Rebecca
@beccauk.bsky.social
SFF fan, trans woman, sometimes dances
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Spoiler alert:
King Charles delivers Christmas Day message from Westminster Abbey
In a pre-recorded video, the British monarch reflected on the theme of pilgrimage.
www.1news.co.nz
December 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Spoiler alert:
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If you’re wondering why your friends in academia are a little on edge right now, it’s because an eighteen-year-old who hasn’t done the reading, doesn’t look at the assignment, and has does no critical thinking skills more complex than “because I think it’s in the Bible” can literally end your career
The University of Oklahoma has removed an instructor who was accused by a student of religious discrimination over a failing grade on a psychology paper in which she cited the Bible and argued that promoting a “belief in multiple genders” was “demonic.” https://cnn.it/4b6g3rd
Oklahoma instructor removed from teaching for failing a Bible-based gender essay | CNN
The University of Oklahoma has removed an instructor who was accused by a student of religious discrimination over a failing grade on a psychology paper in which she cited the Bible and argued that promoting a “belief in multiple genders” was “demonic.”
cnn.it
December 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
If you’re wondering why your friends in academia are a little on edge right now, it’s because an eighteen-year-old who hasn’t done the reading, doesn’t look at the assignment, and has does no critical thinking skills more complex than “because I think it’s in the Bible” can literally end your career
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French President Macron slams a decision by the US to impose visa bans on a former EU commissioner and other anti-disinformation campaigners. www.reuters.com/business/medi...
French President Macron slams U.S. visa ban on Thierry Breton and others
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday slammed a decision by the United States to impose visa bans on former European Union commissioner Thierry Breton and other anti-disinformation campaigners.
www.reuters.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:56 PM
French President Macron slams a decision by the US to impose visa bans on a former EU commissioner and other anti-disinformation campaigners. www.reuters.com/business/medi...
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Freedom of speech is the foundation of our strong and vibrant European democracy.
We are proud of it. We will protect it.
Because the @ec.europa.eu is the guardian of our values.
We are proud of it. We will protect it.
Because the @ec.europa.eu is the guardian of our values.
We strongly condemn the U.S. decision to impose travel restrictions on five European individuals, including former Commissioner Thierry Breton.
Link to full statement: link.europa.eu/NtMX4K
Link to full statement: link.europa.eu/NtMX4K
December 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Freedom of speech is the foundation of our strong and vibrant European democracy.
We are proud of it. We will protect it.
Because the @ec.europa.eu is the guardian of our values.
We are proud of it. We will protect it.
Because the @ec.europa.eu is the guardian of our values.
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We strongly condemn the U.S. decision to impose travel restrictions on five European individuals, including former Commissioner Thierry Breton.
Link to full statement: link.europa.eu/NtMX4K
Link to full statement: link.europa.eu/NtMX4K
December 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
We strongly condemn the U.S. decision to impose travel restrictions on five European individuals, including former Commissioner Thierry Breton.
Link to full statement: link.europa.eu/NtMX4K
Link to full statement: link.europa.eu/NtMX4K
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EU Commission response to US sanctions imposed upon advocates of regulating social media ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
December 24, 2025 at 11:05 AM
EU Commission response to US sanctions imposed upon advocates of regulating social media ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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Ok. Now had a chance to check and, well, at least some docs do appear to be straight up classic redaction fail. And there are some *interesting* bits here.
www.justice.gov/multimedia/C...
www.justice.gov/multimedia/C...
December 23, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Ok. Now had a chance to check and, well, at least some docs do appear to be straight up classic redaction fail. And there are some *interesting* bits here.
www.justice.gov/multimedia/C...
www.justice.gov/multimedia/C...
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Worked hard to get this into Guardian Oz & big props to @fiercemum.bsky.social for setting it up & Melissa Davey for publishing it. She will doubtless get loads of hassle from transphobes for it, but it needs to be out there.
Puberty Blocker bans harm trans kids, no-one should pretend they don’t.
Puberty Blocker bans harm trans kids, no-one should pretend they don’t.
Puberty blocker bans in Queensland and NZ risk extreme harm to trans youth, UK expert warns
Sociologist who surveyed effect of 2024 UK ban says denial of gender-affirming care has left trans and non-binary children in ‘abject misery and severe distress’
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Worked hard to get this into Guardian Oz & big props to @fiercemum.bsky.social for setting it up & Melissa Davey for publishing it. She will doubtless get loads of hassle from transphobes for it, but it needs to be out there.
Puberty Blocker bans harm trans kids, no-one should pretend they don’t.
Puberty Blocker bans harm trans kids, no-one should pretend they don’t.
