Jez Harvey
@jezharvey.bsky.social
Scotland based queer working in student movement. Interested in HE, politics, food. Spread queer joy, protect the kids.
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Forseeing a time when the judiciary is infested by the same "Rishi Sunak isn't even English" radicalisation that's taken the right, and some people are blindsided because they thought "this trans girl said she was alarmed and distressed, but I don't believe her" was impartial application of the law
To tie back to my comparison to other online radicalisation, even if you don't give a shit about trans people, the judiciary becoming increasingly partial on a specific issue should be seen as the canary in the coal mine giving the current direction of travel in this country
Like it was obvious when the Supreme Court randomly decided to rewrite the Equality Act, but I think there's a large amount if journalistic negligence that no one really treats judges as anything other than neutral conduits through which the word of law moves
November 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Forseeing a time when the judiciary is infested by the same "Rishi Sunak isn't even English" radicalisation that's taken the right, and some people are blindsided because they thought "this trans girl said she was alarmed and distressed, but I don't believe her" was impartial application of the law
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this week's newsletter is titled "aren't you tired of feeling insane all the time?" and I think it speaks for itself
it is also free to read
youngvulgarian.substack.com/p/arent-you-...
it is also free to read
youngvulgarian.substack.com/p/arent-you-...
November 21, 2025 at 10:18 AM
this week's newsletter is titled "aren't you tired of feeling insane all the time?" and I think it speaks for itself
it is also free to read
youngvulgarian.substack.com/p/arent-you-...
it is also free to read
youngvulgarian.substack.com/p/arent-you-...
Just to be clear, an ancient, inalienable, right of people that has been totemic in British culture's largely invented self-aggrandised history is being got rid of so they don't have to properly tax the rich, invest in communities to reduce crime, or even consider alternative approaches to justice.
November 20, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Just to be clear, an ancient, inalienable, right of people that has been totemic in British culture's largely invented self-aggrandised history is being got rid of so they don't have to properly tax the rich, invest in communities to reduce crime, or even consider alternative approaches to justice.
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I’m not a great political analyst, but I do feel Labour have made a tactical error by opting to be cunts.
November 18, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I’m not a great political analyst, but I do feel Labour have made a tactical error by opting to be cunts.
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"freeze a crowd", coming 2026
November 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
"freeze a crowd", coming 2026
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I'll be honest, I haven't really checked in on The Observer since the split but this was not what I expected.
November 18, 2025 at 12:25 PM
I'll be honest, I haven't really checked in on The Observer since the split but this was not what I expected.
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Guardian writers campaigned against puberty-blockers because they were prescribed "off label".
Now the Guardian is celebrating Ozempic, a drug being used off label for obesity.
The difference...?
Puberty-blockers have been used for trans kids for 30+ years, Ozempic for obesity only for 4 years.
Now the Guardian is celebrating Ozempic, a drug being used off label for obesity.
The difference...?
Puberty-blockers have been used for trans kids for 30+ years, Ozempic for obesity only for 4 years.
May 17, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Guardian writers campaigned against puberty-blockers because they were prescribed "off label".
Now the Guardian is celebrating Ozempic, a drug being used off label for obesity.
The difference...?
Puberty-blockers have been used for trans kids for 30+ years, Ozempic for obesity only for 4 years.
Now the Guardian is celebrating Ozempic, a drug being used off label for obesity.
The difference...?
Puberty-blockers have been used for trans kids for 30+ years, Ozempic for obesity only for 4 years.
It’s nice when people pay attention to Wales, but it’s not Assembly Member and hasn’t been for ages.
October 24, 2025 at 7:21 AM
It’s nice when people pay attention to Wales, but it’s not Assembly Member and hasn’t been for ages.
The LGBT+ community have been saying this for ages but you all fucking bought the bollocks.
The right-wing campaign group that helped topple Roe v Wade in the US is now working to roll back abortion laws in the UK, with the help of Nigel Farage.
Its first step? Trying to create a debate around "free speech"
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/w...
Its first step? Trying to create a debate around "free speech"
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/w...
October 13, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The LGBT+ community have been saying this for ages but you all fucking bought the bollocks.
York is lovely, but my fave is these carved memorials in the Minster. Feels very influencer-couple of the Tudor era.
October 11, 2025 at 6:07 AM
York is lovely, but my fave is these carved memorials in the Minster. Feels very influencer-couple of the Tudor era.
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I just saw someone use the abbreviation “AI;DR” and I’ll be laughing for a while.
October 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I just saw someone use the abbreviation “AI;DR” and I’ll be laughing for a while.
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THE SECRET PROJECT I'VE BEEN WORKING ON FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS IS FINALLY LIVE
CHECK IT OUT
outsidersartsclub.com
CHECK IT OUT
outsidersartsclub.com
October 7, 2025 at 10:53 AM
THE SECRET PROJECT I'VE BEEN WORKING ON FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS IS FINALLY LIVE
CHECK IT OUT
outsidersartsclub.com
CHECK IT OUT
outsidersartsclub.com
I'm really trying not to be snide, but why is it people don't use their phone as a phone anymore? I can't think of any benefit in a public place of using speaker phone over having it by your ear.
