Amy Edwards
@al-edwards.bsky.social
PhD student @ MMU researching the MCA and autistic adults' intimate lives. Armchair sociologist, fiction reader, lowkey (cozy/RPG/horror) gamer.
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What big heterosexuality doesn't want you to know is that gay little jumpers are great, actually.
November 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM
What big heterosexuality doesn't want you to know is that gay little jumpers are great, actually.
"Known transphobe damages propety and acts out with a transgender young person, but it isn't because they are trans, we promise, it is because the complainant was an annoying teenager who probably deserved to be harrassed anyway"
Every elite authority in the UK appears to have lost their mind in precisely the same way
November 25, 2025 at 1:31 PM
"Known transphobe damages propety and acts out with a transgender young person, but it isn't because they are trans, we promise, it is because the complainant was an annoying teenager who probably deserved to be harrassed anyway"
Sending so much love to @willowtalksbooks.bsky.social, Willow's videos are such a comfort to me, especially on cold days like this when I get a moment to take breaks from reading for my PhD. I've been in that place and I'm not only surving, but (dare I say) thriving now! It can get better❤️🩹
a black and white dog are sitting next to each other in a field .
Alt: A black and white dog are sitting next to each other in a field. The black dog throws its paws around the white dog, in a hug.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Sending so much love to @willowtalksbooks.bsky.social, Willow's videos are such a comfort to me, especially on cold days like this when I get a moment to take breaks from reading for my PhD. I've been in that place and I'm not only surving, but (dare I say) thriving now! It can get better❤️🩹
Many productive meetings this past couple of weeks. Thoughts. Ideas. Plans. Stuff. Something is brewing.
three witches are preparing a potion in a cauldron in a room .
Alt: three witches are preparing a potion in a cauldron in a room.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Many productive meetings this past couple of weeks. Thoughts. Ideas. Plans. Stuff. Something is brewing.
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They’re all polyamorous now
I want to know where marching band kids fall in this discussion.
People love to talk about how awful theater kids are, and they’re not wrong, but let’s be real, debate kids have made this country a lot worse
November 18, 2025 at 6:35 PM
They’re all polyamorous now
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When people talk about the excesses of MeToo, they have to lie, because the reality is that there was no massive social reckoning forcing people to believe survivors or hold perpetrators accountable. In fact, there has been a significant backsliding and new punishments in rejection of MeToo
November 6, 2025 at 4:33 PM
When people talk about the excesses of MeToo, they have to lie, because the reality is that there was no massive social reckoning forcing people to believe survivors or hold perpetrators accountable. In fact, there has been a significant backsliding and new punishments in rejection of MeToo
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My name is Ozymandias, King Of Kings. You looked on my works. Prepare to die.
My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings. Look on my works and no worries if not.
My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings. Look on my works and don't forget to like and subscribe.
October 29, 2025 at 11:34 PM
My name is Ozymandias, King Of Kings. You looked on my works. Prepare to die.
Having such a productive week that I feel the need to question whether I'm due a sneaky lil crashout soon. The kind of stealth mental breakdown that catches you off-guard.
October 29, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Having such a productive week that I feel the need to question whether I'm due a sneaky lil crashout soon. The kind of stealth mental breakdown that catches you off-guard.
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Prof Sara Ryan discusses her new book on the unfair treatment of people with learning disabilities on 'The Skies We're Under' podcast.
Listen 🔗 https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-m4knh-199c898
Listen 🔗 https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-m4knh-199c898
October 23, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Prof Sara Ryan discusses her new book on the unfair treatment of people with learning disabilities on 'The Skies We're Under' podcast.
Listen 🔗 https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-m4knh-199c898
Listen 🔗 https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-m4knh-199c898
So, it turns out that to do a PhD, I have to actually... like... do research. I can't just lie here looking pretty. Wtf?
a close up of a hamster 's face with sad eyes .
Alt: a close-up of a grey dwarf hamster face with sad eyes welling up with tears.
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October 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
So, it turns out that to do a PhD, I have to actually... like... do research. I can't just lie here looking pretty. Wtf?
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On this date, Matthew Shephard died 27 years ago. He was beaten, tortured, and left for dead on fence for being gay. Please keep him and his wonderful mother Judy in your thoughts. And let's all work for a world where such horrific things do not happen to anyone. ❤️🏳️🌈
October 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
On this date, Matthew Shephard died 27 years ago. He was beaten, tortured, and left for dead on fence for being gay. Please keep him and his wonderful mother Judy in your thoughts. And let's all work for a world where such horrific things do not happen to anyone. ❤️🏳️🌈
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Imagine these being your values: I think disabled children have it too easy, they should have less stuff. That's the global right atm, those are the people we're dealing with.
There are reports that the *entire* office of special education at the US Dept of Education has been cut. These hardworking folks ensure kids with disabilities get equal access to a quality education.
America’s children deserve better than this.
America’s children deserve better than this.
October 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Imagine these being your values: I think disabled children have it too easy, they should have less stuff. That's the global right atm, those are the people we're dealing with.
In terms of places, definitely Bury.
