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Atheist; 1969 vintage; UK; MtF; egg cracked Jan 2023; started HRT Feb 2024. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈♀️ Orig Acct Created 10/06/2023 New Acct Rebuilt 17/06/2024 Bad follower/following ratio = instablock, no exceptions Also complete your profile, show your colours. Bmth & ATL

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Erin, a beastly bee 🐝 🎃 🏳️‍⚧️ (no DMs era) @erinlisagayle.bsky.social · May 3

Get to know my music taste (personal version, not based on likes)

This is mostly going to be film soundtrack stuff, but there will be occasional rock / pop in it.

So, I couldn't start this thread without a track from the one album I'd rescue from the proverbial fire:

Field of Dreams Original Soundtrack - The Cornfield

YouTube video by blaaze6

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Mamdani + Polanski

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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 2h

Our Judicial Review of the EHRC: we've published our formal written case - together with that of the EHRC and Bridget Phillipson - and they are very much worth a read. goodlaw.social/7gs4

An update in our judicial review of the EHRC’s interim guidance | Good Law Project

We’re publishing key documents in our legal challenge against the interim guidance issued by the EHRC in the wake of the For Women Scotland decision.

goodlaw.social

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 9h

If you’ve had chickenpox, the virus never fully leaves your body. Years later, it can reappear as shingles. Here’s what causes it — and what doesn’t.

Can you catch shingles? A GP explains what people get wrong about this common virus

If you’ve had chickenpox, the virus never fully leaves your body. Years later, it can reappear as shingles. Here’s what causes it — and what doesn’t.

tcnv.link

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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 5h

NHS England will soon be publishing its review of adult gender services. Trans Healthcare Coalition have created a breakdown of what the review is about, what outcomes we’d like to see, and more.

Find the full breakdown here: tinyurl.com/LevyExplaine...

#transhealthcare #NHS #LevyReview

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A Mere Solicitor @ameresolicitor.bsky.social · 6h

Yes.

Bluntly? Thats the problem. The Scottish Ministers case is pretty obviously a breach of human rights.

It’s 🇬🇧 government who are terrible on human rights that’s the issue.

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Hannah Who @notablyuncool.bsky.social · 6h

You transition when your world can hold you, when your mind can support you, when your heart can finally trust that it’s safe.

Trust yourself to know when the time is right.

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Erin, a beastly bee 🐝 🎃 🏳️‍⚧️ (no DMs era) @erinlisagayle.bsky.social · 6h

☝️ This

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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 7h

Please listen to our album

Kate Du-Rose @rosegirlkate.bsky.social · 23h

I'm doing the Oct #musicchallenge for #DavidsMonthOfMusic

12. Song from the last album you bought.

One was an album of poetry and music by the brilliant Robin Ince (@robinince.bsky.social) and Rachel Taylor-Beales, entitled Weirdly Normal.

normallyweirdassociates.bandcamp.com/album/weirdl...

Weirdly Normal, by Robin Ince and Rachel Taylor-Beales

13 track album

normallyweirdassociates.bandcamp.com

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 8h

Read my two letters to the #UK:
1. Protests: I call for a review of the legal framework and the reconsideration of provisions in the Crime & Policing Bill that could restrict freedom of assembly.
2. Trans people: I warn against exclusion&zero-sum approaches
👇#HumanRights
www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

United Kingdom: Commissioner addresses human rights issues in policing of protests and the situation of trans people - Commissioner for Human Rights - www.coe.int

Strasbourg 14/10/2025

www.coe.int

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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 21h

Poem for the fidgeters #adhd

Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 1d

On the rattling brain and “stop fidgeting” mentality

I am performing poetry at Books on the Hill in St Albans this week

www.books-on-the-hill.co.uk/events/58bpt...

and my new poetry book is out now
flapjackpress.co.uk/shop/ice-cre...

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Caroline Litman @alicemydaughter.bsky.social · 13h

FOR FOUR DAYS ONLY

Waterstone’s are offering 25% off pre-order on selected paperbacks out spring 2026.

The paperback will have a new chapter covering events from December 2024. I’m writing to the wire, waiting for the government’s response to the EHRC guidance…

Her Name Is Alice by Caroline Litman | Waterstones

Buy Her Name Is Alice by Caroline Litman from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.

www.waterstones.com

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🏳️‍⚧️ Amy had a little pond 🔞 ~ Kitt & Amy @amypond.gay · 13h

I'm going to a major goth festival in October. If you fancy giving me spending money for all the little independent goth shops and markets that would be fab 🥰 I showed you me tits didn'I

💸 amypond.gay

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Neil Brand @neilkbrand.bsky.social · 1d

My new podcast, All About the Music, hits podcast platforms October 22nd. Wonderful guests, fabulous chat, a bit of piano analysis and relaxed music love for every genre and style. Please sign up to the mailing list, forward this all over and check out www.allaboutthemusicpod.com/about-the-show

About The Show — All About The Music Podcast

www.allaboutthemusicpod.com

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Erin, a beastly bee 🐝 🎃 🏳️‍⚧️ (no DMs era) @erinlisagayle.bsky.social · 21h

Paging @alexwinter.com

Frog Redemption Arc Enthusiast @mxlabradorite.bsky.social · 22h

I don't think they should copy it exactly, but I'd love to see Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves do a take on the tourist photos from when Sirs Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen did Waiting for Godot in NYC.

