Meg Lightheart she/her
@megalightheart.bsky.social
I help deep thinkers with big jobs take wise next steps. Complexity and mess, liberation from oppression and planetary futures. White, bi, poly, neurosparkly, trans. Long-term meditator and EXCELLENT baker. Views my OWN. 🍉. Manchester. megalightheart.com
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Complexity of thought is something I’ve been studying for quite some time as someone who supports deep thinkers with big jobs.
I think it has implications for a lot of societal/culture change and I don’t really see it being mentioned (it’s quite niche tbh).
So here’s a thread.
I think it has implications for a lot of societal/culture change and I don’t really see it being mentioned (it’s quite niche tbh).
So here’s a thread.
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I’m coming to #London #Manchester #Edinburgh and #Glasgow touring a book on the long history of #transgender people and the fight for #LGBTQ rights against Nazis in the #Weimar. I’m a journalist, an author, a TV host, a PhD, a podcaster. Interview me. Let’s annoy #TERFS @theguardian.com any takers?
August 27, 2025 at 12:06 PM
I’m coming to #London #Manchester #Edinburgh and #Glasgow touring a book on the long history of #transgender people and the fight for #LGBTQ rights against Nazis in the #Weimar. I’m a journalist, an author, a TV host, a PhD, a podcaster. Interview me. Let’s annoy #TERFS @theguardian.com any takers?
I LOVE threads like this. Yes, give me all your special interest analyses.
So they found a 125,000 yr old Neanderthal fat rendering plant & I have thoughts.
Knowing that they loved saturated fat SO MUCH that they industrialized to get as much of it as humanly possible?
Makes me feel seen, heard, supported, etc www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Knowing that they loved saturated fat SO MUCH that they industrialized to get as much of it as humanly possible?
Makes me feel seen, heard, supported, etc www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Large-scale processing of within-bone nutrients by Neanderthals, 125,000 years ago
Neanderthals intensively processed a minimum of 172 large mammals for grease and marrow fat, 125,000 years ago.
www.science.org
August 2, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I LOVE threads like this. Yes, give me all your special interest analyses.
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This badly written skeet wasn't QUITE how I wanted to launch it, but yes, the brilliant @bschillace.brandyschillace.com is coming to Manchester in October to chat with lil ol moi about how the queers fought the fascists LAST time.
It'll (we'll) be cute. You should come.
It'll (we'll) be cute. You should come.
I'm hosting a Brandy for a chat in October in Manchester - maybe that could be our first f2f meeting??
www.socialrefuge.com/event-detail...
www.socialrefuge.com/event-detail...
The Intermediaries - In conversation with Brandy Schillace | Social Refuge
Join us in discussing the forgotten story of the Institute for Sexual Science, the world’s first centre for homosexual and transgender rights - a bastion of rebellion in the fight against fascism.
www.socialrefuge.com
August 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
This badly written skeet wasn't QUITE how I wanted to launch it, but yes, the brilliant @bschillace.brandyschillace.com is coming to Manchester in October to chat with lil ol moi about how the queers fought the fascists LAST time.
It'll (we'll) be cute. You should come.
It'll (we'll) be cute. You should come.
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Turns out, turns OUT... there might be a sigNIFicant discount on the book for people who come along, so, ya know, sign UP
Why are they attacking trans people? @bschillace.brandyschillace.com knows why.
Join us as we talk about her history of the the first target of fascist bookburning - the legendary Institute for Sexual Science, a haven of research and support for LGBTI+ folk
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-qu...
Join us as we talk about her history of the the first target of fascist bookburning - the legendary Institute for Sexual Science, a haven of research and support for LGBTI+ folk
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-qu...
Talking queer resistance with Brandy Schillace
What lessons can we learn from the last time the queers faced the fascists?
www.eventbrite.co.uk
August 1, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Turns out, turns OUT... there might be a sigNIFicant discount on the book for people who come along, so, ya know, sign UP
This badly written skeet wasn't QUITE how I wanted to launch it, but yes, the brilliant @bschillace.brandyschillace.com is coming to Manchester in October to chat with lil ol moi about how the queers fought the fascists LAST time.
It'll (we'll) be cute. You should come.
It'll (we'll) be cute. You should come.
I'm hosting a Brandy for a chat in October in Manchester - maybe that could be our first f2f meeting??
www.socialrefuge.com/event-detail...
www.socialrefuge.com/event-detail...
The Intermediaries - In conversation with Brandy Schillace | Social Refuge
Join us in discussing the forgotten story of the Institute for Sexual Science, the world’s first centre for homosexual and transgender rights - a bastion of rebellion in the fight against fascism.
www.socialrefuge.com
August 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
This badly written skeet wasn't QUITE how I wanted to launch it, but yes, the brilliant @bschillace.brandyschillace.com is coming to Manchester in October to chat with lil ol moi about how the queers fought the fascists LAST time.