Bonus slang words: hanging, minger.
Bonus slang words: hanging, minger.
What’s the word where you’re from that, when pronounced exactly as it looks, identifies a tourist immediately?
October 9, 2025 at 12:23 PM
In terms of places, definitely Bury.
Bonus slang words: hanging, minger.
Bonus slang words: hanging, minger.
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Stolen from Facebook #landbastard #landlord
October 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Stolen from Facebook #landbastard #landlord
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Reported Greta Thunberg has reportedly been beaten, abused and deprived of food and water by Israeli forces, for the crime of trying to deliver aid to a starving population.
As an example to the others.
This is how Israel has operated for decades, but usually it is brown people they treat this way
As an example to the others.
This is how Israel has operated for decades, but usually it is brown people they treat this way
October 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Reported Greta Thunberg has reportedly been beaten, abused and deprived of food and water by Israeli forces, for the crime of trying to deliver aid to a starving population.
As an example to the others.
This is how Israel has operated for decades, but usually it is brown people they treat this way
As an example to the others.
This is how Israel has operated for decades, but usually it is brown people they treat this way
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see also: hillary cass getting a lordship for shivving trans kids, others getting a peerage or other official title for spreading transphobia. how many british people are now household names now because they are transphobic and the uk press propped them up?
October 18, 2024 at 2:36 PM
see also: hillary cass getting a lordship for shivving trans kids, others getting a peerage or other official title for spreading transphobia. how many british people are now household names now because they are transphobic and the uk press propped them up?
Every year since my autism diagnosis and feeling more supported and accommodated, I have actually gotten 10% more ADHD.
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September 30, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Every year since my autism diagnosis and feeling more supported and accommodated, I have actually gotten 10% more ADHD.
The news of yet more politicians trying to explain away autistic people by blaming their mothers' choices has, unfortunately, brought back into relevance my MA dissertation about autism stigma and the anti-vaccine scandal. I didn't expect it to come around again this quickly, but it is unsurprising.
September 26, 2025 at 8:47 AM
The news of yet more politicians trying to explain away autistic people by blaming their mothers' choices has, unfortunately, brought back into relevance my MA dissertation about autism stigma and the anti-vaccine scandal. I didn't expect it to come around again this quickly, but it is unsurprising.
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With the Tylenol bullshit I’m reminded that women have always been the scapegoat.
Remember, they didn’t burn witches. They burned women. And I have no doubt that some would like to bring that practice back.
Remember, they didn’t burn witches. They burned women. And I have no doubt that some would like to bring that practice back.
September 25, 2025 at 2:11 PM
With the Tylenol bullshit I’m reminded that women have always been the scapegoat.
Remember, they didn’t burn witches. They burned women. And I have no doubt that some would like to bring that practice back.
Remember, they didn’t burn witches. They burned women. And I have no doubt that some would like to bring that practice back.
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its kind of insane that we’ve been forced to watch rightwingers openly celebrate and taunt everyone over the death of people like trayvon martin for over a decade now and now they’re trying to grandstand over the one time it’s personally affected them and political project
September 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM
its kind of insane that we’ve been forced to watch rightwingers openly celebrate and taunt everyone over the death of people like trayvon martin for over a decade now and now they’re trying to grandstand over the one time it’s personally affected them and political project
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OTD 1819 Peterloo Massacre. 18 killed & hundreds wounded when pro-democracy meeting of c.60,000 people charged by Cheshire yeomanry, Manchester & Salford Yeomanry & 15th Hussars with 31st & 88th Regts & artillery also deployed. 15th fought at Waterloo & a Waterloo veteran among marchers killed.
August 16, 2025 at 7:36 AM
OTD 1819 Peterloo Massacre. 18 killed & hundreds wounded when pro-democracy meeting of c.60,000 people charged by Cheshire yeomanry, Manchester & Salford Yeomanry & 15th Hussars with 31st & 88th Regts & artillery also deployed. 15th fought at Waterloo & a Waterloo veteran among marchers killed.
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WRITE FOR US: we’re inviting early career scholars to submit pitches for The Sociological Review magazine's Research Insights series.
The editors are currently seeking proposals for our December issue, with a pitch deadline of 5 September.
🔎 Read more about contributing: buff.ly/Q5KZlcJ
The editors are currently seeking proposals for our December issue, with a pitch deadline of 5 September.
🔎 Read more about contributing: buff.ly/Q5KZlcJ
August 14, 2025 at 7:13 AM
WRITE FOR US: we’re inviting early career scholars to submit pitches for The Sociological Review magazine's Research Insights series.
The editors are currently seeking proposals for our December issue, with a pitch deadline of 5 September.
🔎 Read more about contributing: buff.ly/Q5KZlcJ
The editors are currently seeking proposals for our December issue, with a pitch deadline of 5 September.
🔎 Read more about contributing: buff.ly/Q5KZlcJ
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Every time an American dunks on British food, we take another of your signature dishes and pie it.
Thought I'd try and eat a bit healthier this week, happily Aldi had other ideas
August 13, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Every time an American dunks on British food, we take another of your signature dishes and pie it.