Dr Tacey "dumb blonde" O'Neil
@densitypoint.bsky.social
A non-binary trans femme (she/they) who's a ukulele-playing, analysis-crazed mathematician. ADHD.
Engaged 💍 21/7/24
https://www.tiktok.com/@densitypoint
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Engaged 💍 21/7/24
https://www.tiktok.com/@densitypoint
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Pinned
Voice update a couple of months later. I’m reading a poem that my partner wrote following my confirmation surgery.
On campus at a busy department meeting. Wishing draft strategies would occasionally contain at least some evidence that the goals were feasible and worth pursuing.
#goth #academiclife #trans #tired
#goth #academiclife #trans #tired
November 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
On campus at a busy department meeting. Wishing draft strategies would occasionally contain at least some evidence that the goals were feasible and worth pursuing.
#goth #academiclife #trans #tired
#goth #academiclife #trans #tired
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a few months ago I said "having generative AI handle absolutely anything with regards to healthcare is a nightmare and should be banned" and a bunch of people made fun of me and called me stupid. anyways,
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
a few months ago I said "having generative AI handle absolutely anything with regards to healthcare is a nightmare and should be banned" and a bunch of people made fun of me and called me stupid. anyways,
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Emily Maitlis admitting she worked at the bbc to try and get healthcare for trans people shut down
November 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Emily Maitlis admitting she worked at the bbc to try and get healthcare for trans people shut down
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"As someone working in law, it’s heresy to say this, and it might even kill my chances of a career... But as a trans person, and someone fighting for the rights of my community, I refuse to remain silent. To me it just seems obvious: a heavily prejudiced society produces prejudiced institutions."
It’s no surprise that only 31% of trans people trust a legal system built to enforce prejudice, says Jess O’Thomson.
It’s no surprise that only 31% of trans people trust a legal system built to enforce prejudice, says Jess O’Thomson.
goodlawproject.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
"As someone working in law, it’s heresy to say this, and it might even kill my chances of a career... But as a trans person, and someone fighting for the rights of my community, I refuse to remain silent. To me it just seems obvious: a heavily prejudiced society produces prejudiced institutions."
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My friend Alyson once said "Trans women don't tell ghost stories around the campfire, we just talk about our childhoods"
I want every non transfem person to sit and think about what it means that almost every single transfem I know has more than one horror story and will treat it like it's normal
I want every non transfem person to sit and think about what it means that almost every single transfem I know has more than one horror story and will treat it like it's normal
November 10, 2025 at 9:15 AM
My friend Alyson once said "Trans women don't tell ghost stories around the campfire, we just talk about our childhoods"
I want every non transfem person to sit and think about what it means that almost every single transfem I know has more than one horror story and will treat it like it's normal
I want every non transfem person to sit and think about what it means that almost every single transfem I know has more than one horror story and will treat it like it's normal
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Had an amazing weekend -- went to a film festival (in York, England) where a documentary I took part in was being premiered. (Voice Shift -- about various trans femmes journeys with their voice.) it's a weird experience seeing yourself on a large cinema screen.
November 9, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Had an amazing weekend -- went to a film festival (in York, England) where a documentary I took part in was being premiered. (Voice Shift -- about various trans femmes journeys with their voice.) it's a weird experience seeing yourself on a large cinema screen.
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The EHRhas sent a new draft Code of Practice which would lead to the exclusion of trans people from public life.
The decision now is up to this government, will they sign a trans bathroom ban in secret?
Use our tool to email your MP: tinyurl.com/scrap-the-bathroom-ban
#ScrapTheBathroomBan
The decision now is up to this government, will they sign a trans bathroom ban in secret?
Use our tool to email your MP: tinyurl.com/scrap-the-bathroom-ban
#ScrapTheBathroomBan
November 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The EHRhas sent a new draft Code of Practice which would lead to the exclusion of trans people from public life.
The decision now is up to this government, will they sign a trans bathroom ban in secret?
Use our tool to email your MP: tinyurl.com/scrap-the-bathroom-ban
#ScrapTheBathroomBan
The decision now is up to this government, will they sign a trans bathroom ban in secret?
Use our tool to email your MP: tinyurl.com/scrap-the-bathroom-ban
#ScrapTheBathroomBan
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If you like Sooz and you want to see her live and you can get to London put January 30th 2026 in your diary.
November 10, 2025 at 10:11 AM
If you like Sooz and you want to see her live and you can get to London put January 30th 2026 in your diary.
