Kay Crosby
@kaycrosby.bsky.social
‘Are you impervious to everything?!’ - man who had just kicked me in the leg.
‘The Whore of Babylon’ - man who was about to shatter his cane against my arm.
‘Nice boobies’ - guess what it’s some man.
My employer shares none of my views.
‘The Whore of Babylon’ - man who was about to shatter his cane against my arm.
‘Nice boobies’ - guess what it’s some man.
My employer shares none of my views.
It Is Journalism’s Sacred Duty To Endanger The Lives Of As Many Trans People As Possible
December 9, 2025 at 8:22 AM
It Is Journalism’s Sacred Duty To Endanger The Lives Of As Many Trans People As Possible
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My thread earlier focused on the discussion re. FWS - but I just want to draw this out really explicitly:
The press absolutely monstered Dr Beth Upton in the most appalling way – only for the Tribunal to find that Beth had done nothing wrong, but that Sandie Peggie had harassed her.
The press absolutely monstered Dr Beth Upton in the most appalling way – only for the Tribunal to find that Beth had done nothing wrong, but that Sandie Peggie had harassed her.
Also worth noting, the Tribunal found that Sandie Peggie had harassed Dr Beth Upton in a "hate incident".
December 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
My thread earlier focused on the discussion re. FWS - but I just want to draw this out really explicitly:
The press absolutely monstered Dr Beth Upton in the most appalling way – only for the Tribunal to find that Beth had done nothing wrong, but that Sandie Peggie had harassed her.
The press absolutely monstered Dr Beth Upton in the most appalling way – only for the Tribunal to find that Beth had done nothing wrong, but that Sandie Peggie had harassed her.
I got really good at Sekiro for a while there. Not in the sense that I could go charmless or turn on the demon bell or anything, but I beat Isshin Sword Saint on NG+2.
What skill did you master that you will never, ever use again?
Archival research feels like it’s full of these, but then there’s always one throwback archive with a microfiche machine or a paper catalogue (or, indeed: NARA)
Archival research feels like it’s full of these, but then there’s always one throwback archive with a microfiche machine or a paper catalogue (or, indeed: NARA)
What skill did you master that you will never, ever use again?
Summer of '95 I had a job assembling single-use film cameras, which I did enough that I can still perform the actions. I don't think they even sell them anymore, but even if they do I'm certainly never going to be making them again!
Summer of '95 I had a job assembling single-use film cameras, which I did enough that I can still perform the actions. I don't think they even sell them anymore, but even if they do I'm certainly never going to be making them again!
December 8, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I got really good at Sekiro for a while there. Not in the sense that I could go charmless or turn on the demon bell or anything, but I beat Isshin Sword Saint on NG+2.
You shouldn’t be a trade union colleague of mine, lest I corner you in a pub and give you a potted history of trans legal recognition, 1874-2025.
December 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
You shouldn’t be a trade union colleague of mine, lest I corner you in a pub and give you a potted history of trans legal recognition, 1874-2025.
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Boris Johnson's slurs are one thing. Keir Starmer overseeing the introduction of a new Section 28 in schools for trans and non-binary people, supporting segregation and backing Wes Streeting as he drives kids to suicide after stripping them of their healthcare is on a whole other level.
i hate it when i mention how bigoted keir starmer is and someone is like 'huh? are you forgetting that boris johnson called gay men bum boys?!'.
no. i haven't forgotten that. that's nothing compared to the shit keir starmer has done.
no. i haven't forgotten that. that's nothing compared to the shit keir starmer has done.
December 7, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Boris Johnson's slurs are one thing. Keir Starmer overseeing the introduction of a new Section 28 in schools for trans and non-binary people, supporting segregation and backing Wes Streeting as he drives kids to suicide after stripping them of their healthcare is on a whole other level.
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Star (Wars or Trek), LOTR, or Marvel.
Also Arthur Christmas, Nightmare before Christmas, Grand Day Out, Wrong Trousers, Close Shave, Spirited Away, Laputa, Frozen, John Wick, It’s a Wonderful Life, Muppet Christmas Carol,
Also Arthur Christmas, Nightmare before Christmas, Grand Day Out, Wrong Trousers, Close Shave, Spirited Away, Laputa, Frozen, John Wick, It’s a Wonderful Life, Muppet Christmas Carol,
December 7, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Star (Wars or Trek), LOTR, or Marvel.
Also Arthur Christmas, Nightmare before Christmas, Grand Day Out, Wrong Trousers, Close Shave, Spirited Away, Laputa, Frozen, John Wick, It’s a Wonderful Life, Muppet Christmas Carol,
Also Arthur Christmas, Nightmare before Christmas, Grand Day Out, Wrong Trousers, Close Shave, Spirited Away, Laputa, Frozen, John Wick, It’s a Wonderful Life, Muppet Christmas Carol,
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Film 266 of 2025: Holiday Affair
The mum and the kid are great together, but none of the other relationships worked for me.
