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1/🧵 I think it is more helpful to understand trans rights in the UK as having a floor and a ceiling, rather than treating them as a single, uniform set of rights. Political discourse and legal decision often miss that hate groups focus on lowering the ceiling, not blocking gains at the floor.
December 25, 2025 at 9:49 AM
1/🧵 I think it is more helpful to understand trans rights in the UK as having a floor and a ceiling, rather than treating them as a single, uniform set of rights. Political discourse and legal decision often miss that hate groups focus on lowering the ceiling, not blocking gains at the floor.
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Democratic officials sue RFK Jr. over attempt to limit gender-affirming care for trans youth
www.advocate.com/new...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
Democratic officials sue RFK Jr. over attempt to limit gender-affirming care for trans youth
The coalition bringing the suit, led by Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, includes 18 AGs and one governor.
www.advocate.com
December 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Democratic officials sue RFK Jr. over attempt to limit gender-affirming care for trans youth
www.advocate.com/new...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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Goodbye, Monkey Cage - not as infinite as I imagined
December 25, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Goodbye, Monkey Cage - not as infinite as I imagined
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If Labour were not worried about @zackpolanski.bsky.social and the increasing Green surge, it would be studiously ignoring them.
The fact that they are even attacking him on Christmas Day tells you they are getting desperate.
Lab are being replaced by Grn.
The fact that they are even attacking him on Christmas Day tells you they are getting desperate.
Lab are being replaced by Grn.
A Christmas Day tale in 3 parts.
1) Steve Reed - Housing Minister - launches a Xmas Day attack.
2) It's the Labour Governments usual shit.
3) join.greenparty.org.uk
Merry Xmas!
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/exclus...
1) Steve Reed - Housing Minister - launches a Xmas Day attack.
2) It's the Labour Governments usual shit.
3) join.greenparty.org.uk
Merry Xmas!
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/exclus...
Exclusive: Cabinet Minister Brands Zack Polanski A 'Con Artist' In Outspoken Attack
Steve Reed also suggested the Green Party leader is immoral.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
December 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
If Labour were not worried about @zackpolanski.bsky.social and the increasing Green surge, it would be studiously ignoring them.
The fact that they are even attacking him on Christmas Day tells you they are getting desperate.
Lab are being replaced by Grn.
The fact that they are even attacking him on Christmas Day tells you they are getting desperate.
Lab are being replaced by Grn.
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LGBT Labour spent the last few years operating largely as a vehicle for the promotion of its exec members within the Party rather than representing the interests of LGBTQ people.
All for nothing as Starmerism condemns the Party to oblivion as it is replaced by the Greens.
THREAD…
All for nothing as Starmerism condemns the Party to oblivion as it is replaced by the Greens.
THREAD…
In my view these shocking numbers for homophobia and transphobia amongst Labour voters are, to a large extent the responsibility of the leadership of LGBT Labour over the last 5-6 years. There are a number of reasons why the LGBT Labour exec needs to be held accountable…
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December 25, 2025 at 7:08 AM
LGBT Labour spent the last few years operating largely as a vehicle for the promotion of its exec members within the Party rather than representing the interests of LGBTQ people.
All for nothing as Starmerism condemns the Party to oblivion as it is replaced by the Greens.
THREAD…
All for nothing as Starmerism condemns the Party to oblivion as it is replaced by the Greens.
THREAD…
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A fact-free, extreme right-wing rewrite of history, recognized as “book of the year” by all the wrong people m.
Congratulations to Stephen Macedo & Frances Lee, whose book In Covid's Wake has been recognized as:
⭐ A @newyorker.com Best Book of the Year
⭐ An @economist.com Book of the Year
⭐ A @wsj.com Best Book of the Year
Learn more about this eye-opening book: press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...
⭐ A @newyorker.com Best Book of the Year
⭐ An @economist.com Book of the Year
⭐ A @wsj.com Best Book of the Year
Learn more about this eye-opening book: press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...
December 25, 2025 at 7:32 AM
A fact-free, extreme right-wing rewrite of history, recognized as “book of the year” by all the wrong people m.
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merry xmas www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc3A...
Sooz Kempner sings The 12 Days of Christmas
YouTube video by Sooz Kempner
www.youtube.com
December 25, 2025 at 7:46 AM
merry xmas www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc3A...
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The Ghost of Christmas Future has a message for Keir Starmer.
Alexei Sayle brings you his alternative Christmas message from the streets where Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol.
Alexei Sayle brings you his alternative Christmas message from the streets where Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol.
December 24, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The Ghost of Christmas Future has a message for Keir Starmer.
Alexei Sayle brings you his alternative Christmas message from the streets where Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol.
Alexei Sayle brings you his alternative Christmas message from the streets where Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol.
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The Telegraph, for all its misreporting faults, is doing a fine job in communicating Zack Polanski’s first Christmas message to an audience who might not hear it otherwise. Wanting a new system based on compassion, kindness and humanity sounds like the best imaginable Christmas on message statement
The Telegraph highlighting - yet missing - two vital points here.
