Sylvia

screenshot of text::"The United Nations instituted International Women’s Day (IWD) in 1975—or so the official story runs. Few remember not only that the origins of March 8 lie in the history of the international workers’ movement, but that it was the socialist movement in the United States that first launched the idea of a day devoted to women’s rights centered on working-class women. In fact, the Socialist Party USA first established a day of education and action around women’s rights called “Woman’s Day” in 1908, and the following year U.S. socialists held demonstrations in several cities to demand women’s suffrage. In 1910, German socialist Clara Zetkin proposed the transformation of the U.S. Woman’s Day into an international day of action—International Working Women’s Day—which, in 1914, started being celebrated on March 8. Three years later, on March 8, 1917, Russian women workers took to the streets in St. Petersburg, organizing a strike to demand bread and peace. It was the beginning of the Russian Revolution."

a useful explainer of International Women's Day by Cinzia Arruzza

Revolution, Revelation, Reinforcement: Queer Legacies in Sheffield's Art Collection LGBTQ+ art and heritage have endured across the centuries, revealing how communities express and preserve their Queer stories. This display brings artworks and obiects from Sheffield's collections together in pairings or small groupings, creating dialogues that explore how Queer art speaks to the city and to our lives within it. Historic and contemporary artworks and objects are united through three key conversations: Revolution - Art which speaks to the historical legal and social constraints surrounding Queer expression Revelation -Art that highlights coded messages which have been hidden or deliberately obscured Reinforcement - Art that retains and strengthens the foundations of ueer art and its histories Discover the unexpected histories within these pairings, consider the emotion they hold, and form your own connections in a space of care and exploration that's for everyone.

A lovely exhibition that I went to today at the Graves Gallery in Sheffield.

'Revolution, Revelation, Reinforcement: Queer Legacies in Sheffield's Art Collection'

Westminster Meeting House raided by Metropolitan Police again. Statement: “For Quakers, faith and action are inseparable. Peaceful protest, prayer and nonviolent action are integral parts of many Quakers' religious life. Whilst we take the planning of criminal acts very seriously, we believe that this incident is a deliberate targeting of committed young people who want to make our country a more equitable place. This raid is part of a systematic stifling of dissent. That this is the second time in a year that the police have raided our meeting house dramatically illuminates the broader trend in the UK of cracking down on those who disagree with the government. The right to protest is fundamental to our democracy. It's a key part of how people make their voices heard between elections.” – Oliver Robertson, Head of Witness and Worship Quakers in Britain, 5 March 2026

Yesterday evening, for the second time in a year, the Met Police raided Westminster Quaker Meeting House and arrested a number of young nonviolent activists.

STATEMENT: www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Three women guilty of criminal damage after pro-Palestine protest at factory Hollie Mildenhall, Summer Oxlade and Georgia Coote targeted Pearson Engineering because it is owned by Rafael Advanced Defence Systems, an Israeli state-owned weapons company

Three women found guilty of criminal damage after a pro-Palestine protest at a Newcastle factory owned by Rafael Advanced Defence Systems, an Israeli state-owned weapons company www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...

“If you are concerned about your data being used in the new data linkage study.

You can set the National Data Opt-Out. The EIA for The Gender Recognition (Disclosure of Information) (England) Order 2026 confirms both national + study-specific opt-outs will apply.”

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Can't speak for audio production, but it's been great switching to Linux. I'm currently using Fedora with KDE, although I had to do some extra steps for audio/video repositories.

But, for everyday things, there's a lot of small quality of life improvements that make it so much nicer to use.

Beatrice the Sixteenth: Being the Personal Narrative of Mary Hatherley, M.B., Explorer and Geographer Being the Personal Narrative of Mary Hatherley, M.B., Explorer and Geographer

However, you don't need to do what I did and have to read Irene Clyde's novel, Beatrice the Sixteenth, at the British Library or the National Library of Scotland.

You can order a new copy for yourself (if you're curious about early 20th Century feminist sci-fi)

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Although Clyde had some peculiar, if not outright reactionary politics that would be at odds with Eva Gore-Booth and her partner, Esther Roper's backgrounds in working class suffragette activism in Lancashire.

Very useful book for my masters thesis on the inter-war feminist journal Urania that Gore-Booth co-founded (declaring that 'sex is an accident') which included a trans feminine editor, Irene Clyde. 👀

It's funny looking at this on a chart (I use Topsters 3) and I can pinpoint moments in my life based on the albums I listened to.

E.g. I listened to Ethel Smyth on the train to London whilst reading Dorothy Whipple's book 'High Wages.'

Or the Shrubbies album during the chaotic, busy train back.