All are welcome to contribute: it's an inclusive space!
It's time. If you do (or do not) follow me, do (or do not) study math, and are (or are not) drinking coffee, please send along a #MathCoffeeSelfie and let me know how you've been doing.
November 9, 2025 at 6:50 PM
All are welcome to contribute: it's an inclusive space!
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Hot take: Let it Go is an irresponsible song sung by someone who just cursed an entire kingdom to endless winter, proud of her newfound lack of responsibility. Her boast "the cold doesn't bother me anyway" seemingly acknowledges the danger it poses to others and how little she cares about it.
November 9, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Hot take: Let it Go is an irresponsible song sung by someone who just cursed an entire kingdom to endless winter, proud of her newfound lack of responsibility. Her boast "the cold doesn't bother me anyway" seemingly acknowledges the danger it poses to others and how little she cares about it.
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Lower the maximum wage.
November 8, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Lower the maximum wage.
Trans on a train: travelling to York edition.
November 8, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Trans on a train: travelling to York edition.
And now cut (ever so slightly)!
November 7, 2025 at 12:57 PM
And now cut (ever so slightly)!
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Kid needed dinner delivered to him at school yesterday because he had a late tech rehearsal so I did what any dad would do and sent him texts like "Your DadDash driver is on the way. Please secure your pets," and then took a pic of me handing him the food and sent it to him for confirmation.
November 7, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Kid needed dinner delivered to him at school yesterday because he had a late tech rehearsal so I did what any dad would do and sent him texts like "Your DadDash driver is on the way. Please secure your pets," and then took a pic of me handing him the food and sent it to him for confirmation.
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This is what is happening. It is cynical. It is strategic. It is organised. It is well funded.
And we need to pay attention.
The far right - and their cheerleaders, mimics, tribute acts, and handmaidens have identified two presentational frameworks that give them cut-through and traction. 1/7
And we need to pay attention.
The far right - and their cheerleaders, mimics, tribute acts, and handmaidens have identified two presentational frameworks that give them cut-through and traction. 1/7
November 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
This is what is happening. It is cynical. It is strategic. It is organised. It is well funded.
And we need to pay attention.
The far right - and their cheerleaders, mimics, tribute acts, and handmaidens have identified two presentational frameworks that give them cut-through and traction. 1/7
And we need to pay attention.
The far right - and their cheerleaders, mimics, tribute acts, and handmaidens have identified two presentational frameworks that give them cut-through and traction. 1/7
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Dyed my hair ready for the weekend. (Going to York for the premiere of a documentary that I'm in.)
November 7, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Dyed my hair ready for the weekend. (Going to York for the premiere of a documentary that I'm in.)
Dyed my hair ready for the weekend. (Going to York for the premiere of a documentary that I'm in.)
November 7, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Dyed my hair ready for the weekend. (Going to York for the premiere of a documentary that I'm in.)
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New Philosophy Tube drops on YouTube tomorrow
Or, you can see it on Nebula now FOR FREE using my link because Nebula are doing free trials! Check it out!
go.nebula.tv/philosophytube
Or, you can see it on Nebula now FOR FREE using my link because Nebula are doing free trials! Check it out!
go.nebula.tv/philosophytube
November 6, 2025 at 8:49 PM
New Philosophy Tube drops on YouTube tomorrow
Or, you can see it on Nebula now FOR FREE using my link because Nebula are doing free trials! Check it out!
go.nebula.tv/philosophytube
Or, you can see it on Nebula now FOR FREE using my link because Nebula are doing free trials! Check it out!
go.nebula.tv/philosophytube
Update: I promptly caught a cold and have been coughing and spluttering all week
My partner and I dressed up and toured various local pubs for Halloween. I had about five days stubble (for electrolysis appointment) so looked particularly horrific. Saturday we slept and Sunday we had a chill afternoon playing board games (scrabble and muffin time) at a friend's birthday party.
November 6, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Update: I promptly caught a cold and have been coughing and spluttering all week
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I am so upset.
Last week Time Magazine solicited a piece from me on Zohran Mamdani & anti-Muslim hate. I pitched a framing re the dehumanization of Muslims & how Mamdani’s inclusive, socialist campaign in its content resists that. They agreed. I wrote the piece. 1/
Last week Time Magazine solicited a piece from me on Zohran Mamdani & anti-Muslim hate. I pitched a framing re the dehumanization of Muslims & how Mamdani’s inclusive, socialist campaign in its content resists that. They agreed. I wrote the piece. 1/
To be asked to write about racism only to be racially aggressed in the editing process is a new level unlocked I have to say.