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The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
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It's incredible, isn't it, that trying to do whatever the people who hate you wants doesn't make them hate you any less yet absolutely destroys any respect or warmth from you amongst the people who didn't hate you.
Starmer wants to be a British Macron. He's succeeding, but not in the way he hoped.
Starmer wants to be a British Macron. He's succeeding, but not in the way he hoped.
Well that’s worked, hasn’t it – disapproval absolutely skyrocketing among Labour voters, but 1% down among Reform voters!
Surely at some point Starmer will have to stop courting the votes of people who’ll never vote for him. But has he left it too late to rescure the votes of people who once did?
Surely at some point Starmer will have to stop courting the votes of people who’ll never vote for him. But has he left it too late to rescure the votes of people who once did?
December 19, 2025 at 5:47 PM
It's incredible, isn't it, that trying to do whatever the people who hate you wants doesn't make them hate you any less yet absolutely destroys any respect or warmth from you amongst the people who didn't hate you.
Starmer wants to be a British Macron. He's succeeding, but not in the way he hoped.
Starmer wants to be a British Macron. He's succeeding, but not in the way he hoped.
The anti-trans brigade is horrified to discover that Wes didn’t get the memo explaining that “needs more research” was always a pretext for a ban, and not actually a call for more research.
(He’s the only person in the universe who didn’t realise this.)
(He’s the only person in the universe who didn’t realise this.)
December 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The anti-trans brigade is horrified to discover that Wes didn’t get the memo explaining that “needs more research” was always a pretext for a ban, and not actually a call for more research.
(He’s the only person in the universe who didn’t realise this.)
(He’s the only person in the universe who didn’t realise this.)
‘Meta, the social media platform’s owner, said it was carrying out a “limited test” in which those without a paid “Meta Verified” subscription, costing at least £9.99 a month, could only post two external links a month.’
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Erm… what?
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Erm… what?
Facebook tests charging users to share links in potential blow for news outlets
News organisations fear move could hit newsrooms and other media publishers by stopping users sharing their content
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM
‘Meta, the social media platform’s owner, said it was carrying out a “limited test” in which those without a paid “Meta Verified” subscription, costing at least £9.99 a month, could only post two external links a month.’
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Erm… what?
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Erm… what?
Fascinatingly, the EHRC here shades in bright red the failure of the UK to implement gender recognition based in self-identification, and notes that the UK has failed to make gender identity a protected characteristic.
December 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Fascinatingly, the EHRC here shades in bright red the failure of the UK to implement gender recognition based in self-identification, and notes that the UK has failed to make gender identity a protected characteristic.
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I think we need a dedicated spaces for GC people. A trans person in a changing room with me would mind their own business. A GC person would be the person most likely to violate me tbh
December 17, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I think we need a dedicated spaces for GC people. A trans person in a changing room with me would mind their own business. A GC person would be the person most likely to violate me tbh
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New Zealand's libertarian/ populist/ right wing coalition Government is trying to follow Wesley Streeting's lead in banning puberty blockers.
This is what the New Zealand High Court has just decided (www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/assets/cases...).
This is what the New Zealand High Court has just decided (www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/assets/cases...).
![[17] There is also no evidence of a particular need to act urgently to prevent new prescriptions because of some immediate risk to physical health if young people commence treatment. [18] Puberty blockers are reversible. There is no evidence that they affect fertility. If they did, they would hardly be prescribed for children with precocious puberty and they have been prescribed for that purpose for decades. They may alleviate distress for a child who is simply not ready to cope with puberty either because they are too young or because their mental health is such that a delay is recommended. The only evidence-based impact on physical health is on bone density and that impact results from long term use. A period of months until the Judicial Review can be heard is not said to create any issues with bone density for a young person commencing treatment. [19] The evidence relating to mental health outcomes suggests negative outcomes from a ban are a far more immediate concern.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:xurjtu2wa2akyi64gab34ahg/bafkreih3dcnwld4y5s4wqdtgps3fdhnnw2jcetmvkit4ictclmkfixiese@jpeg)
December 17, 2025 at 9:59 AM
New Zealand's libertarian/ populist/ right wing coalition Government is trying to follow Wesley Streeting's lead in banning puberty blockers.
This is what the New Zealand High Court has just decided (www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/assets/cases...).
This is what the New Zealand High Court has just decided (www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/assets/cases...).
Windows: “ooh! Helloooo! Would you like to click through a bunch of screens? Hah! I’ve just changed all your default apps and added Facebook to the task bar! You’re welcome! Do you want to do more or just go to desktop?”
