Rubecula
@rubecula52.bsky.social
he/him
Working in equality and diversity. Bi, cis, trans ally
#transliberationnow
Working in equality and diversity. Bi, cis, trans ally
#transliberationnow
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Rubecula
@rubecula52.bsky.social
· Nov 27
We need to support trans people in the workplace to help prevent their exclusion from the every day conversations that affect them.
I am happy to speak to anyone to share advice on applying to jobs, interviews, career development in any way I can.
I am happy to speak to anyone to share advice on applying to jobs, interviews, career development in any way I can.
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🚩 Heads up - I’m in the pub two glasses of wine down and have not read the Levy report, so, correct me if I’ve misunderstood.
May I repeat: for a health issue NOT classified as a mental health condition, why are psychiatrists and psychologists the first line of assessment for trans patients? 🚩
May I repeat: for a health issue NOT classified as a mental health condition, why are psychiatrists and psychologists the first line of assessment for trans patients? 🚩
“First assessments should be conducted by a senior clinician, such as a psychiatrist or consultant clinical psychologist, in a face-to-face meeting.”
This is going to be interesting.
This is going to be interesting.
December 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
🚩 Heads up - I’m in the pub two glasses of wine down and have not read the Levy report, so, correct me if I’ve misunderstood.
May I repeat: for a health issue NOT classified as a mental health condition, why are psychiatrists and psychologists the first line of assessment for trans patients? 🚩
May I repeat: for a health issue NOT classified as a mental health condition, why are psychiatrists and psychologists the first line of assessment for trans patients? 🚩
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It is a sign of how fundamentally abused and traumatised trans communities are in the UK that many folks are responding to Levy with relief and cautious welcome.
It could have been a lot worse.
But it fundamentally fails to deliver meaningful improvements to trans healthcare. 1/4
It could have been a lot worse.
But it fundamentally fails to deliver meaningful improvements to trans healthcare. 1/4
December 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
It is a sign of how fundamentally abused and traumatised trans communities are in the UK that many folks are responding to Levy with relief and cautious welcome.
It could have been a lot worse.
But it fundamentally fails to deliver meaningful improvements to trans healthcare. 1/4
It could have been a lot worse.
But it fundamentally fails to deliver meaningful improvements to trans healthcare. 1/4
I wouldn't put too much stock in the Levy Review stating it wants to acheive good results. For istance, it says it is hoping to reduce waiting times, but will the recommendations actually do that? Removing the ability to self-refer won't do that.
December 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I wouldn't put too much stock in the Levy Review stating it wants to acheive good results. For istance, it says it is hoping to reduce waiting times, but will the recommendations actually do that? Removing the ability to self-refer won't do that.
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Alice Sullivan tells universities to suppress pro-trans research to protect GC staff. However, HER OWN DATA shows pro-trans research is already more suppressed.
When I told the BBC this, they edited out any reference to the data. They have now corrected the record.
www.bbc.co.uk/helpandfeedb...
When I told the BBC this, they edited out any reference to the data. They have now corrected the record.
www.bbc.co.uk/helpandfeedb...
Corrections and Clarifications
The BBC's responses to editorial, technical and corporate issues.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Alice Sullivan tells universities to suppress pro-trans research to protect GC staff. However, HER OWN DATA shows pro-trans research is already more suppressed.
When I told the BBC this, they edited out any reference to the data. They have now corrected the record.
www.bbc.co.uk/helpandfeedb...
When I told the BBC this, they edited out any reference to the data. They have now corrected the record.
www.bbc.co.uk/helpandfeedb...
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It seems that the terfs are outnumbering TKDB. If you're around London and available, please come down and support them if you can.
December 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
It seems that the terfs are outnumbering TKDB. If you're around London and available, please come down and support them if you can.
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1/🧵 I am releasing my witness statement as part of my information tribunal case against Wes Streeting and the Department of Health and Social Care.
Content warning: suicide
drive.google.com/file/d/1na2i...
Content warning: suicide
drive.google.com/file/d/1na2i...
Witness statement of E A Lee_Redacted.pdf
drive.google.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:13 PM
1/🧵 I am releasing my witness statement as part of my information tribunal case against Wes Streeting and the Department of Health and Social Care.
Content warning: suicide
drive.google.com/file/d/1na2i...
Content warning: suicide
drive.google.com/file/d/1na2i...
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🔴 REVEALED 🔴
The Institute of Economic Affairs – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group that "incubated" Liz Truss – was bankrolled by oil giants and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
📝 Exclusive findings from @desmog.com 👇
The Institute of Economic Affairs – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group that "incubated" Liz Truss – was bankrolled by oil giants and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
📝 Exclusive findings from @desmog.com 👇
The Institute of Economic Affairs Banked £640,000 from Oil Giants and Murdoch
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group – received more than £640,000 from fossil fuel companies and Rupert Murdoch’s media conglomerate between 1957 and ...
www.desmog.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:05 AM
🔴 REVEALED 🔴
The Institute of Economic Affairs – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group that "incubated" Liz Truss – was bankrolled by oil giants and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
📝 Exclusive findings from @desmog.com 👇
The Institute of Economic Affairs – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group that "incubated" Liz Truss – was bankrolled by oil giants and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
📝 Exclusive findings from @desmog.com 👇
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We must #ChangeTheNarrative!