The mum and the kid are great together, but none of the other relationships worked for me.
A ★★★ review of Holiday Affair (1949)
Shares with Miracle on 34th Street the plot point of a kid raised by a single mum and who, as a result, is a little adult with no childhood and no dreams. But despite how tropey it is, the characteris...
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December 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Film 266 of 2025: Holiday Affair
The mum and the kid are great together, but none of the other relationships worked for me.
The mum and the kid are great together, but none of the other relationships worked for me.
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The venn diagram of transphobia and other bigotries remains a circle.
Kishwer Falkner, the former EHRC chair, is on Sky saying the Labour government is anti-women, citing not just trans issues but also grooming gangs and what she calls pandering to Islam and racial sensitivities. She's not exactly dispelling the idea she was a political actor when she led the EHRC.
December 7, 2025 at 10:08 AM
The venn diagram of transphobia and other bigotries remains a circle.
Film 265 of 2025: The Snowman
Impossible to watch this without recalling Ari Aster saying he was traumatised by his grandma showing him this as a child.
Impossible to watch this without recalling Ari Aster saying he was traumatised by his grandma showing him this as a child.
A ★★★★★ diary entry for The Snowman (1982)
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December 7, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Film 265 of 2025: The Snowman
Impossible to watch this without recalling Ari Aster saying he was traumatised by his grandma showing him this as a child.
Impossible to watch this without recalling Ari Aster saying he was traumatised by his grandma showing him this as a child.
I think Sophie’s probably out running now. A marathon is a truly ridiculous thing to put your body through so your friends can get the healthcare they need. Can we find the extra £100 needed to hit the target by the time she finishes?
I'm running the Valencia marathon in 4 days (!), so I'm doing a last minute push to help get money to @deeboom.bsky.social and @stargocks64.bsky.social for their trans healthcare fundraisers.
Any amount of money and any shares massively appreciated 🙏🖤❤️ Ty Ty
gofund.me/24190224a
Any amount of money and any shares massively appreciated 🙏🖤❤️ Ty Ty
gofund.me/24190224a
Donate to Running a Marathon for Robyn and Dee's Trans Healthcare, organized by Sophie Cee
Hi, I'm Sophie. On the 7th of December I'll be running 26.2 miles i… Sophie Cee needs your support for Running a Marathon for Robyn and Dee's Trans Healthcare
gofund.me
December 7, 2025 at 8:40 AM
I think Sophie’s probably out running now. A marathon is a truly ridiculous thing to put your body through so your friends can get the healthcare they need. Can we find the extra £100 needed to hit the target by the time she finishes?
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It couldn't be more obvious what happened with the EHRC. Liz Truss stacked it with open bigots like Falkner for the purpose of producing transphobic guidance. It started under the Tories and Labour has let it continue.
Kishwer Falkner in The Times talking about the rights of "biological people". As compared to trans people, who are, of course, non-biological.
December 7, 2025 at 8:15 AM
It couldn't be more obvious what happened with the EHRC. Liz Truss stacked it with open bigots like Falkner for the purpose of producing transphobic guidance. It started under the Tories and Labour has let it continue.
I am feeling feelings about how hard I am working, the associated personal costs, and how little I am achieving vis a vis the efforts of various authorities to isolate, flatten, crush trans lives. I understand it is inevitable that no one person achieves very much, but feel sad and tired regardless.
December 6, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I am feeling feelings about how hard I am working, the associated personal costs, and how little I am achieving vis a vis the efforts of various authorities to isolate, flatten, crush trans lives. I understand it is inevitable that no one person achieves very much, but feel sad and tired regardless.
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I think Transactual put it best (in reference to the girl guides) and now Labour too:
"There is no problem being solved here, only harm being done."
All to appease the right, who hate them anyway - shame on them.
"There is no problem being solved here, only harm being done."
All to appease the right, who hate them anyway - shame on them.
December 6, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I think Transactual put it best (in reference to the girl guides) and now Labour too:
"There is no problem being solved here, only harm being done."
All to appease the right, who hate them anyway - shame on them.
"There is no problem being solved here, only harm being done."
All to appease the right, who hate them anyway - shame on them.
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Running this tomorrow if anyone fancies chucking a last few quid at a good cause. It's 23 degrees Celsius with no cloud cover so please consider donating before I disintegrate into a pile of dust at the 20 mile mark 🙏
I'm running the Valencia marathon in 4 days (!), so I'm doing a last minute push to help get money to @deeboom.bsky.social and @stargocks64.bsky.social for their trans healthcare fundraisers.