October 7, 2025 at 6:49 AM
I'm really trying not to be snide, but why is it people don't use their phone as a phone anymore? I can't think of any benefit in a public place of using speaker phone over having it by your ear.
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Awful news from Wales, the St Fagan's Museum has been broken into and prehistoric goldwork has been taken. Its painful to think what objects might now be at risk. Thoughts with the museum team who must be devastated, all speed to the police and a curse on the crooks.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
St Fagans: Bronze Age gold jewellery stolen from musuem
Police are investigating a burglary at St Fagans museum in the early hours of Monday morning.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Awful news from Wales, the St Fagan's Museum has been broken into and prehistoric goldwork has been taken. Its painful to think what objects might now be at risk. Thoughts with the museum team who must be devastated, all speed to the police and a curse on the crooks.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
AI is definitely globally awful, but NotebookLM is legitimately impressive. I hate it.
October 6, 2025 at 5:08 PM
AI is definitely globally awful, but NotebookLM is legitimately impressive. I hate it.
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The Greens requested an interview on the Laura Kuenssberg Show with Zack Polanski when he was elected leader, but were denied, with a promise to interview him during Green conference instead.
This was then scrapped citing the Manchester synagogue attack. Polanski is both Jewish and from Manchester
This was then scrapped citing the Manchester synagogue attack. Polanski is both Jewish and from Manchester
BBC Laura Kuenssberg Show Accused of Anti-Green Bias After Cancelling Zack Polanski Interview
The new Green Party leader was the only major party leader not to have been granted a conference interview on the flagship BBC show
bylinetimes.com
October 6, 2025 at 10:38 AM
The Greens requested an interview on the Laura Kuenssberg Show with Zack Polanski when he was elected leader, but were denied, with a promise to interview him during Green conference instead.
This was then scrapped citing the Manchester synagogue attack. Polanski is both Jewish and from Manchester
This was then scrapped citing the Manchester synagogue attack. Polanski is both Jewish and from Manchester
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The near consensus view was that Keir Starmer's conference speech was his best yet. I heard something different. I think it was born of a profound weakness- and in its own way set up his own future failure.
My latest
goodallandgoodluck.substack.com/p/keir-starm... open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
My latest
goodallandgoodluck.substack.com/p/keir-starm... open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
Keir Starmer: the new Joe Biden?
The consensus view was that Keir Starmer's speech was his best yet. I think it was born of deep frailty.
open.substack.com
October 3, 2025 at 6:47 AM
The near consensus view was that Keir Starmer's conference speech was his best yet. I heard something different. I think it was born of a profound weakness- and in its own way set up his own future failure.
My latest
goodallandgoodluck.substack.com/p/keir-starm... open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
My latest
goodallandgoodluck.substack.com/p/keir-starm... open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
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Here's a #HigherEducationPostcard of what is now @uclan.ac.uk - the recently renamed University of Lancashire
The C in UCLan stood for Central, and UCLan is a well-recognised acronym - its a funny thing, branding
If you like this image, please retweet it - remember, BlueSky has #NoAlgorithm
The C in UCLan stood for Central, and UCLan is a well-recognised acronym - its a funny thing, branding
If you like this image, please retweet it - remember, BlueSky has #NoAlgorithm
October 3, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Here's a #HigherEducationPostcard of what is now @uclan.ac.uk - the recently renamed University of Lancashire
The C in UCLan stood for Central, and UCLan is a well-recognised acronym - its a funny thing, branding
If you like this image, please retweet it - remember, BlueSky has #NoAlgorithm
The C in UCLan stood for Central, and UCLan is a well-recognised acronym - its a funny thing, branding
If you like this image, please retweet it - remember, BlueSky has #NoAlgorithm
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A Scottish LGBT charity has said it is 'deeply concerned' by updated guidance for schools on toilet facilities
Scottish LGBT charity 'deeply concerned' at update to school toilet guidance
www.thenational.scot
September 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
A Scottish LGBT charity has said it is 'deeply concerned' by updated guidance for schools on toilet facilities
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When any pupil goes to school, they should be able to do so safely, have appropriate toilets and changing rooms they can use, and be listened to and have their identity respected.
September 30, 2025 at 1:51 PM
When any pupil goes to school, they should be able to do so safely, have appropriate toilets and changing rooms they can use, and be listened to and have their identity respected.
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He's essentially saying 'I didn't agree with the 1993-2016 economic model, and I didn't agree with Boris Johnson's either'. Okay, but you didn't agree with Corbynism either. What is yours, to hope that it turns out that 'the easiest route in every poll' turns out to drive growth?
September 25, 2025 at 10:46 PM
He's essentially saying 'I didn't agree with the 1993-2016 economic model, and I didn't agree with Boris Johnson's either'. Okay, but you didn't agree with Corbynism either. What is yours, to hope that it turns out that 'the easiest route in every poll' turns out to drive growth?
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Boris Johnson says these are just common sense and reasonable statements
September 11, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Boris Johnson says these are just common sense and reasonable statements
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Again, the exhausting thing for me in the current era is not only being treated like fucking idiots by actual idiots, but the mainstream press position that treating me like a fucking idiot is in fact the reasonable position.
September 10, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Again, the exhausting thing for me in the current era is not only being treated like fucking idiots by actual idiots, but the mainstream press position that treating me like a fucking idiot is in fact the reasonable position.