Lucy McDonald
@lucyamcdonald.bsky.social
Lecturer in ethics at KCL. Interested in the philosophy of personal relationships, power, speech, and technology. She/her.
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This is so real. I’m literally writing a “you’re wrong too” right now…
July 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
This is so real. I’m literally writing a “you’re wrong too” right now…
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Rusted screws, metal spikes and plastic rubbish: the horrific sexual violence used against Tigray’s women
Rusted screws, metal spikes and plastic rubbish: the horrific sexual violence used against Tigray’s women
Tens of thousands of Tigrayan women report brutal wartime abuse by Ethiopian and Eritrean soldiers, such as gang-rape and the insertion of objects into their uteruses. But justice seems a distant prospect
www.theguardian.com
June 30, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Rusted screws, metal spikes and plastic rubbish: the horrific sexual violence used against Tigray’s women
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These three headlines tell you everything you need to know about the state of the liberal order
July 3, 2025 at 6:21 AM
These three headlines tell you everything you need to know about the state of the liberal order
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Gaza: Doctors Under Attack review – this crucial film is the stuff of nightmares. But the world needs to see it
Gaza: Doctors Under Attack review – this crucial film is the stuff of nightmares. But the world needs to see it
The film the BBC refused to air shows the targeting, detainment and torture of medics in Gaza. Its relentless timeline of horrors will never leave you
www.theguardian.com
July 3, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Gaza: Doctors Under Attack review – this crucial film is the stuff of nightmares. But the world needs to see it
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Dr Sarah, an abortion doctor at MSI UK, shares why she’s backing urgent abortion law reform.
Next week, MPs will be voting on an amendment that would to end prosecutions for those ending their own pregnancies.
💬 Tell your MP to support NC1 (Tonia Antoniazzi's amendment): shorturl.at/L64oJ
Next week, MPs will be voting on an amendment that would to end prosecutions for those ending their own pregnancies.
💬 Tell your MP to support NC1 (Tonia Antoniazzi's amendment): shorturl.at/L64oJ
June 12, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Dr Sarah, an abortion doctor at MSI UK, shares why she’s backing urgent abortion law reform.
Next week, MPs will be voting on an amendment that would to end prosecutions for those ending their own pregnancies.
💬 Tell your MP to support NC1 (Tonia Antoniazzi's amendment): shorturl.at/L64oJ
Next week, MPs will be voting on an amendment that would to end prosecutions for those ending their own pregnancies.
💬 Tell your MP to support NC1 (Tonia Antoniazzi's amendment): shorturl.at/L64oJ
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I'm grateful for all of the responses. But this is happening to thousands of women, cis and trans, up and down the country. Every day. The only difference is she and I have a voice.
Fuck all of those, especially the institutions, who didn't do the work before piling in on 'the transgender issue.'
Fuck all of those, especially the institutions, who didn't do the work before piling in on 'the transgender issue.'
May 21, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I'm grateful for all of the responses. But this is happening to thousands of women, cis and trans, up and down the country. Every day. The only difference is she and I have a voice.
Fuck all of those, especially the institutions, who didn't do the work before piling in on 'the transgender issue.'
Fuck all of those, especially the institutions, who didn't do the work before piling in on 'the transgender issue.'
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Last year my wife had breast cancer and a double mastectomy.
This morning, for the first time ever, she was challenged in the changing rooms at the swimming pool. Her breasts were not what make her a woman - but, breasts or not, she is entitled to dignity and protection from vigilantes.
This morning, for the first time ever, she was challenged in the changing rooms at the swimming pool. Her breasts were not what make her a woman - but, breasts or not, she is entitled to dignity and protection from vigilantes.
May 21, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Last year my wife had breast cancer and a double mastectomy.
This morning, for the first time ever, she was challenged in the changing rooms at the swimming pool. Her breasts were not what make her a woman - but, breasts or not, she is entitled to dignity and protection from vigilantes.
This morning, for the first time ever, she was challenged in the changing rooms at the swimming pool. Her breasts were not what make her a woman - but, breasts or not, she is entitled to dignity and protection from vigilantes.
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happy mother's day
May 11, 2025 at 2:24 PM
happy mother's day
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FOX: We are in the midst of a Male Loneliness Epidemic
YOUNG DUDE: I am a lonely guy; what should I do?
MANFLUENCER: Have you considered acting like a complete entitled asshole
YOUNG DUDE: I suppose that suggestion is worth a try
FOX: The Male Loneliness Epidemic continues
YOUNG DUDE: I am a lonely guy; what should I do?
MANFLUENCER: Have you considered acting like a complete entitled asshole
YOUNG DUDE: I suppose that suggestion is worth a try
FOX: The Male Loneliness Epidemic continues
April 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
FOX: We are in the midst of a Male Loneliness Epidemic
YOUNG DUDE: I am a lonely guy; what should I do?
MANFLUENCER: Have you considered acting like a complete entitled asshole
YOUNG DUDE: I suppose that suggestion is worth a try
FOX: The Male Loneliness Epidemic continues
YOUNG DUDE: I am a lonely guy; what should I do?
MANFLUENCER: Have you considered acting like a complete entitled asshole
YOUNG DUDE: I suppose that suggestion is worth a try
FOX: The Male Loneliness Epidemic continues
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Good news from the British Election Study: there's no sign of the reported uptick in sexism among young British men
Bad news: what's going on with middle aged men?
Bad news: what's going on with middle aged men?
March 21, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Good news from the British Election Study: there's no sign of the reported uptick in sexism among young British men
Bad news: what's going on with middle aged men?
Bad news: what's going on with middle aged men?
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A statement from our Vice-Chancellor following the tragic death of one of our students.
March 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
A statement from our Vice-Chancellor following the tragic death of one of our students.
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Our open letter was also covered by the @newyorkpost.bsky.social nypost.com/2025/03/08/l...
Tinder is rolling out an AI ‘wingman’ to help ‘struggling users’: This is what the tech will do for you
With the help of AI, singles can find love that’s anything but artificial.
nypost.com
March 10, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Our open letter was also covered by the @newyorkpost.bsky.social nypost.com/2025/03/08/l...
www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/107905-... KCL philosophy is hiring!
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Mind and/or Metaphysics and/or Epistemology
www.kcl.ac.uk
March 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/107905-... KCL philosophy is hiring!
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Our letter was signed by: @shannonvallor.bsky.social, @carriejenkins.bsky.social, Jörg Löschke, @elvirapv.bsky.social, @paulasweeney.bsky.social, Elanor Drage, @nmckeever3.bsky.social, @lukebrunning.bsky.social, @lucyamcdonald.bsky.social, Gulzar Barn, @tomoshea.org, @lopezcantero.bsky.social,
Our open letter about AI and dating apps is discussed in @theguardian.com today.
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
AI ‘wingmen’ bots to write profiles and flirt on dating apps
Users may have difficulty once they arrive on real-life dates, without their phone to help them, say academics
www.theguardian.com
March 10, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Our letter was signed by: @shannonvallor.bsky.social, @carriejenkins.bsky.social, Jörg Löschke, @elvirapv.bsky.social, @paulasweeney.bsky.social, Elanor Drage, @nmckeever3.bsky.social, @lukebrunning.bsky.social, @lucyamcdonald.bsky.social, Gulzar Barn, @tomoshea.org, @lopezcantero.bsky.social,