Any amount of money and any shares massively appreciated 🙏🖤❤️ Ty Ty
gofund.me/24190224a
Any amount of money and any shares massively appreciated 🙏🖤❤️ Ty Ty
gofund.me/24190224a
Donate to Running a Marathon for Robyn and Dee's Trans Healthcare, organized by Sophie Cee
Hi, I'm Sophie. On the 7th of December I'll be running 26.2 miles i… Sophie Cee needs your support for Running a Marathon for Robyn and Dee's Trans Healthcare
gofund.me
December 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Running this tomorrow if anyone fancies chucking a last few quid at a good cause. It's 23 degrees Celsius with no cloud cover so please consider donating before I disintegrate into a pile of dust at the 20 mile mark 🙏
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one of many parallels between anti-vaxxers & those who oppose gender-affirming care: they start by pretending they have a very specific concern (MMR vaccine, puberty blockers, etc), but once given any sway or say on the matter, they quickly strive to eliminate all of it
Kennedy's zombie ACIP panel just voted to restrict hepatitis B vaccine for newborns. Experts say it will harm children for no reason. www.ms.now/news/rfk-cdc...
ACIP member Dr. Cody Meissner:
"'Do no harm' is a moral imperative. We are doing harm by changing this wording. And I vote no."
ACIP member Dr. Cody Meissner:
"'Do no harm' is a moral imperative. We are doing harm by changing this wording. And I vote no."
RFK Jr.’s CDC panel: No more hepatitis B vaccine for some newborns
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel, stocked with anti-vaccine activists and loyalists to RFK Jr., voted Friday to stop recommending a birth dose of vaccine.
www.ms.now
December 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM
one of many parallels between anti-vaxxers & those who oppose gender-affirming care: they start by pretending they have a very specific concern (MMR vaccine, puberty blockers, etc), but once given any sway or say on the matter, they quickly strive to eliminate all of it
I’ve gone to a cafe I was recommended in Byker so as not to be rude. I refuse to go to Shields Road because of the high chance I get immediately swarmed by tiny angry people. But having a load of posh places in a literal walled compound in the centre of Byker feels pretty shitty. I don’t like this.
December 6, 2025 at 3:18 PM
I’ve gone to a cafe I was recommended in Byker so as not to be rude. I refuse to go to Shields Road because of the high chance I get immediately swarmed by tiny angry people. But having a load of posh places in a literal walled compound in the centre of Byker feels pretty shitty. I don’t like this.
A friend told me yesterday that he knew irl a 6’7” trans woman, and that I had followed her before she deleted her account. The fact I didn’t know I was interacting with such a person is an absolute tragedy.
December 6, 2025 at 1:56 PM
A friend told me yesterday that he knew irl a 6’7” trans woman, and that I had followed her before she deleted her account. The fact I didn’t know I was interacting with such a person is an absolute tragedy.
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The Nobel Prize committee should announce the World Cup winner tomorrow
December 6, 2025 at 4:29 AM
The Nobel Prize committee should announce the World Cup winner tomorrow
I would just like to put on my serious face for a moment to say it is incredibly distressing to see the Times uncritically printing a claim that I have no rights and am so below human as to no longer even register as a biological entity. I will take my snark off for two seconds to show you my pain.
December 6, 2025 at 11:09 AM
I would just like to put on my serious face for a moment to say it is incredibly distressing to see the Times uncritically printing a claim that I have no rights and am so below human as to no longer even register as a biological entity. I will take my snark off for two seconds to show you my pain.
It is fine to discriminate against non-biological life forms, says Captain Janeway, formerly of the Federation’s equality watchdog but always obviously unsuited for the role owing to the fact she is a fascist.
Kishwer Falkner in The Times talking about the rights of "biological people". As compared to trans people, who are, of course, non-biological.
December 6, 2025 at 10:59 AM
It is fine to discriminate against non-biological life forms, says Captain Janeway, formerly of the Federation’s equality watchdog but always obviously unsuited for the role owing to the fact she is a fascist.
Shout out to the 60ish Geordie man who ran right into my arm at parkrun this morning, but then said ‘sorry pet’.
December 6, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Shout out to the 60ish Geordie man who ran right into my arm at parkrun this morning, but then said ‘sorry pet’.
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The Labour Party is literally in government right now. They have a clear majority and could legislate to ensure trans folks are treated according to their gender, and ensure equality law does not fix people to their sex assigned at birth. They actively choose not to — it’s institutional transphobia.
EXCLUSIVE: Labour's NEC finds compromise position that enables women's conference to return in 2026. And Labour will campaign on NHS, Families and Pride in Place in May.
EXCLUSIVE: Labour women’s conference plan and locals campaign priorities revealed – LabourList
The Labour party women’s conference will be revived next year with only biological women allowed to vote, but a fringe programme and reception will be…
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December 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The Labour Party is literally in government right now. They have a clear majority and could legislate to ensure trans folks are treated according to their gender, and ensure equality law does not fix people to their sex assigned at birth. They actively choose not to — it’s institutional transphobia.
Only bigots vote Labour.
December 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Only bigots vote Labour.