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Causeway Pride @causewaypride.bsky.social · 1d
Our 2026 fundraiser is live

gofund.me/907cb930b
Causeway Pride is entering its 4th year and in a time when LGBTQIA+ rights are under renewed attack, our very existence is an act of resistance. We are a small Pride on the north coast, but we are unapologetically political. We are here to honour Mark Ashton’s legacy... Solidarity and standing with our community no matter the cost. We are here to make the Causeway Coast (and one day all of Northern Ireland) a place where everyone belongs. And we are here to fight back against politicians who have failed us, abandoned us, and continue to side with those who want to erase us. Let’s be clear: LGBTQIA+ rights were never handed to us. They were fought for. They are still being fought for. And we refuse to let them be taken quietly Every Causeway Pride event is free deliberately. Pride is not a product. Our community is not a marketing opportunity. Rainbow capitalism might thrive elsewhere, but it will never define Pride on the Causeway Coast. But resistance has a cost. As we grow, so do the practical realities: a longer parade route, accessible and powerful sound systems, stewarding, safety, and the ability to organise radical, community-focused events beyond a single day in the calendar. Our ethics are non-negotiable. We do not accept funding from corporations, the local council, or anything linked to fossil fuels. That choice is ours and we stand by it. Our Pride is accountable to the community, not to profit or PR. In previous years, Causeway Pride has been built by: • committee members funding it from our own pockets • trade unions showing real solidarity • members of the public who believe in queer liberation • and a proudly queer-supporting pub Now, as we build Causeway Pride 2026, we’re asking for solidarity once again. If you can donate, you are directly supporting a Pride that is community-led, anti-corporate, and rooted in collective resistance. You are helping us take up space, make noise, and remind everyone that we are not going anywhere. We are STILL HERE. STILL PROUD.
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katelynburns.com
you don't say? at some point we're going to acknowledge what every study ever on this subject has said, right? right? www.independent.co.uk/news/science...
Trans athletes may not have fitness advantage in women’s sport, landmark study finds
Findings suggest physical performance in trans women converges toward that of cis women over time
www.independent.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 12:30 PM
causewaypride.bsky.social
13% of our target in a single day!

You folks are amazing!
February 4, 2026 at 9:34 AM
causewaypride.bsky.social
Our 2026 fundraiser is live

gofund.me/907cb930b
Causeway Pride is entering its 4th year and in a time when LGBTQIA+ rights are under renewed attack, our very existence is an act of resistance. We are a small Pride on the north coast, but we are unapologetically political. We are here to honour Mark Ashton’s legacy... Solidarity and standing with our community no matter the cost. We are here to make the Causeway Coast (and one day all of Northern Ireland) a place where everyone belongs. And we are here to fight back against politicians who have failed us, abandoned us, and continue to side with those who want to erase us. Let’s be clear: LGBTQIA+ rights were never handed to us. They were fought for. They are still being fought for. And we refuse to let them be taken quietly Every Causeway Pride event is free deliberately. Pride is not a product. Our community is not a marketing opportunity. Rainbow capitalism might thrive elsewhere, but it will never define Pride on the Causeway Coast. But resistance has a cost. As we grow, so do the practical realities: a longer parade route, accessible and powerful sound systems, stewarding, safety, and the ability to organise radical, community-focused events beyond a single day in the calendar. Our ethics are non-negotiable. We do not accept funding from corporations, the local council, or anything linked to fossil fuels. That choice is ours and we stand by it. Our Pride is accountable to the community, not to profit or PR. In previous years, Causeway Pride has been built by: • committee members funding it from our own pockets • trade unions showing real solidarity • members of the public who believe in queer liberation • and a proudly queer-supporting pub Now, as we build Causeway Pride 2026, we’re asking for solidarity once again. If you can donate, you are directly supporting a Pride that is community-led, anti-corporate, and rooted in collective resistance. You are helping us take up space, make noise, and remind everyone that we are not going anywhere. We are STILL HERE. STILL PROUD.
February 3, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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mimmymum.bsky.social
‘Gender critical’ transphobe and ex-‘Sex Matters’ Trustee & ‘SEEN in Police’ hate group founder announced as the Tory candidate for the Gorton & Denton by election *shocker*!!! 😳🙄😬

GC TERFism is absolutely a right-wing project!