It'll (we'll) be cute. You should come.
It'll (we'll) be cute. You should come.
Turns out, turns OUT... there might be a sigNIFicant discount on the book for people who come along, so, ya know, sign UP
Why are they attacking trans people? @bschillace.brandyschillace.com knows why.
Join us as we talk about her history of the the first target of fascist bookburning - the legendary Institute for Sexual Science, a haven of research and support for LGBTI+ folk
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-qu...
Join us as we talk about her history of the the first target of fascist bookburning - the legendary Institute for Sexual Science, a haven of research and support for LGBTI+ folk
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-qu...
Talking queer resistance with Brandy Schillace
What lessons can we learn from the last time the queers faced the fascists?
www.eventbrite.co.uk
August 1, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Turns out, turns OUT... there might be a sigNIFicant discount on the book for people who come along, so, ya know, sign UP
Reposted by Meg Lightheart she/her
It's really weird to demand accountability from a NYC mayoral candidate for a deadly NYC shooting rather than the current NYC mayor, an ex-cop who campaigned on a "tough on crime" platform and promptly got indicted for crimes
July 31, 2025 at 4:53 PM
It's really weird to demand accountability from a NYC mayoral candidate for a deadly NYC shooting rather than the current NYC mayor, an ex-cop who campaigned on a "tough on crime" platform and promptly got indicted for crimes
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Dersh has been banging this drum since Trump1 & the really good news is: ostracism works, even on the shameless.
Tons of people miss this--the shameless are hyper-sensitive to stigma.
Civil society should use this free, non-violent tool to punish destructive people a lot more often. It works.
Tons of people miss this--the shameless are hyper-sensitive to stigma.
Civil society should use this free, non-violent tool to punish destructive people a lot more often. It works.
Dershowitz says he’s suing the Martha’s Vineyard Farmer’s Market after the pierogi guy refused to sell to him yesterday because he defends Trump. He complains that he’s also banned from the MV book fair, library, synagogue, and can’t get invited to any parties.
July 31, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Dersh has been banging this drum since Trump1 & the really good news is: ostracism works, even on the shameless.
Tons of people miss this--the shameless are hyper-sensitive to stigma.
Civil society should use this free, non-violent tool to punish destructive people a lot more often. It works.
Tons of people miss this--the shameless are hyper-sensitive to stigma.
Civil society should use this free, non-violent tool to punish destructive people a lot more often. It works.
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I’m so excited!
Why are they attacking trans people? @bschillace.brandyschillace.com knows why.
Join us as we talk about her history of the the first target of fascist bookburning - the legendary Institute for Sexual Science, a haven of research and support for LGBTI+ folk
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-qu...
Join us as we talk about her history of the the first target of fascist bookburning - the legendary Institute for Sexual Science, a haven of research and support for LGBTI+ folk
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-qu...
Talking queer resistance with Brandy Schillace
What lessons can we learn from the last time the queers faced the fascists?
www.eventbrite.co.uk
July 31, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I’m so excited!
Reposted by Meg Lightheart she/her
Why are they attacking trans people? @bschillace.brandyschillace.com knows why.
Join us as we talk about her history of the the first target of fascist bookburning - the legendary Institute for Sexual Science, a haven of research and support for LGBTI+ folk
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-qu...
Join us as we talk about her history of the the first target of fascist bookburning - the legendary Institute for Sexual Science, a haven of research and support for LGBTI+ folk
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-qu...
Talking queer resistance with Brandy Schillace
What lessons can we learn from the last time the queers faced the fascists?
www.eventbrite.co.uk
July 31, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Why are they attacking trans people? @bschillace.brandyschillace.com knows why.
Join us as we talk about her history of the the first target of fascist bookburning - the legendary Institute for Sexual Science, a haven of research and support for LGBTI+ folk
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-qu...
Join us as we talk about her history of the the first target of fascist bookburning - the legendary Institute for Sexual Science, a haven of research and support for LGBTI+ folk
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-qu...
Why are they attacking trans people? @bschillace.brandyschillace.com knows why.
Join us as we talk about her history of the the first target of fascist bookburning - the legendary Institute for Sexual Science, a haven of research and support for LGBTI+ folk
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-qu...
Join us as we talk about her history of the the first target of fascist bookburning - the legendary Institute for Sexual Science, a haven of research and support for LGBTI+ folk
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-qu...
Talking queer resistance with Brandy Schillace
What lessons can we learn from the last time the queers faced the fascists?
www.eventbrite.co.uk
July 31, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Why are they attacking trans people? @bschillace.brandyschillace.com knows why.
Join us as we talk about her history of the the first target of fascist bookburning - the legendary Institute for Sexual Science, a haven of research and support for LGBTI+ folk
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-qu...
