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I work in a library and love books, theatre, drag & most things arty. She/her. 🏳️‍🌈
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Breakdown here of what Supreme Court ruling may mean for trans people - by a trans writer
The legal definition of a woman in the UK now excludes trans people after a Supreme Court ruling defined sex as 'biological sex'

This is everything you need to know about the ruling 👇

Reporting by @jessothomson.co.uk 🧵🏳️‍⚧️
April 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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I hate this. And I hate that some of you dorks are still stuffing cash into Rowling’s pockets. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Legal definition of woman is based on biological sex, UK supreme court rules
Judges say Equality Act definition excludes transgender women, after gender-critical campaigners’ challenge
www.theguardian.com
April 16, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Excellent column:
"As any woman in the back of a locked taxi knows, Sam Kerr should never have been brought to court"
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
As any woman in the back of a locked taxi knows, Sam Kerr should never have been brought to court | Suzanne Wrack
The Matildas and Chelsea forward won’t be proud of the footage of her in a police station. But her acquittal underlines that the charges and court battle that followed were a waste of time and money
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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If you live in Australia and have not yet watched Rachel Perkins's documentary "The Australian Wars", you should.

www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-...
The Australian Wars
Rachel Perkins journeys across the country to explore the bloody battles fought on Australian soil and the war that established the Australian nation, seeking to change the narrative of the nation.
www.sbs.com.au
January 25, 2025 at 11:03 PM