relatable...
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FARAGE:
as I answer the question:
*Am I the only option for Britain?*
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[Cut back to studio]
PRESENTER:
I won’t push back on that
FARAGE:
Absolutely!
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I’m so glad to hear Tom has had a job offer from Asda after Waitrose behaved appallingly. But it shouldn’t take a national backlash for disabled people to be treated decently. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Asda hires autistic man who was let go by Waitrose after years of volunteering
Waitrose asked Tom Boyd not to return when he asked for a few hours of paid work after years as unpaid shelf stacker
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I’m so glad to hear Tom has had a job offer from Asda after Waitrose behaved appallingly. But it shouldn’t take a national backlash for disabled people to be treated decently. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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No justice. Utterly disgusted for the Bloody Sunday families. An obscene decision and a dark day.
October 23, 2025 at 11:46 AM
No justice. Utterly disgusted for the Bloody Sunday families. An obscene decision and a dark day.
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We've got to stop behaving as if we're not responsible for one other. Eradicate from your mind expressions like, "I don't owe you anything.""They/she/he doesn't owe you anything." That "owe" is thinking of us in terms of transactions as if our value is only important in terms of profit & loss.
My co-worker came in one day sneezing and coughing talking about, “It’s not COVID”. Okay girl, I still don’t want it!
if you have a cough or cold, scratch throat, beginning to come down with something or getting over something, why don't you where a mask on public transportation? is the idea that if someone gets sick from your droplets that's just fate?
October 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
We've got to stop behaving as if we're not responsible for one other. Eradicate from your mind expressions like, "I don't owe you anything.""They/she/he doesn't owe you anything." That "owe" is thinking of us in terms of transactions as if our value is only important in terms of profit & loss.
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Researchers in Leeds have joined experts from across the world in warning that Earth is reaching the first of many climate tipping points that will cause catastrophic harm without urgent action.
#climatecrisis #tippingpoint #auspol www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
#climatecrisis #tippingpoint #auspol www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
‘New reality’ as world reaches first climate tipping point
Researchers in Leeds have joined experts from across the world in warning that Earth is reaching the first of many climate tipping points that will cause catastrophic harm without urgent action.
www.leeds.ac.uk
October 13, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Researchers in Leeds have joined experts from across the world in warning that Earth is reaching the first of many climate tipping points that will cause catastrophic harm without urgent action.
#climatecrisis #tippingpoint #auspol www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
#climatecrisis #tippingpoint #auspol www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
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Solidarity with all trans and intersex people having their existence debated every time a tv host hasn't done their prep and can't think of any more questions
October 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Solidarity with all trans and intersex people having their existence debated every time a tv host hasn't done their prep and can't think of any more questions
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UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
October 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
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Folks have been asking me which of the currently available UK #COVID vaccines are best, given that an older flavour, "KP2" is being given free on the NHS to the twelve or so people that remain eligible (😜🙄), whilst the newer "LP8.1" is available privately...
I'll do my best...
I'll do my best...
October 6, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Folks have been asking me which of the currently available UK #COVID vaccines are best, given that an older flavour, "KP2" is being given free on the NHS to the twelve or so people that remain eligible (😜🙄), whilst the newer "LP8.1" is available privately...
I'll do my best...
I'll do my best...