Dr Eleanor Janega
@goingmedieval.bsky.social
That one medieval historian you've heard of. Co-host We're Not So Different and Gone Medieval podcasts. Author of The Once and Future Sex. (Out now!) George Michael stan. Cutie.
https://eleanorjanega.com/
https://eleanorjanega.com/
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Urgent, urgent, urgent! To every living heart and human conscience: I am a young man supporting my family. My father is ill and unable to work. Please, we need food, medicine, and a tent to protect us from the winter cold. Don't forget us in your kindness.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Urgent, urgent, urgent! To every living heart and human conscience: I am a young man supporting my family. My father is ill and unable to work. Please, we need food, medicine, and a tent to protect us from the winter cold. Don't forget us in your kindness.
chuffed.org/project/161883
chuffed.org/project/161883
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in partnership with @thisguysucked.com @spiritspodcast.com and @multitude.productions, a discussion of how to cope and how to fight
a bunch of smart people talking about what's going on...
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a bunch of smart people talking about what's going on...
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February 12, 2026 at 1:14 PM
a special treat for members of the patreon (which YOU CAN BECOME RIGHT NOW!)
in partnership with @thisguysucked.com @spiritspodcast.com and @multitude.productions, a discussion of how to cope and how to fight
a bunch of smart people talking about what's going on...
www.patreon.com/posts/how-to...
in partnership with @thisguysucked.com @spiritspodcast.com and @multitude.productions, a discussion of how to cope and how to fight
a bunch of smart people talking about what's going on...
www.patreon.com/posts/how-to...
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Labour's Manifesto promised to ban conversion therapy. But I defy anyone to explain how, looking at the totality of its policy platform, Labour's real policy is anything other than promoting desistance.
Labour continues to troll the trans community - and to prioritise pleasing the right wing press. We know Hilary Cass was selected for her transphobic views: Kemi Badenoch told us exactly that.
So why is she running trans policy for Labour?
So why is she running trans policy for Labour?
February 12, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Labour's Manifesto promised to ban conversion therapy. But I defy anyone to explain how, looking at the totality of its policy platform, Labour's real policy is anything other than promoting desistance.
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"Contrary to baseless assertions that movements to defund and abolish prisons, police, and ICE are partially to blame for where we find ourselves, the refusal to heed these calls is precisely what paved the way for the current regime," @dreanyc123.bsky.social writes.
https://bit.ly/4kvbZmZ
https://bit.ly/4kvbZmZ
Abolition Is Still the Only Way Out of This
Forget the useless so-called “reforms” to ICE and policing currently on offer. We need much more fundamental change.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:20 PM
"Contrary to baseless assertions that movements to defund and abolish prisons, police, and ICE are partially to blame for where we find ourselves, the refusal to heed these calls is precisely what paved the way for the current regime," @dreanyc123.bsky.social writes.
https://bit.ly/4kvbZmZ
https://bit.ly/4kvbZmZ
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I’m seeing too that self described “Christian nurse” Jennifer Melle seems to have been involved somehow here, despite not being a teacher? Why is Phillipson even meeting her to begin with? Why is Melle allowed any input at all. If I rock up, can I give my two pence?
February 12, 2026 at 7:23 PM
I’m seeing too that self described “Christian nurse” Jennifer Melle seems to have been involved somehow here, despite not being a teacher? Why is Phillipson even meeting her to begin with? Why is Melle allowed any input at all. If I rock up, can I give my two pence?
Checking in on the Labour government every day like:
February 12, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Checking in on the Labour government every day like:
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So, it looks like the new DfE guidance on trans students in schools incorporates recommendations from the Cass report. Suffice to say that is an *incredibly awful* decision.
Here's a thread with my analysis of Cass on social transition from back in 2024.
Here's a thread with my analysis of Cass on social transition from back in 2024.
In Chapter 12, Cass considers social transition.
As per §12.2, this might include haircuts, clothing, name change, and pronoun usage.