Have a Nice Life - Deathconsciousness Fleetwood Mac - Rumours Allo Darlin' - Allo Darlin' Harper Lee - Everything's Going to be OK Larry Levan - Larry Levan - Live at the Paradise Garage LTJ Bukem - Intelligent Jungle DJ Sprinkles - Where Dancefloors Stand Still DJ Sprinkles - Midtown 120 Blues weed420 - Esto no es un show Beverly Glenn-Copeland - Transmissions: The Music of Beverly Glenn-Copeland Vários intérpretes - Bossa Nova at Carnegie Hall good flying birds - talulah's tape Ethel Smyth - Smyth: String Quartet - String Quintet YAKKIE - Kill The Cop Inside Your Head Kitty Craft - Beats and Breaks from the Flower Patch Shrubbies - Memphis in Texas Belle and Sebastian - Tigermilk DJ Magic - No Hats No Hoods Edition 1 Various Artists - Join The Future: UK Bleep & Bass 1988-91 Kevin Ayers - Joy Of A Toy Mitski - Nothing's About to Happen to Me

Something different on here.

Albums I've listened to and rated on my RYM account over the last month. 😊 🎧

At least when it's done, I will have to post about other things too.

I'm worried that all I do is post about this stuff when I think people might be keen to hear more about what I'm reading, listening to, thoughts on politics/theory, etc.

I do irl, but putting it to words on here can be tricky.

Been *feeling* it since yesterday, that this month is the month of the viva.

Of course I'm nervous, but as I'm reading through the thesis now (giving myself enough time for prep!) - I'm reminded that I did accomplish all of that.

I am proud of it, that's for sure.

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Letters will be short interventions on a single topic of up to 500 words. We will aim to get back to you within three working days from acknowledgement of your submission. Style guidelines - 12pt Times New Roman font should be used with single spacing - British English spelling, with further reference to the Guardian and Observer Style Guide if needed - Please use MHRA-style footnotes. No bibliography is necessary - Double quotation marks, with single quotation marks for quotations within quotations - En-dashes with spaces either side rather than em-dashes When you submit an article, please highlight whether your submission is an essay, book review, dispatch, or letter, and also include a short biography of one or two sentences about yourself. You can submit either a proposal or full article in a Word document to editorial@prometheus-mag.com for consideration.

Cheeky shout-out, but if anyone has any thoughts about the YP CEC elections, the by-election in Gorton and Denton or any other socialist-adjacent topics, please feel free to submit any letters (up to 500 words) to @prometheusmagazine.bsky.social and I'll have a look!

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A quick post to let everyone know that I'm doing good, keeping myself busy with things here and there as I start my viva preparation.

I'm mainly on Instagram atm and not much else in terms of social media. If people want to catch me on there, just reply to this and I can DM you my account.

At the top and bottom are the Ebb and Prometheus logos In the middle,'The future of Ebb and Prometheus' All of the font colour is white on an orange background.

After discussions prompted by moves towards left regroupment, the editorial boards of Ebb and @prometheusjournal.bsky.social are merging.

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DK Renton (@davidkr.bsky.social) author of our forthcoming book on Comrade Delta, spoke to @acidhorizon.bsky.social about the 2013 crisis.

Manchester University Press - In solidarity, under suspicion In solidarity, under suspicion - Browse and buy the Hardcover edition of In solidarity, under suspicion by Daniel Frost

Hey! @manchesterup.bsky.social are having 40% off sale, so it's time to order mine and @d-j-frost.bsky.social's new book 'In Solidarity, Under Suspicion: The British Far Left from 1956'. Discount for UK/EU calculated at till, US/Can use code 'JAN40'.

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The front cover of Gendertrash from Hell, edited by Mirha-Soleil Ross, Introduction by Trish Salah, Afterword by Leah Tigers. Compiled by Cat Fitzpatrick.

I got this over the weekend with a gift voucher.

I've only flipped through it atm, but I'm glad to have a physical copy of Xanthra Phillippa's TS Butch poem at the very least.

Also fascinating getting to see trans politics develop in the 90s through zine culture.

Buckle up cos we're in for a truly epic round of equivocation, prevarication & nuancing the fuck out of this illegal action from Britain's pundits

I hope that everyone has had a happy New Year.

In the meantime, I might be launching a blog soon for more long form thoughts, introspection and analysis. So keep your eyes out for that.

Looks like Levy may be dropping at 2pm.

1) Dont panic
2) Itll take some careful analysis so beware people jumping the gun
3) put your own mental health first.

If youre posting stuff, be responsible and mind other mental health. Use warnings etc as appropriate.

Looks like a busy weekend for me.

In memoriam: Asad Haider (1987-2025) - Historical Materialism ‘Our subjective horizon is the optimism of the intellect; our objective, structuring condition is pessimism of the will. Without optimism of the intellect, we have the party without the people. Withou...

In memoriam: Asad Haider (1987–2025).

PhD thesis has been sent! 👀

The UK’s problems won’t be solved until the news media in its current form is dismantled

Mini thread on the ET decision in Peggie

Top line: It says exactly what we have been saying for months. The decision of the Supreme Court was not to turn the Equality Act 2010 into a nationwide bathroom ban - regardless of how anti-trans organisations have sought to misrepresent the law.

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Summarising 80k words into a 300 word abstract is surprisingly difficult.

(yes I am nearly there everyone!)

If I set up a blog/website that comprises of my own thoughts, first drafts and a random assortment of ideas, would people read it?

I think having a space to write down long-form thoughts would be nice, but I do not want to use Substack (maybe Bear Blog, Zonelets or just learn some HTML)