Dr Helen Clarke (she/her)
@drhelenclarke.bsky.social
Intersectional feminist & proud supporter of trans rights. Researching trans-exclusions in lesbian communities.
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Hello! 👋 Just to introduce myself, I am a woman, a lesbian & proud feminist. A ‘feminism’ that does not include trans women, trans men, & non-binary folks is not a space I want to be a part of. Together we are stronger. #transrightsarehumanrights #LBGwiththeT
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Human rights groups call for UK regulator to be downgraded over "disturbing" single-sex spaces guidance
A number of groups have launched formal proceedings claiming that the regulator is not "fit for purpose".
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A number of groups have launched formal proceedings claiming that the regulator is not "fit for purpose".
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Human rights groups call for UK regulator to be downgraded over "disturbing" single-sex spaces guidance
After issuing guidance on single-sex spaces in the UK, the EHRC is facing calls to be downgraded by human rights groups.
gcn.ie
October 29, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Human rights groups call for UK regulator to be downgraded over "disturbing" single-sex spaces guidance
A number of groups have launched formal proceedings claiming that the regulator is not "fit for purpose".
gcn.ie/ehrc-downgra...
A number of groups have launched formal proceedings claiming that the regulator is not "fit for purpose".
gcn.ie/ehrc-downgra...
If you share the same opinions as Farage, Trump, and Tate, surely that’s a big enough hint that you’re standing on the wrong side of history? #transrights #transequality
August 23, 2025 at 11:45 AM
If you share the same opinions as Farage, Trump, and Tate, surely that’s a big enough hint that you’re standing on the wrong side of history? #transrights #transequality
The incredible Not in Our Name. If you are a cis woman who supports the trans community then please do sign. It’s so important to highlight that the majority of cis women support trans women & their human rights.
@nionwomen.bsky.social
@nionwomen.bsky.social
The @nionwomen.bsky.social petition for cis women against this genocidal policy started less than 10 weeks ago. It’s focused on the UK rather than globally-targeted (although some people outside the UK have signed it).
Today it’s signatory total passed that of the transphobic “declaration’
3/5
Today it’s signatory total passed that of the transphobic “declaration’
3/5
July 31, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The incredible Not in Our Name. If you are a cis woman who supports the trans community then please do sign. It’s so important to highlight that the majority of cis women support trans women & their human rights.
@nionwomen.bsky.social
@nionwomen.bsky.social
Why can the gender-critical crowd not see that they are sharing their politics with those who would happily take away women’s most fundamental rights? The world stands at a tipping-point. We need allies now more than ever. #transrightsarehumanrights.
July 25, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Why can the gender-critical crowd not see that they are sharing their politics with those who would happily take away women’s most fundamental rights? The world stands at a tipping-point. We need allies now more than ever. #transrightsarehumanrights.
Check out my new article on early trans-exclusionary writers! I argue that understanding these legacies is vital for those seeking to comprehend & critique today's so-called 'gender-critical feminism'. #transrightsarehumanrights #LGBwiththeT
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Revisiting the legacy: the historical influence of Mary Daly, Janice Raymond, and Shelia Jeffreys on ‘gender-critical’ feminism
Although, in the UK, self-described ‘gender-critical feminism’ experienced a surge in popularity from 2016 onwards, after the prime minister announced plans for a consultation on making it easier f...
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July 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Check out my new article on early trans-exclusionary writers! I argue that understanding these legacies is vital for those seeking to comprehend & critique today's so-called 'gender-critical feminism'. #transrightsarehumanrights #LGBwiththeT
doi.org/10.1080/0961...
doi.org/10.1080/0961...
Cis women are tired of being told that trans women represent a threat. Or that the transphobes are protecting us. Not in our name!
Should trans people have fewer rights? ‘Not in our name’, say over 35,000 women
Women tired of being told that their rights are threatened by trans people are standing up for inclusive feminism
By @jennykermode.bsky.social for @yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Women tired of being told that their rights are threatened by trans people are standing up for inclusive feminism
By @jennykermode.bsky.social for @yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Should trans people have fewer rights? ‘Not in our name’, say over 35,000 women
Women tired of being told that their rights are threatened by trans people are using a petition to stand up for inclusive feminism
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
June 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Cis women are tired of being told that trans women represent a threat. Or that the transphobes are protecting us. Not in our name!
This is why, when we criticise Rowling, we must do so on the basis of her obnoxious beliefs. When we call her names, or threaten her, we not only stoop to her level, we give her vital ammunition & play right into her hands #transwomenarewomen #transrightsarehumanrights #LGBwiththeT
June 26, 2025 at 8:46 PM
This is why, when we criticise Rowling, we must do so on the basis of her obnoxious beliefs. When we call her names, or threaten her, we not only stoop to her level, we give her vital ammunition & play right into her hands #transwomenarewomen #transrightsarehumanrights #LGBwiththeT
Three gender-critical MPs (Wes Streeting, Bridget Phillipson & Rosie Duffield) are among those who abstained from yesterday’s vote to decriminalise abortion. Tell us again how gender-critical folk are supporting women’s rights…!
#transrightsarehumanrights
#transrightsarehumanrights
June 18, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Three gender-critical MPs (Wes Streeting, Bridget Phillipson & Rosie Duffield) are among those who abstained from yesterday’s vote to decriminalise abortion. Tell us again how gender-critical folk are supporting women’s rights…!