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Gorton and Denton by-election: Charlotte Cadden chosen as Tory candidate
The retired detective says she wants
www.bbc.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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briansmyth99.bsky.social
Why is Peter Mandelson still allowed to sit in the House of Lords?

He needs to be placed under police investigation due to his close links with Epstein.
February 1, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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February 1, 2026 at 10:44 PM
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A poem to mark the beginning of LGBT+ History Month 1/2
February 1, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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hleehurley.com
This appears to be a correct understanding of the polices at Bannatyne gyms, where they welcome sex offenders as long as they are cis but ban trans women from women's facilities because Duncan finds them icky.
unicornsrockuk.bsky.social UnicornsRockUK @unicornsrockuk.bsky.social · 3d
Hang on. So a repeat offender is given normal access but trans women with no convictions or any history are blanket banned?

Or am I misunderstanding it?
February 1, 2026 at 11:23 AM
causewaypride.bsky.social
@janetdevlin.bsky.social hitting the nail on the head ❤️
January 17, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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January 17, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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carlmaxim.bsky.social
"And we now have María on the line who would like to swap a Nobel Peace Prize for the presidency of Venezuela..."
January 16, 2026 at 10:29 AM
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reclaimtheagenda.bsky.social
Design our International Women’s Day 2026 poster!
Our theme for 2026 is ‘Strength in Solidarity’
Open to ages 12-25, deadline 31 January 2026.
There are two age categories 12 -17yrs and 18-25.
Read the guidelines and enter here-
www.reclaimtheagenda.com/iwd-poster-c...
Theme Strength in Solidarity Our annual competition to design the International Women’s Day poster is back! Entries will be shared on our website and the winner get £100 and their image made into posters, placards and more! Poster Competition Visit our website for more information www.reclaimtheagenda.com/poster-competition-2026 Open to ages 12-25 Deadline 31 January 2026
January 16, 2026 at 9:12 AM
causewaypride.bsky.social
Fuck the DUP...
transmetalmum.bsky.social transmetalmum.bsky.social @transmetalmum.bsky.social · 21d
The DUP are now courting detransitioners in order to fight the puberty blocker ban. Considering Bell lost her case on appeal I'm not sure she is the best person to be taking advice from.
The DUP is the scum at the bottom of the barrel.
January 14, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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transgenderreport.com
Grok controversy the 'real threat' to women, not trans people, cisgender women argue

www.thepinknews.com/...

#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
Grok is the 'real threat' to women, not trans people, cisgender women argue
A collective of over 75,000 cisgender women has said the controversy around Grok is the 'real threat' to women, not trans people.
www.thepinknews.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:57 PM
causewaypride.bsky.social
Certain Political Parties here in NI are pushing a petition to stop the planned blocker trials, and Unsurprisingly are also pushing misinformation, so heres a little reminder of the FACTS about puberty blockers
causewaypride.bsky.social Causeway Pride @causewaypride.bsky.social · Mar 22
Are you unsure what the "debate" is actually about? Here's a guide to catch you up
Puberty Blockers What actually are they? "Puberty blockers" are actually GnRH (Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone) analogues are prescribed for various medical conditions that involve hormonal regulation. These analogues either stimulate or suppress the release of gonadotropins (LH and FSH) from the pituitary gland. Here are some common conditions they are used for: 1. Reproductive & Gynaecological Conditions • Endometriosis – Suppresses estrogen production to reduce pain and lesion growth. • Uterine Fibroids – Shrinks fibroids by reducing estrogen levels. • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) (rare cases) – Helps regulate ovulation in certain infertility treatments. • Assisted Reproductive Technology (e.g., IVF) – Prevents premature ovulation during controlled ovarian stimulation. 2. Hormone-Sensitive Cancers • Prostate Cancer – Reduces testosterone levels to slow cancer growth. • Breast Cancer (hormone-sensitive, premenopausal women) – Suppresses ovarian estrogen production. 3. Paediatric Conditions • Precocious Puberty – Delays early puberty by suppressing sex hormones. 4. Transgender Healthcare • Puberty Blockers in Transgender Youth – Temporarily halts puberty to provide time for gender-affirming decisions. • Hormone Therapy in Transgender Adults – Used to suppress endogenous hormone production. 5. Other Conditions • Hyperandrogenism – Reduces excessive androgen production. • Severe Menstrual Disorders (e.g., heavy bleeding, adenomyosis) – Reduces estrogen to control symptoms. • Hormone-Sensitive Neurological Disorders (e.g., hormone-related migraines, epilepsy) – Helps in cases where hormonal fluctuations worsen symptoms. What are the concerns/side effects? And why are they only banned for trans youth and not any other conditions?
January 13, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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nikitagill.bsky.social
I am once again reminding you all that the UK government introduced an Online Safety Act that is effectively a porn ban on most adult porn websites, but is dithering over banning a website that is actually creating child porn.
January 13, 2026 at 11:03 AM
causewaypride.bsky.social
Oh look another study! You can guess what the results were...
January 12, 2026 at 2:20 PM
causewaypride.bsky.social
TLDR....

TransLucent's Freedom of Information investigations across 382 public bodies, covering a period of over three years, found only four complaints (not attacks or assaults but simply complaints) about trans women using single-sex spaces 1/2
What FOI Data Shows About Trans Women in Single Sex Spaces
What FOI Data Shows About Trans Women in Single Sex Spaces. Covering a period of over 3 years 382 FOI requests prove there are no issues.
translucent.org.uk
January 4, 2026 at 10:14 PM
causewaypride.bsky.social
We have noticed various comments on the articles shared by local media about our continued ban on political parties and would like to take a moment to address some of them... 1. Trans Agenda: To us Every letter of LGBTQIA is just as important as the others and if you actually read the article you'd find that the puberty blocker ban is only one part of this, and even if it was lifted tomorrow the political parties would still be banned, the entire LGBTQIA community has repeatedly been failed by Stormont and things have to change. Furthermore if you actually do your research you will find there is no evidence of harm caused by puberty blockers, there is a risk of bone density issues with long term use, but they arent used long term and the risks are thoroughly explained before hand so that an informed decision can be made. It is worth noting they are still used for a number of other issues including precocious puberty which means giving them to much younger children for longer periods of time but you don't seem to have an issue with that??? 2.Rainbow project: we obviously have a relationship with them but they are not involved in planning pride or funding it. They also dont recieve any funding from stormont so we are unsure how exactly you plan to defund them and while the various Prides communicate with each other there is no overall body running them. 3.PSNI: while the police do their job of closing roads etc for parades they do not take part in any Prides in Northern Ireland, and why do you find it acceptable to ban them but not political parties?? 4. This ban is for parties NOT individuals! Any mla/mp/counsellors are more than welcome to take part as private citizens, the fact that the majority chose not to last year is evidence that it was just a photo op, however we have noted who still turned up and it was very much appreciated.
January 4, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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ericmgarcia.bsky.social
Schumer says "It makes you think that maybe to Trump, he wants to distract the American people, as he always does, as he always does, from the skyrocketing cost...from the Epstein files."
January 3, 2026 at 8:16 PM
causewaypride.bsky.social
@mams4transni.bsky.social Collaborated with us, our email will be in each of the Executive party leaders inboxes this morning (even the DUP)

Our position is simple, The responsibility for resolving this situation lies entirely with Executive parties, either step up or you wont be welcome...
Politicians urged to ‘challenge status quo’ as NI Pride group bans Executive parties for second year
A Northern Ireland Pride organisation has urged individual politicians to “break rank” to show support for LGBTQIA+ communities as it announced Executive parties would be banned from its events for a ...
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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transgenderreport.com
Standing Firm: Why Our August 2024 Response to the Cass Review Remains Our Position

translucent.org.uk/s...

