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waslottie.bsky.social
Absolutely definitely call them. I just got to have an extremely cathartic 15 minute ranyt about the guardian's transphobia to an actual person. Get the word out. Spam the fuckers. Tell them exactly what they are.
katiefenn.bsky.social Katie Fenn @katiefenn.bsky.social · 1h
In the spirit of The Guardian’s appeal, I’ve added a quote from former columnist Suzanne Moore, who said this on social media defending transphobic remarks she made in the Guardian.

The paper would continue to pay for her services for years to come.
December 13, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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randomvariable.co.uk
Having to resign from a BBC science show after 16 years and 33 seasons, for not being a transphobe is where we are as a country.
robinince.bsky.social Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 11h
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
This is the saddest day of my professional life. Today is not only the final recording of the latest series of The Infinite Monkey Cage, it is my last ever Monkey Cage. I never thought that I would have to leave the show. I always imagined going on until | dropped dead under the studio lights due to a brain aneurysm caused by my final attempt to understand notions of quantum gravity or the shock of being told about fly maggot infestations in the sacks of macaque monkeys. I resigned in September, after sixteen years of dedication to the show, A show that I named and helped develop over all those years. Unfortunately, my opinions outside the BBC have been considered problematic for sometime, whether it has been voicing support for the trans community, criticism of Donald Trump, numerous other outlandish opinions, including once gently criticising Stephen Fry. These things were considered to conflict with being a freelance BBC science presenter In a recent meeting where BBC Studio executives again voiced problems with me, I realised my choices. Obedience and being quieter to remain making Monkey Cage, or 'Resign and have the freedom to speak out against what I believe are injustices'. • I chose the latter. It broke my heart. I love this show and I love the audience, and it is because of the audience in particular, that this decision was so difficult to make. I kept thinking about all the extremist voices promoting hate and division. They are being given so many platforms, while voices that represent kindness, open mindedness, empathy seem to be scarcer and scarcer. I felt I couldn't pamper myself with the luxury of silence. One of my many privileges is that I am able to resign and I can speak out even if it is to the detriment of my career. I have thought a lot about my heroes, Sinead O Connor, James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, and so many more. I think of Sinead's words, "the job of an artist is to be themselves at any cost". James Baldwin said prejudice was really just a word for cowardice. Audre Lorde, viewing her life, wrote that her only regrets were her silences. I think of my father as I resign, he brought me up to believe in fairness , justice and kindness. Though my heart is broken, it is also full of fire. I apologise to our incredible listeners for my departure, your love of the show means a great deal. I am so sorry to let you down. I hope that you can understand my reasoning. I have to accept that I am not what the current BBC expects of their freelance presenters. Despite this I should add that I have always worked far more than my contracted hours to try and ensure the show was always the best it could be, as well as making myself accessible and responsive to the audience wherever and whenever I met them. Every night, we have recorded, I have been filled with determination to make the best show possible. This was not "just a job" I hope that with my departure I can be a better ally to the LGBTQ community, to the neurodivergent community, to activists fighting against those who aim to brutalise society, to those currently in prison on hunger strike, and to all those who fight for a more inclusive world. From many conversations, I know there are many Monkey Cage listeners who support these communities and activists too. The strawberry is dead. Long live the strawberry. B
December 13, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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thatdocphoenix.com
Oh @robinince.bsky.social is the best of us and it’s criminal that he has to resign from presenting on the BBC while Justin Webb and Sharron Davies and all the poisonous people continue without the “difficult” conversations
December 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
waslottie.bsky.social
Interesting how transphobic voices that work for the BBC never get put in this awful position.

