Kate
@campervanwoman.bsky.social
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Still We Rise
Launch event for the Women's Liberation Alliance
Saturday 21st June
London
Mariam Dhawale, Mary Davis, Pragna Patel, Marion Calder
Launch event for the Women's Liberation Alliance
Saturday 21st June
London
Mariam Dhawale, Mary Davis, Pragna Patel, Marion Calder
May 8, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Still We Rise
Launch event for the Women's Liberation Alliance
Saturday 21st June
London
Mariam Dhawale, Mary Davis, Pragna Patel, Marion Calder
Launch event for the Women's Liberation Alliance
Saturday 21st June
London
Mariam Dhawale, Mary Davis, Pragna Patel, Marion Calder
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Considering the SWP's history of rape apologists and sex pests among its members it definitely knows what a woman is.
May 1, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Considering the SWP's history of rape apologists and sex pests among its members it definitely knows what a woman is.
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The ruling determines what the law IS and, indeed, what it has always BEEN.
May 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The ruling determines what the law IS and, indeed, what it has always BEEN.
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'Placards depicted us hung from gallows with the slogan: ‘the only good TERF is a dead one’. Others exhorted us to ‘suck trans dick’. ‘Why not try a DIY lobotomy’, asked one, next to an image of someone stabbing themselves in the eye.'
Male violence.
jeniharveymindthegap.substack.com/p/antifemini...
Male violence.
jeniharveymindthegap.substack.com/p/antifemini...
Antifeminism. But Make It Progressive.
In the aftermath of the Supreme Court ruling
jeniharveymindthegap.substack.com
April 27, 2025 at 6:13 AM
'Placards depicted us hung from gallows with the slogan: ‘the only good TERF is a dead one’. Others exhorted us to ‘suck trans dick’. ‘Why not try a DIY lobotomy’, asked one, next to an image of someone stabbing themselves in the eye.'
Male violence.
jeniharveymindthegap.substack.com/p/antifemini...
Male violence.
jeniharveymindthegap.substack.com/p/antifemini...
Apparently I’ve ‘repeatedly exhibited behavior that violates community guidelines’. I *think* that translates as ‘people have repeatedly reported you for expressing an opinion on sex and gender they don’t like.’ 🤷♀️
April 23, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Apparently I’ve ‘repeatedly exhibited behavior that violates community guidelines’. I *think* that translates as ‘people have repeatedly reported you for expressing an opinion on sex and gender they don’t like.’ 🤷♀️
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Turns out, most likely, that the "trans allies" are targeting my account because I've the cheek to be a woman with political opinions. I've appealed to moderation.bsky.app and hope this and the general abuse will end soon. Otherwise it's no better than Elon's X.
Women's rights are human rights!
Women's rights are human rights!
April 21, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Turns out, most likely, that the "trans allies" are targeting my account because I've the cheek to be a woman with political opinions. I've appealed to moderation.bsky.app and hope this and the general abuse will end soon. Otherwise it's no better than Elon's X.
Women's rights are human rights!
Women's rights are human rights!
Remarkable that @fawcettsociety.bsky.social appear to have had nothing to say about the vandalism of the statue of Millicent Fawcett. Why so quiet?
April 20, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Remarkable that @fawcettsociety.bsky.social appear to have had nothing to say about the vandalism of the statue of Millicent Fawcett. Why so quiet?
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I was somewhat shocked that Lord Sumption gave bad legal advice on single sex exceptions in Equality Act. I thought he had a massive brain
April 19, 2025 at 11:17 AM
I was somewhat shocked that Lord Sumption gave bad legal advice on single sex exceptions in Equality Act. I thought he had a massive brain
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@fawcettsociety.bsky.social Hello. Have you anything to say about last week's ruling by the UK Supreme Court in the case of For Women Scotland vs the Scottish Ministers?
April 19, 2025 at 1:05 PM
@fawcettsociety.bsky.social Hello. Have you anything to say about last week's ruling by the UK Supreme Court in the case of For Women Scotland vs the Scottish Ministers?
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I wrote this thread, on what to do with male prisoners who identify as or claim to be women, on the other place in 2018
It has aged pretty well I think
x.com/RichardJGars...
It has aged pretty well I think
x.com/RichardJGars...
Richard Garside on X: "Thread on transgender prisoners. Longer version is here: https://t.co/Jel1Q19njW Transgender prisoners pose a challenge for prison managers. Prisons, after all, are social institutions grounded in the gender binary: that one is either male or female. /1" / X
Thread on transgender prisoners. Longer version is here: https://t.co/Jel1Q19njW Transgender prisoners pose a challenge for prison managers. Prisons, after all, are social institutions grounded in the gender binary: that one is either male or female. /1
x.com
April 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
I wrote this thread, on what to do with male prisoners who identify as or claim to be women, on the other place in 2018
It has aged pretty well I think
x.com/RichardJGars...
It has aged pretty well I think
x.com/RichardJGars...
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Just look at this. Seriously. Is this the voice of reason? “I hope she catches cancer and dies painfully”. This is the men talking. Jesus fucking wept. Whatever you think about this woman, the misogyny on here has to stop. It’s off the scale.
But there's no clash of women's and trans rights. All would be well when women die painfully.
April 17, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Just look at this. Seriously. Is this the voice of reason? “I hope she catches cancer and dies painfully”. This is the men talking. Jesus fucking wept. Whatever you think about this woman, the misogyny on here has to stop. It’s off the scale.
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Fascinating to see so many people outraged by a legal decision that the only way a piece of anti-discrimination legislation is effective is if it is interpreted in the way that the legislators intended, rather than by those who seek to distort it. You'd expect reasonable people to be pleased.
April 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Fascinating to see so many people outraged by a legal decision that the only way a piece of anti-discrimination legislation is effective is if it is interpreted in the way that the legislators intended, rather than by those who seek to distort it. You'd expect reasonable people to be pleased.
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This is embarrassing for the writer & depressing for everyone, to the extent it signals extremist activists' intention to continue to misrepresent the law rather than either accept it or make any case for changing it
The supreme court didn’t rule on the definition of ‘a woman’ – this is what its judgment does mean | Sam Fowles
The supreme court didn’t rule on the definition of ‘a woman’ – this is what its judgment does mean | Sam Fowles
The judges had to interpret the law as set down by parliament. But it must be remembered this is not an abstract debate; it concerns real people, says barrister Sam Fowles
www.theguardian.com
April 17, 2025 at 9:22 AM
This is embarrassing for the writer & depressing for everyone, to the extent it signals extremist activists' intention to continue to misrepresent the law rather than either accept it or make any case for changing it
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The framing of this news story as being about trans women - trans identifying men - is incredibly revealing about attitudes to women.
April 17, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The framing of this news story as being about trans women - trans identifying men - is incredibly revealing about attitudes to women.
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There is widespread concern about strip searches, particularly of children
When it is conducted, male officers should not be searching female suspects. Nor should female officers be expected to search male suspects
So this is a welcome development
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
When it is conducted, male officers should not be searching female suspects. Nor should female officers be expected to search male suspects
So this is a welcome development
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
British Transport Police amends strip-searching policy after supreme court gender ruling
Male officers would carry out searches on trans women, BTP says, as it ‘reviews implications of ruling’
www.theguardian.com
April 17, 2025 at 9:02 PM
There is widespread concern about strip searches, particularly of children
When it is conducted, male officers should not be searching female suspects. Nor should female officers be expected to search male suspects
So this is a welcome development
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
When it is conducted, male officers should not be searching female suspects. Nor should female officers be expected to search male suspects
So this is a welcome development
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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I'm really saddened by the level of vitriol and hatred being directed toward women.
We are losing our common humanity. How hard is it to treat people with kindness and respect?
Women are human beings — and they deserve to live in dignity like anyone else.
Women and their hard-won rights matter.
We are losing our common humanity. How hard is it to treat people with kindness and respect?
Women are human beings — and they deserve to live in dignity like anyone else.
Women and their hard-won rights matter.
I am really saddened by the level of vitriol and hatred being directed toward the trans community.
We are losing our common humanity. How hard is it to treat people with kindness and respect?
Trans people are human beings — and they deserve to live in dignity like anyone else.
We are losing our common humanity. How hard is it to treat people with kindness and respect?
Trans people are human beings — and they deserve to live in dignity like anyone else.
April 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I'm really saddened by the level of vitriol and hatred being directed toward women.
We are losing our common humanity. How hard is it to treat people with kindness and respect?
Women are human beings — and they deserve to live in dignity like anyone else.
Women and their hard-won rights matter.
We are losing our common humanity. How hard is it to treat people with kindness and respect?
Women are human beings — and they deserve to live in dignity like anyone else.
Women and their hard-won rights matter.
