FourQ ♿ 🇵🇸🏳️🌈✊🏿🏳️⚧️
@fourq.bsky.social
RFID implantee, maker & tinkerer, Doctor Who fan, swears a little, disabled, CRPS, chronic pain, wheelchair user. Geordie. Life is lockdown - primarily bedbound.
Free Palestine. Stop the genocide everywhere!
(Geordie Brit, sorry)
Free Palestine. Stop the genocide everywhere!
(Geordie Brit, sorry)
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Disabled women are doing the same work and still being paid less. We need equal pay policies that reflect the full diversity of disability experiences! action.momsrising.org/sign/disable... via @momsrising.org #disabledwomensEPD
Equal pay belongs to all women—including women with disabilities.
Today marks Disabled Women’s Equal Pay Day—a day that shines a light on how deeply inequality runs in our economy.
action.momsrising.org
December 1, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Disabled women are doing the same work and still being paid less. We need equal pay policies that reflect the full diversity of disability experiences! action.momsrising.org/sign/disable... via @momsrising.org #disabledwomensEPD
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I have been a caregiver for my husband since 2008. ACA was unaffordable on his monthly disability payment but not so much that we qualified for assistance. We just declared bankruptcy for my 72k broken leg. And if I get sick,I have no choice but to die. America is a 3rd world country w/ a Gucci belt
A Maine woman retired early to be a caregiver for her terminally ill mother.
Now she’s facing cancer herself, and because ACA subsidies won’t be extended, she is losing her healthcare.
Her costs are going up for $49,000 a year.
This isn’t healthcare, it’s eugenics.
Medicare for all.
Now she’s facing cancer herself, and because ACA subsidies won’t be extended, she is losing her healthcare.
Her costs are going up for $49,000 a year.
This isn’t healthcare, it’s eugenics.
Medicare for all.
December 1, 2025 at 1:11 AM
I have been a caregiver for my husband since 2008. ACA was unaffordable on his monthly disability payment but not so much that we qualified for assistance. We just declared bankruptcy for my 72k broken leg. And if I get sick,I have no choice but to die. America is a 3rd world country w/ a Gucci belt
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The tide is turning. Even the Telegraph is now admitting the damage the Brexit deal has done to the economy.
November 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The tide is turning. Even the Telegraph is now admitting the damage the Brexit deal has done to the economy.
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The Department for Work and Pensions has claimed “an issue” with data is preventing it releasing figures that would show just how many disabled people have been affected by cuts to the Access to Work disability employment programme.
#DWP #AccessToWork
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-failure-...
#DWP #AccessToWork
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-failure-...
DWP failure to provide up-to-date figures on Access to Work cuts is ‘major warning sign’, say campaigners
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has claimed that “an issue” with data is preventing it releasing figures that would show just how many disabled people have been affected by cuts to the A…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The Department for Work and Pensions has claimed “an issue” with data is preventing it releasing figures that would show just how many disabled people have been affected by cuts to the Access to Work disability employment programme.
#DWP #AccessToWork
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-failure-...
#DWP #AccessToWork
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-failure-...
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When those who seek to speak and lead within the disability community are silent when the community is actually harmed, one must wonder to what disability community is the person actually trying to lead and, if, they really know the community at all.
November 29, 2025 at 12:47 AM
When those who seek to speak and lead within the disability community are silent when the community is actually harmed, one must wonder to what disability community is the person actually trying to lead and, if, they really know the community at all.
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A Republican is finally holding Trump accountable for his vile behavior. The house of cards seems to be wavering....
Indiana Republican A 'No' On Redistricting After Trump Uses Disability Slur
www.huffpost.com/entry/indian...
Indiana Republican A 'No' On Redistricting After Trump Uses Disability Slur
www.huffpost.com/entry/indian...
Indiana Republican A 'No' On Redistricting After Trump Uses Disability Slur
Michael Bohacek, whose daughter has Down syndrome, said Trump needs to "convince voters that his policies and behavior deserve a congressional majority."
www.huffpost.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:58 AM
A Republican is finally holding Trump accountable for his vile behavior. The house of cards seems to be wavering....
Indiana Republican A 'No' On Redistricting After Trump Uses Disability Slur
www.huffpost.com/entry/indian...
Indiana Republican A 'No' On Redistricting After Trump Uses Disability Slur
www.huffpost.com/entry/indian...
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Media is going crazy after the gov took bmw and mercedes off the disability car options but this is the realest article I've seen bc yeah, personally I don't understand why you would need one of those specifically for accessibility reasons but ppl do also deserve nice things :/
November 29, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Media is going crazy after the gov took bmw and mercedes off the disability car options but this is the realest article I've seen bc yeah, personally I don't understand why you would need one of those specifically for accessibility reasons but ppl do also deserve nice things :/
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DWP failure to provide up-to-date figures on Access to Work cuts is ‘major warning sign’, say campaigners
#DWP #AccessToWork
@accesstoworkcol.bsky.social
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-failure-...