Dr Beth Upton was fully acquitted of all wrongdoing in yesterday’s Employment Tribunal decision. Yet she has been vilified by a toxic & poisonous media for months.
It must stop!
Congratulations, and solidarity, to you, Beth!
Dr Beth Upton was fully acquitted of all wrongdoing in yesterday’s Employment Tribunal decision. Yet she has been vilified by a toxic & poisonous media for months.
It must stop!
Congratulations, and solidarity, to you, Beth!
December 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
We must #ChangeTheNarrative!
Dr Beth Upton was fully acquitted of all wrongdoing in yesterday’s Employment Tribunal decision. Yet she has been vilified by a toxic & poisonous media for months.
It must stop!
Congratulations, and solidarity, to you, Beth!
Dr Beth Upton was fully acquitted of all wrongdoing in yesterday’s Employment Tribunal decision. Yet she has been vilified by a toxic & poisonous media for months.
It must stop!
Congratulations, and solidarity, to you, Beth!
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In her evidence, Dr Upton said she was comfortable not using that changing room and having her own room. The tribunal considered this fact, concluding that it might be the least discriminatory option during part of the suspension and until alternative work hours arrangements are put in place.
December 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
In her evidence, Dr Upton said she was comfortable not using that changing room and having her own room. The tribunal considered this fact, concluding that it might be the least discriminatory option during part of the suspension and until alternative work hours arrangements are put in place.
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The idea that “once any transphobe has complained, we lose our rights” is now portrayed by the media as the new law. In reality, no lawyer would take that as a correct takeaway of the ET judgment.
Also another recent ET, Leonardo, goes even further, held that inclusion is not optional.
Also another recent ET, Leonardo, goes even further, held that inclusion is not optional.
December 8, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The idea that “once any transphobe has complained, we lose our rights” is now portrayed by the media as the new law. In reality, no lawyer would take that as a correct takeaway of the ET judgment.
Also another recent ET, Leonardo, goes even further, held that inclusion is not optional.
Also another recent ET, Leonardo, goes even further, held that inclusion is not optional.
My main concern about the Fife case is that it's quite possible they are happy with losing a large amount of the case. Giving them the chance to appeal and set precedent may well be more beneficial than winning the case in the first instance.
December 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
My main concern about the Fife case is that it's quite possible they are happy with losing a large amount of the case. Giving them the chance to appeal and set precedent may well be more beneficial than winning the case in the first instance.
So, who's betting that after the gender criticals finishing lauding their amazing victory they go straight into appealing the judgement?
December 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
So, who's betting that after the gender criticals finishing lauding their amazing victory they go straight into appealing the judgement?
Those who oppose the girl guides and WI decisions, take a look at other organisations you can support instead. There will always be organisations out there that stand with trans people.
woodcraft.org.uk/woodcraft-fo...
woodcraft.org.uk/woodcraft-fo...
Woodcraft Folk statement on the exclusion of trans children from Girlguiding - Woodcraft Folk
Woodcraft Folk stands in solidarity with every trans child, young person and volunteer who faces exclusion from Girlguiding UK following the announcement on Trans inclusion. We recognise that Girlgui...
woodcraft.org.uk
December 4, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Those who oppose the girl guides and WI decisions, take a look at other organisations you can support instead. There will always be organisations out there that stand with trans people.
woodcraft.org.uk/woodcraft-fo...
woodcraft.org.uk/woodcraft-fo...
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The answer, in terms of 'what the Average Joe do to combat the attempts to oust trans people from society' is to just start new clubs that are renamed the inclusive womens institute, and let their crusty old clubs die with their members.
December 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The answer, in terms of 'what the Average Joe do to combat the attempts to oust trans people from society' is to just start new clubs that are renamed the inclusive womens institute, and let their crusty old clubs die with their members.
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Legal fee fundraiser for trans woman facing serious charges over arrest at a Trans Kids Deserve Better demo. Please support by sharing and donating if you can afford to.
chuffed.org/project/1587...
chuffed.org/project/1587...
Support a trans woman facing serious legal charges after EHRC protest arrest
Call for financial support for a trans woman wrongfully charged with assaulting a police officer at a protest.
chuffed.org
December 3, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Legal fee fundraiser for trans woman facing serious charges over arrest at a Trans Kids Deserve Better demo. Please support by sharing and donating if you can afford to.
chuffed.org/project/1587...
chuffed.org/project/1587...
Support a trans woman facing serious legal charges after EHRC protest arrest chuffed.org/project/1587...
Support a trans woman facing serious legal charges after EHRC protest arrest
Call for financial support for a trans woman wrongfully charged with assaulting a police officer at a protest.
chuffed.org
December 3, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Support a trans woman facing serious legal charges after EHRC protest arrest chuffed.org/project/1587...