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‘The plaudits this week should go to @forwomenscotland.bsky.social. The determination to hold on to sex-based rights & protections...has galvanised an extraordinary renaissance of the women’s movement in Britain.’ @susannarustin.bsky.social
#WeKnowWhatAWomanIs
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#WeKnowWhatAWomanIs
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
At last, a moment of clarity – the UK supreme court has upheld the rights of women | Susanna Rustin
It is vital that we give credit to the tireless campaigners who brought us to this point, says Guardian writer Susanna Rustin
www.theguardian.com
April 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM
‘The plaudits this week should go to @forwomenscotland.bsky.social. The determination to hold on to sex-based rights & protections...has galvanised an extraordinary renaissance of the women’s movement in Britain.’ @susannarustin.bsky.social
#WeKnowWhatAWomanIs
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#WeKnowWhatAWomanIs
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Good to be reminded why I wrote Hags. Older women already shoulder a disproportionate burden of work (paid and unpaid). "Nothing better to do" means, I guess, "shouldn't be doing politics, and certainly shouldn't be celebrating any political gains"
April 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Good to be reminded why I wrote Hags. Older women already shoulder a disproportionate burden of work (paid and unpaid). "Nothing better to do" means, I guess, "shouldn't be doing politics, and certainly shouldn't be celebrating any political gains"
Honestly, this place is insane. On most issues I like it better than twitter. But on sex and gender it’s wild! The extreme reactions to the mildest statements, from people congratulating themselves on how progressive and kind they are.
(I do realise I’m not saying anything original here!)
(I do realise I’m not saying anything original here!)
April 17, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Honestly, this place is insane. On most issues I like it better than twitter. But on sex and gender it’s wild! The extreme reactions to the mildest statements, from people congratulating themselves on how progressive and kind they are.
(I do realise I’m not saying anything original here!)
(I do realise I’m not saying anything original here!)
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"The judges have done their job in upholding the rights of women, and same-sex attracted people, alongside those of transgender people – all of whom have the legally protected characteristic of gender reassignment." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
At last, a moment of clarity – the UK supreme court has upheld the rights of women | Susanna Rustin
It is vital that we give credit to the tireless campaigners who brought us to this point, says Guardian writer Susanna Rustin
www.theguardian.com
April 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
"The judges have done their job in upholding the rights of women, and same-sex attracted people, alongside those of transgender people – all of whom have the legally protected characteristic of gender reassignment." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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We are supporting the launch of @rahilag.bsky.social and Beatrix Campbell's new book, Planet Patriarchy
The discussion will be followed by a Q&A and is chaired by @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social
🗓️ 3rd July 6.30pm BST
📌 Women's Resource Centre, London
🎟️ bit.ly/PlanetPatriarchy
#PlanetPatriarchy
The discussion will be followed by a Q&A and is chaired by @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social
🗓️ 3rd July 6.30pm BST
📌 Women's Resource Centre, London
🎟️ bit.ly/PlanetPatriarchy
#PlanetPatriarchy
April 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
We are supporting the launch of @rahilag.bsky.social and Beatrix Campbell's new book, Planet Patriarchy
The discussion will be followed by a Q&A and is chaired by @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social
🗓️ 3rd July 6.30pm BST
📌 Women's Resource Centre, London
🎟️ bit.ly/PlanetPatriarchy
#PlanetPatriarchy
The discussion will be followed by a Q&A and is chaired by @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social
🗓️ 3rd July 6.30pm BST
📌 Women's Resource Centre, London
🎟️ bit.ly/PlanetPatriarchy
#PlanetPatriarchy
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Today's UK Supreme Court ruling has made me VERY happy. It's also allowed me to see people here who seem to have wilfully remained ignorant about what the ACTUAL issue has been. It has ALWAYS been about protecting women's rights. If you don't support that, well... bye, I guess...?
April 16, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Today's UK Supreme Court ruling has made me VERY happy. It's also allowed me to see people here who seem to have wilfully remained ignorant about what the ACTUAL issue has been. It has ALWAYS been about protecting women's rights. If you don't support that, well... bye, I guess...?
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'We may nonetheless finally put to bed the mantra that “trans women are women” indistinguishable from natal women. In relation to the Equality Act they are not, and not even the acquisition of a gender recognition certificate changes that.'
An era of magical thinking comes to an end and vindication is a dish to be enjoyed at any temperature.
So three cheers for the ladies of For Women Scotland.
www.thetimes.com/article/d5f2...
So three cheers for the ladies of For Women Scotland.
www.thetimes.com/article/d5f2...
The hateful and bigoted bag ladies have been proved right on sex
Politicians at Holyrood and Westminster owe women’s rights campaigners an apology after victory in their campaign to define what a woman is
www.thetimes.com
April 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
'We may nonetheless finally put to bed the mantra that “trans women are women” indistinguishable from natal women. In relation to the Equality Act they are not, and not even the acquisition of a gender recognition certificate changes that.'