Joe Gallagher
@joedgallagher.bsky.social
🚩 | disability justice | football data scientist | former evolutionary biologist | #LFC legacy fan
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Joe Gallagher
@joedgallagher.bsky.social
· May 15
Joe Gallagher (@joedgallagher.bsky.social) writes about how UK cuts to healthcare paired with end-of-life legislation threaten the disabled:
“For many it will be coercive euthanasia, an expansion of quotidian violence”
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“For many it will be coercive euthanasia, an expansion of quotidian violence”
newintermag.com/assisted-sui...
Assisted Suicide, or Social Murder?
The UK cuts welfare and offers death.
newintermag.com
tomorrow MPs will have their final vote on Leadbeater's assisted suicide bill. devoid of countless promised safeguards, and alongside other brutal gov't cuts to palliative care, healthcare + welfare, it represents a huge expansion of social murder against disabled ppl especially
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some quotes below 🧵
this is what capitalism's necropolitical "market" favours: we ofc could keep more patients alive and give (predominantly women) workers a better quality of life if nurses and carers were paid more money—and that's precisely why they aren't
January 21, 2026 at 8:41 AM
this is what capitalism's necropolitical "market" favours: we ofc could keep more patients alive and give (predominantly women) workers a better quality of life if nurses and carers were paid more money—and that's precisely why they aren't
disease is a tool of oppression, and i need everyone who supports palestinian rights but long abandoned caring about covid to consider how they intersect.
caring for your community at home also cares for communities abroad. educate yourselves on airborne pathogen prevention.
caring for your community at home also cares for communities abroad. educate yourselves on airborne pathogen prevention.
Dr. Mohammad Abu Silmia, director of Al-Shifa Hospital, warns that viruses, likely mutated flu or COVID-19, are spreading in Gaza due to immune collapse from Israeli-imposed starvation.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:17 AM
disease is a tool of oppression, and i need everyone who supports palestinian rights but long abandoned caring about covid to consider how they intersect.
caring for your community at home also cares for communities abroad. educate yourselves on airborne pathogen prevention.
caring for your community at home also cares for communities abroad. educate yourselves on airborne pathogen prevention.
passports are imperial documents designed to regulate the flow of people from postcolonies to metroples. they are not neautral travel documents. & it's not like colonizers applied for visas when they went & colonized vast swathes of the globe.
January 15, 2026 at 8:11 AM
passports are imperial documents designed to regulate the flow of people from postcolonies to metroples. they are not neautral travel documents. & it's not like colonizers applied for visas when they went & colonized vast swathes of the globe.
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maternal deaths related to childbirth are up by 20%. but while acknowledging the leading cause of maternal death is blood clots, there is zero mention that the leading cause of blood clots in 2025 is SARS-2 infection
Maternal death rates in the UK 20% higher in 2022-24 than 2009-11 — Nuffield Department of Population Health
https://www.europesays.com/2687014/
The latest set of data presented by the MBRRACE-UK Collaboration investigation into maternal deaths in the UK shows…
https://www.europesays.com/2687014/
The latest set of data presented by the MBRRACE-UK Collaboration investigation into maternal deaths in the UK shows…
Maternal death rates in the UK 20% higher in 2022-24 than 2009-11 — Nuffield Department of Population Health - EUROPE SAYS
The latest set of data presented by the MBRRACE-UK Collaboration investigation into maternal deaths in the UK shows that the mortality rate for women who died
www.europesays.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:17 PM
maternal deaths related to childbirth are up by 20%. but while acknowledging the leading cause of maternal death is blood clots, there is zero mention that the leading cause of blood clots in 2025 is SARS-2 infection
“since the start of the cease-fire”
January 14, 2026 at 5:51 PM
“since the start of the cease-fire”
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we have to eliminate all notions of the 'good intentions' of western powers, first and foremost the United States. adding this caveat only allows for obfuscation to take place, as though any project of 'democracy' or 'freedom' wasn't always already one of genocide, new forms of servitude, conquest