#transrightsarehumanrights
#transrightsarehumanrights
Kate Nash’s new single, ‘Germ’ (which stands for Girl, exclusionary, regressive, misogynist) is fantastic! It’s a shout out to all cis women, to engage in an inclusive feminism that supports *all* women, cis & trans alike. It also has a catchy beat! I recommend buying it & playing it loud!!!
June 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Kate Nash’s new single, ‘Germ’ (which stands for Girl, exclusionary, regressive, misogynist) is fantastic! It’s a shout out to all cis women, to engage in an inclusive feminism that supports *all* women, cis & trans alike. It also has a catchy beat! I recommend buying it & playing it loud!!!
Happy ‘lesbian visibility week’ to all lesbians, cis and trans alike. #lebianvisibilityweek #transrightsarehumanrights
April 23, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Happy ‘lesbian visibility week’ to all lesbians, cis and trans alike. #lebianvisibilityweek #transrightsarehumanrights
A cis woman has been convicted of historical sexual assaults on a 12-year-old boy. Not a trans woman. Not a drag queen. Where is the 'gender-critical' outrage over this?
March 12, 2025 at 10:21 AM
A cis woman has been convicted of historical sexual assaults on a 12-year-old boy. Not a trans woman. Not a drag queen. Where is the 'gender-critical' outrage over this?
Two years ago, Brianna Ghey was fatally stabbed in a vicious transphobic attack. Today we remember her & all members of the trans community who experience abuse, violence & discrimination. #transrightsarehumanrights
February 11, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Two years ago, Brianna Ghey was fatally stabbed in a vicious transphobic attack. Today we remember her & all members of the trans community who experience abuse, violence & discrimination. #transrightsarehumanrights
Trump is blaming DEI. In other words, he’s blaming women, LGBTQ+ folk & people of colour.
January 31, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Trump is blaming DEI. In other words, he’s blaming women, LGBTQ+ folk & people of colour.
“For a few years, Amnesty International UK has been increasingly worried about the deterioration of rights and quality of life for trans people in the UK”
November 26, 2024 at 12:11 PM
“For a few years, Amnesty International UK has been increasingly worried about the deterioration of rights and quality of life for trans people in the UK”
On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women & Girls, let’s come together to fight against the abuse of all women, cis and trans alike. #transrightsarehumanrights
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women & Girls.
Every 10 minutes, partners and family members killed a woman intentionally in 2023.
The Green Party would make misogyny a hate crime across the UK and increase the police’s capacity to deal with domestic violence.
Every 10 minutes, partners and family members killed a woman intentionally in 2023.
The Green Party would make misogyny a hate crime across the UK and increase the police’s capacity to deal with domestic violence.
November 25, 2024 at 9:02 AM
On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women & Girls, let’s come together to fight against the abuse of all women, cis and trans alike. #transrightsarehumanrights
As an open & proud lesbian for the past 30+ years, you can imagine my surprise that (according to LGB Alliance) I’m *not* a member of the gay community 🤔
November 24, 2024 at 9:26 PM
As an open & proud lesbian for the past 30+ years, you can imagine my surprise that (according to LGB Alliance) I’m *not* a member of the gay community 🤔
LGB Alliance is anti-trans. They claim to speak for the gay community - they do not! Well done, Jimmy, for standing against this.
I hadn't realised the LGBA had done this. Absolute snakes. Quite right, Jimmy.
November 24, 2024 at 12:45 PM
LGB Alliance is anti-trans. They claim to speak for the gay community - they do not! Well done, Jimmy, for standing against this.
It’s so important that we all shout this from the rooftops. The ‘gender-critical’ lot DO NOT care about women’s rights.
The people who have been funding “gender critical” transphobia are now campaigning to ban contraception for women.
Leopards… faces
Leopards… faces
November 24, 2024 at 9:12 AM
It’s so important that we all shout this from the rooftops. The ‘gender-critical’ lot DO NOT care about women’s rights.
Reposted by Dr Helen Clarke (she/her)
There are more people who died as a result of transphobic harm than the 370-ish names floated around for trans people who have been murdered this year.
Cops are always the first to claim that a death wasn't suspicious or a hate crime.
We should also remember those in Palestine - murdered by Israel
Cops are always the first to claim that a death wasn't suspicious or a hate crime.
We should also remember those in Palestine - murdered by Israel
November 20, 2024 at 2:52 PM
There are more people who died as a result of transphobic harm than the 370-ish names floated around for trans people who have been murdered this year.
Cops are always the first to claim that a death wasn't suspicious or a hate crime.
We should also remember those in Palestine - murdered by Israel
Cops are always the first to claim that a death wasn't suspicious or a hate crime.
We should also remember those in Palestine - murdered by Israel
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance (#TDoV). To all my trans and nonbinary friends, I see you, I hear you, and I am proud to stand alongside you.
November 20, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance (#TDoV). To all my trans and nonbinary friends, I see you, I hear you, and I am proud to stand alongside you.
Hello! 👋 Just to introduce myself, I am a woman, a lesbian & proud feminist. A ‘feminism’ that does not include trans women, trans men, & non-binary folks is not a space I want to be a part of. Together we are stronger. #transrightsarehumanrights #LBGwiththeT
November 17, 2024 at 10:39 AM
Hello! 👋 Just to introduce myself, I am a woman, a lesbian & proud feminist. A ‘feminism’ that does not include trans women, trans men, & non-binary folks is not a space I want to be a part of. Together we are stronger. #transrightsarehumanrights #LBGwiththeT