1) We're not calling for £476m to be spent. It already is - this is about diverting it to actually helping.
2) Why "cruelty" in question? The £476m we're spending is part of an operation tear gassing babies.
1) We're not calling for £476m to be spent. It already is - this is about diverting it to actually helping.
2) Why "cruelty" in question? The £476m we're spending is part of an operation tear gassing babies.
December 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The Telegraph, for all its misreporting faults, is doing a fine job in communicating Zack Polanski’s first Christmas message to an audience who might not hear it otherwise. Wanting a new system based on compassion, kindness and humanity sounds like the best imaginable Christmas on message statement
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Mockler: He said he grabbed women because they let him do it. You heard that clip, right? Abuse of power dynamics. Now that he's in office, he's abusing these same power dynamics to cover up the files, delay the releases, redact.
December 24, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Mockler: He said he grabbed women because they let him do it. You heard that clip, right? Abuse of power dynamics. Now that he's in office, he's abusing these same power dynamics to cover up the files, delay the releases, redact.
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French President Emmanuel Macron has condemed a visa ban imposed by the US on Thierry Breton, a former European Union commissioner who helped drive the EU's Digital Services Act, which has targeted US tech companies.
December 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
French President Emmanuel Macron has condemed a visa ban imposed by the US on Thierry Breton, a former European Union commissioner who helped drive the EU's Digital Services Act, which has targeted US tech companies.
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You simply cannot have a level of wealth inequality, where someone can be paid to by billionaires this much to be a bigot, and have democracy.
It isn't possible.
It isn't possible.
Anti-trans demagogue and fifth place swimmer Riley Gaines earned $470,000+ last year from a conservative non-profit.
Notably, $420k was incentive-based.
A neat little window into the way the transphobic grift is being compensated.
I wonder what the per-post rate is?
Notably, $420k was incentive-based.
A neat little window into the way the transphobic grift is being compensated.
I wonder what the per-post rate is?
December 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM
You simply cannot have a level of wealth inequality, where someone can be paid to by billionaires this much to be a bigot, and have democracy.
It isn't possible.
It isn't possible.
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These are the worst type of dudes. Imagine speaking about women like this and he's raising a daughter.
December 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
These are the worst type of dudes. Imagine speaking about women like this and he's raising a daughter.
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Now we need a poll that tells us how disappointed queer parents would be if their child came out as Labour.
We really are a nation that loves animals and hates children. These figures are so shameful (via @natacha.bsky.social).
December 24, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Now we need a poll that tells us how disappointed queer parents would be if their child came out as Labour.
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the numbers are a bit better if we look at the people young enough to actually be having children
December 24, 2025 at 11:01 AM
the numbers are a bit better if we look at the people young enough to actually be having children
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Oh GB News. Have a day off and enjoy a mince pie.
How dare I talk positively about migration & refugee rights at this time of year that should be about *checks notes* good tidings and warm wishes.
Tune in at 3pm to watch and judge for yourself.
Merry Christmas everyone!
How dare I talk positively about migration & refugee rights at this time of year that should be about *checks notes* good tidings and warm wishes.
Tune in at 3pm to watch and judge for yourself.
Merry Christmas everyone!
December 24, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Oh GB News. Have a day off and enjoy a mince pie.
How dare I talk positively about migration & refugee rights at this time of year that should be about *checks notes* good tidings and warm wishes.
Tune in at 3pm to watch and judge for yourself.
Merry Christmas everyone!
How dare I talk positively about migration & refugee rights at this time of year that should be about *checks notes* good tidings and warm wishes.
Tune in at 3pm to watch and judge for yourself.
Merry Christmas everyone!
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Meanwhile, every trans person I know is pulling out all the stops to be the best person this world will allow them to be, in spite of the relentless hatred.
Maybe we're not the problem? Maybe the real issue is... ignorance and bigotry? 🤔
Maybe we're not the problem? Maybe the real issue is... ignorance and bigotry? 🤔
16% of Brits say they'd be disappointed/angry if their child didn't want kids. 38% would be angry/disappointed if their child told them they were transgender
x.com/luketryl/statu...
x.com/luketryl/statu...
December 24, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Meanwhile, every trans person I know is pulling out all the stops to be the best person this world will allow them to be, in spite of the relentless hatred.