Join us as we talk about her history of the the first target of fascist bookburning - the legendary Institute for Sexual Science, a haven of research and support for LGBTI+ folk
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-qu...
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show this to every consultant who thinks chasing toxic masculinity is the way to getting going men's votes
85% of young men support Zohran Mamdani.
79% of young women support Zohran Mamdani.
67% of Jewish people aged 18-44 support Zohran Mamdani.
65% of Black people aged 18-44 support Zohran Mamdani.
Would you have guessed *any* of that with how the media has covered all this?
79% of young women support Zohran Mamdani.
67% of Jewish people aged 18-44 support Zohran Mamdani.
65% of Black people aged 18-44 support Zohran Mamdani.
Would you have guessed *any* of that with how the media has covered all this?
July 29, 2025 at 8:19 PM
show this to every consultant who thinks chasing toxic masculinity is the way to getting going men's votes
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@the-independent.com has now scrubbed two articles exposing the bigotry of a nurse spearheading an anti-Trans+ legal crusade
When media outlets censor their own factual reporting to placate extremists, they’re not just failing themselves and the public, they’re undermining democracy itself
When media outlets censor their own factual reporting to placate extremists, they’re not just failing themselves and the public, they’re undermining democracy itself
The Independent pulled this one, as well
I don't know what is going on with that other Independent Sandie Peggie tribunal article, but they published this a couple of hours ago. Keep an eye in case it goes the same way
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
July 29, 2025 at 7:38 AM
@the-independent.com has now scrubbed two articles exposing the bigotry of a nurse spearheading an anti-Trans+ legal crusade
When media outlets censor their own factual reporting to placate extremists, they’re not just failing themselves and the public, they’re undermining democracy itself
When media outlets censor their own factual reporting to placate extremists, they’re not just failing themselves and the public, they’re undermining democracy itself
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No major headlines to report for today [Jul 28].
If you're able, pls consider donating to orgs fighting the man-made famine currently gripping parts of Sudan.
For Darfur: DHRN
www.paypal.com/donate/?host...
For South Kordofan: HRRDS
reframe.network/donate-now.p...
#KeepEyesOnSudan
If you're able, pls consider donating to orgs fighting the man-made famine currently gripping parts of Sudan.
For Darfur: DHRN
www.paypal.com/donate/?host...
For South Kordofan: HRRDS
reframe.network/donate-now.p...
#KeepEyesOnSudan
Today's quick update [Jul 27]:
- North Darfur Governor sounds alarm on the critical humanitarian situation in Elfashir, announcing there is now a shortage in the animal feed, which residents of the city have resorted to eating in absence of food.
#KeepEyesOnSudan #LiftTheSiege
- North Darfur Governor sounds alarm on the critical humanitarian situation in Elfashir, announcing there is now a shortage in the animal feed, which residents of the city have resorted to eating in absence of food.
#KeepEyesOnSudan #LiftTheSiege
July 29, 2025 at 4:42 AM
No major headlines to report for today [Jul 28].
If you're able, pls consider donating to orgs fighting the man-made famine currently gripping parts of Sudan.
For Darfur: DHRN
www.paypal.com/donate/?host...
For South Kordofan: HRRDS
reframe.network/donate-now.p...
#KeepEyesOnSudan
If you're able, pls consider donating to orgs fighting the man-made famine currently gripping parts of Sudan.
For Darfur: DHRN
www.paypal.com/donate/?host...
For South Kordofan: HRRDS
reframe.network/donate-now.p...
#KeepEyesOnSudan
One thing this world is showing me is that my peace, my joy, my comfort, my determination cannot depend on external events.
It has to come from 'inside', from connection to something greater.
These tears are from letting go of a world that can ever be carefree. But beauty, warmth, love persist.
It has to come from 'inside', from connection to something greater.
These tears are from letting go of a world that can ever be carefree. But beauty, warmth, love persist.
If you don't so as you listen to this, are you even human.
Once Upon Another Time - Sara Bareilles
youtube.com/watch?v=7oZ9...
Once Upon Another Time - Sara Bareilles
youtube.com/watch?v=7oZ9...
Sara Bareilles - "Once Upon Another Time" with Ben Folds & Caroline Shaw | DECLASSIFIED
YouTube video by The Kennedy Center
youtube.com
July 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
One thing this world is showing me is that my peace, my joy, my comfort, my determination cannot depend on external events.
It has to come from 'inside', from connection to something greater.
These tears are from letting go of a world that can ever be carefree. But beauty, warmth, love persist.
It has to come from 'inside', from connection to something greater.
These tears are from letting go of a world that can ever be carefree. But beauty, warmth, love persist.
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Hope in this deep & powerful sense is not the same as joy that things are going well, or willingness to invest in enterprises that are obviously headed for early success, but...an ability to work for something because it is good, not because it stands a chance to succeed.
