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Dr. Joanna Horrocks-Pashdag
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Writer, clinical & forensic psychologist. Sr. Lecturer, DClinPsy programme, U. of Hertfordshire. Interests include the Three P's — psychedelics, paganism & phenomenology. 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️(she/her).
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Dr. Joanna Horrocks-Pashdag @joannahorrocks.bsky.social · Oct 22
Hello, new followers! I'm a clinical psychologist who sometimes writes fantasy fiction. My posts reflect my emotional state, which means they're often a jumbled mess, but that's life. Here's something I wrote recently that's not fiction, but which I believe in deeply. akjournals.com/view/journal...
First page of an article in the Journal of Psychedelic Studies, "Non-hallucinogenic psychedelic psychotherapy: Decreasing risk and increasing access, or missing the point?" The cover of the Journal of Psychedelic Studies, white letters on a background of psychedelic swirling colours.
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brucespringsteen.net
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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billbloodyhughes.bsky.social
Project 2026 Declares Open War on Women’s Rights msmagazine.com/2025/12/13/p...
Project 2026 Declares Open War on Women’s Rights
When The Heritage Foundation released its new policy blueprint for 2026 this week—an extension of the now-infamous Project 2025—it did so with the calm confidence of an institution convinced no one wi...
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January 27, 2026 at 11:22 PM
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georgemonbiot.bsky.social
Please spread this far and wide, as stories don't get much bigger than this. When the government blocks even the intelligence services from telling us we're heading for environmental catastrophe, you know we have a problem. A very big problem.
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The UK government didn't want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I'm not surprised | George Monbiot
It took an FOI request to bring this national security assessment to light. For ‘doomsayers’ like us, it is the ultimate vindication, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:18 AM
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emilystjams.bsky.social
This is the one property I don't mind shit talking because I will never be hired to write on it FOR SOME REASON.

Though if they name me showrunner, Hermione WILL be a lesbian who is relieved when the discomfort of her attraction to Ron is resolved with Ms. Weasley's very public transition.
January 26, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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boozybadger.lawyersandliquor.com
Amazing cover of this piece of musical history about Hitler. I’m very impressed that this band decided to cover this song for now other reason than to make sure we can all appreciate Irving Berlin’s lyrical talent.
When that Man is Dead and Gone (1941) - Protest song against Hitler (Live Take)
YouTube video by Lizzy & the Triggermen
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January 26, 2026 at 2:18 AM
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tacc.org.uk
Reading how the UK Girl Guides has treated a 6 year old child is beyond heartbreaking. This story should be published everywhere except we know the mainstream news would never dare.

medium.com/@ParentofaTr...
🌈 She Just Wanted to Wear the Uniform — How a Six-Year-Old Trans Girl Was Left Behind
An impact story of a 6 year old trans girl.
medium.com
January 25, 2026 at 9:47 AM
joannahorrocks.bsky.social
I undid my repost of a photo of the ICE thug shooting Alex Pretti, coupled with a photo of a uniformed Nazi shooting a man in the same way, because no one should have that image thrust upon them involuntarily - but man, it really did make the point.
January 25, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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iandunt.bsky.social
That NEC decision on Burnham was predictable, but also: cowardly, insecure, factional, long-term counter-strategic and symptomatic of administrative malaise.
January 25, 2026 at 3:50 PM
joannahorrocks.bsky.social
Oh, look, anti-democratic bollocks from Labour as Starmer's team raises the drawbridge around Kier's castle. Quel surprise! www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Andy Burnham blocked from byelection race by Labour ruling committee
Decision likely to set off ferocious row between Keir Starmer loyalists and allies of Greater Manchester mayor
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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drkopacz.bsky.social
Statement from the American Nurses Association regarding the death of registered nurse Alex Pretti
"ANA calls for a full, unencumbered investigation, and urges that findings be shared promptly and clearly so Alex’s loved ones and the public have answers."

www.nursingworld.org/news/news-re...
Statement from the American Nurses Association regarding the death of registered nurse Alex Pretti
The American Nurses Association (ANA) is deeply disturbed and saddened to learn of the death of Alex Pretti, a registered nurse, in Minneapolis earlier today. We extend our condolences to Alex’s loved...
www.nursingworld.org
January 25, 2026 at 2:14 AM
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tessmachling.bsky.social
Absolutely spot on! 👏👏
A post by The Blue Torch of a penguin walking back across the arctic from Greenland. The penguin is carrying a US flag and a spade... There is no sign of Trump...
January 24, 2026 at 6:38 PM
joannahorrocks.bsky.social
I don't have much in the way of flower pix or pet pix to lighten the timeline, but I did find a picture of my former goat, Luna. I call this "Why the Cats are Nervous."
A very tall black and white goat stands on its hind legs, leaning against the sliding glass door to a tan-and-brown suburban house.
January 21, 2026 at 5:02 PM
joannahorrocks.bsky.social
So that's why the Google searches for "parricide" are going through the roof...
roberthutton.co.uk Robert Hutton @roberthutton.co.uk · 8d
"They love me! They call me Daddy."
January 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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roberthutton.co.uk
…do I want fries with that, it’s such an interesting question, I like fries, I used to have fries at the beach when I was six years old, you know I used to go to the beach with my mom, and say mom, why is there so much sand here, and my mom, she loved me so much, she was such a great mom, she was from Scotland you know, I love Scotland LOVE SCOTLAND, but they’ve ruined it now with the windmills everywhere, windmills everywhere, the whole place is worthless, worthless, and what do you do when the wind doesn’t blow, no one thinks of that, I say to them what do you do when the wind doesn’t blow, and they say no one ever asked that sir, you might just be the smartest man on earth, we’re so lucky you won the election with a landslide, the biggest landslide in history, we won places that had never voted Republican in history, places the Republicans had never even heard of were saying we love you Donald you’re the only one who can save us from Ramblin’ Joe Biden that’s what I call him Ramblin’ Joe because he goes on and on and on and on and never gets to the point…
January 21, 2026 at 2:39 PM
joannahorrocks.bsky.social
If Denmark (and by extension, Europe) is "irrelevant," why is this waste of oxygen in Davos?
politico.eu POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 9d
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Denmark was “irrelevant” and that he was not concerned about Europe pulling out of the US government bond market.
Denmark is ‘irrelevant’, says Scott Bessent
Donald Trump’s Treasury Secretary swats away concern about Europe possibly using the bond market to pressure Washington as it threatens Greenland.
www.politico.eu
January 21, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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libdems.org.uk
We are dealing with the most reprehensible US president in history.