#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
Standing Firm: Why Our August 2024 Response to the Cass Review Remains Our Position
Standing Firm: Why Our August 2024 Response to the Cass Review Remains Our Position. More Importantly Many Others Now Agree With Us.
translucent.org.uk
January 1, 2026 at 10:37 PM
causewaypride.bsky.social
Happy New Year, everyone, We’re starting as we mean to go on. Anyone who believed the banning of Executive parties from Pride was a one-off was mistaken. The situation at Stormont has not changed and neither have we. Today, we are sending the letter shared above to each of the Executive parties. We will also be writing to the leader of the SDLP. While they are not currently an Executive party, the reality is that they have not done enough, and that cannot go unchallenged. We want to take a moment to pay tribute to Green Party NI, People Before Profit, and the Socialist Party for standing with us throughout 2025 and in previous years. Their solidarity has mattered, and we look forward to welcoming them at Pride again this year. As for the other parties: the clock is ticking, and we are watching. They have until the beginning of Pride Month to demonstrate meaningful change. If they fail to do so, the ban will remain in place. We also want to thank our Pride siblings particularly Belfast, Foyle, Omagh, and Mid & East Antrim Pride for standing with us in solidarity last year. Collective action is how we win, and we hope to stand together again this year. Finally, to the queer community: thank you. Thank you for your words of support, for marching with us, and for refusing to be silenced. We look forward to welcoming you all back on August 1st, under this year’s theme: “Still Here, Still Proud.” Because We are here. We are queer. And we aren’t going anywhere. Dear Party Leader, We are writing jointly on behalf of Causeway Pride and Mams 4 Trans NI to formally confirm the exclusion of Executive parties from Pride 2026 and to set out, without ambiguity, both the reasons for this decision and the consequences of continued inaction. This was not a route we wanted to take. Pride organisers do not exclude political parties lightly. We are here because Executive parties repeatedly left us with no alternative. Years of delay, regression, and avoidance on LGBTQIA+ rights have made this position unavoidable. Attempts to reduce this decision to a single issue, including puberty blockers, are inaccurate and misleading. This exclusion reflects a broader and long-standing pattern: LGBTQIA+ rights treated as negotiable, progress stalled for political convenience, and harm allowed to persist while responsibility is deferred. When decisive action was required, Executive parties repeatedly failed to deliver. Our communities have been consulted without outcomes, reassured without follow-through, and expected to remain patient while our rights were deprioritised. Pride does not exist to absorb political failure or provide cover for it, and we will not allow it to be used that way. This is a deliberate, ongoing measure, not a protest gesture. Pride Month as always is in June, and our Pride Parade will take place on 1 August 2026. The exclusion still applies and will remain in force unless Executive parties demonstrate through action, not assertion that it is no longer necessary. At present, that threshold has not been met. This letter therefore serves as explicit advance notice that without material and verifiable progress, the ban will stand. For the avoidance of doubt, “meaningful action” is defined strictly and non-negotiably as: Delivery of legislative and policy change, not further discussion, that materially improves the lives of LGBTQIA+ people Clear, time-bound commitments from party leadership, followed by demonstrable action within the Executive Active opposition to policies, rhetoric, and decisions that harm LGBTQIA+ people, including when politically inconvenient Engagement that produces outcomes, not access, visibility, or appearances Accountability, including acknowledgement of failures and evidence of corrective action Attendance at events, photo opportunities, rainbow branding, social media statements, or general expressions of support do not meet this standard and will be treated as performative.
January 1, 2026 at 12:27 AM
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mimmymum.bsky.social
Scottish Greens urge governments to reverse trans human rights rollback

Chapman condemned what she described as “exclusionary legislation” and a political climate in which transphobia is becoming “normalised and entrenched.”
Scottish Greens urge governments to reverse trans human rights rollback
The Scottish Greens have issued a call for governments across the UK to reverse what the party describes as a growing “rollback on equality” and an escalation of policies that undermine the human righ...
www.scenemag.co.uk
December 29, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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December 28, 2025 at 8:21 PM