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Velvet Glitterman @velvetglitterman.bsky.social · 14h

We knew EHRC's anti-trans guidance breached human rights AND that the ECHR would say so.

This will now blatantly be used to fuel a propaganda-fest to sway UK ppl against the ECHR.

Lab's position is gross: We must withdraw from the human rights convention, or we can't break human rights law

Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 18h

Woah! So Labour's position really is, 'telling us off for breaching human rights undermines the case for human rights'? Proper Trumpian stuff from Labour's answer to Suella Braverman.

Velvet Glitterman @velvetglitterman.bsky.social · 14h

I know many trans ppl (esp enby) in the UK & US who are backing off ID'ing as trans for fear of repercussions, so I'm inclined to think much of this 'fall' is ppl being forced back into the closet. Bigots read it as 'contagion over' bcos, to them, the closet is the same as something not existing.

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Velvet Glitterman @velvetglitterman.bsky.social · 14h

Living in the UK, where almost the entire press amplify anti-trans shit using much the same methods as Weiss (misinformation, deliberately shoddy research, sensationalist claims), John Oliver's measured & informative takedown of her attacks on trans people is a breath of fresh air.

Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 17h

1. Last night, John Oliver destroyed Bari Weiss and specifically called out her inaccurate and targeted coverage of transgender people.

It's the latest of several shows Oliver has done in defense of trans people.

Weiss at CBS is a disaster for trans people.

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John Oliver Destroys Bari Weiss In Defense Of Transgender People

The right-wing commentator is now the head of CBS.

www.erininthemorning.com

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 20h

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Velvet Glitterman @velvetglitterman.bsky.social · 19h

Yup. In 2024, ppl voted the Tories out. Labour betrayed that & can't grasp why they're hated.

Davey saw them out-Torying the Tories & said "We'll be the party of Middle England"

Greens got 100k sign-ups cos they grasp we fight far-rightism by fighting inequality & corruption, not by maintaining it

onion person @junlper.beer · 1d

watching the UKs green party elect an actual unafraid leftist into leadership and see party membership double in under a month is once again endless proof that if you stand up for leftist causes and treat the electorate like adults, you’ll win people over easily

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Dan Sohege @danielsohege.bsky.social · 21h

Just as a not so insignificant point, such a level would mean that the majority of people born in the UK would not be able to meet this criteria, considering the percentage (fewer than half) who actually complete A levels, let alone ones which effectively demonstrate an A Level standard of English.

András Forgács W @andraswf.bsky.social · 23h

Well this will certainly do it www.gov.uk/government/n...

Migrants will be required to pass A Level standard of English

Migrants will be required to pass tough new English language requirements under a law introduced in Parliament today.

www.gov.uk

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Velvet Glitterman @velvetglitterman.bsky.social · 19h

“This case is believed to be the first of its kind where a trans woman has been recognised as a female victim of harassment based on how she was perceived by her harassers."
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UnicornsRockUK @unicornsrockuk.bsky.social · 20h

"Sophie Cole, 46, from Cambridge, was awarded £12,500 in damages following an employment tribunal that found Royal Mail failed to act on her complaints of bullying, verbal abuse, and even physical assault."

www.scenemag.co.uk/trans-postal...

Trans postal worker wins discrimination case against Royal Mail

A trans postal worker has successfully sued Royal Mail for harassment and discrimination after enduring repeated abuse from colleagues, in what is being hailed as a landmark legal victory. Sophie Col...

www.scenemag.co.uk

Velvet Glitterman @velvetglitterman.bsky.social · 1d

I agree, but the same 'deception' law used to jail lesbians for pretending to be men is used to jail trans ppl FOR BEING OURSELVES (note: I don't think anyone shd be jailed for it, but there's a difference). Ciara's a woman, who said she was a woman, and is in prison bcos the court decided she isn't

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Velvet Glitterman @velvetglitterman.bsky.social · 2d

For the record:
-Trans ppl aren't 'deceiving' anyone about our genders. The bloke got a blowjob from a woman
-Trans men have also been jailed for this.
There's no excuse for ruining this woman's life this way.

TW: as always, the BBC throw in unflattering photos to undermine her femininity.

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Velvet Glitterman @velvetglitterman.bsky.social · 2d

It's gross the extent to which cishet fragility is prioritised over transphobia & homophobia
Teen trans woman: almost 2yrs in men's jail, 10yrs Sex Offenders Reg & life-RO cos man she had NO below-waist with felt sex act "with a man(sic) took away part of his masculinity"
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Thornaby transgender woman jailed for deception sex assault

Ciara Watkin's victim says he would not have agreed to sex had he known she was biologically male.

www.bbc.com

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Velvet Glitterman @velvetglitterman.bsky.social · 2d

2/
-Are pushing conversion therapy as first line trans 'treatment'
-Appointed TERF to replace EHRC Head, despite 'No' from Women & Equalities Committee and Joint Committee on Human Rights
-Look increasingly likely to boot trans U-25s from NHS healthcare to claim they've cut waitlists

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Velvet Glitterman @velvetglitterman.bsky.social · 2d

Not so long ago, LGBTQ traitor Streeting milled up a sob story about how trans people's waitlists are just too awful (as if he had nothing to do with that) - I just know this is how he's planning to cut them.

QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 4d

🆕️ Some 32,000 people could lose access to care if all of the Cass Review reccomendations are implemented a new investigation shows

Majority of adults waiting for Trans+ healthcare are under 25

Two-thirds of Trans+ people would lose care if all Cass Review recommendations implemented

www.wearequeeraf.com

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Velvet Glitterman @velvetglitterman.bsky.social · 2d

This is a great idea 🏳️‍⚧️

QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 2d

Thinking globally, but acting locally sparked a movement, that has ultimately spread the Safe Space initiative nationwide

https://www.wearequeeraf.com/how-my-local-action-turned-into-a-national-movement-creating-safe-spaces-for-trans-people/

How my local action turned into a national movement creating safe spaces for Trans+ people

Thinking globally, but acting locally sparked a movement, that has ultimately spread the Safe Space initiative nationwide

www.wearequeeraf.com

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Velvet Glitterman @velvetglitterman.bsky.social · 2d

Labour:
-Banned puberty blockers for trans youth
-Refuse scrutiny of Cass Review
-Lied abt trans suicides
-Commissioned Cass-style Levy review for trans adults
-Set 'Trans Section 28' from Sep 2026
-Backed Sullivan Review plan to forcibly out trans ppl
-Openly support EHRC trans-segregation guidance

Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 2d

Quite a bloody cheek, this, given the UK has the most hostile regime towards healthcare for young trans people and their families in the world (www.gov.uk/government/s...).

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The Bear @bearlypolitics.co.uk · 3d

My updated go-to sources for the best news, analysis and political commentary - now including @thenerve.news

(You can tell I’m having an admin heavy weekend)

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Velvet Glitterman @velvetglitterman.bsky.social · 2d

I'd go apricot jam then cheese - reckon a wensleydale would work well :)

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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 3d

Zack Polanski, "Reform UK's Zia Yusuf was full of b*llocks and I think it was important to call that out on #BBCQT"

"What has become clear about Reform UK, they're a bunch of cowards"

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John Vibes @johnvibes.bsky.social · 2d

This really is a great counter-propaganda tactic

Alt text: A person in a large green inflatable frog costume faces a line of police officers in riot gear at night. The frog has dark spots and a blue scarf. The officers wear helmets, masks, and body armor, some holding shields. Text on the image reads: “I obviously started a movement of people showing up looking ridiculous, which is the exact point. It’s to show how the narrative that is being pushed with how we are violent extremists is completely ridiculous. Nothing about this screams extremist and violent. So it's just a ridiculous narrative that the Trump administration wants to put out so they can continue their fascist dictatorship.” — Seth Todd, Portland Frog 🐸✊

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Velvet Glitterman @velvetglitterman.bsky.social · 2d

"Sex not being black & white [shocked]..my community. They support me [but] some of the same ppl criticize trans individuals who can’t walk in with a diagnosis on a piece of paper like I can. DNA proof or not, intersex & trans ppl are real & we should believe them"
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www.huffpost.com/entry/inters...

I Spent 32 Years Believing I Was Male. Then A Shocking Phone Call Exploded Everything I Knew.

"Our phone conversation sounded like a price negotiation in the final hour of a flea market as I bargained for my old identity back."

www.huffpost.com

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Velvet Glitterman @velvetglitterman.bsky.social · 10d

I'm not - I don't know Kristol (I'm not US) but I'm not into Republicans whether they're Trump critics or not. I found AHH's article interesting & informative nevertheless and find it useful to know what others are thinking, esp when they're trying to make ppl in the UK aware it's all coming here.

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Velvet Glitterman @velvetglitterman.bsky.social · 11d

Wibble, as we used to say

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 11d

Kristi Noem is mad they wouldn’t let her in to use the restroom in Illinois today.

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Velvet Glitterman @velvetglitterman.bsky.social · 11d

UK media constantly hides its power. One look at how the entire MSM attacks trans ppl (when quite brief research would reveal well-documented lobby groups, science denial, dark money & far-right power agendas) shows the RW has already bought them.
The MSM will propagandise our rights away.

Nick Reeves #FBPE #NAFO @nickreeves.bsky.social · 11d

The greatest threat to our democracy, freedom, and human rights is not Farage. It is the overwhelming majority of the British news media.

They promote Farage, and they protect Farage.

If they carry on like this, we will soon have no democracy.

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David, The King of Kemptown @davidbtn2.bsky.social · 11d

Powerful!

Can we have Zack as PM right now please?

Bold Politics with Zack Polanski @boldpolitics.bsky.social · 11d

"Real pride comes when you no longer hide who you are"

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Velvet Glitterman @velvetglitterman.bsky.social · 11d

Republican Trump critic, Bill Kristol:

-"It’s typical for mass movements to lose touch with reality.”

-"We’re beyond the stage of asking if our institutions will hold. They haven’t.”

-“What’s happening in the UK is following our path”

Grim reading, but important

Alex Hall Hall @alexhh.bsky.social · 11d

My latest piece for @bylinetimes: America’s authoritarian descent is gaining pace, under the increasingly unhinged and unconstrained mad King Donald. Where America leads, other countries are following suit. open.substack.com/pub/bylinesu...

The Madness of King Donald

After the recent bewildering slew of Trump administration outrages, Alexandra Hall Hall questions conservative commentator and fierce Trump critic Bill Kristol

open.substack.com

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Velvet Glitterman @velvetglitterman.bsky.social · 12d

I'm about to publish book 7, I hear this so hard

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