The only way to make him back down is to hit him and his cronies where it hurts: in the pocket.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Enough appeasement: Britain needs its own ‘trade bazooka’ to take on Donald Trump | Ed Davey
It’s time to stand up for ourselves. With targeted action and tariffs, we can help push back the bully-in-chief, says Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:43 PM
joannahorrocks.bsky.social
More delusional arse-kissing from Labour
A headline from the Guardian reads, "Reeves suggests UK won't impose EU-type retaliatory tariffs on US, claiming Labour can still get 'good deal' from Trump"
January 21, 2026 at 11:39 AM
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understatesmen.bsky.social
tell me, historically have empires had an easy or fine time conducting winter warfare against smaller forces of defenders who know the terrain and have little incentive to surrender
January 20, 2026 at 9:12 PM
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carolinelucas.bsky.social
This is a truly horrifying account of increasingly likely collapse of essential natural systems which would bring mass food shortages, price rises & global disorder. Commissioned from UK intelligence chiefs but scandalously suppressed by Govt, & sneaked out now while attention is elsewhere 👇
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January 20, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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juddlegum.bsky.social
I’ve been writing Popular Information for 8 years, and this is one of the most important stories I’ve ever published. This is a humanitarian crisis that has gone unreported.
ICE has stopped paying for detainee medical treatment
ICE halted payments in October, and the situation will persist for at least several more months
popular.info
January 20, 2026 at 1:47 PM
joannahorrocks.bsky.social
Farage, quoted in the Guardian: "Thank goodness Trump has vetoed the surrender of the Chagos islands." Nice to know the leader of Reform thinks the US's madman should have veto power over UK foreign policy.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Trump cites UK’s ‘stupidity’ over Chagos Islands as reason to take over Greenland
US president says on social media that Britain’s decision to cede islands to Mauritius is ‘act of total weakness’
www.theguardian.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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stevesecretfella.bsky.social
Having read this piece I get why they do it.
"Malignant narcissism is a combination of narcissism and psychopathology. Because there is little internal capacity for self-soothing or self-valuation, he requires continuous external affirmation to feel real and intact."
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/o...
Opinion | Trump Unmasked
www.nytimes.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:52 PM
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zackpolanski.bsky.social
When Trump says "one way or another we're going to have Greenland" - we should sit up and listen.

Time for British leaders to stop burying their heads in the sand.

www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Trump's threat to Greenland must be a wake up call for Britain
For too long our politicians have toadied to a dangerous president
www.newstatesman.com
January 19, 2026 at 7:52 AM
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olivia.science
For all those involved in drafting so-called AI guidelines, but being overwhelmed with nonsense, this is a lifesaver. Great work by Dagmar and Ariel!

Resisting Enchantment and Determinism: How to critically engage with AI university guidelines. doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
The list of most relevant themes we identified is: 1. Rhetoric of inevitability and technological determinism: presenting the adoption and use of (generative) AI as a fait accompli. 2. Exaggerated narratives: overstating the general capabilities of the technology, or leaving out that certain seemingly impressive capabilities can only be achieved under very specific experimental conditions. 3. Spurious comparison to human intelligence or Anthropomorphism: presenting AI as if it thinks or reason like a human. 4. Ethics and critical washing: presenting AI as being ethically or critically examined but doing so only superficially and inconsequentially. 5. Wishful thinking and uncertain feasibility: assuming desired outcomes or functionality despite lacking realistic evidence they can be achieved. 6. GenAI is presented as indispensable: portraying AI as essential even when simpler or non-AI solutions are sufficient. 7. Unrealistic and ill-defined conditions: formulating requirements for adoption and use that are functionally impossible or too demanding to be met, psychologically implausible to follow, or set unclear boundaries for acceptable and unacceptable behaviour, which could easily create inconsistencies. 8. Resources as propaganda: resources for students, faculty, and other stakeholders are made available but only for incentivizing different degrees of use of genAI. 9. AI Overkill: Substitution or replacement of tasks for which the technology was not designed; from tutoring to teaching to research, everything must be now with AI, even if it is not adequate. Due to space limitations, rather than discussing all of the themes superficially, this essay addresses only the first four, which, in our view, are the most critical and the most urgently in need of critical scrutiny. T
January 18, 2026 at 6:47 AM
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danielsohege.bsky.social
A week and a bit into the job search, so obviously going to keep re-upping this. Pretty sure that this is the worst time of year to be looking for jobs in my area, but if you are looking for a Comms, policy, advocacy person, or know someone who is, please do let me know or share.
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danielsohege.bsky.social Dan Sohege @danielsohege.bsky.social · 21d
Sadly it is official, my current employment contract finishes at the end of March. It has been a fantastic three years at Migrant Voice. If you, or someone you know, knows of job opportunities for an experienced policy, advocacy and comms person, across multiple sectors, please do let me know.
January 17, 2026 at 9:22 AM