"impartiality"
robinince.bsky.social Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 11h
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
This is the saddest day of my professional life. Today is not only the final recording of the latest series of The Infinite Monkey Cage, it is my last ever Monkey Cage. I never thought that I would have to leave the show. I always imagined going on until | dropped dead under the studio lights due to a brain aneurysm caused by my final attempt to understand notions of quantum gravity or the shock of being told about fly maggot infestations in the sacks of macaque monkeys. I resigned in September, after sixteen years of dedication to the show, A show that I named and helped develop over all those years. Unfortunately, my opinions outside the BBC have been considered problematic for sometime, whether it has been voicing support for the trans community, criticism of Donald Trump, numerous other outlandish opinions, including once gently criticising Stephen Fry. These things were considered to conflict with being a freelance BBC science presenter In a recent meeting where BBC Studio executives again voiced problems with me, I realised my choices. Obedience and being quieter to remain making Monkey Cage, or 'Resign and have the freedom to speak out against what I believe are injustices'. • I chose the latter. It broke my heart. I love this show and I love the audience, and it is because of the audience in particular, that this decision was so difficult to make. I kept thinking about all the extremist voices promoting hate and division. They are being given so many platforms, while voices that represent kindness, open mindedness, empathy seem to be scarcer and scarcer. I felt I couldn't pamper myself with the luxury of silence. One of my many privileges is that I am able to resign and I can speak out even if it is to the detriment of my career. I have thought a lot about my heroes, Sinead O Connor, James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, and so many more. I think of Sinead's words, "the job of an artist is to be themselves at any cost". James Baldwin said prejudice was really just a word for cowardice. Audre Lorde, viewing her life, wrote that her only regrets were her silences. I think of my father as I resign, he brought me up to believe in fairness , justice and kindness. Though my heart is broken, it is also full of fire. I apologise to our incredible listeners for my departure, your love of the show means a great deal. I am so sorry to let you down. I hope that you can understand my reasoning. I have to accept that I am not what the current BBC expects of their freelance presenters. Despite this I should add that I have always worked far more than my contracted hours to try and ensure the show was always the best it could be, as well as making myself accessible and responsive to the audience wherever and whenever I met them. Every night, we have recorded, I have been filled with determination to make the best show possible. This was not "just a job" I hope that with my departure I can be a better ally to the LGBTQ community, to the neurodivergent community, to activists fighting against those who aim to brutalise society, to those currently in prison on hunger strike, and to all those who fight for a more inclusive world. From many conversations, I know there are many Monkey Cage listeners who support these communities and activists too. The strawberry is dead. Long live the strawberry. B
December 13, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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sophiemolly.co.uk
'One parent told me that she was hearing reports of Dr Hillary Cass (of the Cass Review) teaching staff at NHS Sussex on how to detransition trans children.'

northwestbylines.co.uk/opinion-corn...
Giving a voice to the voiceless – A trans woman investigates
How and why I investigated what is going on with the treatment of trans children in Sussex, and how if affects the children, their families and me
northwestbylines.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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ohsarahsavage.bsky.social
NHS Sussex is following a policy of forced detransition for children. Literally experimenting on kids.
December 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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lovingmeuk.bsky.social
Last week our Chief Operating Officer commented on the exclusion of trans girls from GirlGuiding.

www.lbc.co.uk/article/tran...
Excluding trans children is pointless cruelty - and Girlguiding has set a dangerous example | LBC
When a charity as large and well-resourced as Girlguiding folds so quickly, it sends a signal to others that excluding trans people is the path of least resistance, writes Melissa Dee
www.lbc.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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aidancomerford.bsky.social
JK Rowling once said "ignoring racist abuse leaves targets feeling isolated and abuse. Hate loves silence, which it takes for consent." And yet, she is supporting Sandie Peggie, who was revealed in her tribunal to be an horrendous racist, without caveat. That means that Rowling's silence is consent.
December 12, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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2damntrans.bsky.social
I made a complaint about this. It won't make any difference by itself but bombarding the BBC with complaints and hassling their journos on socials might get us somewhere. www.bbc.co.uk/contact/comp...
December 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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bashback.bsky.social
Two of the most at risk prisoners hunger striking right now are trans, and yet we have seen very few of the queer news sites that have covered our actions bring up the hunger strikers or their reasons for action.
Instead they've been awash with Sandie Peggy discourse.
Where is the solidarity?
December 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
waslottie.bsky.social
How many party leaders in the UK would do this?

Vote Green in May
December 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
waslottie.bsky.social
Really powerful article

www.independent.co.uk/life-style/h...
Trans children like Ruby feel they can only be their true selves in the shadows
As Girlguiding announces it is excluding trans girls from its membership, one family’s story reveals the fear and pain of a little girl growing up in a society increasingly determined to deny her exis...
www.independent.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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patrickharvie.bsky.social
I spoke in Parliament today to challenge the misinformation from those claiming this tribunal as a 'win' for the anti-trans agenda.

In fact it found Ms Peggie harassed a colleague for being trans, and it dismissed almost all her claims.

It also found that trans segregation is not supported in law.
scottishtrans.bsky.social Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 3d
We've written & published a short summary statement regarding the Sandie Peggie V NHS Fife Health Board employment tribunal case & the judgment given yesterday. Much of the media coverage has missed key information, the most important aspect being that all claims against Dr Beth Upton were dismissed
Graphic with a blue to purple gradient background. It says "A short summary of the Sandie Peggie V. Fife Health Board and Dr Beth Upton employment tribunal judgment" The Equality Network and Scottish Trans logos are at the bottom.
December 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
waslottie.bsky.social
Ashamed to say I had no idea about this
bashback.bsky.social BASH BACK @bashback.bsky.social · 3d
Our comrades, our hunger strikers, have been starving for 5 weeks in protest of the state's oppression of Palestinian activists and continued participation in Israeli apartheid and genocide.
If you have not done anything to support them, start now.

##SupportTheHungerStrikers
greenpeaceuk.bsky.social Greenpeace UK @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social · 4d
SHOCKING: 7 Palestine Action activists have been on HUNGER STRIKE for as long as 30 DAYS.

The activists have been denied bail, and could be held for over two years before their trial.

WHY is no one talking about this?!

#PalestineAction #RightToProtest #UK #news #politics
December 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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heatherherbert.uk
I would recommend that people make formal complaints about the reporting in the Sandy Pegg case.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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trasinscneach.bsky.social
Trans people need to be careful about talking about DIY. Yes talk about it in the general sense, quote the facts and figures but be careful. Don't give away sources to cis folks. Don't talk to journalists about the details. They're coming for it.
December 9, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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johnlees.bsky.social
When are we to expect newspaper front-page interview features with Dr. Beth Upton about her two-year ordeal of having her right to anonymity removed and her name dragged through the mud and being decried as a sexual predator only for a tribunal to clear her and find SHE was discriminated against?
December 9, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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thatdocphoenix.com
Some of you are journalists and editors with staff jobs. Push back
December 9, 2025 at 9:13 AM
waslottie.bsky.social
We all know what happens when people start describing minority groups in terms of disease...
helenm40.bsky.social Helen @helenm40.bsky.social · 4d
Your colleague Labour MP Joani Reid just described trans people as a 'virus'.

Because she was upset that a vexatious case brought by a racist, transphobic nurse didn't go her way.

Tell me again about Labour's 'progressive policies'.
December 8, 2025 at 11:21 PM
waslottie.bsky.social
This is the sort of solidarity we so desperately need.

Love & respect to all the volunteers prepared to stand up & be counted.

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Hundreds of Girlguiding volunteers threaten to quit organisation over trans ban
Announcement that Girlguiding will only allow those recorded female at birth to join could see mass departures
www.independent.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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jessothomson.co.uk
Just want others in the trans community to know that stuff like this is only possible because of the extreme hard work of really good allies most of whom you will never see or hear from. But they are willing to fight for us at immense personal cost, when others back down. This is my cheers to them.
December 8, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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jessothomson.co.uk
Here we go
Button press meme. Transphobic British Press unable to decide which button. One is labelled "neurodivergent kids aren't really neurodivergent" the other is labelled "trans kids are actually just neurodivergent"
December 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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julierei.bsky.social
Gee, I can’t possibly imagine why this would be happening Ben.
December 8, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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zackpolanski.bsky.social
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.
December 6, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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fiercemum.bsky.social
Very suspicious of articles that are actively trying to manufacture & reinforce a very narrow definition of conversion practices, focusing on electric shock treatment. Banning electric shock treatment is not going to impact on the extensive conversive therapies in use today, including in the NHS.
senthorun.bsky.social Senthorun S. Raj @senthorun.bsky.social · 7d
“More than 250 people were subjected to painful electric shocks, designed to change their sexual preferences and gender identity, in NHS hospitals between 1965 and 1973…”

And in 2025, conversion practices remain legal in the UK and the government is abusing trans youth by denying them healthcare.
LGBT survivors tell of 'barbaric' NHS electric shock therapy
More than 250 people were subjected to painful electric shocks in NHS hospitals, the BBC discovers.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 9:45 AM