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Disabled People Against Cuts - DPAC @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social · May 22

#MassLobbyAgainstBenefitCuts

Disabled people from across the UK came to Parliament to lobby MPs against disability benefit cuts

Lobby organised by disability rights UK Well Adapt @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social & @crips-against-cuts.bsky.social

Thank you all disabled people from home for support

Richard Burgeon MP for Leeds holds a sign that says I will vote against disability benefit cuts and is surrounded by disabled people who attended the parliamentary lobby yesterday

Disabled people are grouped together for a photo in Westminster Hall for the Parliamentary lobby of MPs on disability benefit cuts

Disabled activists are at the lobby collecting briefing papers and filling out green cards to lobby MPs about proposed disability benefit cuts

Richard and Louise holding orange, yellow and white briefings paper documents to use for lobbying MPs they are standing in Westminster hall in Parliament

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Crips Against Cuts♿️🌻 @crips-against-cuts.bsky.social · May 17

Somebody who has worked tirelessly for the cause no longer feels safe in the community that they started and is experiencing a mental health crisis. Please have some respect.

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Crips Against Cuts♿️🌻 @crips-against-cuts.bsky.social · May 17

We are all working towards the same goal - fighting the benefit cuts. Bullying and ableism is the opposite of what CAC was supposed to be about. AI is used in much more harmful ways than somebody using it as an access tool to fight for their own liberation.

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Crips Against Cuts♿️🌻 @crips-against-cuts.bsky.social · May 17

We are aware of the dangers of AI, and are developing systems that allow artists within our community to easily submit graphics / posters. However, if somebody needs to use AI in order to contribute, then we value their contributions as much as anybody else’s.

Crips Against Cuts♿️🌻 @crips-against-cuts.bsky.social · May 17

The member of our community who was on the receiving end of the harassment - which included doxxing and d*ath threats - uses AI as an access tool, and these posts have been integral to our movement. We will never attack somebody for using an aid
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Diary of a Disabled Person @wheelerdax.bsky.social · May 17

When you find out a disability rights organisation has been using AI to generate social media content, and when called out claims it's an accessibility tool and says the criticism is harassment.
This is precisely why so many disabled people are jaded with these organisations.

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · Apr 29

This "debate" about who should use what toilet doesn’t benefit anyone. It doesn’t fix the underfunding of women's refuges, NHS waiting lists leaving women in terrible pain, mums skipping meals to feed their kids. How about we get on with tackling the real issues affecting women?

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Bristol Crips @bristolcac.bsky.social · Apr 29

Bristol Crips community picnic!!

Friday 2nd May, 3-7pm
📍 Castle Park

Crips, carers and allies welcome

Bring drinks, snacks, blankets, parasols etc

Message us about accessibility needs🫶

See you in the sun! ☀️

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Crips Against Cuts♿️🌻 @crips-against-cuts.bsky.social · Apr 26

TODAY!!❤️✊

#WelfareNotWarfare #CutsKill #CripsAgainstCuts

Bristol Crips @bristolcac.bsky.social · Apr 18

We’re fighting back against brutal cuts to disabled people’s support.

Face masks required for everyone’s safety.

After the protest, there will be a chance to chat with people from Bristol CAC.

If you can’t attend, you can send us your words of solidarity to be shared at the protest (check insta)

A poster for a Bristol “CRIPS AGAINST CUTS” protest. At the top, there’s a red and black graphic of a wheelchair with a raised fist above it, surrounded by dripping red lines. The main text reads: “Broadmead Protest, April 26th, 2–4 pm, BS1 3ED.” A map shows the protest location near Broadmead and Merchant Street in Bristol, with a large red X marking the spot. Side text notes “Face masks required” and lists activities: “Wellbeing area, Speeches, Crafts, Refreshments.”
Text at the bottom reads “PIP FRAUD IS LESS THAN 0.02%
WHY PUNISH THE CRIPS?
Join Crips against cuts”
There is a QR code in the bottom left corner

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Bristol Crips @bristolcac.bsky.social · Apr 23

The rest of the time will be for anybody to raise concerns, and to spend time as a community in preparation for Saturday
(2/2)

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Bristol Crips @bristolcac.bsky.social · Apr 23

Bristol Crips Against Cuts pre-rally meet-up!
Everybody welcome❤️

Friday 25th April
6pm
Watershed, 1 Canon’s Rd, Bristol BS1 5TX
The meeting will also be online!

• First half an hour will be dedicated to finalising details for people with specific roles on Saturday (1/2)

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Disabled People Against Cuts - DPAC @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social · Apr 19

#PIP

The toxic DWP are sending out a vile survey asking disabled people in receipt of PIP spend their money

They have no legal right to ask & you have no legal obligation to fill it in!

Image is on a blue background with purple & blue text
The DWP Survey on how recipients are spending their pip money is being sent out

So how should you respond?

Option A: The DWP have no legal right to this information and you have no legal obligation to provide them with this information. Their aim is to further stigmatise disability benefits and invalidate disabled people’s experiences

Option B: Respond with Opposition

Respond with a letter of opposition highlighting the injustices of the proposed changes and their injustices

Remember; give no information on how you spend your personal independence payments

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Disabled People Against Cuts - DPAC @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social · Apr 20

#TaxTheRich

Please share this crowd funder and if you can donate a little something to support DPAC campaigning work

Link to crowdfunder here www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/tax-the-ri...

