Velvet Glitterman
@velvetglitterman.bsky.social
Trans gay researcher & all round creative type. He/him 🔞 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈⚧️
Spideypool, Stackson, Malec, BlackBonnet, LotR, OFMD, general geekery. Mostly just human rights.
Spideypool, Stackson, Malec, BlackBonnet, LotR, OFMD, general geekery. Mostly just human rights.
The National's the only UK paper I've found that generally treats trans ppl with normal human respect. This by @owenjones.bsky.social is good: it refutes MSM narratives, refuses to invisibilise trans men (almost a miracle) & links firmly to women's & gay rights.
www.thenational.scot/politics/256...
www.thenational.scot/politics/256...
Owen Jones: UK is far more like Vladimir Putin’s Russia over trans people
THE descent of the “United Kingdom” into cruelty and naked bigotry has been swift and steep ...
www.thenational.scot
November 22, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The National's the only UK paper I've found that generally treats trans ppl with normal human respect. This by @owenjones.bsky.social is good: it refutes MSM narratives, refuses to invisibilise trans men (almost a miracle) & links firmly to women's & gay rights.
www.thenational.scot/politics/256...
www.thenational.scot/politics/256...
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"I've been feeding these leopards that have been hanging about people I dont like, and now they've eaten my gf. I dont understand how or why this has happened"
November 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM
"I've been feeding these leopards that have been hanging about people I dont like, and now they've eaten my gf. I dont understand how or why this has happened"
The puberty blocker trial: "Every single member of the panel is connected to SEGM."
Every single one.
(if you don't know who SEGM are, please support humans not AI & check Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society...)
Every single one.
(if you don't know who SEGM are, please support humans not AI & check Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society...)
The puberty blocker trial is about to start according to the BBC, led by Dr Emily Simonoff. The same Dr who spoke at a symposium organised by Segm, a group designated an anti trans hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Centre /1
organizers-congress.org/frontend/ind...
organizers-congress.org/frontend/ind...
C3-Konferenzzeitplan – 21st international Congress of the ESCAP 2025
organizers-congress.org
November 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The puberty blocker trial: "Every single member of the panel is connected to SEGM."
Every single one.
(if you don't know who SEGM are, please support humans not AI & check Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society...)
Every single one.
(if you don't know who SEGM are, please support humans not AI & check Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society...)
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I hadn't quite appreciated that every senior researcher involved in the NHS puberty blocker trial has direct ties to SEGM, a designated hate group. We have an anti-Trans, USA hard right backed group pulling the strings behind the UK NHS puberty blocker trial. It is rotten to its core. Zero Trust.
The puberty blocker trial is about to start according to the BBC, led by Dr Emily Simonoff. The same Dr who spoke at a symposium organised by Segm, a group designated an anti trans hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Centre /1
organizers-congress.org/frontend/ind...
organizers-congress.org/frontend/ind...
C3-Konferenzzeitplan – 21st international Congress of the ESCAP 2025
organizers-congress.org
November 22, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I hadn't quite appreciated that every senior researcher involved in the NHS puberty blocker trial has direct ties to SEGM, a designated hate group. We have an anti-Trans, USA hard right backed group pulling the strings behind the UK NHS puberty blocker trial. It is rotten to its core. Zero Trust.
Please support if you can - it REALLY matters.
My trans kid was so bullied for being feminine that they ultimately school-refused. I had to home ed them alone, with no support for books/outings/resources, after their school lied that I was "voluntarily" home-edding to keep their Ofsted standing.
My trans kid was so bullied for being feminine that they ultimately school-refused. I had to home ed them alone, with no support for books/outings/resources, after their school lied that I was "voluntarily" home-edding to keep their Ofsted standing.
We are now accepting enquiries from parents of trans kids currently in Key Stages 3 and 4 for our trial half-term in 2026.
Full details: www.essehouse.co.uk/the-esse-house-school
Full details: www.essehouse.co.uk/the-esse-house-school
November 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Please support if you can - it REALLY matters.