November 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
I am so upset.
Last week Time Magazine solicited a piece from me on Zohran Mamdani & anti-Muslim hate. I pitched a framing re the dehumanization of Muslims & how Mamdani’s inclusive, socialist campaign in its content resists that. They agreed. I wrote the piece. 1/
Last week Time Magazine solicited a piece from me on Zohran Mamdani & anti-Muslim hate. I pitched a framing re the dehumanization of Muslims & how Mamdani’s inclusive, socialist campaign in its content resists that. They agreed. I wrote the piece. 1/
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The ICB is disingenuous at best to state "we have no intention of closing the GP practice". They made legal threats, in writing, to terminate the contract & close the whole GP practice. This threat was the only reason the GP handed over child data, an act that has already caused substantial harm.
November 6, 2025 at 10:34 AM
The ICB is disingenuous at best to state "we have no intention of closing the GP practice". They made legal threats, in writing, to terminate the contract & close the whole GP practice. This threat was the only reason the GP handed over child data, an act that has already caused substantial harm.
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More people have died in ICE custody in last 9 months than in the entire prior 4 years.
We hear of a few, but most barely make the news.
Cases like Randall Alberto Gamboa Esquivel.
He was in perfect health when ICE detained him.
He disappeared in June & by August was in a vegetative state.
We hear of a few, but most barely make the news.
Cases like Randall Alberto Gamboa Esquivel.
He was in perfect health when ICE detained him.
He disappeared in June & by August was in a vegetative state.
November 6, 2025 at 9:13 AM
More people have died in ICE custody in last 9 months than in the entire prior 4 years.
We hear of a few, but most barely make the news.
Cases like Randall Alberto Gamboa Esquivel.
He was in perfect health when ICE detained him.
He disappeared in June & by August was in a vegetative state.
We hear of a few, but most barely make the news.
Cases like Randall Alberto Gamboa Esquivel.
He was in perfect health when ICE detained him.
He disappeared in June & by August was in a vegetative state.
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Thrilled to see The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics in this historical romance roundup by @aleenahansari.bsky.social for @seattletimes.com!
#Romancelandia 💙📚 #booksky
#Romancelandia 💙📚 #booksky
Travel back in time with these 5 historical romances
Historical romances tell layered stories of love, social hierarchies, family and the dramatic world of courting. Explore the genre with these five picks.
www.seattletimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Thrilled to see The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics in this historical romance roundup by @aleenahansari.bsky.social for @seattletimes.com!
#Romancelandia 💙📚 #booksky
#Romancelandia 💙📚 #booksky
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I did my bachelor's in Human Geography at Leicester. Best choice I ever made, genuinely some of the best years of my life!
We were on the picket lines with staff then, full support to them now. A lot of my favourite people have left since I graduated due to the state of academia, now more at risk.
We were on the picket lines with staff then, full support to them now. A lot of my favourite people have left since I graduated due to the state of academia, now more at risk.
Solidarity to colleagues at Leicester Uni:
"all academic staff in the film studies and modern languages departments have been placed at risk, with "large numbers of staff" in chemistry, geography, geology & the environment (GGE) and history specialisms "uncertain if they will retain their jobs"
"all academic staff in the film studies and modern languages departments have been placed at risk, with "large numbers of staff" in chemistry, geography, geology & the environment (GGE) and history specialisms "uncertain if they will retain their jobs"
University of Leicester confirms formal redundancy consultation
The University and College Union's local branch says staff are planning strike action.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 11:23 AM
I did my bachelor's in Human Geography at Leicester. Best choice I ever made, genuinely some of the best years of my life!
We were on the picket lines with staff then, full support to them now. A lot of my favourite people have left since I graduated due to the state of academia, now more at risk.
We were on the picket lines with staff then, full support to them now. A lot of my favourite people have left since I graduated due to the state of academia, now more at risk.
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Nik's job keeps taking him to places he'd really rather not be in The Dead Man, out in just two week's time! Have you pre-ordered yet?
books2read.com/thedeadman
books2read.com/thedeadman
November 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Nik's job keeps taking him to places he'd really rather not be in The Dead Man, out in just two week's time! Have you pre-ordered yet?
books2read.com/thedeadman
books2read.com/thedeadman