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A reminder that transphobia is really just misogyny

This world has become too much, too people-y. Let's run off to an enchanted forest together. Are you game for it? (Art by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite)

I remain sickened by the state of our misogynistic criminal justice system: 78 y/o man strangles mentally ill wife to death after ‘years of abuse.’ Convicted of MANSLAUGHTER - 3 years. 18 y/o Martyna Ogonowska, sexually assaulted, traumatised, stabs her attacker. Convicted of

Behold pictures of women called Mary! How many can you recognise/know? How many will I talk about on my Mary tour this Saturday afternoon?! Why not join me to find out! There is also a 2 for 1 offer. eventbrite.com/e/theres-somet…

Just had the best 1.5hrs with 30+ S3/4 high school kids (& 3 amazing teachers) talking lots of women’s history in the old town of Edinburgh! A little hoarse from having to speak louder than normal but on cloud nine from having loved it so much. Last story involved this woman ❤️

And done! In 2.5 hours I’ve told 9 lovely people about 22 Marys on my brand new ‘There’s Something About Mary’ tour! Such a variety in time periods, jobs, achievements. Loved it all! Will definitely put this tour on again! ❤️😊

Having a 'I'm just a big fat idiot' day

Choo choo! 🚂 On a train heading to Oxford to talk about Mary Somerville as part of a Penrose Society event Somerville College ! I’ve treated myself to new pair of earrings to celebrate (2nd photo shows close up) though for various reasons it won’t be as relaxing a trip as I’d hoped.

Back in one of my happy places Bodleian Libraries with Wilfred Owen watching over me as I research (third photo shows another happy place - breakfast with Mary! 😁)

Very much looking forward to being part of this Gala Day, talking about my women’s history walking tours and listening to amazing stories

I’m finding the rhetoric on ‘Birth Rates’ chilling. First they come for Migrants & LGBT rights, it’s typically quickly followed by targeting women’s reproductive rights…

Fancy doing a womens history walking tour with me but can't make weekends? Well you're in luck! Scottish women writers in Edinburgh 📆 Thurs 5 June ⏰ 2.30pm-5pm 💵 £25pp though there is also a 2 for 1 offer on this date Visit eventbrite.com/e/scottish-wom… for more info and to book!

Taking £4.8bn off poor disabled people will worsen their health and fear of losing £4500 each already worsening their mental health, says Health Foundation charity bit.ly/43BRA7T as 170 Labour MPs threaten to vote against or abstain

Huge huge thanks to Sarah Dunnigan 🌿 SELCIE & all those involved in organising/running & speaking at the most brilliant of symposiums this afternoon. Heading home with lots of notes, lots of thoughts, lots of projects I wish someone wld pay me to do! Loved it - v happy Ruth ❤️

My brain is currently my own worst enemy and I wish it wasn’t so loud and that I could ignore it!

A brilliant event tonight seeing Ambrose Parry talk about their latest Raven and Fisher book at Portobello Bookshop. So interesting hearing about the background to it all & the research involved. Inspired me to keep going with my biography on Mary Somerville!

This Friday why not top up your Vitamin D/tan while learning about women's history down the Royal Mile from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace. 📅 Friday 20 June ⏲️ 10am-1pm 💷£25pp (also 2 for 1 deal) eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-histo…

Saw this quote & it made me think of how I keep talking about writing a biography of Mary Somerville. I need to stop talking & actually do. So sorry to ask but if you were able to help with this I’d be hugely grateful (thanks to those who already have!) gofundme.com/f/research-and…

In 2003, anti-war activists broke into RAF Fairford to stop US bombers heading to Iraq. Keir Starmer defended their actions and said it was justified to prevent war crimes. Now his government is banning Palestine Action for doing the same. The Prime Minister is a hypocrite.