My trans kid was so bullied for being feminine that they ultimately school-refused. I had to home ed them alone, with no support for books/outings/resources, after their school lied that I was "voluntarily" home-edding to keep their Ofsted standing.
My trans kid was so bullied for being feminine that they ultimately school-refused. I had to home ed them alone, with no support for books/outings/resources, after their school lied that I was "voluntarily" home-edding to keep their Ofsted standing.
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The tendency of Coroners to ignore guidance from the Chief Coroner, the reality of trans existence, and the wishes of bereaved parents, and express their own views in the death certificate, is both contemptible and unlawful.
We have a legal team ready to go; we will challenge it in the High Court.
We have a legal team ready to go; we will challenge it in the High Court.
November 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The tendency of Coroners to ignore guidance from the Chief Coroner, the reality of trans existence, and the wishes of bereaved parents, and express their own views in the death certificate, is both contemptible and unlawful.
We have a legal team ready to go; we will challenge it in the High Court.
We have a legal team ready to go; we will challenge it in the High Court.
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10/ So you can see that anyone whose “legal sex” was changed for all purposes under the Gender Recognition Act by means of a GRC would already have been treated as their acquired gender under the Sex Discrimination Act, the Regulations, and the Equality Act.
November 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
10/ So you can see that anyone whose “legal sex” was changed for all purposes under the Gender Recognition Act by means of a GRC would already have been treated as their acquired gender under the Sex Discrimination Act, the Regulations, and the Equality Act.
Amnesty found a growing network of anti-abortion groups, Xtian right groups, UK branches of US anti-rights orgs & so-called 'conversion therapy' groups - the last of which had by far the biggest spending increase.
They identified 12 UK groups est in last decade SOLELY to promote 'conversion therapy'
They identified 12 UK groups est in last decade SOLELY to promote 'conversion therapy'
Exclusive - Spending by so-called 'conversion therapy' groups has increased by 165% since the government first promised to ban the ‘cruel and abusive’ practice
‘Conversion therapy’ groups soaring £2M spend since ban on “abusive” practice promised
Exclusive - Spending by so-called 'conversion therapy' groups has increased by 165% since the government first promised to ban the ‘cruel and abusive’ practice
www.wearequeeraf.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Amnesty found a growing network of anti-abortion groups, Xtian right groups, UK branches of US anti-rights orgs & so-called 'conversion therapy' groups - the last of which had by far the biggest spending increase.
They identified 12 UK groups est in last decade SOLELY to promote 'conversion therapy'
They identified 12 UK groups est in last decade SOLELY to promote 'conversion therapy'
"If approved, this will affect everyone, no matter [your] gender. It will...enforce sexist, patriarchal, misogynistic norms on what men & women should look like & how they should behave...Where other bathroom bills have been enacted, they have been found to increase violence, especially for women."
"Misogynistic" leaked guidance would ban people from toilets based on appearance 👇
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/misogynistic-leaked-guidance-would-ban-people-from-toilets-based-on-appearance/
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/misogynistic-leaked-guidance-would-ban-people-from-toilets-based-on-appearance/
"Misogynistic" leaked guidance would ban people from toilets based on appearance
Leaked EHRC code of practice is "misogynist’s charter" that will enforce gender stereotypes in public life with "a license to discriminate"
www.wearequeeraf.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
"If approved, this will affect everyone, no matter [your] gender. It will...enforce sexist, patriarchal, misogynistic norms on what men & women should look like & how they should behave...Where other bathroom bills have been enacted, they have been found to increase violence, especially for women."
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forwomen[dot]scot are now on bluesky to harass trans people here as well as everywhere else they lay their hateful hands.
Block liberally - including anyone who follows them.
Block liberally - including anyone who follows them.
November 21, 2025 at 4:49 PM
forwomen[dot]scot are now on bluesky to harass trans people here as well as everywhere else they lay their hateful hands.
Block liberally - including anyone who follows them.
Block liberally - including anyone who follows them.
"The problem with the ‘turns’ narrative is that it says “This group fought this and won, now it’s your turn to do the same”.
But this is false.
It wasn’t won, because it was always about gender conformity."
medium.com/@copperknot/...
But this is false.
It wasn’t won, because it was always about gender conformity."
medium.com/@copperknot/...
No, it’s not trans people’s ‘turn’ — gender non-conformity has always been the issue
A common refrain, when acknowledging the heinous attacks on trans people’s rights, and even when expressing support for our community, has…
medium.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
"The problem with the ‘turns’ narrative is that it says “This group fought this and won, now it’s your turn to do the same”.
But this is false.
It wasn’t won, because it was always about gender conformity."
medium.com/@copperknot/...
But this is false.
It wasn’t won, because it was always about gender conformity."
medium.com/@copperknot/...
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The myth is circulating again that it was more radical otg activists and assimilationist gays ("boots and suits") teaming up that was responsible for queer communities' gains late '60s on.
The history doesn't back this up. What actually happened is more revealing. 🧵
Let's start with Stonewall...
The history doesn't back this up. What actually happened is more revealing. 🧵
Let's start with Stonewall...
November 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The myth is circulating again that it was more radical otg activists and assimilationist gays ("boots and suits") teaming up that was responsible for queer communities' gains late '60s on.
The history doesn't back this up. What actually happened is more revealing. 🧵
Let's start with Stonewall...
The history doesn't back this up. What actually happened is more revealing. 🧵
Let's start with Stonewall...
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2/ The instructions are just… fascinating? Well, every piece of public record I’ve uncovered on this subject so far has been fascinating, but this paragraph is exceptional.
It contradicts the Supreme Court directly, comprehensively, and unequivocally.
It contradicts the Supreme Court directly, comprehensively, and unequivocally.
November 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
2/ The instructions are just… fascinating? Well, every piece of public record I’ve uncovered on this subject so far has been fascinating, but this paragraph is exceptional.
It contradicts the Supreme Court directly, comprehensively, and unequivocally.
It contradicts the Supreme Court directly, comprehensively, and unequivocally.
Indeed. This way those who do not wish to share changing rooms with trans people could change alone without anyone policing (or attacking) anyone else's gender.
113/ Stilitz says that even if, contrary to his primary case, the 1992 Regulations are interpreted as referring to “biological sex”, an employer who provides sufficient lockable rooms would have discharged the duty.
The remaining gendered facilities could then be made trans-inclusive.
The remaining gendered facilities could then be made trans-inclusive.
November 21, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Indeed. This way those who do not wish to share changing rooms with trans people could change alone without anyone policing (or attacking) anyone else's gender.
This.
Trump's an adjudicated rapist with claims of child rape against him. He said he pussy-grabbed women & wd date his daughter.
"Telling a reporter ‘quiet, piggy’ was shocking – even for Trump"???
No, it wasn't.
Not unless horror at 'piggy' is a stand-in for what ppl simply aren't willing to see.
Trump's an adjudicated rapist with claims of child rape against him. He said he pussy-grabbed women & wd date his daughter.
"Telling a reporter ‘quiet, piggy’ was shocking – even for Trump"???
No, it wasn't.
Not unless horror at 'piggy' is a stand-in for what ppl simply aren't willing to see.
i have a theory that the reason so many commentators and politicians have latched on to this is bcos it's easier for them to say 'wow, so shocking how trump called a woman piggy!' than to say 'wow, so shocking how the president of the united states raped a bunch of children!'
sure: 'even for trump'
sure: 'even for trump'
Telling a reporter ‘quiet, piggy’ was shocking – even for Trump | Margaret Sullivan
November 20, 2025 at 10:49 PM
This.
Trump's an adjudicated rapist with claims of child rape against him. He said he pussy-grabbed women & wd date his daughter.
"Telling a reporter ‘quiet, piggy’ was shocking – even for Trump"???
No, it wasn't.
Not unless horror at 'piggy' is a stand-in for what ppl simply aren't willing to see.
Trump's an adjudicated rapist with claims of child rape against him. He said he pussy-grabbed women & wd date his daughter.
"Telling a reporter ‘quiet, piggy’ was shocking – even for Trump"???
No, it wasn't.
Not unless horror at 'piggy' is a stand-in for what ppl simply aren't willing to see.
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It doesn't matter how badly we treat immigrants, it won't improve life for you one bit.
November 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM
It doesn't matter how badly we treat immigrants, it won't improve life for you one bit.
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I mean come on: we'll ask but reserve right to exclude you on the basis of how you look. Oh, and if you try to use your birth sex specific facilities we'll kick you out of those as well.
Get fucked.
Get fucked.
November 19, 2025 at 10:39 PM
I mean come on: we'll ask but reserve right to exclude you on the basis of how you look. Oh, and if you try to use your birth sex specific facilities we'll kick you out of those as well.
Get fucked.
Get fucked.
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Also from the leader of the Green Party @zackpolanski.bsky.social on TdoR
November 20, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Also from the leader of the Green Party @zackpolanski.bsky.social on TdoR
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You know what this means for cis women…
1️⃣ More money spent on cosmetics.
2️⃣ More time in the bathroom ensuring you look “feminine“ enough.
3️⃣ More time and money in the salon.
4️⃣ More money on “feminine” clothing.
All courtesy of the “GC”s (TERFs). Exactly what feminism was supposedly against.
1️⃣ More money spent on cosmetics.
2️⃣ More time in the bathroom ensuring you look “feminine“ enough.
3️⃣ More time and money in the salon.
4️⃣ More money on “feminine” clothing.
All courtesy of the “GC”s (TERFs). Exactly what feminism was supposedly against.
When did we last prosecute a fascist crown servant under the Official Secrets Act?
“The Times has been passed a copy of the final guidance,[…] by Whitehall figures who are concerned that Labour is deliberately delaying publication to avoid a potential political backlash.”
archive.is/BuUEj
“The Times has been passed a copy of the final guidance,[…] by Whitehall figures who are concerned that Labour is deliberately delaying publication to avoid a potential political backlash.”
archive.is/BuUEj
November 20, 2025 at 7:41 AM
You know what this means for cis women…
1️⃣ More money spent on cosmetics.
2️⃣ More time in the bathroom ensuring you look “feminine“ enough.
3️⃣ More time and money in the salon.
4️⃣ More money on “feminine” clothing.
All courtesy of the “GC”s (TERFs). Exactly what feminism was supposedly against.
1️⃣ More money spent on cosmetics.
2️⃣ More time in the bathroom ensuring you look “feminine“ enough.
3️⃣ More time and money in the salon.
4️⃣ More money on “feminine” clothing.
All courtesy of the “GC”s (TERFs). Exactly what feminism was supposedly against.
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"According to a report by The Times, which has allegedly seen a final draft of the code, service providers such as hospitals, gyms, and leisure centres will be given the right to ban people from gendered facilities based on their appearance alone."
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/20/t...
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/20/t...
EHRC latest: UK trans 'bathroom ban' to be based on appearance, leaks suggest
The EHRC's code of practice on people's rights to enter gendered facilities could allow individuals to be banned based on appearance, leaks have suggested.
www.thepinknews.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:49 PM
"According to a report by The Times, which has allegedly seen a final draft of the code, service providers such as hospitals, gyms, and leisure centres will be given the right to ban people from gendered facilities based on their appearance alone."
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/20/t...
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/20/t...
Labour doing more fascism.
"Changes to jury trials are opposed by 90% of the Criminal Bar Association, which warned ending the right would be unacceptable and undermine a fundamental principle for British justice." Racial equality groups & criminal justice charities have also expressed concern.
"Changes to jury trials are opposed by 90% of the Criminal Bar Association, which warned ending the right would be unacceptable and undermine a fundamental principle for British justice." Racial equality groups & criminal justice charities have also expressed concern.
MoJ to remove right to trial by jury for thousands of cases in controversial overhaul
MoJ to remove right to trial by jury for thousands of cases in controversial overhaul
Exclusive: Courts minister says change needed to stop criminals opting for juries to delay cases, sometimes by years, and clear huge backlog
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UK politics live – latest updates
Criminals will be stopped from “gaming the system” by choosing trial by jury in order to increase the chances of proceedings collapsing, the courts minister has said, promising to enact radical changes to limit jury trials by the next election.
Drug dealers and career criminals were “laughing in the dock” knowing cases can take years to come to trial, Sarah Sackman told the Guardian, saying inaction would be a road to “chaos and ruin”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Labour doing more fascism.
"Changes to jury trials are opposed by 90% of the Criminal Bar Association, which warned ending the right would be unacceptable and undermine a fundamental principle for British justice." Racial equality groups & criminal justice charities have also expressed concern.
"Changes to jury trials are opposed by 90% of the Criminal Bar Association, which warned ending the right would be unacceptable and undermine a fundamental principle for British justice." Racial equality groups & criminal justice charities have also expressed concern.
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I don't know who they think their voters are.
November 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I don't know who they think their voters are.
Sorely needed.
My trans kid was bullied at 4 different schools, until they were so traumatised they school-refused. I was left educating them alone, with no financial support beyond basic welfare, after the final school claimed I was "voluntarily" home-edding (to protect their Ofsted stats).
My trans kid was bullied at 4 different schools, until they were so traumatised they school-refused. I was left educating them alone, with no financial support beyond basic welfare, after the final school claimed I was "voluntarily" home-edding (to protect their Ofsted stats).
ALSO - SHOUTOUT FOR PARENTS OF TRANS KIDS IN THE UK!
The community is coming together to alleviate the pressure and stress being inflicted upon your children by divisive policy and bullying.
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The community is coming together to alleviate the pressure and stress being inflicted upon your children by divisive policy and bullying.
1/4
Shoutout for teachers who hold a degree and/or QTS, and think anti-trans policies are unethical...
Please comment if you would be interested in taking on some paid online tutoring work for UK trans kids who have been forced out of schooling by policy and/or bullying.
Please comment if you would be interested in taking on some paid online tutoring work for UK trans kids who have been forced out of schooling by policy and/or bullying.
November 19, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Sorely needed.
My trans kid was bullied at 4 different schools, until they were so traumatised they school-refused. I was left educating them alone, with no financial support beyond basic welfare, after the final school claimed I was "voluntarily" home-edding (to protect their Ofsted stats).
My trans kid was bullied at 4 different schools, until they were so traumatised they school-refused. I was left educating them alone, with no financial support beyond basic welfare, after the final school claimed I was "voluntarily" home-edding (to protect their Ofsted stats).
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i hate labour so much.
Another "Benefit of the Union"
Labour plot to slash electricity prices for AI companies while families struggle
www.thenational.scot/news/2563567...
Labour plot to slash electricity prices for AI companies while families struggle
www.thenational.scot/news/2563567...
Labour plot to slash electricity prices for AI companies while families struggle
LABOUR are planning to cut electricity prices for tech companies while energy bills continue to leave families struggling, The National can reveal.
www.thenational.scot
November 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
i hate labour so much.
Dear Labour,
Sisse Marie Welling of Green Left wins lord mayor position 💚
While PM blamed "people coming from outside”,
analysts said voters disliked her "hardline policies on issues such as integration & immigration", upon which the UK's new policies are based.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Sisse Marie Welling of Green Left wins lord mayor position 💚
While PM blamed "people coming from outside”,
analysts said voters disliked her "hardline policies on issues such as integration & immigration", upon which the UK's new policies are based.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Social Democrats in Denmark suffer sweeping election losses
PM Mette Frederiksen’s centre-left party loses control of Copenhagen for first time in more than 100 years
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Dear Labour,
Sisse Marie Welling of Green Left wins lord mayor position 💚
While PM blamed "people coming from outside”,
analysts said voters disliked her "hardline policies on issues such as integration & immigration", upon which the UK's new policies are based.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Sisse Marie Welling of Green Left wins lord mayor position 💚
While PM blamed "people coming from outside”,
analysts said voters disliked her "hardline policies on issues such as integration & immigration", upon which the UK's new policies are based.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...