#DWP #AccessToWork
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DWP failure to provide up-to-date figures on Access to Work cuts is ‘major warning sign’, say campaigners
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has claimed that “an issue” with data is preventing it releasing figures that would show just how many disabled people have been affected by cuts to the A…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
DWP failure to provide up-to-date figures on Access to Work cuts is ‘major warning sign’, say campaigners
#DWP #AccessToWork
@accesstoworkcol.bsky.social
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-failure-...
#DWP #AccessToWork
@accesstoworkcol.bsky.social
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I was all in favour of assisted suicide long before it came near the UK but after hearing about how badly Canada abused MAiD, I don't want it anywhere near us. Too bloody right we'd fuck up disabled people's lives.
We've seen what the UK has done to disabled people already. We're too irresponsible.
We've seen what the UK has done to disabled people already. We're too irresponsible.
Three disabled peers have called on the House of Lords to make it harder for disabled people to be “coerced” or subjected to “undue influence” before requesting an assisted suicide through measures in a controversial bill.
#AssistedSuicide #AssistedDeath
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#AssistedSuicide #AssistedDeath
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Disabled peers call on Lords to increase protection from coercion in assisted suicide bill
Three disabled peers have called on the House of Lords to make it harder for disabled people to be “coerced” or subjected to “undue influence” before requesting an assisted suicide, through measure…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:11 AM
I was all in favour of assisted suicide long before it came near the UK but after hearing about how badly Canada abused MAiD, I don't want it anywhere near us. Too bloody right we'd fuck up disabled people's lives.
We've seen what the UK has done to disabled people already. We're too irresponsible.
We've seen what the UK has done to disabled people already. We're too irresponsible.
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If you need something and Black Friday is the only time you can afford it or the only time you think it’s worth the price—please go ahead and buy it.
Doubly so if it’s something that helps you for a disability or maybe something that helps you free up time in your life for fun things.
Doubly so if it’s something that helps you for a disability or maybe something that helps you free up time in your life for fun things.
November 27, 2025 at 9:14 PM
If you need something and Black Friday is the only time you can afford it or the only time you think it’s worth the price—please go ahead and buy it.
Doubly so if it’s something that helps you for a disability or maybe something that helps you free up time in your life for fun things.
Doubly so if it’s something that helps you for a disability or maybe something that helps you free up time in your life for fun things.
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Labour cuts to out-of-work disability benefits likely to have ‘devastating’ mental health impact, research finds – Disability News Service
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/labour-cuts-...
#Disabled
#Budget
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#Disabled
#Budget
Labour cuts to out-of-work disability benefits likely to have ‘devastating’ mental health impact, research finds
Next April’s cuts to out-of-work disability benefits are likely to have “devastating” consequences for disabled people’s mental health, and drive many into serious poverty, research into the impact…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Labour cuts to out-of-work disability benefits likely to have ‘devastating’ mental health impact, research finds – Disability News Service
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/labour-cuts-...
#Disabled
#Budget
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#Disabled
#Budget
I can't begin to describe how offensive that is. I'm not ever going to be able to walk, be free of #ChronicPain or not have a disability of any kind by having a positive attitude.
I'm assuming your account is here to bait people because surely no wanker would be that much of a twat.
I'm assuming your account is here to bait people because surely no wanker would be that much of a twat.
November 28, 2025 at 2:53 AM
I can't begin to describe how offensive that is. I'm not ever going to be able to walk, be free of #ChronicPain or not have a disability of any kind by having a positive attitude.
I'm assuming your account is here to bait people because surely no wanker would be that much of a twat.
I'm assuming your account is here to bait people because surely no wanker would be that much of a twat.
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Generally speaking, getting a driving licence makes you a better cyclist, and being a regular cyclist makes you a better driver.
November 27, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Generally speaking, getting a driving licence makes you a better cyclist, and being a regular cyclist makes you a better driver.
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Looking after my one year old nephew. He took a nasty trip running around & started screaming. His ankle looked dislocated so I called an ambulance & held his leg still trying to keep him calm. Paramedics had to stop themselves laughing when they told me it was his sock twisted
November 27, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Looking after my one year old nephew. He took a nasty trip running around & started screaming. His ankle looked dislocated so I called an ambulance & held his leg still trying to keep him calm. Paramedics had to stop themselves laughing when they told me it was his sock twisted
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#Rant
I’m sick and tired of being financially punished for having disabilities. Every employer says they will help you and they but up to a point. Where is the job where I ask for an accommodation and it doesn’t result in me losing money if I utilize taking time off because of my disability.
