Erin, a bee 🐝 🏳️⚧️ 🎄(Ms Fidget era with lights on)
@erinlisagayle.bsky.social
Atheist; 1969 vintage; UK; MtF; egg cracked Jan 2023; started HRT Feb 2024.
Walking the long, hard road between.
Orig Acct Created 10/06/2023
New Acct Rebuilt 17/06/2024
Walking the long, hard road between.
Orig Acct Created 10/06/2023
New Acct Rebuilt 17/06/2024
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Field of Dreams Original Soundtrack - The Cornfield
YouTube video by blaaze6
youtu.be
Get to know my music taste (personal version, not based on likes)
This is mostly going to be film soundtrack stuff, but there will be occasional rock / pop in it.
So, I couldn't start this thread without a track from the one album I'd rescue from the proverbial fire:
This is mostly going to be film soundtrack stuff, but there will be occasional rock / pop in it.
So, I couldn't start this thread without a track from the one album I'd rescue from the proverbial fire:
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Did you know about these young people currently on hunger strike ?
www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
Amnesty ‘seriously concerned’ about the misuse of terrorism powers against Filton 24 members on hunger strike
We are Amnesty International UK. We are ordinary people from across the world standing up for humanity and human rights.
www.amnesty.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Did you know about these young people currently on hunger strike ?
www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
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Really good work from The National.
Want to know what happened?
Read this.
Want to know what happened?
Read this.
Harassment, 'untruthful' evidence, and 'unusual' legal questions. Our reporter Xander Elliards looks at nine points from the Sandie Peggie ruling that the rest of the media has left out
December 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Really good work from The National.
Want to know what happened?
Read this.
Want to know what happened?
Read this.
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TEN sends open letter to Women's Institute over its new Gender Critical Ideology. It mentions Peggie v Fife (eg the findings that Dr Upton was the one harassed, it was correct not to exclude her, that a trans woman poses no more threat to a cis woman than a cis woman does). Attached.
December 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
TEN sends open letter to Women's Institute over its new Gender Critical Ideology. It mentions Peggie v Fife (eg the findings that Dr Upton was the one harassed, it was correct not to exclude her, that a trans woman poses no more threat to a cis woman than a cis woman does). Attached.
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In the vast landscape of American media, Assigned Media is something special: A trans led, trans-staffed newsroom producing original, high quality journalism on trans issues for trans people and our allies.
We're not asking for your money this month, just share our work!
We're not asking for your money this month, just share our work!
December 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
In the vast landscape of American media, Assigned Media is something special: A trans led, trans-staffed newsroom producing original, high quality journalism on trans issues for trans people and our allies.
We're not asking for your money this month, just share our work!
We're not asking for your money this month, just share our work!
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I think you need to do so as they look like they're going to continue with the ban!
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Hundreds of Girlguiding volunteers threaten to quit organisation over trans ban
Announcement that Girlguiding will only allow those recorded female at birth to join could see mass departures
www.independent.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I think you need to do so as they look like they're going to continue with the ban!
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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lol professor of ethics in unethical behaviour shock.
December 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
lol professor of ethics in unethical behaviour shock.
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Scant comfort when all a GC worker has to do is click their fingers at HR & their trans colleague has to make other arrangements.
Even when permission is granted to use the correct facilities, that agreement is subject to constant threat.
Human rights for me, provided that's ok with everyone else?
Even when permission is granted to use the correct facilities, that agreement is subject to constant threat.
Human rights for me, provided that's ok with everyone else?
December 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Scant comfort when all a GC worker has to do is click their fingers at HR & their trans colleague has to make other arrangements.
Even when permission is granted to use the correct facilities, that agreement is subject to constant threat.
Human rights for me, provided that's ok with everyone else?
Even when permission is granted to use the correct facilities, that agreement is subject to constant threat.
Human rights for me, provided that's ok with everyone else?
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the first result on google search for your work brings up a bigot blog from someone who hasn't read the book and seems extremistly bothered by tweets from people who are not you.
This link isn't that. This link is the one to your book so people can buy it.
brandyschillace.com/book/the-int...
This link isn't that. This link is the one to your book so people can buy it.
brandyschillace.com/book/the-int...
December 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
the first result on google search for your work brings up a bigot blog from someone who hasn't read the book and seems extremistly bothered by tweets from people who are not you.
This link isn't that. This link is the one to your book so people can buy it.
brandyschillace.com/book/the-int...
This link isn't that. This link is the one to your book so people can buy it.
brandyschillace.com/book/the-int...
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It's that day again. It's Trans Joy Tuesday!
For the trans people out there, let’s offset all the bad news and share something happy going on with you.
Whether it’s big or small, please share your joy!
For the trans people out there, let’s offset all the bad news and share something happy going on with you.
Whether it’s big or small, please share your joy!
December 9, 2025 at 2:20 PM
It's that day again. It's Trans Joy Tuesday!
For the trans people out there, let’s offset all the bad news and share something happy going on with you.
Whether it’s big or small, please share your joy!
For the trans people out there, let’s offset all the bad news and share something happy going on with you.
Whether it’s big or small, please share your joy!
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If, like me, you're as outraged by the clear manipulation of truth regarding the coverage of the Peggie/Upton case, and many other cases in the media, you should complain.
TV/Radio - Make a complaint share.google/9Xikdp31WU2Q...
Article/News - Make a complaint share.google/9Xikdp31WU2Q...
TV/Radio - Make a complaint share.google/9Xikdp31WU2Q...
Article/News - Make a complaint share.google/9Xikdp31WU2Q...
