Mary Madden
@feministgothic.bsky.social
Twitter migrant. Senior academic precariat. Sociologist. Applied qual research (health and lack of social care). Concerned about research quality and integrity. Monsters. Lit. Cult.
'A woman's place is in the resistance'
'A woman's place is in the resistance'
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My book with Andy Bartlett - an STS analysis of Bigfooting - is now out and available to order at www.routledge.com/Bigfooters-a... If this is of interest, I would really appreciate it being shared. Thank you.
Bigfooters and Scientific Inquiry: On the Borderlands of Legitimate Science
Bigfoot exists. Not necessarily as a biological creature, but certainly as an object around which thousands of Americans organise their lives, analysing evidence, and making knowledge. This book exami...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM
My book with Andy Bartlett - an STS analysis of Bigfooting - is now out and available to order at www.routledge.com/Bigfooters-a... If this is of interest, I would really appreciate it being shared. Thank you.
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February 1937 Tory campaign against BBC "bias". To be fair, if Captain Maule Ramsay was leading the charge, "left-wing" probably covered everything up to and including Mussolini...
November 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
February 1937 Tory campaign against BBC "bias". To be fair, if Captain Maule Ramsay was leading the charge, "left-wing" probably covered everything up to and including Mussolini...
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That final point is absolutely crucial.
The fact that the BBC has made serious culpable errors does not negate the point that there is a real and concerted right-wing media campaign to destroy it. Both points can be true at the same time and the campaign would not end even if the errors did.
November 12, 2025 at 8:09 AM
That final point is absolutely crucial.
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Sunflowers, 1911
https://botfrens.com/collections/88/contents/25140
https://botfrens.com/collections/88/contents/25140
November 12, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Sunflowers, 1911
https://botfrens.com/collections/88/contents/25140
https://botfrens.com/collections/88/contents/25140
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OK hear me out. Celebrity Traitors but with the cast of Slow Horses, all in character.
November 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
OK hear me out. Celebrity Traitors but with the cast of Slow Horses, all in character.
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Did you spot it?
This government wants to use a PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP for Neighbourhood Health Centres in its 10 year NHS plan
*Even though Private Finance Initiatives mean the NHS paying up to 27 x over for hospitals*
Take 1 minute to say no weownit.org.uk/act-now/no-n...
This government wants to use a PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP for Neighbourhood Health Centres in its 10 year NHS plan
*Even though Private Finance Initiatives mean the NHS paying up to 27 x over for hospitals*
Take 1 minute to say no weownit.org.uk/act-now/no-n...
No new PFI in Neighbourhood Health Services | We Own It
Wes Streeting: do not use a “Public Private Partnership” to finance Neighbourhood Health Centres
weownit.org.uk
July 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Did you spot it?
This government wants to use a PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP for Neighbourhood Health Centres in its 10 year NHS plan
*Even though Private Finance Initiatives mean the NHS paying up to 27 x over for hospitals*
Take 1 minute to say no weownit.org.uk/act-now/no-n...
This government wants to use a PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP for Neighbourhood Health Centres in its 10 year NHS plan
*Even though Private Finance Initiatives mean the NHS paying up to 27 x over for hospitals*
Take 1 minute to say no weownit.org.uk/act-now/no-n...
Amazing how things even the National Front and British Movement would not say directly are being normalised while anything deemed 'left' is increasingly denormalised e.g fair wages, human rights, social security, public health, universal healthcare
October 28, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Amazing how things even the National Front and British Movement would not say directly are being normalised while anything deemed 'left' is increasingly denormalised e.g fair wages, human rights, social security, public health, universal healthcare
[THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST] EP.262 - JOHN FOXX #theAdamBuxtonPodcast
podcastaddict.com/the-adam-bux... via @PodcastAddict
A lovely, interesting conversation. Also enjoyed warm, Chorley tones.
podcastaddict.com/the-adam-bux... via @PodcastAddict
A lovely, interesting conversation. Also enjoyed warm, Chorley tones.
podcastaddict.com
October 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
[THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST] EP.262 - JOHN FOXX #theAdamBuxtonPodcast
podcastaddict.com/the-adam-bux... via @PodcastAddict
A lovely, interesting conversation. Also enjoyed warm, Chorley tones.
podcastaddict.com/the-adam-bux... via @PodcastAddict
A lovely, interesting conversation. Also enjoyed warm, Chorley tones.
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Private equity decimated US hospitals, says Senate report; now targeting the NHS.
PE practice, Cut staff/wages, high debt/price, asset-stripping tax abuse, poor service.
PE makes millions in the UK from hip/knee/cataract surgery, GP surgeries, care homes, will run new NHS neighbourhood hubs.
PE practice, Cut staff/wages, high debt/price, asset-stripping tax abuse, poor service.
PE makes millions in the UK from hip/knee/cataract surgery, GP surgeries, care homes, will run new NHS neighbourhood hubs.
Private equity - "decimated" US hospitals according to report - now targeting the NHS - The Lowdown
In late August the release of a report by US senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn) on the destruction of hospitals in his home state of Connecticut, and across the US by private equity companies highlights on...
lowdownnhs.info
October 26, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Private equity decimated US hospitals, says Senate report; now targeting the NHS.
PE practice, Cut staff/wages, high debt/price, asset-stripping tax abuse, poor service.
PE makes millions in the UK from hip/knee/cataract surgery, GP surgeries, care homes, will run new NHS neighbourhood hubs.
