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Kacey de Groot (she/her)
@kaceydee.bsky.social
390 followers 620 following 27 posts
Standing for NEU Deputy General Secretary.
Adult. Born in the 70s.
Human. Innit.
Female. I can show you my…driving license.
Drama teacher and lead practitioner. Trade union activist. ADHD Hotmess. Lesbian. Queer. Trans.
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kaceydee.bsky.social
Thank you Natacha!!
September 6, 2025 at 10:22 PM
kaceydee.bsky.social
VERY privileged to be supported by so many exceptional activists for social justice.
Thank you Malcolm.
malcolmwilson01.bsky.social Malcolm Wilson (they/them) @malcolmwilson01.bsky.social · Sep 6
I’ve cast my vote for @kaceydee.bsky.social as Deputy General Secretary of @neunion.bsky.social

Here are a few endorsements from NEU members about why they’re voting for Kacey and why they think she is THE best candidate. 👇 👇
My vote in its envelope coca nO! LOUISE LEWIS (SHE/HER) NATIONAL EXECUTIVE MEMBER SECONDARY TEACHER VOTE FOR KACEY DE GROOT I've had the privilege of working alongside Kacey de Groot on the NEU Executive for the last 4 years. She has been consistently strong on equality, quick to pick up key details, and unafraid to challenge where needed for the good of members. Kacey is also deeply grounded in the workplace, working closely with members and ensuring their voices shape our union. Her commitment to democracy, accountability, and member-led decision making is second to none. She has been an inspiration to work with, and I'm proud to endorse her for DGS. national education union VOTE KACEY FOR DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY RACHEL FERRABY (SHE/HER) DISTRICT ASSISTANT SECRETARY & SUPPORT STAFF OFFICER, LEEDS SUPPORT STAFF NATIONAL EXECUTIVE 2024/25 National Representative of the Year Rachel Ferraby VOTE FOR KACEY DE GROOT I wholeheartedly endorse Kacey for the position of Deputy General Secretary. Kacey's roots are as a strong trade unionist who works for the rights of ALL and champions those who face discrimination of any kind. A strong activist, she is able to galvanise members and lead them. Kacey has shown true integrity and leadership time after time in her role as LGBT executive, but she is so much more than this. During her time on the National Executive, Kacey consistently backed support staff issues - another marginalised sector of our union - when others did not. As a support staff member, we need a DGS who will fight to improve our recognition and raise our profile within the union, and I believe that Kacey is the person to do it. national education union VOTE KACEY FOR DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY TASHAN CHARLES (HE/HIM) PRIMARY TEACHER REDBRIDGE VOTE FOR KACEY DE GROOT I am proud to endorse Kacey De Groot for the position of Deputy General Secretary of the NEU. Kacey has consistently demonstrated outstanding activism and leadership within our union. Over the years, she has not only inspired countless members but has also mobilised and empowered activists- including myself- into meaningful union organising. Her ability to bring people together, build confidence, and transform collective energy into action is what makes her a formidable trade unionist. As the LGBT+ Executive Seat Holder for the NEU for two terms, Kacey played a vital role in ensuring that the voices of LGBT+ members were heard and represented at every level of the union. She has been instrumental in championing intersectionality, equity, and inclusion, strengthening our movement from within, and making our union a more progressive, accountable and member-led force. Kacey's track record of activism, combined with her vision for a stronger, more democratic union, make her the ideal candidate for Deputy General Secretary. She is deeply committed to defending education, supporting educators, and standing shoulder to shoulder with all workers in the fight for justice. VOTE KACEY FOR DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY national education union
September 6, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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alicemydaughter.bsky.social
But it's already reaching people. Let's get this conversation started. Buy it now. Spread the word.
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HER NAME IS ALICE | Caroline Litman
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March 13, 2025 at 5:47 AM
kaceydee.bsky.social
Why has @theguardian.com come to blue sky? Stay on x and leave blue sky to kinder and more progressive people.
February 17, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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natacha.bsky.social
Haven’t had time to fully read this but I can already see problems with it.

Eg: it omits

Durwood et al (2017) Mental Health and Self-Worth in Socially-Transitioned Transgender Youth

While including at least 1 from those with agendas.

Also no authors named…

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wcpp.org.uk
January 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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sloanelysbeth.bsky.social
@theguardian.com removed these passages from a column judith butler wrote after the ‘gender critical’ hacks who write for them kicked up a fuss.

now they’re all running around praising trump.
"THE ANTI-GENDER IDEOLOGY IS ONE OF THE MOST DOMINANT STRAINS OF FASCISM IN OUR TIMES!" "So TERFS will not be part of the contemporary struggle against fascism, one that requires a coalition guided by the struggles against racism, nationalism, xenophobia, and carceral violence, one that is mindful of the high rates of femicide throughout the world, which includes high rates of attacks on trans and genderqueer people. The anti-gender movement circulates a spectre of "gender" as a force of destruction, but they never actually read any works in gender studies. Quick and fearful conclusions take the place of considered judgments" - JUDITH BUTLER
January 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
kaceydee.bsky.social
Transphobia is currently set to complete over-whelm. So, so sad. So, so draining. X
fiercemum.bsky.social Cal Horton (they/them) @fiercemum.bsky.social · Dec 7
Exactly this.

I'm tired of folks arguing whether or not there's a significant increase in trans child deaths, something that in any case is hard to track.

Trans children & adolescents not wanting to live due to societal transphobia is itself a very significant problem. With clear evidence.
floralashes.bsky.social Florence Ashley @floralashes.bsky.social · Dec 7
It takes a very cold heart to think that somehow, a person who is alive but constantly wishes they were dead is an acceptable outcome.
December 7, 2024 at 4:44 PM
kaceydee.bsky.social
This mini thread from @clairemullaly.bsky.social is totally correct. WPUK do NOT get to walk away, with pride, from the work they have helped achieve because they don’t like the monster they’ve created. Countless trans people are now dead. The right has risen. The box is open. #notsocialists
clairemullaly.bsky.social Claire Mullaly @clairemullaly.bsky.social · Nov 29
Womans Place UK folding with a faux 'we told you so..' re: the 'embrace of gender conservatism & tolerance of – even support for – the far right in parts of the ‘gender critical’ movement' being an 'enormous danger to women'.

WPUK = the very Petri dish for far-right gender conservatism. [1/2]
November 29, 2024 at 7:35 AM
kaceydee.bsky.social
#radio4 transphobia in full force this morning. “Trans women or biological men”. Alluding to trans people affecting ‘same sex attracted people’ from the LGBA songbook. This country is not safe for trans people.
November 26, 2024 at 12:50 PM
kaceydee.bsky.social
The loss of @theguardian.com as a progressive and social justice focussed publication will be seen by future historians as a disaster for the UK. Under Kath Viner the transphobic editorial, ‘barely there’ challenge to the right and attacks on Corbyn have been heartbreaking. I hope it is saved.
November 25, 2024 at 5:25 PM
kaceydee.bsky.social
Jimmy is, and always has been, completely iconic. From chatting to me and signing me an autograph back in the 80s aged 7, to ALL of his music, joining the busker singing his song and now this. I ♥️ Jimmy Somerville.
November 25, 2024 at 5:12 PM
kaceydee.bsky.social
Stunning theatre tonight at the RSC. Go see ‘The Red Shoes’. Poetic. Beautiful. Moving.
November 21, 2024 at 11:11 PM
kaceydee.bsky.social
On being trans and the idea that transitioning shows up ‘friends’. I’m thinking about previously close friends who sat with me while I attempted to justify my transness to them. Answering their questions. Explaining the reality. Finding them science, research, and counter arguments to the hate.
November 17, 2024 at 2:47 PM
kaceydee.bsky.social
Because I am unoriginal I am copying @thedbh.bsky.social and shifting from Musky’s Twitter to here. I am petty, but I won’t call it ‘X’ until he respects trans people changing their names and pronouns.
November 16, 2024 at 2:17 PM