Heather McDonald

she/her | Policy Advisor | Jane Fonda wannabe | YWL 2021 cohort | @ErasmusIMSISS and @EdinburghUni IR grad | views are my own

[Heather McDonald @HBMcDonald_]

Big step from Police Scotland in tackling incels and violence against women and girls! Absolutely honoured to have worked on this

Read more here 👇🏻 https://t.co/uO97DcPENq

[BBC News (UK) @BBCNews]

Around 6,000 porn sites start checking ages in UK https://t.co/uVVoEex5mE

[Department for Science, Innovation and Technology @SciTechgovuk]

The Independent Pornography Review is an assessment of the legislation, regulation & enforcement of online pornography.

It provides recommendations to ensure the harmful impacts of pornography are addressed.

Read government's initial response: https://t.co/wR0pYCmjUZ

[BBC Woman's Hour @BBCWomansHour]

The Government has published an independent review of online pornography.

It proposes outlawing ‘degrading, violent & misogynistic content’, & to ban possession or publication of pornography showing women being choked during sex.

The BBC's @BBCMarkEaston joins @itsanitarani ⬇️

[BBC News (UK) @BBCNews]

Ban misogynistic online porn, review to propose https://t.co/dVsUw6Qq55

[The National @ScotNational]

Police Scotland is planning to crack down on 'incel' culture

https://t.co/8mjt9wXSeV

[Cllr Holly Bruce @cllrhollybruce]

Politics aside, @NicolaSturgeon has been an honourable leader who has and will continue to inspire many women across Scotland. Her resignation calling for humanity in politics rung true and I hope many can reflect on that.

[Kathleen Hughes 🍉 @kathleenwho_]

me looking for the WILL to live on this godforsaken island a single day longer

[Refinery29 UK @Refinery29UK]

This Is Why Glasgow Is Being Called “The UK’s First Feminist City” https://t.co/GJZGQ5zoX6

[Police Scotland @PoliceScotland]

Having a quiet word with a mate at the right time could stop sexual offending before it starts.

#DontBeThatGuy who stands by and says nothing.

Join the conversation at https://t.co/GI7T2q6vcp

[Cllr Holly Bruce @cllrhollybruce]

📣 SURGERIES START TOMORROW

I want to hear from constituents about any issues, campaigns or organisations that need support.

No need to make an appointment, just drop by during the surgery slot.

A great, informal way to meet with your local Green rep.

[Prof. Pragya Agarwal @DrPragyaAgarwal]

Feminism does not mean celebrating every woman no matter how harmful they are to the very rights we have fought hard for.

[Heather McDonald @HBMcDonald_]

🚨content warning: the page does mention different types of VAWG

💬all comments are anonymised and it is open to anyone over the age of 16 of any gender at all

please do share as much or as little as you can as the more voices Police Scotland hear on the topic the better!

[Heather McDonald @HBMcDonald_]

Police Scotland is developing its Violence Against Women and Girls strategy which needs to be as inclusive as possible.

So if you have thoughts/feelings/comments on what they can be doing better or want to share your own experiences do so here👉🏻 https://t.co/8CSC8RiFYE

[Cllr Holly Bruce @cllrhollybruce]

Aged 21 in 2014, I voted no. Age 30 in 2023, I’ll vote yes.

We always have the right to change our hearts and minds.

#ANewScotland

[Heather McDonald @HBMcDonald_]

Yesterday I had the most wonderful time at the Scottish Parliament hearing from @MonicaLennon7 and celebrating all things feministy and #YoungWomenLead ✌🏻

Huge shoutout to the powerhouse that is @elenasoper for all her hosting, organising, and inspiring🔥

[Heather McDonald @HBMcDonald_]

@cllrhollybruce great & v important article!! nothing but the utmost respect for you four💪🏻💚

[Cllr Holly Bruce @cllrhollybruce]

Because of my age, I already feel my experience as a young woman being discounted. I deserve the same respect as a cllr whose been elected for the past 20 years. The council really needs a cultural shake-up so that young cllrs can thrive in their roles.
https://t.co/va1O88eJ18

[Heather McDonald @HBMcDonald_]

@cllrhollybruce 💚💚

[Scottish Greens @scottishgreens]

An excellent result for Holly Bruce, who came first in Langside, Glasgow! 💚🗳️