Extensive legal advice said that For Women Scotland was wrong to seek exclusion of trans people. That didn't stop them until they achieved their goal. Any organisation shedding tears over excluding trans people better be able to show how they're fighting to turn back the tide of open bigotry.
December 3, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Extensive legal advice said that For Women Scotland was wrong to seek exclusion of trans people. That didn't stop them until they achieved their goal. Any organisation shedding tears over excluding trans people better be able to show how they're fighting to turn back the tide of open bigotry.
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We can confirm the form is now working again and sign ups will be open until 23.59 tonight (1st December).
Trans? Under 25? 🏳️⚧️
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There's a few hours left to sign up for a free festive gift from our Trans Secret Santa community project 🎄🎁
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Sign up here: www.transsecretsanta.co.uk
Registrations close just before midnight tonight ⌛
Are you trans and under 25? You could receive a free gift from Trans Secret Santa
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December 1, 2025 at 12:03 PM
We can confirm the form is now working again and sign ups will be open until 23.59 tonight (1st December).
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They gonna vote about if they oppose racism and antisemitism too or is it just us
November 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM
They gonna vote about if they oppose racism and antisemitism too or is it just us
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Our motion to explicitly include trans liberation - not just trans rights - was just debated in Conference to overwhelming support from the floor.
Voting is already open and closes at 4 so please vote in favour of this amendment:
in.yourparty.uk/en/vote/dash...
Voting is already open and closes at 4 so please vote in favour of this amendment:
in.yourparty.uk/en/vote/dash...
Your Party Members Area - Your Party
It’s time to build a new kind of political party. One that belongs to you.
in.yourparty.uk
November 30, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Our motion to explicitly include trans liberation - not just trans rights - was just debated in Conference to overwhelming support from the floor.
Voting is already open and closes at 4 so please vote in favour of this amendment:
in.yourparty.uk/en/vote/dash...
Voting is already open and closes at 4 so please vote in favour of this amendment:
in.yourparty.uk/en/vote/dash...
@zackpolanski.bsky.social you have grown in popularity not in spite of your support of trans rights but because of it. This is a really important story that needs a politician to take a principled stance and speak out against the tragedy occurring.
"Minutes leaked to North West Bylines confirm that NHSE has “no provision” to continue prescribing puberty blocking medicaction to U16 trans patients currenty at WellBN."
northwestbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
northwestbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
Is NHSE forcing young people to detransition?
The minutes of a meeting, leaked to NWBylines, strongly indicate NHSE does not want the prescribing of puberty blockers at WellBN to continue
northwestbylines.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 12:16 PM
@zackpolanski.bsky.social you have grown in popularity not in spite of your support of trans rights but because of it. This is a really important story that needs a politician to take a principled stance and speak out against the tragedy occurring.
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Woweee, almost £3,000 has been raised since we posted this! With the help of our amazing match-funding friends, this doubles the (furry) pot to £6,000! Our community is quim-credible. Please keep donating and sharing to bring us over the line www.gofundme.com/f/btscc2
November 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Woweee, almost £3,000 has been raised since we posted this! With the help of our amazing match-funding friends, this doubles the (furry) pot to £6,000! Our community is quim-credible. Please keep donating and sharing to bring us over the line www.gofundme.com/f/btscc2
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In order to document what is happening to my child and other trans children, I have started to write about it on Substack. I'm going to keep a record of everything that happened in the past and everything that happens moving forward. unsilentmum.substack.com/p/what-is-ha...
What Is Happening to Our Trans Children
How thriving children were pushed into fear by systems meant to protect them.
unsilentmum.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:13 PM
In order to document what is happening to my child and other trans children, I have started to write about it on Substack. I'm going to keep a record of everything that happened in the past and everything that happens moving forward. unsilentmum.substack.com/p/what-is-ha...
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@sasha98.bsky.social provides analysis of just how precarious and inconsistent access to trans healthcare on the NHS has become. They highlight how official guidance has favoured giving hostile and nervous clinicians excuses, rather than empower or expect them to provide good care standards.
From Lacking to Malicious - An investigation into NHS England's ICB's guidance
Since the Cass Review’s was published in April 2024, trans healthcare on the NHS has become significantly more precarious and unpredictable. While the dire situation for children has happened in the o...
transsafety.network
November 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
@sasha98.bsky.social provides analysis of just how precarious and inconsistent access to trans healthcare on the NHS has become. They highlight how official guidance has favoured giving hostile and nervous clinicians excuses, rather than empower or expect them to provide good care standards.
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I appreciate the piece from @owenjones.bsky.social but it once again repeats that trans men will be forced into the women's when that isn't what the guidance says. The guidance says trans men aren't allowed to use the women's, either.
November 22, 2025 at 11:49 AM
I appreciate the piece from @owenjones.bsky.social but it once again repeats that trans men will be forced into the women's when that isn't what the guidance says. The guidance says trans men aren't allowed to use the women's, either.