Pollik
@pollik.bsky.social
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Brit. Trans. Reluctantly political. Widow. 71yo (2024) Background - probate/exor (asst manager high street bank), subpostmistress/shop owner, bus driver, independent living, mobile librarian, counsellor. I block quickly, so don't play games with me.
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zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera

In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.

As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
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moveon.org
In America, we don’t have kings – it’s kind of our whole thing. 🚫👑

Millions turned out for No Kings in June— one of the largest protest days in U.S. history. On October 18th, we’ll be even louder, stronger, and we won’t stop here.

RSVP here:
No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power…
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pollik.bsky.social
Thank you... and ugh.
pollik.bsky.social
Was he high in that? Or is he really as disconnected as Musk, Trump...?
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pollik.bsky.social
I hope Zack is on the ball with this. I know he is a strong ally, but have the occasional niggle with how he present the arguments...not enough to stop me supporting him, but...
pollik.bsky.social
Poor Elizabeth. I wonder if that level of thinking is actually painful for her?
pollik.bsky.social
Curiously, and relevantly to Musk, I would say that a trans identity that was suppressed for 45 years was pretty traumatic.

Was that what he was thinking of?

I know "thinking" is doing a lot of heavy lifting, here.
pollik.bsky.social
And a mental age of 6.5 years
pollik.bsky.social
Tbh, this is not looking much like a ceasefire.

I wanted to cheer when the ceasefire was announced, but glad I didn't. Trump and Netanyahu just ain't people you can trust.
thecanaryuk.bsky.social
VIDEO: Israel raids Al Jazeera West Bank offices - again - despite 'ceasefire'

The supposed 'ceasefire' in Gaza sees an even further intensification of Israel's oppression of occupied Palestinians and the media - specifically Al Jazeera
www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/20...
VIDEO: Israel raids Al Jazeera West Bank offices - again - despite 'ceasefire'
'Ceasefire' in Gaza sees even further intensification of oppression of occupied Palestinians and media - specifically Al Jazeera
www.thecanary.co
pollik.bsky.social
Ironically, he puts his finger on the reason why we left.
pollik.bsky.social
Understood.

What what's for? 😉
pollik.bsky.social
It has never happened to me before, but...this morning I woke up laughing.

And I have no idea why!!

No. You're weird.
pollik.bsky.social
So many questions.
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Unsolicited dick pic
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Dan being irrelevant, again.
pollik.bsky.social
One for each war ended by her husband?
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brexitbin.bsky.social
The EU shows Trump the finger!
🇪🇺 "The EU has signalled it won’t yield to US pressure to ignite a bonfire of green regulations in their trade deal. EU leaders are instead set to discuss the need to double down on their policies in order to reassert Europe’s interests, values and regulatory autonomy.”
EU refuses to bow to Trump demands to tear up business rules
Brussels has signaled it won’t yield to U.S. pressure to ignite a bonfire of green regulations as part of their trade deal, a top official tells diplomats.
www.politico.eu
pollik.bsky.social
On the other hand, it might work to keep him off our screens for years!!
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philippaeast.bsky.social
You’ve seen this too, I assume?

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reactiveashley.bsky.social
1/🧵 In the Prevention of Future Deaths report concerning the death of Leia Sampson-Grimbly, the Senior Coroner required Wes Streeting’s DHSC to set out the concrete steps it would take to reduce waiting lists at gender clinics w/ a timetable for action. The DHSC should have responded last month.
5	 CORONER’S CONCERNS  

During the course of the inquest the evidence revealed matters giving rise to concern. In my opinion there is a risk that future deaths could occur unless action is taken. In the circumstances it is my statutory duty to report to you.

The MATTERS OF CONCERN are as follows. – Waiting lists are far too long for first appointment at a Gender Dysphoria clinic.
6	ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN  

In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and I believe you [AND/OR your organisation] have the power to take such action.
7	YOUR RESPONSE

You are under a duty to respond to this report within 56 days of the date of this report,   Namely by Friday19th September2025I, the coroner, may extend the period. Your response must contain details of action taken or proposed to be taken, setting out the timetable for action. Otherwise you must explain why no action is proposed.
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sophiemolly.co.uk
"Laura found an NHS Dr in Brighton who helped support her daughter for 6 months.

Laura described it as ‘six months of support bliss’ before NHS ICB Sussex (Integrated Care Board) began investigating them."

northwestbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
MP fails to support suicidal constituent
A mother pleaded with her MP to help her suicidal15-year-old daughter who said she ‘wanted to take her own life’
northwestbylines.co.uk
pollik.bsky.social
But surely he would have to reveal his penis to a nationwide audience, otherwise how do we know for sure that he is a man?

I expect some children would be watching, but don't they also deserve to be sure about it?

That is the idiocy of Piers argument.
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pollik.bsky.social
A good reply to Morgan might be "Have you got a penis?".

"Yes"

"Am I supposed to take your word for it? And this is part of the point...genitals are not what we use to determine gender/sex"

Also see Ciara Watkin.
pollik.bsky.social
Tbf, she has done good feminist stuff, too.

But she never listens to the facts about trans and now she is falling down that rabbit hole.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julie_B...
Julie Bindel - Wikipedia
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