I’m sick and tired of being financially punished for having disabilities. Every employer says they will help you and they but up to a point. Where is the job where I ask for an accommodation and it doesn’t result in me losing money if I utilize taking time off because of my disability.
November 27, 2025 at 2:35 AM
#Rant
I’m sick and tired of being financially punished for having disabilities. Every employer says they will help you and they but up to a point. Where is the job where I ask for an accommodation and it doesn’t result in me losing money if I utilize taking time off because of my disability.
I’m sick and tired of being financially punished for having disabilities. Every employer says they will help you and they but up to a point. Where is the job where I ask for an accommodation and it doesn’t result in me losing money if I utilize taking time off because of my disability.
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Three more school contemporaries who claim to have witnessed Nigel Farage’s alleged teenage racism have rejected the Reform UK leader’s suggestion that it was “banter”, describing it as targeted, persistent and nasty.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Three more ex-pupils at school with Nigel Farage reject ‘banter’ claims
Exclusive: Dulwich college contemporaries ‘rubbish’ Reform UK leader’s suggestion alleged racist taunts not intended to hurt
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November 25, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Three more school contemporaries who claim to have witnessed Nigel Farage’s alleged teenage racism have rejected the Reform UK leader’s suggestion that it was “banter”, describing it as targeted, persistent and nasty.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
This is frighteningly relatable.
My entire life in one cartoon, you might ask? This little masterwork, from the latest Private Eye.
November 27, 2025 at 3:08 AM
This is frighteningly relatable.
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Anyone who remembers the brutal WRAG cuts of April 2017 under the last govt will know why this research is important. Please share it with MPs + peers so ministers know the grim consequences of cutting out-of-work benefits for disabled people.
#DWP
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/labour-cuts-...
#DWP
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/labour-cuts-...
Labour cuts to out-of-work disability benefits likely to have ‘devastating’ mental health impact, research finds
Next April’s cuts to out-of-work disability benefits are likely to have “devastating” consequences for disabled people’s mental health, and drive many into serious poverty, research into the impact…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Anyone who remembers the brutal WRAG cuts of April 2017 under the last govt will know why this research is important. Please share it with MPs + peers so ministers know the grim consequences of cutting out-of-work benefits for disabled people.
#DWP
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/labour-cuts-...
#DWP
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/labour-cuts-...
A quick request, if you have Last Christmas on a hard drive somewhere, please rename it from .mp3 to .3mp until the 25th to minimise the chance of knocking your neighbours out of #Whamageddon
Thanks.
Thanks.
November 27, 2025 at 12:58 AM
A quick request, if you have Last Christmas on a hard drive somewhere, please rename it from .mp3 to .3mp until the 25th to minimise the chance of knocking your neighbours out of #Whamageddon
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Medium size eggs are perfectly fine. Buying large eggs doesn't give you noticeably more egg, it just encourages selective breeding that hurts the hens.
November 25, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Medium size eggs are perfectly fine. Buying large eggs doesn't give you noticeably more egg, it just encourages selective breeding that hurts the hens.
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Don’t know who needs this useful tip for #accessibility but here goes: if you (like me) struggle to open OTC bottles, hit up a pharmacist/tech after you check out. Most techs have a spudger on their workstation thats used to open manufacturer pill bottles, cut paper/foil, etc. But! —
November 25, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Don’t know who needs this useful tip for #accessibility but here goes: if you (like me) struggle to open OTC bottles, hit up a pharmacist/tech after you check out. Most techs have a spudger on their workstation thats used to open manufacturer pill bottles, cut paper/foil, etc. But! —
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If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
November 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
As the second series is due in January we've binged all 6 episodes of The Night Manager tonight. It's been odd but confusing having Og stay here overnight as there are no lecturers tomorrow. A very nice night indeed.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
The Night Manager
In his quest to do the right thing, he must become a criminal himself. Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie and Olivia Colman in a tense, stylish thriller from spy master John Le Carré.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 2:58 AM
As the second series is due in January we've binged all 6 episodes of The Night Manager tonight. It's been odd but confusing having Og stay here overnight as there are no lecturers tomorrow. A very nice night indeed.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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Twitter pays people based on engagement (views, retweets, comments, etc). It appears that many MAGA accounts are based abroad and they use AI technology to generate low-effort rage bait.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
November 23, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Twitter pays people based on engagement (views, retweets, comments, etc). It appears that many MAGA accounts are based abroad and they use AI technology to generate low-effort rage bait.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.