As per §12.2, this might include haircuts, clothing, name change, and pronoun usage.
February 12, 2026 at 3:56 PM
So, it looks like the new DfE guidance on trans students in schools incorporates recommendations from the Cass report. Suffice to say that is an *incredibly awful* decision.
Here's a thread with my analysis of Cass on social transition from back in 2024.
Here's a thread with my analysis of Cass on social transition from back in 2024.
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Also the link for the consultation is up.
Everyone needs to respond to this:
consult.education.gov.uk/independent-...
Everyone needs to respond to this:
consult.education.gov.uk/independent-...
Keeping children safe in education: 2026 proposed revisions
- Department for Education
- Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by the Department for Education
consult.education.gov.uk
February 12, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Also the link for the consultation is up.
Everyone needs to respond to this:
consult.education.gov.uk/independent-...
Everyone needs to respond to this:
consult.education.gov.uk/independent-...
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Telling parents is downright dangerous. It will very clearly put many trans and non-binary young people at risk of abuse, bullying, potentially homelessness, among other things. This is the exact opposite of "protecting children". It's transphobia as policy.
February 12, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Telling parents is downright dangerous. It will very clearly put many trans and non-binary young people at risk of abuse, bullying, potentially homelessness, among other things. This is the exact opposite of "protecting children". It's transphobia as policy.
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Labour has brought back section 28 against trans and non-binary individuals. I lived through section 28 last time. I suffered the harms of it. This will do the same thing. Not even allowing young people to socially transition is plain wrong. It prevents them finding their own identity.
February 12, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Labour has brought back section 28 against trans and non-binary individuals. I lived through section 28 last time. I suffered the harms of it. This will do the same thing. Not even allowing young people to socially transition is plain wrong. It prevents them finding their own identity.
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I am one of the most published academics on the childhood social transition, with 5 peer reviewed articles that relate to the topic.
There is so much evidence of benefit of social transition.
There is no evidence of harm. Not one jot.
This will literally kill trans kids. No exaggeration.
There is so much evidence of benefit of social transition.
There is no evidence of harm. Not one jot.
This will literally kill trans kids. No exaggeration.
February 12, 2026 at 5:51 PM
I am one of the most published academics on the childhood social transition, with 5 peer reviewed articles that relate to the topic.
There is so much evidence of benefit of social transition.
There is no evidence of harm. Not one jot.
This will literally kill trans kids. No exaggeration.
There is so much evidence of benefit of social transition.
There is no evidence of harm. Not one jot.
This will literally kill trans kids. No exaggeration.
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I'm sorry this is just such a fucking appalling government. A bunch of petty disgusting bigots. Fuck them all.
New School Guidance announces:
Full bathroom ban.
Full PE ban.
Full school trip accommodation ban.
Trans kids will not go to the bathroom, do PE or go on any school trips. 1/
Full bathroom ban.
Full PE ban.
Full school trip accommodation ban.
Trans kids will not go to the bathroom, do PE or go on any school trips. 1/
February 12, 2026 at 6:48 PM
I'm sorry this is just such a fucking appalling government. A bunch of petty disgusting bigots. Fuck them all.
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"Starmer stood by his decision to ennoble Doyle for more than six weeks after being made aware that his communications chief had campaigned for Morton as an independent councillor despite him being charged with sex offences."
February 12, 2026 at 8:36 AM
"Starmer stood by his decision to ennoble Doyle for more than six weeks after being made aware that his communications chief had campaigned for Morton as an independent councillor despite him being charged with sex offences."
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Frank’s art is beautiful: please do check it out! Look at this beautiful crow print which just arrived at my house
February 12, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Frank’s art is beautiful: please do check it out! Look at this beautiful crow print which just arrived at my house
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"La dégénérescence morale dévoilée par les #EpsteinFiles n’est pas une aberration. C’est le véritable reflet d’une classe coloniale et capitaliste qui se sent invincible dans sa capacité à exploiter le monde entier"
Raja Abdulhaq
À lire !