December 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Windows: “ooh! Helloooo! Would you like to click through a bunch of screens? Hah! I’ve just changed all your default apps and added Facebook to the task bar! You’re welcome! Do you want to do more or just go to desktop?”
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"The Cass review did not find puberty blockers unsafe; it found the evidence base to be weak." Letter in today's Times
December 16, 2025 at 12:26 PM
"The Cass review did not find puberty blockers unsafe; it found the evidence base to be weak." Letter in today's Times
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🤯 One hell of an introduction to this piece by @rivkahbrown.bsky.social.🤯 novaramedia.com/2025/12/16/a...
Anti-Trans Groups Want a Bathroom Ban. Judges Aren’t Giving Them One | Novara Media
Gender-critical campaigners had hoped that this year’s Supreme Court ruling would tee up US-style bathroom bills across the UK, throwing hundreds of thousands of pounds at lawsuits to exclude trans wo...
novaramedia.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🤯 One hell of an introduction to this piece by @rivkahbrown.bsky.social.🤯 novaramedia.com/2025/12/16/a...
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I don't know, Aaron. I think we need to take this seriously. In fact, after surveying hundreds of years of history in the past few days, I've written an article assessing the originalist case here:
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
December 16, 2025 at 3:58 AM
I don't know, Aaron. I think we need to take this seriously. In fact, after surveying hundreds of years of history in the past few days, I've written an article assessing the originalist case here:
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
I didn’t realise serving ministers were allowed to tell the press they found their demotion humiliating…?
Former Scottish secretary hits out at ‘humiliating’ sacking by Keir Starmer in reshuffle
Ian Murray says he has still not been given an explanation for his demotion to technology minister
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I didn’t realise serving ministers were allowed to tell the press they found their demotion humiliating…?
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Interesting piece.
The points about human rights/EU law have force. But for me, the central problem with the FWS judgment is more fundamental. It strikes me as implausible that this is what Parliament intended, without spelling it out, only 6 years after the GRA, and in an Act dealing with equality.
The points about human rights/EU law have force. But for me, the central problem with the FWS judgment is more fundamental. It strikes me as implausible that this is what Parliament intended, without spelling it out, only 6 years after the GRA, and in an Act dealing with equality.
So much of the commentary on the FWS judgment has been driven by reflexive responses to the outcome, but there are so many gaps and leaps in its reasoning that it will spawn litigation for years to come - @aoifemod.bsky.social and I flag some failings in judge craft:
nilq.qub.ac.uk/index.php/ni...
nilq.qub.ac.uk/index.php/ni...
December 15, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Interesting piece.
The points about human rights/EU law have force. But for me, the central problem with the FWS judgment is more fundamental. It strikes me as implausible that this is what Parliament intended, without spelling it out, only 6 years after the GRA, and in an Act dealing with equality.
The points about human rights/EU law have force. But for me, the central problem with the FWS judgment is more fundamental. It strikes me as implausible that this is what Parliament intended, without spelling it out, only 6 years after the GRA, and in an Act dealing with equality.
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According to the new head of the EHRC, I am a man, but apparently only in normal social situations...
You could not make this nonsense up - why can't the GCs just go away and find a better hobby than bashing trans people?
You could not make this nonsense up - why can't the GCs just go away and find a better hobby than bashing trans people?
December 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
According to the new head of the EHRC, I am a man, but apparently only in normal social situations...
You could not make this nonsense up - why can't the GCs just go away and find a better hobby than bashing trans people?
You could not make this nonsense up - why can't the GCs just go away and find a better hobby than bashing trans people?
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A friend of mine - a longstanding highly rated and senior servant to the Labour Party - wrote to me some weeks back saying 'This is the worst Government of my life time.' He hadn't forgotten Liz Truss but he credited her, inept though she was, with, unlike Labour, at least knowing what she wanted.
December 14, 2025 at 9:39 AM
A friend of mine - a longstanding highly rated and senior servant to the Labour Party - wrote to me some weeks back saying 'This is the worst Government of my life time.' He hadn't forgotten Liz Truss but he credited her, inept though she was, with, unlike Labour, at least knowing what she wanted.
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If Labour wanted to know why it is tanking electorally trans rights would be a great case study. Not because people vote on trans rights; most don't. But because everyone - both the JKRs who hate trans people and trans people and their allies - can sniff out Labour's position as insincere bullshit.
December 14, 2025 at 9:36 AM
If Labour wanted to know why it is tanking electorally trans rights would be a great case study. Not because people vote on trans rights; most don't. But because everyone - both the JKRs who hate trans people and trans people and their allies - can sniff out Labour's position as insincere bullshit.