PE practice, Cut staff/wages, high debt/price, asset-stripping tax abuse, poor service.
PE makes millions in the UK from hip/knee/cataract surgery, GP surgeries, care homes, will run new NHS neighbourhood hubs.
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Disc with Strings (Moon),1969 by sculptor Barbara Hepworth #womensart
October 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Disc with Strings (Moon),1969 by sculptor Barbara Hepworth #womensart
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This is bound to be good. Sorry I cant be there
DEBATE: "Is AI the future of health and social science?"
For those in London on 15 Dec 2025, don't miss this fun in person debate between me and David Bann sponsored by @ncrm.ac.uk!
Will the arguments change anyone's mind? 🤔
Sign up to attend IN PERSON: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/is-ai-the-...
For those in London on 15 Dec 2025, don't miss this fun in person debate between me and David Bann sponsored by @ncrm.ac.uk!
Will the arguments change anyone's mind? 🤔
Sign up to attend IN PERSON: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/is-ai-the-...
October 23, 2025 at 12:31 PM
This is bound to be good. Sorry I cant be there
I have signed @weownit.org.uk's petition to block Thames Water's plans to dump sewage in our rivers for the next 15 years. We have until 21st Oct to stop it. Add your name now.
weownit.org.uk/act-now/peti...
weownit.org.uk/act-now/peti...
Thames Water wants to pollute illegally until 2040. Ofwat must say NO.
Thames Water wants to make at deal with Ofwat, to pollute illegally for 15 years
weownit.org.uk
October 20, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I have signed @weownit.org.uk's petition to block Thames Water's plans to dump sewage in our rivers for the next 15 years. We have until 21st Oct to stop it. Add your name now.
weownit.org.uk/act-now/peti...
weownit.org.uk/act-now/peti...
www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/s... Saw this tonight at York Theatre Royal. Beautifully done. Funny and moving.
Lost Atoms review – Frantic Assembly scale the highs and lows of a very modern romance
In a moving memory play, Anna Jordan charts the course of a relationship which begins with the sharing of a mobile hotspot
www.theguardian.com
October 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/s... Saw this tonight at York Theatre Royal. Beautifully done. Funny and moving.
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The 2024 Little Richard documentary, I Am Everything, is currently streaming on C4 in the UK. Ignore the usual talking heads who appear at the start as this is excellent. Particularly good on the "queer" subculture of the American South. youtu.be/4YC8WUrWtZY?...
Little Richard: I Am Everything - Official Trailer | Documentary by Lisa Cortés | Opens April 21
YouTube video by Magnolia Pictures & Magnet Releasing
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October 8, 2025 at 10:47 AM
The 2024 Little Richard documentary, I Am Everything, is currently streaming on C4 in the UK. Ignore the usual talking heads who appear at the start as this is excellent. Particularly good on the "queer" subculture of the American South. youtu.be/4YC8WUrWtZY?...
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Like many Irish folks I’m deeply saddened by the loss of Manchán Magan. The loss of the man himself and the loss of the many beautiful contributions I know he would have made to the world. How lucky we are that he left us with so much of himself, his unique perspective, his curiosity, wonder & awe 🕯️
October 4, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Like many Irish folks I’m deeply saddened by the loss of Manchán Magan. The loss of the man himself and the loss of the many beautiful contributions I know he would have made to the world. How lucky we are that he left us with so much of himself, his unique perspective, his curiosity, wonder & awe 🕯️
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"We are in nature, and then we are humans in nature connected" Manchán Mangan - may he rest in nature - sad to part with both Jane Goodall and Manchán (far too young) this week - both powerful voices for our human relationship to nature and the environment www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...
Broadcaster and scríbhneoir Manchán Magan dies aged 55
The writer, broadcaster and documentary maker Manchán Magan has died at the age of 55, his family has confirmed.
www.rte.ie
October 3, 2025 at 5:42 AM
"We are in nature, and then we are humans in nature connected" Manchán Mangan - may he rest in nature - sad to part with both Jane Goodall and Manchán (far too young) this week - both powerful voices for our human relationship to nature and the environment www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...
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Abir Al-Sahlani, a Swedish member of the European Parliament. Born in Iraq, escaped after her father was locked away as a political prisoner by Saddam Hussein and arrived in Sweden, alone, at 15.
September 19, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Abir Al-Sahlani, a Swedish member of the European Parliament. Born in Iraq, escaped after her father was locked away as a political prisoner by Saddam Hussein and arrived in Sweden, alone, at 15.
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Queen
September 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Queen
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b... This from 2012 gives a much better view of Handsworth than Jenrick's.
BBC Radio 4 - Mark Steel's in Town, Series 4, Handsworth
Comedian Mark Steel explores reggae, riots and white supremacist gardening in Handsworth.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 8, 2025 at 7:22 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b... This from 2012 gives a much better view of Handsworth than Jenrick's.
Honest Bob Jenrick from Wolverhampton bigging himself up to the moneyed bully boys at the expense of fellow citizens. Specialising in wilfully ignorant dog whistling. £wall. Archive link in replies.
October 7, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Honest Bob Jenrick from Wolverhampton bigging himself up to the moneyed bully boys at the expense of fellow citizens. Specialising in wilfully ignorant dog whistling. £wall. Archive link in replies.
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Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown
#amindofmyown
October 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown
#amindofmyown