Maybe we're not the problem? Maybe the real issue is... ignorance and bigotry? 🤔
Maybe we're not the problem? Maybe the real issue is... ignorance and bigotry? 🤔
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ireland has had self-id for a decade and there has been no increase in violence against women and there has been no erosion of women's rights or safety
it's a success story
@theguardian.com: ireland has had self-id for a decade. here's why that's a danger to women, children, and your grandma
it's a success story
@theguardian.com: ireland has had self-id for a decade. here's why that's a danger to women, children, and your grandma
December 23, 2025 at 9:23 AM
ireland has had self-id for a decade and there has been no increase in violence against women and there has been no erosion of women's rights or safety
it's a success story
@theguardian.com: ireland has had self-id for a decade. here's why that's a danger to women, children, and your grandma
it's a success story
@theguardian.com: ireland has had self-id for a decade. here's why that's a danger to women, children, and your grandma
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This looks absolutely inspired! 😆💕
Go get yourself a last-minute Xmas present, fresh to read in the new year now! 👇🏻
Go get yourself a last-minute Xmas present, fresh to read in the new year now! 👇🏻
I’ve written a new book! It’s called Jackie Trolling and the Evil Human Rights Commission, and it’s out now only at sarahsavage.ink
It’s a dark, rhyming fairytale with characters like Jackie Trolling, Sir Queer Harmer, Waz Shitting and Doctor Killory Hass.
It’s a dark, rhyming fairytale with characters like Jackie Trolling, Sir Queer Harmer, Waz Shitting and Doctor Killory Hass.
December 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
This looks absolutely inspired! 😆💕
Go get yourself a last-minute Xmas present, fresh to read in the new year now! 👇🏻
Go get yourself a last-minute Xmas present, fresh to read in the new year now! 👇🏻
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Minnesota is a safe haven for transgender youth, but that could end under Trump administration
www.mprnews.org/stor...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
Minnesota is a safe haven for transgender youth, but that could end under Trump administration
Minnesota has long been a safe haven for transgender youth, but new moves by the Trump administration to ban gender-affirming care put that status in jeopardy.
www.mprnews.org
December 24, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Minnesota is a safe haven for transgender youth, but that could end under Trump administration
www.mprnews.org/stor...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
www.mprnews.org/stor...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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you mean like how she snuck in the puberty blocker ban last minute before parliament went to recess so nobody could stop it?
U-turn on inheritance tax for farmers ‘snuck out’ to avoid scrutiny, say Tories
U-turn on inheritance tax for farmers ‘snuck out’ to avoid scrutiny, say Tories
Victoria Atkins says announcement to raise tax threshold from £1m to £2.5m days before Christmas ‘seems very odd’
Ministers “snuck out” the announcement that they had decided to U-turn on inheritance tax for farmers, the Conservatives said, after the government revealed the move in a press release two days before Christmas.
Victoria Atkins, the shadow environment secretary, accused the government of trying to dodge scrutiny of its latest policy reversal, under which the threshold for taxing inherited farmland will rise from a planned £1m to £2.5m. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2025 at 10:28 AM
you mean like how she snuck in the puberty blocker ban last minute before parliament went to recess so nobody could stop it?
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Whilst the preference of a Jehovah's Witness for death over a blood transfusion seems bizarre to me, I don't really understand why this young person should not be able to decide for themselves?
Teenage Jehovah's Witness can receive blood transfusion, judge rules
The child told medics she didn't consent to receiving a blood transfusion even in the event of a medical emergency.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 24, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Whilst the preference of a Jehovah's Witness for death over a blood transfusion seems bizarre to me, I don't really understand why this young person should not be able to decide for themselves?
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The 6 richest men in the world are all Trump allies.
They control your algorithms and data on X, TikTok, Twitch, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads, and YouTube.
Just in case you’re wondering why more isn’t done to stop right-wing bots and misinformation on social media.
They control your algorithms and data on X, TikTok, Twitch, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads, and YouTube.
Just in case you’re wondering why more isn’t done to stop right-wing bots and misinformation on social media.
December 19, 2025 at 1:19 PM
The 6 richest men in the world are all Trump allies.
They control your algorithms and data on X, TikTok, Twitch, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads, and YouTube.
Just in case you’re wondering why more isn’t done to stop right-wing bots and misinformation on social media.
They control your algorithms and data on X, TikTok, Twitch, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads, and YouTube.
Just in case you’re wondering why more isn’t done to stop right-wing bots and misinformation on social media.
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Labour supporters are the most homophobic and almost the most transphobic.
December 24, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Labour supporters are the most homophobic and almost the most transphobic.
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Bowls England claims that lawn bowls is a "gender affected sport", and states that "scientific evidence shows that gender-affirming hormone therapy in trans- women does not fully moderate the male advantage", yet fails to provide any citations.
They have now adopted an anti-trans policy:
They have now adopted an anti-trans policy:
Trans and Gender Diverse Policy - Bowls England
Trans and Gender Diverse Policy The revised Bowls England Trans and Gender Diverse Policy is a revision of the 2021 policy, made in light of the 2025 Supreme Court ruling that the definition of sex in...
www.bowlsengland.com
December 23, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Bowls England claims that lawn bowls is a "gender affected sport", and states that "scientific evidence shows that gender-affirming hormone therapy in trans- women does not fully moderate the male advantage", yet fails to provide any citations.
They have now adopted an anti-trans policy:
They have now adopted an anti-trans policy: