Lisa Power
@thisislisapower.bsky.social
Don’t mourn, organise. Not dead yet.
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I regularly post updates on this story because it's an atrocity on an incomprehensible scale but people don't really talk about it
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USAID cuts may cause over 14 million additional deaths by 2030, study says
Deep funding cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development and its potential dismantling could result in more than 14 million additional deaths by 2030, according to research published in The ...
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February 13, 2026 at 3:01 PM
I regularly post updates on this story because it's an atrocity on an incomprehensible scale but people don't really talk about it
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Does Farage need Russian money to spout their talking points, or does he just do it for free?
February 13, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Does Farage need Russian money to spout their talking points, or does he just do it for free?
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Revealed as Attitude’s Trailblazer of the Year 2026, Polanski opened his speech at the Rosewood London event
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Green Party leader Zack Polanski says 'trans rights are human rights' in Attitude 101 Trailblazer speech
Revealed as Attitude’s Trailblazer of the Year 2026, Polanski opened his speech at the Rosewood London event.
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February 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Revealed as Attitude’s Trailblazer of the Year 2026, Polanski opened his speech at the Rosewood London event
www.attitude.co.uk/news/zack-po...
www.attitude.co.uk/news/zack-po...
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In incredible news, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly for "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women."
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
European Parliament Votes Overwhelmingly For "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women"
The resolution, though nonbinding, is a significant shot at those who seek to erode transgender rights on the continent.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
In incredible news, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly for "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women."
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
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This week, @amnestyuk.bsky.social's Gender Justice Director Chiara Capraro shared how her team mapped 65 anti-rights groups in the UK. From funding streams to the crossovers with the US, find out what this means for human rights by searching 'Stage Talks with Bellingcat': rss.com/podcasts/bel...
"Mapping the Anti-Rights Movement From the US to the UK" with Amnesty International UK | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
In this week's Stage Talk we were joined by Amnesty International UK’s Gender Justice Director Chiara Caparo. In a recent report, Chiara and her team mapped the structure and funding of 65 anti-rights...
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February 13, 2026 at 7:50 PM
This week, @amnestyuk.bsky.social's Gender Justice Director Chiara Capraro shared how her team mapped 65 anti-rights groups in the UK. From funding streams to the crossovers with the US, find out what this means for human rights by searching 'Stage Talks with Bellingcat': rss.com/podcasts/bel...
BBC just did a tribute to John Curry without mentioning that he was killed prematurely by AIDS like so many gay men in the late 20th century, especially those who felt they had to hide their sexuality. Never forget.
February 13, 2026 at 8:15 PM
BBC just did a tribute to John Curry without mentioning that he was killed prematurely by AIDS like so many gay men in the late 20th century, especially those who felt they had to hide their sexuality. Never forget.
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Showrunner Russell T Davies has said the rise of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party is a ‘terrible danger’ to society and ‘undoubtedly’ the biggest threat to LGBTQ+ rights in the UK
Russell T Davies says Reform UK is biggest threat to LGBTQ+ rights
Showrunner Russell T Davies has said the rise of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party is a “terrible danger” to society and “undoubtedly” the biggest threat to LGBTQ+ rights in the UK. The award-winning scr...
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February 13, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Showrunner Russell T Davies has said the rise of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party is a ‘terrible danger’ to society and ‘undoubtedly’ the biggest threat to LGBTQ+ rights in the UK
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Too many Brits do not properly appreciate the NHS. The system is a fucking gem, and it’s truly criminal that the right wing has done so much fucking damage to it.
I’m from the US. I know. Y’all DO NOT appreciate, truly, how much money gets sunk into the US system.
And no, it’s not faster. (1/2)
I’m from the US. I know. Y’all DO NOT appreciate, truly, how much money gets sunk into the US system.
And no, it’s not faster. (1/2)
February 13, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Too many Brits do not properly appreciate the NHS. The system is a fucking gem, and it’s truly criminal that the right wing has done so much fucking damage to it.
I’m from the US. I know. Y’all DO NOT appreciate, truly, how much money gets sunk into the US system.
And no, it’s not faster. (1/2)
I’m from the US. I know. Y’all DO NOT appreciate, truly, how much money gets sunk into the US system.
And no, it’s not faster. (1/2)
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This morning the High Court found that the government's decision to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was unlawful. Explanation and analysis from @finishedloading.bsky.social and me below.
High Court: Proscription of Palestine Action unlawful
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High Court: Proscription of Palestine Action unlawful
The High Court has upheld the judicial review against the Home Secretary’s proscription of Palestine Action on two grounds. First, the Home Secretary exercised the discretion to proscribe taking ac…
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February 13, 2026 at 12:19 PM
This morning the High Court found that the government's decision to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was unlawful. Explanation and analysis from @finishedloading.bsky.social and me below.
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The High Court’s ruling confirms what we already knew: the EHRC’s code of practice is wrong.
Write to your MP and tell them it’s time to send it back 🏳️⚧️✉️
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Write to your MP and tell them it’s time to send it back 🏳️⚧️✉️
goodlaw.social/5e045f
Tell MPs: the EHRC’s guidance is wrong – it’s time to send it back
The High Court has confirmed what we already knew was true: it is entirely lawful for service providers to allow trans women to use the women’s toilets – without having to admit cis men. Put simply, t...
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February 13, 2026 at 12:24 PM
The High Court’s ruling confirms what we already knew: the EHRC’s code of practice is wrong.
Write to your MP and tell them it’s time to send it back 🏳️⚧️✉️
goodlaw.social/5e045f
Write to your MP and tell them it’s time to send it back 🏳️⚧️✉️
goodlaw.social/5e045f
I’ve been warned! Also to get there early or you don’t get in
February 13, 2026 at 12:32 PM
I’ve been warned! Also to get there early or you don’t get in
Ooh, seeing it tomorrow.
February 13, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Ooh, seeing it tomorrow.
"Royal Mail just missed you" my arse. My phone logs when someone rings my doorbell and you didn't even try. When Evri is consistently more reliable than you are, you should start to worry.
February 13, 2026 at 11:19 AM
"Royal Mail just missed you" my arse. My phone logs when someone rings my doorbell and you didn't even try. When Evri is consistently more reliable than you are, you should start to worry.
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The fact Wes Streeting was warned by his own officials that the toxicity of Palantir made the contract less likely to succeed raises, yet again, the question why Government granted it the contract in the first place?
NHS deal with AI firm Palantir called into question after officials’ concerns revealed
Exclusive: in 2025 briefing to Wes Streeting, officials warned reputation of tech firm behind US ICE operations would hinder rollout of data system in UK
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February 13, 2026 at 6:29 AM
The fact Wes Streeting was warned by his own officials that the toxicity of Palantir made the contract less likely to succeed raises, yet again, the question why Government granted it the contract in the first place?
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The Trump administration is literally going to kill its supporters, and still they cheer the circus.
February 13, 2026 at 7:31 AM
The Trump administration is literally going to kill its supporters, and still they cheer the circus.
Their Dear Leader sat through a conference I was at last Friday with a face like she had a mouthful of wasps. Which metaphorically speaking isn’t far off I guess.
February 13, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Their Dear Leader sat through a conference I was at last Friday with a face like she had a mouthful of wasps. Which metaphorically speaking isn’t far off I guess.
Dear gods, Sex Matters dont think girls should be allowed to wear trousers at school in case teachers mistake them for boys. Welcome to the 20th century.
Sex Matters position on gendered clothing has to be read to be believed
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February 12, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Dear gods, Sex Matters dont think girls should be allowed to wear trousers at school in case teachers mistake them for boys. Welcome to the 20th century.
And a substantial amount of the lgbt+ population which given they have so many in Parliament is really quite an achievement!
February 12, 2026 at 9:39 PM
And a substantial amount of the lgbt+ population which given they have so many in Parliament is really quite an achievement!
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The equality and human rights commission under the new Labour appointed chief is snubbing trans rights organisations (which it has a public sector duty to engage with) in favour of anti trans rights organisations (which it has a obligation to at listen to, but which are not a protected group).
A follow-up FOI reveals that the meeting did not go ahead on the planned date and will now be held in London on the 26 Feb. They did have a meeting with FWS on the 12 Jan. No meeting was held with or planned with any trans led orgs.
February 12, 2026 at 6:45 PM
The equality and human rights commission under the new Labour appointed chief is snubbing trans rights organisations (which it has a public sector duty to engage with) in favour of anti trans rights organisations (which it has a obligation to at listen to, but which are not a protected group).
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43% of trans kids outed to their parents suffer some form of negative outcome including abuse, confiscation of property and withdrawal of internet access. 9% experience actual domestic violence.
February 12, 2026 at 4:19 PM
43% of trans kids outed to their parents suffer some form of negative outcome including abuse, confiscation of property and withdrawal of internet access. 9% experience actual domestic violence.
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A typical one-hande...sorry, I mean one-sided response from Honorary President of Students4Reform and former Professor Matthew Goodwin, who left his role by his own accord.
February 12, 2026 at 4:05 PM
A typical one-hande...sorry, I mean one-sided response from Honorary President of Students4Reform and former Professor Matthew Goodwin, who left his role by his own accord.
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Our investigation has uncovered a network funded by Hungary’s authoritarian leader Viktor Orbán, that uses profits from refining Russian oil to platform far right and anti-trans campaigners in the UK
https://goodlaw.social/2l1y
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Putin’s megaphone: Orbán’s far-right push into UK universities is fuelled by Russian oil | Good Law Project
Good Law Project has uncovered a network funded by Hungary’s authoritarian leader Viktor Orbán, that uses profits from refining Russian oil to platform far right and anti-trans campaigners in the UK
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February 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Our investigation has uncovered a network funded by Hungary’s authoritarian leader Viktor Orbán, that uses profits from refining Russian oil to platform far right and anti-trans campaigners in the UK
https://goodlaw.social/2l1y
https://goodlaw.social/2l1y
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In Reform-led Worcestershire Council we are planning the highest council tax rise in England. Yes, we promised to lower taxes, but only a gullible fuckwit would believe that, right? 😉 Vote Reform, get what you deserve!
February 11, 2026 at 4:45 PM
In Reform-led Worcestershire Council we are planning the highest council tax rise in England. Yes, we promised to lower taxes, but only a gullible fuckwit would believe that, right? 😉 Vote Reform, get what you deserve!
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“Are you firmly in favour of rejoining the European Union?" - Robert Peston
“Firmly very much in favour. Brexit has been a disaster under any criteria, under any measure" - Zack Polanski
“Firmly very much in favour. Brexit has been a disaster under any criteria, under any measure" - Zack Polanski
February 12, 2026 at 6:54 AM
“Are you firmly in favour of rejoining the European Union?" - Robert Peston
“Firmly very much in favour. Brexit has been a disaster under any criteria, under any measure" - Zack Polanski
“Firmly very much in favour. Brexit has been a disaster under any criteria, under any measure" - Zack Polanski
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A lot of book ban challenges in the UK are around gender and sexuality. School librarians noticed it wasn’t systematic but more about books that had received media attention
#ipgsc
#ipgsc
February 11, 2026 at 3:25 PM
A lot of book ban challenges in the UK are around gender and sexuality. School librarians noticed it wasn’t systematic but more about books that had received media attention
#ipgsc
#ipgsc