Tax the Rich , don't rob disabled people

disabled people are being made the scapegoats for government cuts but anyone can become disabled so thismay be your future too

www.crowdfunder.co.uk

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Bristol Crips @bristolcac.bsky.social · Apr 20

On Wednesday the 23rd of April 6-8pm, there will be a briefing meeting for the 26th April rally! This will be to confirm plans and finalise uncertain details, with space for general concerns etc. at the end.

ONLINE ON ZOOM (definitely)
hopefully hybrid in a local meeting room also

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Bristol Crips @bristolcac.bsky.social · Apr 18

We’re fighting back against brutal cuts to disabled people’s support.

Face masks required for everyone’s safety.

After the protest, there will be a chance to chat with people from Bristol CAC.

If you can’t attend, you can send us your words of solidarity to be shared at the protest (check insta)

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makcapitalism.bsky.social @makcapitalism.bsky.social · Apr 16

Our conversation tomorrow!

J from MAKC @jaybeware.bsky.social · Apr 16

Thursday. 10 AM EDT / 2 PM GMT

We'll talk to an organizer with @crips-against-cuts.bsky.social ! And Crips Against Cuts, Welfare Not Warfare. UK and US intensifying attacks on disabled folks. Imperialism & war and disability. And more www.youtube.com/live/So2p40I...

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What The Trans?! 🏳️‍⚧️ @whatthetrans.com · Apr 16

Important to read!

Jess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk · Apr 16

My analysis of today's UK Supreme Court judgment.

The UK Supreme Court Rules That Trans Women Aren't Women Under the Equality Act 2010

www.wearequeeraf.com/uk-supreme-c...

UK Supreme Court Rules That Trans Women Aren’t Women under the Equality Act 2010

The legal definition of a woman in the UK now excludes trans people: This is what it means for Trans+ rights in the country

www.wearequeeraf.com

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What The Trans?! 🏳️‍⚧️ @whatthetrans.com · Apr 16

Planned action!

Protest planned at parliament square on Saturday at 1pm to protest supreme court ruling.

Boadicea and Her Daughters.

Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH

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Sculpture

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URGENT: Join Us in Parliament Square This Saturday 1pm- Stand for Trans Rights

Dear Friends,

We need your support now more than ever.

This Saturday at 1:00 p.m. in Parliament Square, there will be a critical protest in support of trans rights, following the recent Supreme Court decision that threatens the recognition and dignity of trans people across the UK.

sure no one misses it!!!

SHARE SHARE SHARE!!!

I'll share some social media graphics soon for you to post. By 6pm

Let's show up and show out for trans lives.

See you in Parliament Square this Saturday.

Meeting Point: Boadicea and Her Daughters Statue - https://g.co/kgs /pkDwGp3

Trans women are women

Trans men are men

Non-binary people exist and deserve rights too

UNISON branches are supporting this protest, and we are calling on every member, friend, and ally to join us in solidarity. We need a huge turnout to show that we will not stand by while rights are taken from our family.

Please reach out to everyone you know- colleagues, friends, family, union members - and ask them to come along. Bring signs, bring energy, and most importantly, bring your voice.

This is very last minute, so we need everyone to shout about this protest as loudly and widely as possible. Share it with your networks, post it online, tell your friends. let's make sure no one misses it!!!

SHARE SHARE SHARE!!!

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What The Trans?! 🏳️‍⚧️ @whatthetrans.com · Apr 16

Protest in Plymouth on Saturday.

Keep them coming!

Image saying
TRANS RIGHTS PROTEST!

'COME JOIN US TO PROTEST AGAINST THE SUPREME COURT RULING ATTACKING OUR TRANSGENDER BROTHERS, SISTERS AND OTHERS'

THE SUNDIAL, PLYMOUTH CITY CENTRE

12:00PM

SATURDAY 19TH APRIL

Two signs saying "the sundial, Plymouth city" and ",12 o'clock pm, Saturday 13th".

Trans flag behind it.

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Crips Against Cuts♿️🌻 @crips-against-cuts.bsky.social · Apr 16

Trans women are women. The end.

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Bristol Crips @bristolcac.bsky.social · Apr 15

Location coming shortly! This is a general post to advertise our wellbeing events🥰

Come and hang out with some friendly Crips😌🫶

#CripsAgainstCuts

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Crips Against Cuts♿️🌻 @crips-against-cuts.bsky.social · Apr 15

Bristol Crips @bristolcac.bsky.social · Apr 14

Banner/ flag and sign making, irl session
1:00pm to 3:30pm Wednesday 16th April
Location: Exchange Bristol, 73 Old Market St, Bristol BS2 0EJ
Bring materials if you can, no need to bring cardboard.

Accessibile by bus, wheelchair accessible fully compliant accessible toilet, autism friendly venue

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EamagCemeteryCottageSystem @thetartancommie.bsky.social · Apr 2

#welfarenotwarfare

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EamagCemeteryCottageSystem @thetartancommie.bsky.social · Apr 2

#CripsAgainstCuts #SavePIP #StopLabourKillingUs

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Crips Against Cuts♿️🌻 @crips-against-cuts.bsky.social · Apr 11

Yes🥰

Crips Against Cuts♿️🌻 @crips-against-cuts.bsky.social · Apr 6

See ya there!✊❤️

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#CripsAgainstCuts

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