Sirs Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen, both wearing bowler hats, on the Wonder Wheel. McKellen has his arms around Stewart, and a terrified look on his face. Stewart is grinning.

Sirs Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen, both wearing bowler hats, holding hands on the boardwalk.

Sirs Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen, both wearing bowler hats, jogging over the Brooklyn Bridge.

Sirs Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen, both wearing bowler hats, standing in front of Nathan's Hot Dogs.

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marikosegawa.bsky.social @marikosegawa.bsky.social · 1d

#ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue #DV1
Let’s take it from @jamestalarico.bsky.social

A real man of faith knows the danger of using religion to dominate and subjugate others.

🙏 Your jewel of faith will guide YOUR life. It’ll shine brightest when you DON’T force it on others.

James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 1d

The most dangerous form of government is theocracy.

Because the only thing worse than a tyrant is a tyrant who thinks they're on a mission from God.

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Erin, a beastly bee 🐝 🎃 🏳️‍⚧️ (no DMs era) @erinlisagayle.bsky.social · 1d

I am reminded of this:

Erin, a beastly bee 🐝 🎃 🏳️‍⚧️ (no DMs era) @erinlisagayle.bsky.social · Apr 16

Something to remember:

Nemik's manifesto speech from Andor, Season 1, Episode 12

scatteredquotes.com/remember-thi...

Karis Nemik: There will be times when the struggle seems impossible. I know this already. Alone, unsure, dwarfed by the scale of the enemy. Remember this. Freedom is a pure idea. It occurs spontaneously and without instruction. Random acts of insurrection are occurring constantly throughout the galaxy. There are whole armies, battalions that have no idea that they've already enlisted in the cause. Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward. And then remember this. The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that. And know this, the day will come when all these skirmishes and battles, these moments of defiance will have flooded the banks of the Empire's authority and then there will be one too many. One single thing will break the siege. Remember this. Try.

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Hannah Who @notablyuncool.bsky.social · 1d

The version of you you’re growing into is already proud of you.

They’ve seen how hard it’s been, how often you kept trying.

That persistence is hope.

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Katelyn Boo-urns @katelynburns.com · 1d

yeah man, trans reporters, whom the ny times derogatorily calls "trans activists" so that normies won't listen to them, have been reporting on ADF activity in the UK since 2018.

bigotry in journalism makes you late to the story.

Max Colbert @mc00.bsky.social · 1d

Really important NYT investigation finds that the ADF has been working with Reform, 'courting the party since at least 2024' and that the British arm 'orchestrated Mr Farage’s appearance in Congress, reaching out to ask if he would like to give evidence on censorship'
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/w...

They Helped Topple Roe v. Wade. Now Their Sights Are Set on Britain.

www.nytimes.com

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Erin, a beastly bee 🐝 🎃 🏳️‍⚧️ (no DMs era) @erinlisagayle.bsky.social · 1d

Ditto 😔

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Good Law Project @goodlawproject.bsky.social · 1d

Over 10,000 people have added their name to keep Hampstead women's pond inclusive.

It only takes 1 minute. Will you join them?
https://goodlawproject.org/petition/keep-hampstead-womens-pond-inclusive

Keep Hampstead women’s pond inclusive

A transphobic pressure group is trying to ban trans women from Hampstead women’s pond – we’re fighting back

goodlawproject.org

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Erin, a beastly bee 🐝 🎃 🏳️‍⚧️ (no DMs era) @erinlisagayle.bsky.social · 1d

Some men just 😠

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 1d

You gotta give ‘em hop.

A tweet from the Anonymous account says, “Make sure the dude in the frog costume in Portland knows he's an icon.” The image is a stylized poster of a frog wearing a stars-and-stripes scarf with the word “HOP” below, in the style of the Obama “HOPE” poster.

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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 1d

Some big guns firing in Parliament today while all eyes are on the Middle East.

1. Statement: Manchester Attack - Secretary of State for the Home Department,
Shabana Mahmood MP.
2. Statement: Security Update - Officials Secrets Act Case - Minister for Security,
Dan Jarvis MP.
3. Statement: Digital ID - Secretary of State for Science, Innovation & Technology,
Liz Kendall MP.

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Sarah Viktoria 🇬🇧🏳️‍⚧️⚧️🦗 @sarahviktoria.bsky.social · 1d

#Project2025UK

Max Colbert @mc00.bsky.social · 1d

They Helped Topple Roe v. Wade. Now Their Sights Are Set on Britain.

www.nytimes.com

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Good Law Project @goodlawproject.bsky.social · 1d

“Make an effort to understand the imperative for climate action and recognise the huge opportunities. Those opportunities are your growth story – inaction is catastrophic.”
https://bit.ly/4hh3CtS

Climate investment is only growth opportunity of 21st century, says leading economist

Lord Stern says fossil-fuelled growth is futile as the damage it causes ends in economic self-destruction

www.theguardian.com

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