ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally.
@shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social
Salopian. Welsh Marches. Cat lover. Trans ally. She/her. CSA survivor.
'We do not forgive to change the other person. Forgiving means not even seeking to know what the other person will do with that forgiveness.'
'We do not forgive to change the other person. Forgiving means not even seeking to know what the other person will do with that forgiveness.'
Pinned
One of the things about the "GC" movement is that at the start it was all trying to be reasonable and "of course I support real trans people, but what if a predatory man takes advantage?" and along the way it morphed into "all trans people are predators and must be identifiable and kept separate"
The cornerstone of modern transmisogyny is a complete denial of the harm trans women are subject to at the hands of society.
Politicians and gender-conservative activists revel in fictions of us as predatory men while erasing our elevated rates of assault, impoverishment, and hyperscrutiny.
Politicians and gender-conservative activists revel in fictions of us as predatory men while erasing our elevated rates of assault, impoverishment, and hyperscrutiny.
I will repeat my ongoing statement as a survivor of childhood sex*al ab*se.
Never, in the many years I have been involved with online support of other survivors, has ONE single survivor said their ab*ser was a male predator pretending to be a trans female. It's not just a fantasy stirred up
Never, in the many years I have been involved with online support of other survivors, has ONE single survivor said their ab*ser was a male predator pretending to be a trans female. It's not just a fantasy stirred up
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It's a beautiful day. We just dropped new merch for the first time in a year.
merl-shop.co.uk
(and, yes: we ship internationally!)
🧵
merl-shop.co.uk
(and, yes: we ship internationally!)
🧵
November 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM
It's a beautiful day. We just dropped new merch for the first time in a year.
merl-shop.co.uk
(and, yes: we ship internationally!)
🧵
merl-shop.co.uk
(and, yes: we ship internationally!)
🧵
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Today is the birthday of cartoonist Charles Schulz, creator of the Peanuts, the most iconic and most famous comic strip of all time. I’ve loved the Peanuts gang since before I could read, and I’m still a fan to this day. Happy birthday, Mr. Schulz, and thanks for the memories!
#dailynerdpic
#dailynerdpic
November 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Today is the birthday of cartoonist Charles Schulz, creator of the Peanuts, the most iconic and most famous comic strip of all time. I’ve loved the Peanuts gang since before I could read, and I’m still a fan to this day. Happy birthday, Mr. Schulz, and thanks for the memories!
#dailynerdpic
#dailynerdpic
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The thing about the Linehan case is that either the Judge is sympathetic to 'gender critical' ideology or British law thinks it's perfectly acceptable for a 57 year old man to stalk, doxx and physically attack a 17 year old girl.
Both explanations are horrifying.
Both explanations are horrifying.
November 25, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The thing about the Linehan case is that either the Judge is sympathetic to 'gender critical' ideology or British law thinks it's perfectly acceptable for a 57 year old man to stalk, doxx and physically attack a 17 year old girl.
Both explanations are horrifying.
Both explanations are horrifying.
Seeing the news from Tai Po in HK about the major fire. My soul aches for the lives already lost, and I truly hope the figures don't increase due to the crowded nature of the buildings there. 🥺 🇭🇰
November 26, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Seeing the news from Tai Po in HK about the major fire. My soul aches for the lives already lost, and I truly hope the figures don't increase due to the crowded nature of the buildings there. 🥺 🇭🇰
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NEW Have archaeologists identified the largest nucleated settlement in prehistoric Ireland and Britain? Survey at Brusselstown Ring, one of the largest hillforts in Ireland, found evidence for potentially hundreds of occupied roundhouses!
Learn more 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
Learn more 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
November 26, 2025 at 8:13 AM
NEW Have archaeologists identified the largest nucleated settlement in prehistoric Ireland and Britain? Survey at Brusselstown Ring, one of the largest hillforts in Ireland, found evidence for potentially hundreds of occupied roundhouses!
Learn more 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
Learn more 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
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A good summary of many of the lies told by people like Wes Streeting and the rest of the political far right about puberty blockers.
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/26/p...
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/26/p...
Six lies transphobes tell about puberty blockers - debunked
Ahead of the NHS PATHWAYs puberty blockers trial, PinkNews debunks six lies commonly told about puberty blockers.
www.thepinknews.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:10 AM
A good summary of many of the lies told by people like Wes Streeting and the rest of the political far right about puberty blockers.
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/26/p...
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/26/p...
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THIS IS THE FUTURE YOU COULD HAVE HAD!
(If, y'know, it didn't run into serious operating problems like - checks notes - falling over because farmers loaded a cow onto one side only)
(If, y'know, it didn't run into serious operating problems like - checks notes - falling over because farmers loaded a cow onto one side only)
November 26, 2025 at 11:18 AM
THIS IS THE FUTURE YOU COULD HAVE HAD!
(If, y'know, it didn't run into serious operating problems like - checks notes - falling over because farmers loaded a cow onto one side only)
(If, y'know, it didn't run into serious operating problems like - checks notes - falling over because farmers loaded a cow onto one side only)
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Regret to announce the tech bros have accidentally reinvented the Listowel and Ballybunion Railway.
By investing in Monocab Owl, the EU is revolutionising sustainable commuting.
A gyro-stabilised monorail offers autonomous, on-demand transport, boosting rural connectivity. 🚆
Do you know any other innovative transport solutions?
📸© Monocab Owl
#WorldSustainableTransportDay
A gyro-stabilised monorail offers autonomous, on-demand transport, boosting rural connectivity. 🚆
Do you know any other innovative transport solutions?
📸© Monocab Owl
#WorldSustainableTransportDay
November 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Regret to announce the tech bros have accidentally reinvented the Listowel and Ballybunion Railway.
It's moves like this that made us choose buying a car over Mobility.
By splitting the cost between us it works out cheaper, and we got exactly what we wanted, and a vehicle suitable for all our needs.
By splitting the cost between us it works out cheaper, and we got exactly what we wanted, and a vehicle suitable for all our needs.
'Premium' cars like BMW and Mercedes cut from Motability scheme
Motability says it will provide vehicles that meet disabled peoples' needs and are safe and affordable.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
It's moves like this that made us choose buying a car over Mobility.
By splitting the cost between us it works out cheaper, and we got exactly what we wanted, and a vehicle suitable for all our needs.
By splitting the cost between us it works out cheaper, and we got exactly what we wanted, and a vehicle suitable for all our needs.
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You can literally say what you want about trans people and the UK courts are fine with it.
This was a *child*
This was a *child*
Graham Linehan cleared of harassment but guilty of criminal damage to trans activist's phone
Graham Linehan cleared of harassment but guilty of criminal damage to trans activist's phone
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has been found guilty of criminal damage to the phone of a trans activist but not guilty of harassment.
news.sky.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:37 AM
You can literally say what you want about trans people and the UK courts are fine with it.
This was a *child*
This was a *child*
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Hilarious. Take a moment, please, for me. I want to spread some laughter before I retire for the night.
Fungal Misadventure (a story in the form of a Bluesky thread)
"Have you ever wondered?" he asked, as they picked mushrooms in the forest near her house. "How many people died from fungal misadventure during prehistory before we found out which of these were safe to eat?"
"Have you ever wondered?" he asked, as they picked mushrooms in the forest near her house. "How many people died from fungal misadventure during prehistory before we found out which of these were safe to eat?"
November 25, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Hilarious. Take a moment, please, for me. I want to spread some laughter before I retire for the night.
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Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Germany is committed to ending gender-based violence and campaigns to protect women’s rights around the world.
There is #NoExcuse for gender-based violence. #OrangeTheWorld
Germany is committed to ending gender-based violence and campaigns to protect women’s rights around the world.
