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Stephanie Cole

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Twitter escapee (@eseesea). Social change leadership, connect, collaborate @ywccommunity @socialleadersne @theRSAorg fellow. Feminist. Gone not forgotten Sharing Learning Doing, Good Space/Broadacre House [UK]

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New papers from me and @carefultrouble.bsky.social today on the safe adoption of AI - exploring what "safe adoption" means and whether its possible. We analysed more than 300 sources on AI safety in critical systems, outcomes for workers, and environmental impacts and found 5 common barriers

24.02.2026 11:59 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you looking for a new role?

Some of our Rape Crisis centres are hiring!

For more jobs, and more details about each role, including links to jobs specs and info on how to apply, please visit our website: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies/member-centres/

23.02.2026 14:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If you are thinking of doing something for #IWD2026, please use the UN's theme of rights justice and action for all women and girls.

The top return on search engines is a commercial site that's hijacked the day for non-political fluff. The UN day focusses on rights.

www.unwomen.org/en/n...

23.02.2026 16:32 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#FiLiAFeministFriday, our Women-only group in #Glasgow, continues this Friday! Consciousness raising, rage & laughter – with a social afterwards.

πŸ—“οΈ Friday 27th February 7pm
πŸ“ Central Glasgow
🎟️ bit.ly/FiLiAFeministFriday

#Sisterhood and #Solidarity #Scotland

23.02.2026 19:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Donna's story Carlo Neri undercover - real name Carlo Soracchi Donna is one of several women involved in the ongoing civil cases. She initially requested anonymity which was upheld by the courts and was known b...

Hearing from @donnamclean.bsky.social at #spycops inquiry is a reminder of the tactics used by #police gang members who exploited women for sexual gratification & to shore up their cover identities w/ trusted people. More about Donna's experience here: policespiesoutoflives.org.uk/our-stories/...

24.02.2026 10:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Decline in remote jobs risks shutting disabled people out of work, study finds Research project warns fall in homeworking roles could undermine efforts to reduce unemployment

Worrying data from @workfoundation.bsky.social

Remote working plays a critical role in enabling Disabled people to be in work, progress their careers and importantly maintain their financial independence. This is particularly critical for women who are more likely to be disabled and to be carers.

24.02.2026 10:41 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What he really means by "unregulated" is that women are allowed to select their sexual partners, & what he means by "economy" is that women are having sex for pleasure rather than survival.

24.02.2026 12:47 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Exactly. The real purpose was always power. Rape was merely the social glue.

24.02.2026 13:52 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Women in business are all too familiar with the ways men use sexualised environments - lap dancing clubs, alcohol-soaked happy hours, Hooters - to create gated decision-making & networking spaces that we are excluded from. Epstein's child rape island is unique only in scale, not in substance.

24.02.2026 13:57 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Head of Research and Policy (maternity leave cover) | Women's Budget Group | CharityJob Apply now for Head of Research and Policy (maternity leave cover). , Β£1,000 - Β£52,000 per year, find a career with meaning today

We’re recruiting for a Head of Research and Policy (mat cover)

Are you a feminist with a good knowledge of the main economic issues affecting women? Do you have great research skills, experience on policy, project management and people management skills?

www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/women-s...

24.02.2026 15:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Revealed: The true toll of female suicides in UK with domestic abuse at their core Exclusive: Research suggests official statistics could track as few as 6.5% of the true number of cases

The role male violence plays in women's suicides and mental health is so overlooked. Really important reporting by @hannahalothman.bsky.social and Geraldine McElvie www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

16.02.2026 09:07 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Double Injustice β€” PROJECT RESIST

There will be a public meeting for the Double Injustice campaign on 13 March, follow us for further updates.
And go here for more details:
www.projectresist.org.uk/doubleinjust...

16.02.2026 12:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Today, we launch a new campaign: Double Injustice.
Naomi Hunte and Fiona Holm were killed by the same violent partner. On both occasions, the police knew about risks to their lives but did not take any effective action, and both times the result was the woman’s death.

Both deaths were preventable.

16.02.2026 12:19 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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'The Local Power Plan is launching an ownership revolution' - LabourList The Local Power Plan is the biggest expansion of community-owned energy in our country’s history, empowering communities to shape their own futures.

When we published our Feminist Green New Deal in 2022, we made a clear call: democratise ownership of our energy system.

Since then, the cost-of-living crisis has deepened, with soaring energy bills at its heart.

The Local Power Plan is a major step forward toward fairer, community-owned energy.

16.02.2026 14:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sexual violence can affect anyone.

You can use the Support Line if you don't have leave to remain in the UK, or your immigration status is insecure.