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Raja Abdulhaq
À lire !
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February 8, 2026 at 5:32 PM
"La dégénérescence morale dévoilée par les #EpsteinFiles n’est pas une aberration. C’est le véritable reflet d’une classe coloniale et capitaliste qui se sent invincible dans sa capacité à exploiter le monde entier"
Raja Abdulhaq
À lire !
indigenes-republique.fr/laffaire-eps...
Raja Abdulhaq
À lire !
indigenes-republique.fr/laffaire-eps...
Incredibly disappointed to see the UK Constitutional Law Association highlighting the work of known ani-trans activist, and member of the transphobic hate group Sex Matters as though his ideas are neutral.
February 11, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Incredibly disappointed to see the UK Constitutional Law Association highlighting the work of known ani-trans activist, and member of the transphobic hate group Sex Matters as though his ideas are neutral.
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Anthropic leaning in this heavy on anthropomorphizing their model is such a huge tell of "We've got nothing" in the same way that OpenAI finally giving in to ads and sexbots was.
The core value proposition is gone.
There is no true game changing efficiency through Centralized Rentier AI Models.
The core value proposition is gone.
There is no true game changing efficiency through Centralized Rentier AI Models.
Researchers working with the A.I. system Claude have come to understand that the model’s selfhood, like our own, is a matter of both neurons and narratives. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/kEX1vV
February 11, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Anthropic leaning in this heavy on anthropomorphizing their model is such a huge tell of "We've got nothing" in the same way that OpenAI finally giving in to ads and sexbots was.
The core value proposition is gone.
There is no true game changing efficiency through Centralized Rentier AI Models.
The core value proposition is gone.
There is no true game changing efficiency through Centralized Rentier AI Models.
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At the Winter Olympics why not train a murder of crows with some very light cameras on their collars. Give them lovely treats and maybe tiny medals? Would be better than those horrid drones.
February 9, 2026 at 8:16 PM
At the Winter Olympics why not train a murder of crows with some very light cameras on their collars. Give them lovely treats and maybe tiny medals? Would be better than those horrid drones.
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Iburied my2daughters with abroken heart😭💔
Now,Ibrahim is withering away in this tent⛺️
Our escape from Gaza is the miracle we're waiting for
&every second of delay kills hop⏱️
Please,your urgent support is Ibrahim's only remaining lifeline... Save my only son"now"🙏🫂
Link🔗 chuffed.org/project/161145
Now,Ibrahim is withering away in this tent⛺️
Our escape from Gaza is the miracle we're waiting for
&every second of delay kills hop⏱️
Please,your urgent support is Ibrahim's only remaining lifeline... Save my only son"now"🙏🫂
Link🔗 chuffed.org/project/161145
February 8, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Iburied my2daughters with abroken heart😭💔
Now,Ibrahim is withering away in this tent⛺️
Our escape from Gaza is the miracle we're waiting for
&every second of delay kills hop⏱️
Please,your urgent support is Ibrahim's only remaining lifeline... Save my only son"now"🙏🫂
Link🔗 chuffed.org/project/161145
Now,Ibrahim is withering away in this tent⛺️
Our escape from Gaza is the miracle we're waiting for
&every second of delay kills hop⏱️
Please,your urgent support is Ibrahim's only remaining lifeline... Save my only son"now"🙏🫂
Link🔗 chuffed.org/project/161145
This is incredibly funny to try because even if it *was* true, then it would mean Streeting was defending Mandleson in September for the love of the game.
February 9, 2026 at 7:05 PM
This is incredibly funny to try because even if it *was* true, then it would mean Streeting was defending Mandleson in September for the love of the game.
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more ppl need to be pointing out that wes streeting is peter mandelson's protege and that he defended mandelson remaining friends with epstein after he was convicted.
February 5, 2026 at 2:09 PM
more ppl need to be pointing out that wes streeting is peter mandelson's protege and that he defended mandelson remaining friends with epstein after he was convicted.