January 13, 2026 at 12:28 AM
we have to eliminate all notions of the 'good intentions' of western powers, first and foremost the United States. adding this caveat only allows for obfuscation to take place, as though any project of 'democracy' or 'freedom' wasn't always already one of genocide, new forms of servitude, conquest
maternal deaths related to childbirth are up by 20%. but while acknowledging the leading cause of maternal death is blood clots, there is zero mention that the leading cause of blood clots in 2025 is SARS-2 infection
Maternal death rates in the UK 20% higher in 2022-24 than 2009-11 — Nuffield Department of Population Health
https://www.europesays.com/2687014/
The latest set of data presented by the MBRRACE-UK Collaboration investigation into maternal deaths in the UK shows…
https://www.europesays.com/2687014/
The latest set of data presented by the MBRRACE-UK Collaboration investigation into maternal deaths in the UK shows…
Maternal death rates in the UK 20% higher in 2022-24 than 2009-11 — Nuffield Department of Population Health - EUROPE SAYS
The latest set of data presented by the MBRRACE-UK Collaboration investigation into maternal deaths in the UK shows that the mortality rate for women who died
www.europesays.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:17 PM
maternal deaths related to childbirth are up by 20%. but while acknowledging the leading cause of maternal death is blood clots, there is zero mention that the leading cause of blood clots in 2025 is SARS-2 infection
reminder Labour did not oppose the OSA in any meaningful way and in fact some claimed the Bill did not go far enough
January 12, 2026 at 6:10 PM
reminder Labour did not oppose the OSA in any meaningful way and in fact some claimed the Bill did not go far enough
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👉NEW -- David Lammy ‘waiting for us to die’, Palestine hunger striker claims
by Phil Miller and Alex Morris
Justice secretary accused of ‘insulting’ families of Palestine Action prisoners.
www.declassifieduk.org/david-lammy-...
by Phil Miller and Alex Morris
Justice secretary accused of ‘insulting’ families of Palestine Action prisoners.
www.declassifieduk.org/david-lammy-...
David Lammy ‘waiting for us to die’, Palestine hunger striker claims
Justice secretary accused of ‘insulting’ families of Palestine Action prisoners
www.declassifieduk.org
January 12, 2026 at 5:54 PM
👉NEW -- David Lammy ‘waiting for us to die’, Palestine hunger striker claims
by Phil Miller and Alex Morris
Justice secretary accused of ‘insulting’ families of Palestine Action prisoners.
www.declassifieduk.org/david-lammy-...
by Phil Miller and Alex Morris
Justice secretary accused of ‘insulting’ families of Palestine Action prisoners.
www.declassifieduk.org/david-lammy-...
depressingly 50% of the population being fascists, 40% liberals, and <10% communists / socialists sounds about right (realistically like 2% communists)
Hard-right parties are now Europe’s most popular buff.ly/3Fc6U2j
January 12, 2026 at 6:03 PM
depressingly 50% of the population being fascists, 40% liberals, and <10% communists / socialists sounds about right (realistically like 2% communists)
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Here is the list of the MPs who were officers and supporters of Labour Friends of Israel before it suddenly removed this page from its website.
January 9, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Here is the list of the MPs who were officers and supporters of Labour Friends of Israel before it suddenly removed this page from its website.
out of desperation I'm trying to double post between here and the dying app again but there's still a painful lack of materialism on the TL, prove me wrong that it's not still like reddit over here
January 12, 2026 at 8:31 AM
out of desperation I'm trying to double post between here and the dying app again but there's still a painful lack of materialism on the TL, prove me wrong that it's not still like reddit over here
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"Don't spend our money in apartheid Israel"
Today, #Celtic fans protested outside their stadium against the possible signing of Jocelin Ta Bi from Maccabi Netanya, whose owners are investing in a military drone company for the IDF.
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Today, #Celtic fans protested outside their stadium against the possible signing of Jocelin Ta Bi from Maccabi Netanya, whose owners are investing in a military drone company for the IDF.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:01 PM
"Don't spend our money in apartheid Israel"
Today, #Celtic fans protested outside their stadium against the possible signing of Jocelin Ta Bi from Maccabi Netanya, whose owners are investing in a military drone company for the IDF.
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Today, #Celtic fans protested outside their stadium against the possible signing of Jocelin Ta Bi from Maccabi Netanya, whose owners are investing in a military drone company for the IDF.
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SARS was known to be airborne since 2003 + most ppl who still wear a respirator had to figure it out themselves in 2020/21. ask yourself why the WHO + national authorities like the NHS chose not to protect workers + purposefully spread a disease which kills and disables patients
Face masks ‘inadequate’ and should be swapped for respirators, WHO is advised
Face masks ‘inadequate’ and should be swapped for respirators, WHO is advised
Experts are urging guideline changes on what health professionals should wear to protect against flu-like illnesses including Covid
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:26 AM
SARS was known to be airborne since 2003 + most ppl who still wear a respirator had to figure it out themselves in 2020/21. ask yourself why the WHO + national authorities like the NHS chose not to protect workers + purposefully spread a disease which kills and disables patients
we're hiring a mid-senior ⚽ DS at Opta / Stats Perform, ad says Czechia but likely remote / anywhere can work. drop me a DM if you're interested!
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Data Scientist
Overview Stats Perform is the market leader in sports tech. We provide the most trusted sports data to some of the world's biggest organizations, across sports, media, and broadcasting. Through th...
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December 22, 2025 at 8:48 AM
we're hiring a mid-senior ⚽ DS at Opta / Stats Perform, ad says Czechia but likely remote / anywhere can work. drop me a DM if you're interested!
eobe.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
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⚽ Join the Data Science team at Opta!
🧮 Looking for an experienced Data Scientist who is passionate about applying AI and machine learning to solve complex problems in sports
📍In Europe, flexible to remote or office-based work
❓Drop me a message if you have any questions!
tinyurl.com/3pdety28
🧮 Looking for an experienced Data Scientist who is passionate about applying AI and machine learning to solve complex problems in sports
📍In Europe, flexible to remote or office-based work
❓Drop me a message if you have any questions!
tinyurl.com/3pdety28
Data Scientist
Overview Stats Perform is the market leader in sports tech. We provide the most trusted sports data to some of the world's biggest organizations, across sports, media, and broadcasting. Through th...
tinyurl.com
December 20, 2025 at 8:39 AM
⚽ Join the Data Science team at Opta!
🧮 Looking for an experienced Data Scientist who is passionate about applying AI and machine learning to solve complex problems in sports
📍In Europe, flexible to remote or office-based work
❓Drop me a message if you have any questions!
tinyurl.com/3pdety28
🧮 Looking for an experienced Data Scientist who is passionate about applying AI and machine learning to solve complex problems in sports
📍In Europe, flexible to remote or office-based work
❓Drop me a message if you have any questions!
tinyurl.com/3pdety28
lots of dunking on YP today but one thing almost no one will say: that conference is not accessible to immunocompromised people or anyone that can't afford to get sick for the next 1-4 weeks or risk becoming permanently disabled. no masks no tests no filtration no answers no care
November 29, 2025 at 10:09 AM
lots of dunking on YP today but one thing almost no one will say: that conference is not accessible to immunocompromised people or anyone that can't afford to get sick for the next 1-4 weeks or risk becoming permanently disabled. no masks no tests no filtration no answers no care
first time it's happened since 2021-03-04 (only lasted 10 days), time before that 2016-03-01
When was the last time they were behind both Everton and Utd in the table?
November 28, 2025 at 12:33 PM
first time it's happened since 2021-03-04 (only lasted 10 days), time before that 2016-03-01
days since last Liverpool home defeat (all comps, back to 2009, most recent first):
4
24
10
217
5
178
153
3
415
115
154
81
366
3
12
13
4
13
57
259
532
242
279
85
3
4
248
113
9
70
71
105
55
134
17
39
139
218
222
58
72
11
21
124
9
29
21
293
137
87
154
109
31
4
50
57
138
4
24
10
217
5
178
153
3
415
115
154
81
366
3
12
13
4
13
57
259
532
242
279
85
3
4
248
113
9
70
71
105
55
134
17
39
139
218
222
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72
11
21
124
9
29
21
293
137
87
154
109
31
4
50
57
138
November 28, 2025 at 12:20 PM
days since last Liverpool home defeat (all comps, back to 2009, most recent first):
4
24
10
217
5
178
153
3
415
115
154
81
366
3
12
13
4
13
57
259
532
242
279
85
3
4
248
113
9
70
71
105
55
134
17
39
139
218
222
58
72
11
21
124
9
29
21
293
137
87
154
109
31
4
50
57
138
4
24
10
217
5
178
153
3
415
115
154
81
366
3
12
13
4
13
57
259
532
242
279
85
3
4
248
113
9
70
71
105
55
134
17
39
139
218
222
58
72
11
21
124
9
29
21
293
137
87
154
109
31
4
50
57
138
only in three other seasons since 2008/09 have Liverpool been as low as 12th in the league after 12+ games: the week Hodgson was sacked, a few months after Rodgers took over, and a few weeks after Rodgers was sacked
November 25, 2025 at 12:51 PM
only in three other seasons since 2008/09 have Liverpool been as low as 12th in the league after 12+ games: the week Hodgson was sacked, a few months after Rodgers took over, and a few weeks after Rodgers was sacked
anyone who knows opsec / data protection law tell if this is legal for an employer to ask employees to allow in order to connect to a VPN when WFH (UK)? verbal promise given from IT that it they won't try to access devices but no legal docs provided
October 30, 2025 at 10:59 AM
anyone who knows opsec / data protection law tell if this is legal for an employer to ask employees to allow in order to connect to a VPN when WFH (UK)? verbal promise given from IT that it they won't try to access devices but no legal docs provided
LFC on their 10th soft tissue injury already this season if Isak (groin) & Frimpong (hamstring, again) are confirmed—vs 15 in whole of last season. Slot claimed last season's low number of injuries was not just luck and that focussing on reducing injuries was a key focus of the backroom staff
October 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
LFC on their 10th soft tissue injury already this season if Isak (groin) & Frimpong (hamstring, again) are confirmed—vs 15 in whole of last season. Slot claimed last season's low number of injuries was not just luck and that focussing on reducing injuries was a key focus of the backroom staff
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Former Palestinian national team player Suleiman Al-Obeid was shot and killed by Israeli gunfire while waiting to receive aid for his family, bringing the death toll among athletes since the start of the Israeli aggression to 656.
August 6, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Former Palestinian national team player Suleiman Al-Obeid was shot and killed by Israeli gunfire while waiting to receive aid for his family, bringing the death toll among athletes since the start of the Israeli aggression to 656.
England 🏴 v Sweden 🇸🇪 penalty shootout at #WEURO2025
🥇 worst total xGoT (1.23) of a shootout with >12 pens
🥇 worst conversion rate (0.38 goals per pen) of a shootout with >12 pens
(last 381 men's and women's shootouts, Opta)
🥇 worst total xGoT (1.23) of a shootout with >12 pens
🥇 worst conversion rate (0.38 goals per pen) of a shootout with >12 pens
(last 381 men's and women's shootouts, Opta)
July 20, 2025 at 11:42 AM
England 🏴 v Sweden 🇸🇪 penalty shootout at #WEURO2025
🥇 worst total xGoT (1.23) of a shootout with >12 pens
🥇 worst conversion rate (0.38 goals per pen) of a shootout with >12 pens
(last 381 men's and women's shootouts, Opta)
🥇 worst total xGoT (1.23) of a shootout with >12 pens
🥇 worst conversion rate (0.38 goals per pen) of a shootout with >12 pens
(last 381 men's and women's shootouts, Opta)
don't repeat the same trite apologia of British vassalage as 20 years ago: the British State is not a 'lapdog' being 'dragged into war'—it is a vicious imperialist entity, obviously less *effective* at waging war than it was 50-100 years ago but its objectives are unchanged
June 22, 2025 at 9:05 AM
don't repeat the same trite apologia of British vassalage as 20 years ago: the British State is not a 'lapdog' being 'dragged into war'—it is a vicious imperialist entity, obviously less *effective* at waging war than it was 50-100 years ago but its objectives are unchanged