There is #NoExcuse for gender-based violence. #OrangeTheWorld
November 25, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Germany is committed to ending gender-based violence and campaigns to protect women’s rights around the world.
There is #NoExcuse for gender-based violence. #OrangeTheWorld
Germany is committed to ending gender-based violence and campaigns to protect women’s rights around the world.
There is #NoExcuse for gender-based violence. #OrangeTheWorld
Catching up on Farage's so called defence of his racist comments.
I immediately thought of this quote, only I substituted the word duck for racist.
"If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, then it's a duck."
He's an odious little man.
I immediately thought of this quote, only I substituted the word duck for racist.
"If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, then it's a duck."
He's an odious little man.
November 25, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Catching up on Farage's so called defence of his racist comments.
I immediately thought of this quote, only I substituted the word duck for racist.
"If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, then it's a duck."
He's an odious little man.
I immediately thought of this quote, only I substituted the word duck for racist.
"If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, then it's a duck."
He's an odious little man.
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TW: Racism and antisemitism.
Still can't quite believe that "I only said 'gas the Jews' in a non-hurtful way" was the strategy Nigel Farage opted to go for
November 25, 2025 at 10:16 AM
TW: Racism and antisemitism.
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This is a politician looking at a murder charge but hoping he can convince them it was manslaughter
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
It was years ago.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not in a hurtful way.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not with intent.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not genuine abuse.
😮🫣😬😱 ~AA
It was years ago.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not in a hurtful way.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not with intent.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not genuine abuse.
😮🫣😬😱 ~AA
November 25, 2025 at 10:18 AM
This is a politician looking at a murder charge but hoping he can convince them it was manslaughter
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"The former BBC director general Tim Davie misled the public in suggesting BBC news reporters had a leftwing political agenda, Good Law Project can reveal." goodlaw.social/vyyj
Tim Davie misled audience about the BBC’s supposed leftwing agenda | Good Law Project
Speaking at a book festival, the former director general suggested the BBC newsroom was full of BLM T-shirts and Kamala mugs. But that’s fake news.
goodlaw.social
November 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
"The former BBC director general Tim Davie misled the public in suggesting BBC news reporters had a leftwing political agenda, Good Law Project can reveal." goodlaw.social/vyyj
The saga is ongoing. 🤷♀️🤦♀️
Shrewsbury train station bus stop suspended over safety concerns
The stop outside the station has come under fire after the BBC found it did not meet DFT guidance.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 10:11 AM
The saga is ongoing. 🤷♀️🤦♀️
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The Speakies - aka the British Audio Awards - are currently underway! While we wait to hear about the winners, take a look back to when we spoke with two of the nominees for Best Science Fiction & Fantasy audiobook, Juno Dawson and Steve Lyons.
britishfantasysociety.org/recognising-...
britishfantasysociety.org/recognising-...
November 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The Speakies - aka the British Audio Awards - are currently underway! While we wait to hear about the winners, take a look back to when we spoke with two of the nominees for Best Science Fiction & Fantasy audiobook, Juno Dawson and Steve Lyons.
britishfantasysociety.org/recognising-...
britishfantasysociety.org/recognising-...
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Reforms Flagship Kent County Council has been so inefficient with money (despite much publicised DOGE visit) they have had to ask the opposition to help them find savings🤦🏼♂️
Plus they will put Council Tax up and cut services..
So Reforms claim they saved £331 million is complete & utter bollox❗️🙄😡
Plus they will put Council Tax up and cut services..
So Reforms claim they saved £331 million is complete & utter bollox❗️🙄😡
Reform UK claim to have saved £331m at English councils – but do the numbers stack up?
Experts say councils face limits on cuts as Reform’s savings on IT deals, office moves and EV projects are disputed
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Reforms Flagship Kent County Council has been so inefficient with money (despite much publicised DOGE visit) they have had to ask the opposition to help them find savings🤦🏼♂️
Plus they will put Council Tax up and cut services..
