Screen grab of facebook community post reading "To whoever belongs the sheep in park next to dent one of the sheep has a red bucket stuck on it's head and the other sheep are chasing it."
Community Facebook gold.
Who do you most relate with today?
a) the red bucket
b) the pursued sheep
c) the pursuing sheep
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My partner V's project is a survey of Autistic and AuDHD leaders who have disclosed in the workplace. If you qualify, pls consider taking this survey! ❤️
As we're now in 2026, the year of our closure, we're beginning to mark some books as out of print via our distributor, meaning it's your last chance to get your hands on some 404 Ink history before they're gone!
Books now marked as out of print with last copies available via us directly...
A yellow flyer advertising a book, from the publisher Routledge (part of Taylor & Francis Group). On the left, there is a discount code to save 20% at routledge.com. The code is 25SME4. The code is valid until 31st January 2026. The front cover of the book is also shown, covered with a bright pattern of coloured tiles. The book is called It Takes All Kinds Of Minds: fostering neurodivergent thriving at school. Edited by Rachael Davis, Claire O'Neill and Sue Fletcher-Watson.
Really to happy to hear from the publisher today that our book on inclusive, neurodiversity-affirmative education is a "hot new release" in education, according to Amazon:
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/new-relea...
Flyer attached for a discount if you buy direct from the publisher - valid through January.
Fantastic to see @johnswinney.bsky.social cite our new analysis of the very real difference that the Scottish Child Payment is making in Scotland. Investment in social security is a good thing!
By @kittyjstewart.bsky.social @emmatominey.bsky.social @ilonapin.bsky.social @katejandersen.bsky.social
Black Friday, no sale, 0% off, everything full price, we have bills to pay
You know the deal by now. One last time...
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My quick-fire take for @prospectmagazine.co.uk on why we should celebrate the scrapping of the two-child limit
Draws on research for @nuffieldfoundation.org & ongoing work with the amazing @changingrealities.bsky.social
In a world where too much of our media is choosing to turn away, we report fearlessly from Westminster and Holyrood
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i just read something about grief from C.S. Lewis and his book, “A Grief Observed”
basically, when someone you love dies, it isn’t just them that you miss, but the parts of yourself that person brought out of you that can never be brought out again.
i feel that with my dad.
Steven and Alice smiling and holding each other’s books
Our beloved Alice Wong has joined the ancestors. It was one of the great honors of my life to call Alice my friend, co-author & co-conspirator. She was a true genius, a force of nature the likes of which the world has never seen before. I love you, Alice, and am equal parts grateful and devastated
Sending magical belated birthday wishes your way! Was remembering our full moon swim with Rocket 🚀✨hope you get in the water this Scorpio season Ruth! X
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I want this for me
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
Can recommend Barbosa sauna to help with the Granite City chill!
A collection of flowering plants I grew placed on a black enamel background to create a gentle colour gradation.
When someone seeks to bring me down (had a bit of a rough time on twitter today) I have a strong urge to channel the grimness & angst into something positive. So, here’s a photo I took of some things I grew-really hope it makes your brain feel good🌿
EXCLUSIVE: Nigel Farage’s links to an influential US anti-abortion group have been branded 'deeply concerning'
It comes after an investigation by The New York Times detailed how the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) has been quietly cultivating ties with Farage and his party
Wondering where to stock up on autumnal reading material?🍁📚 Queer-owned, women led, unapologetically activist, independent AND radical community bookshop @lighthousebks.bsky.social Shout out to the team for making events accessible ✨🌈
lighthousebookshop.com/book/9780241...
And finally, peer support from @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social
I am living out my own redemption arc dreams as the new community and communications manager at @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social 🤗😎
The most meaningful supports? Fiends, mentors & colleagues that listened with purpose & offered guidance. The deputy manager at the 'Advice Place' who was my lighthouse during this storm. I hope to emulate your care, compassion & integrity. 💡⛈️🌊
Complaining is a political, ethical & incredibly lonely act.
Emotionally drained after years navigating an impossible complaints process - I have now left my PhD. Complaints are all encompassing but finally this is more of an aside, a footnote, instead of my dénouement.
A hand holds up two books both by Sara Ahmed in front of a colourful bookshelf. The front book is 'No Is Not a Lonely Utterance: The Art and Activism of Complaining' with a minimalist white cover and red and black text. The other book is entitled 'Complaint!' and has a cover image of a closed white door.
@saranahmed.bsky.social also radicalised me!⚠️
Living a feminist life helped me navigate everyday backlash back when I first started learning about feminism, activism & research.
Sara's work continues to be as transformative & energising!
the post office is a public service. it doesn’t need to make money. public transit doesn’t need to make money. the library doesn’t need to make money. some things exist for the public good and we desperately need lawmakers to stop thinking about them in terms of capitalism. these are not businesses.
BREAKING: Police have reportedly confiscated an advertising van displaying a photograph of Donald Trump with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein
This story is developing
BREAKING: Two men have been charged in connection with a 'hate crime' following a protest outside an accommodation housing asylum seekers in Aberdeen
More to follow
Something I want to put on the record is the concept of 'parallel' learning by autistic people.
By this I mean the hidden educational labour that autistic people have to do as part of our formal learning.
It works like this:
“I liked how it felt to write poetry … it’s a visceral thing”
Len Pennie won praise & faced criticism for exploring domestic abuse in her award-winning debut. She talks about partying sober, writing in Scots, & why she’s rooting out stigma in her new collection
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/s...
I'm always moaning that there's no perks to my usual social affairs beat - so last month I moonlighted as a lifestyle journalist to tour some of Scotland's most scenic wild saunas, the results of which are in yesterday's Observer. Now considering a career shift...
observer.co.uk/culture/phot...
What a treat to have you in the Granite City! Also amazing name - well done whoever came up with this! 👏
Songs and Fancies lies open in a display case, with a person kneeling down to look at it closely. The photograph is taken close up, with the book in the foreground.
We're coming to Aberdeen! 🥳
Our OUTWITH programme kicks off this Saturday by bringing our earliest publication of Scottish secular music to Aberdeen Art Gallery (whose Cowdray Hall concert venue is also having a big birthday this year).