- V. Havel (tr. P. Wilson)
- V. Havel (tr. P. Wilson)
July 27, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Hope in this deep & powerful sense is not the same as joy that things are going well, or willingness to invest in enterprises that are obviously headed for early success, but...an ability to work for something because it is good, not because it stands a chance to succeed.
- V. Havel (tr. P. Wilson)
- V. Havel (tr. P. Wilson)
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extremely important to remember that you DO NOT TALK TO THE POLICE WITHOUT A LAWYER
Just once I'd like to see a quote from the police which says "Oh, well, we've made tits of ourselves here then, haven't we? Bloooody hell"
Man carrying home his gardening tools arrested by armed police in Manchester
Samuel Rowe, who was returning from allotment, seeking to overturn caution for possession of offensive weapon
www.theguardian.com
July 28, 2025 at 12:24 PM
extremely important to remember that you DO NOT TALK TO THE POLICE WITHOUT A LAWYER
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I will never not understand how a minority of people have decided that wind farms - significantly prettier than pylons, coal power plants, nuclear power plants, and almost certainly fusion power plants - are ugly. In terms of energy generation, what else are you hoping for that is better?
On holiday, I notice that there are wind turbines on the shore of Lake Garda, which very much makes me think that residents with a view of some incredibly mid Cotswold or other can put a sock in it.
July 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
I will never not understand how a minority of people have decided that wind farms - significantly prettier than pylons, coal power plants, nuclear power plants, and almost certainly fusion power plants - are ugly. In terms of energy generation, what else are you hoping for that is better?
Oh my god this thread has so many people I didn't even KNOW I was confusing as the same person.
Liz Truss and Lynne Truss are second only to Lionel Shriver and Lionel Barber in “pairs of people I just assume are one person”
July 28, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Oh my god this thread has so many people I didn't even KNOW I was confusing as the same person.
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"obscure south asian channel" is fuckin hilarious he did an interview with News18 which hits about 180 million people a week they get more eyeballs in a night than the NYT gets in a year
The strategy is striking. Zohran has been doing interviews w/ South Asian television, Pakistani news channel, Punjabi TV, Bangla newspaper, and more.
“We are going to heavily feature him in these places throughout the fall,” a Zohran adviser tells me. 6/
newrepublic.com/article/1984...
“We are going to heavily feature him in these places throughout the fall,” a Zohran adviser tells me. 6/
newrepublic.com/article/1984...
July 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
"obscure south asian channel" is fuckin hilarious he did an interview with News18 which hits about 180 million people a week they get more eyeballs in a night than the NYT gets in a year
"We live on a floating rock, just get on with it."
Skegness, one of your absolute finest people right here. Buy her a drink whenever you see her.
July 28, 2025 at 7:54 AM
"We live on a floating rock, just get on with it."
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“We march to pay our respects to the trans people that came before us, and do our best for the trans people that will come after us. And we’re hopeful, because every happy trans face is a victory.”
Solidarity with everyone at Trans Pride in London today.
✊🏾🏳️⚧️
Solidarity with everyone at Trans Pride in London today.
✊🏾🏳️⚧️
At Trans Pride, I march for a future that teenage me didn't think I'd have
Trans Pride isn't just a celebration, it's about survival. Oscar Sharples reflects on how we all need a bit more trans joy in our lives.
www.bigissue.com
July 26, 2025 at 3:25 PM
“We march to pay our respects to the trans people that came before us, and do our best for the trans people that will come after us. And we’re hopeful, because every happy trans face is a victory.”
Solidarity with everyone at Trans Pride in London today.
✊🏾🏳️⚧️
Solidarity with everyone at Trans Pride in London today.
✊🏾🏳️⚧️
Reposted by Meg Lightheart she/her
As I continue writing my book on navigating the workplace with a disability, I'm still looking for disabled voices to include. If you're interested in sharing your experiences, please reach out!
July 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
As I continue writing my book on navigating the workplace with a disability, I'm still looking for disabled voices to include. If you're interested in sharing your experiences, please reach out!
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Make them lesbians, you cowards!
Bend It Like Beckham sequel in the works, director tells BBC
The British classic's director spoke to the BBC about the plans ahead of the Euros final on Sunday.
www.bbc.com
July 27, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Make them lesbians, you cowards!
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Most of the internet used to be like this. This is actually the default, it took companies enclosing the internet and adding weird, soul-killing incentives to make people behave the way they do now. In a way, there is truly nothing special about Wikipedia except that it survived longer.
“Wikipedia is this economic anomaly. In many ways, it’s sort of magical that people will just volunteer without explicit economic incentives to create artifacts that are meant to share knowledge with everyone in the world”
July 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Most of the internet used to be like this. This is actually the default, it took companies enclosing the internet and adding weird, soul-killing incentives to make people behave the way they do now. In a way, there is truly nothing special about Wikipedia except that it survived longer.