You can ask to speak to us in another language, and we'll try to find you an interpreter. Call 0808 500 2222 or visit 247sexualabusesupport.org.uk

16.02.2026 16:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
BBC Sounds page for Woman’s Hour radio programme, episode first broadcast 16β€―Febβ€―2026.

BBC Sounds page for Woman’s Hour radio programme, episode first broadcast 16β€―Febβ€―2026.

🚨 New research exposes the scale of underreported abuse-related suicides.

Dr Hannana Siddiqui of SBS spoke to BBC Woman's Hour on the urgent need for action to prevent abuse-related suicides & hold perpetrators accountable.

πŸ“» Listen to the interview (19:11-31:44) www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... 1/4

16.02.2026 17:22 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Transform Resources into Power – Community Organising Foundations Power is fundamental to take action. Learn to identify your resources, understand where power lies, and build strategy to win.

Learn how to turn the resources your community already has into the power you need to win in our forthcoming workshop on 17th March πŸ’ͺ

Sign up now: actbuildchange.com/events/power...

#Power #CommunityOrganiser #Campaigner #Campaigns #Activist

16.02.2026 13:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A coaching approach (March 2026) β€” Yes We Can A coaching approach aims to give you the skills, tools, mindset and confidence to adopt a coaching approach and create a coaching culture. It is a practical and participative programme of two half-da...

A coaching approach is a short programme we at @ywccommunity.bsky.social are running in March. You’ll learn five building blocks of a great conversation, coaching conversations and models, benefits of a coaching approach and when it might not help www.yeswecan.community/events/coach...

11.02.2026 13:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How anti-migrant groups are hijacking women’s rights to promote their agenda Experts and women’s rights groups warn sexual violence and child safety narratives are being β€˜weaponised to promote anti-migrant agendas’

β€œViolence against women & girls is perpetrated by men of all backgrounds- the vast majority of rapes are perpetrated by someone known to the victim."

Co opting inaccurate & racist anti-migration rhetoric hurts all women, especially Black & brown women.

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

10.02.2026 19:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry, just spotted this. I'll do my best to add it somewhere...!

10.02.2026 20:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh! That’s a different story altogether. Have a good trip!!

04.02.2026 21:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The ferry is off! I spotted a Chronicle headline earlier … there was damage to ten north ferry landing in last week’s storm. Nightmare.

04.02.2026 21:08 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
The homepage of Barking and Dagenham Star, with headlines about council finances, beavers and wild storks rewilding Dagenham, boosts for the boroughs shopping areas

The homepage of Barking and Dagenham Star, with headlines about council finances, beavers and wild storks rewilding Dagenham, boosts for the boroughs shopping areas

Excited to announce today the launch of our new news website @banddstar.bsky.social!

You can find it here: barkingstar.co.uk

It joins @walthamforestecho.bsky.social, @enfielddispatch.bsky.social, @barnetpost.bsky.social, @haringeycp.bsky.social, @newhamvoices.bsky.social and @ec1echo.bsky.social

04.02.2026 18:21 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Women were engineered out of the workforce. It wasn't an accident. The myth of the housewife as some natural and eternal state of being is one that drives me up the wall every time.
Full episode out soon, sign up at broadhistory.com.

04.02.2026 10:56 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Peter Mandelson's Fixing of Keir Starmer’s Visit to Spytech Firm Palantir Raises Serious Questions' Palantir was represented by a lobbying firm founded by Mandelson, Iain Overton and Max Colbert report

If Mandelson is being investigated for his Epstein connections, he must also be investigated for his Thiel connections, because they ran a joint fund when Mandelson fixed Starmer's visit to Palantir
bylinetimes.com/2025/04/25/p...

04.02.2026 12:41 πŸ‘ 1746 πŸ” 904 πŸ’¬ 72 πŸ“Œ 57

Still, handy to know that a vote for @greenparty.org.uk is a vote for the gambling industry lobby, which makes a profit Β£14b a year. Ladbrokes do things like paying Β£1m to the victims of a thief who had a gambling addiction in return for not being reported to the gambling commission. Cool, cool.

04.02.2026 17:33 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Does @greenparty.org.uk have even the faintest idea how much hardship is caused by and how many suicides are linked to gambling? Extraordinarily irresponsible

04.02.2026 17:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

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03.02.2026 23:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What if we enlarged the human element in 2026, refusing to subordinate it to process and protocol?

relationshipsproject.org/make-yoursel...

#relational
#relationships

02.02.2026 16:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How to activate citizen agency If communities have half the answer, what is the other half?

πŸ“£ New today: How to activate the agency of citizens. πŸ“£

A post exploring methods for activating citizenship, using a case study of the Citizen First model developed by @publiclife.bsky.social and currently running in the Liverpool City Region. 1/n

medium.com/@jamestplunk...

03.02.2026 08:15 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2