So Reforms claim they saved £331 million is complete & utter bollox❗️🙄😡
Plus they will put Council Tax up and cut services..
So Reforms claim they saved £331 million is complete & utter bollox❗️🙄😡
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Debate today with a Labour MP on the economy.
Also with a former advisor to George Osborne.
Very striking how much Labour & the Tories agree on our economic system.
Time for change. Let's make hope normal again. Enjoy! 🙌🏼👇🏼
youtu.be/1onr7pAEFRE?...
Also with a former advisor to George Osborne.
Very striking how much Labour & the Tories agree on our economic system.
Time for change. Let's make hope normal again. Enjoy! 🙌🏼👇🏼
youtu.be/1onr7pAEFRE?...
Is Labour being outflanked by Polanski and Farage? Reeves budget debate
YouTube video by Channel 4 News
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Debate today with a Labour MP on the economy.
Also with a former advisor to George Osborne.
Very striking how much Labour & the Tories agree on our economic system.
Time for change. Let's make hope normal again. Enjoy! 🙌🏼👇🏼
youtu.be/1onr7pAEFRE?...
Also with a former advisor to George Osborne.
Very striking how much Labour & the Tories agree on our economic system.
Time for change. Let's make hope normal again. Enjoy! 🙌🏼👇🏼
youtu.be/1onr7pAEFRE?...
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My president ✊
@teni.bsky.social don't seem to use their bsky account so I'm posting this over here from their facebook because people should see it: one of the first things our new President Connolly did last week was write the community a letter for TDOR 🏳️⚧️
www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
November 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
My president ✊
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Reform is a party that says things that appeal to racists, fields racist candidates, fawns over racist world leaders, made a convicted racist guest of honour at their conference, and whose leader refuses to outright deny having racially abused people.
If only there were a word for such a party.
If only there were a word for such a party.
November 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Reform is a party that says things that appeal to racists, fields racist candidates, fawns over racist world leaders, made a convicted racist guest of honour at their conference, and whose leader refuses to outright deny having racially abused people.
If only there were a word for such a party.
If only there were a word for such a party.
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Just the good, friendly, morale-boosting kind of racism.
“I would never ever do it in a hurtful or insulting way”
Nigel Farage responds to allegations of racist behaviour from when he was a teenager at school
@itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
Nigel Farage responds to allegations of racist behaviour from when he was a teenager at school
@itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Just the good, friendly, morale-boosting kind of racism.
Seeing the story of the dog on The Mary Rose was not on my bingo card this morning.
Yet, here we are. Say hello to Hatch. 👀🐕
Yet, here we are. Say hello to Hatch. 👀🐕
Have you seen our dog?
If not, you should, he's awesome!
'Hatch', a terrier/whippet cross, was found outside the carpenter's cabin, and was the ship's ratter. He was also a good boy. Yes, he was.
#Museum30 #animal
Find out more - maryrose.org/meet-the-cre...
If not, you should, he's awesome!
'Hatch', a terrier/whippet cross, was found outside the carpenter's cabin, and was the ship's ratter. He was also a good boy. Yes, he was.
#Museum30 #animal
Find out more - maryrose.org/meet-the-cre...
November 23, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Seeing the story of the dog on The Mary Rose was not on my bingo card this morning.
Yet, here we are. Say hello to Hatch. 👀🐕
Yet, here we are. Say hello to Hatch. 👀🐕
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#sundayvibes ~ Good morning from Noah who is a lovable panfur & enjoys cuddles. Such a #lovebug 😻🐾🧡 #inthecompanyofcats #catrescue #villagecats #seniorcats #goldenoldies
November 23, 2025 at 8:34 AM
#sundayvibes ~ Good morning from Noah who is a lovable panfur & enjoys cuddles. Such a #lovebug 😻🐾🧡 #inthecompanyofcats #catrescue #villagecats #seniorcats #goldenoldies