December 9, 2025 at 12:13 PM
If, like me, you're as outraged by the clear manipulation of truth regarding the coverage of the Peggie/Upton case, and many other cases in the media, you should complain.
TV/Radio - Make a complaint share.google/9Xikdp31WU2Q...
Article/News - Make a complaint share.google/9Xikdp31WU2Q...
TV/Radio - Make a complaint share.google/9Xikdp31WU2Q...
Article/News - Make a complaint share.google/9Xikdp31WU2Q...
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EsseCamp Bute '26
Wild-camping activity weekend for verifiable members of the uk trans community!
1st May - 4th May
Isle of Arran, Scotland
FREE TO ATTEND. All activities and food costs covered, just pay your travel costs!
Apply here: www.essehouse.co.uk/essecamps-in-2026
Wild-camping activity weekend for verifiable members of the uk trans community!
1st May - 4th May
Isle of Arran, Scotland
FREE TO ATTEND. All activities and food costs covered, just pay your travel costs!
Apply here: www.essehouse.co.uk/essecamps-in-2026
December 9, 2025 at 1:47 PM
EsseCamp Bute '26
Wild-camping activity weekend for verifiable members of the uk trans community!
1st May - 4th May
Isle of Arran, Scotland
FREE TO ATTEND. All activities and food costs covered, just pay your travel costs!
Apply here: www.essehouse.co.uk/essecamps-in-2026
Wild-camping activity weekend for verifiable members of the uk trans community!
1st May - 4th May
Isle of Arran, Scotland
FREE TO ATTEND. All activities and food costs covered, just pay your travel costs!
Apply here: www.essehouse.co.uk/essecamps-in-2026
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New interview on the old kleptocracy youtu.be/Hx2jh93_1Fs?...
Transnational Kleptocracy: What Happens After Trump, Sarah Kendzior
YouTube video by The Mark Thompson Show
youtu.be
December 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
New interview on the old kleptocracy youtu.be/Hx2jh93_1Fs?...
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In today's recording of Rare Earth I learned 2 new words: "confusticated" (confused) & "hibernaculum" (shelter where animals bunk down for the winter). If you're confusticated about how to arrange your own hibernaculum for our changing seasons, do listen in on Dec 19th as we delve deep into winter.
December 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
In today's recording of Rare Earth I learned 2 new words: "confusticated" (confused) & "hibernaculum" (shelter where animals bunk down for the winter). If you're confusticated about how to arrange your own hibernaculum for our changing seasons, do listen in on Dec 19th as we delve deep into winter.
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"What last week has shown is that, despite their hopes to the contrary, anti-trans campaigners have not won the hearts and minds they hoped the supreme court would give them"
The WI and Girlguiding have been pressured to exclude trans women – yet the law is clear as mud | Jess O’Thomson
The WI and Girlguiding have been pressured to exclude trans women – yet the law is clear as mud | Jess O’Thomson
Since the supreme court decision, organisations have faced lobbying and legal threats. But trans people are protected by discrimination law too, says Jess O’Thomson of the Good Law Project
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
"What last week has shown is that, despite their hopes to the contrary, anti-trans campaigners have not won the hearts and minds they hoped the supreme court would give them"
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Me, in The Guardian today:
"This is a moment that requires bravery in standing up for what is right. Organisations that value trans people should know not just that the law is on their side – but so, also, are many people who will step up to defend them if they have the courage to take a stand."
"This is a moment that requires bravery in standing up for what is right. Organisations that value trans people should know not just that the law is on their side – but so, also, are many people who will step up to defend them if they have the courage to take a stand."
The WI and Girlguiding have been pressured to exclude trans women – yet the law is clear as mud | Jess O’Thomson
Since the supreme court decision, organisations have faced lobbying and legal threats. But trans people are protected by discrimination law too, says Jess O’Thomson of the Good Law Project
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Me, in The Guardian today:
"This is a moment that requires bravery in standing up for what is right. Organisations that value trans people should know not just that the law is on their side – but so, also, are many people who will step up to defend them if they have the courage to take a stand."
"This is a moment that requires bravery in standing up for what is right. Organisations that value trans people should know not just that the law is on their side – but so, also, are many people who will step up to defend them if they have the courage to take a stand."
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🎄 Christmas is 2 weeks away and I’m hearing from too many constituents with damaged, lost or misdelivered Evri parcels — and no way to get help.
Today I wrote to Evri’s CEO with neighbouring MPs to demand action.
Evri mustn’t be Mid Dorset & North Poole’s Grinch that steals Christmas.
Today I wrote to Evri’s CEO with neighbouring MPs to demand action.
Evri mustn’t be Mid Dorset & North Poole’s Grinch that steals Christmas.
December 9, 2025 at 12:51 PM
🎄 Christmas is 2 weeks away and I’m hearing from too many constituents with damaged, lost or misdelivered Evri parcels — and no way to get help.
Today I wrote to Evri’s CEO with neighbouring MPs to demand action.
Evri mustn’t be Mid Dorset & North Poole’s Grinch that steals Christmas.
Today I wrote to Evri’s CEO with neighbouring MPs to demand action.
Evri mustn’t be Mid Dorset & North Poole’s Grinch that steals Christmas.
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Flowers for Beth is still here! We apologise for the delay in posting a PO Box address- we had to take steps to protect the safety of our volunteers after we received some very passionate hate mail. 🌸
We are not deterred, it has mostly been a logistical headache. We will have it up by Christmas.
We are not deterred, it has mostly been a logistical headache. We will have it up by Christmas.
December 9, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Flowers for Beth is still here! We apologise for the delay in posting a PO Box address- we had to take steps to protect the safety of our volunteers after we received some very passionate hate mail. 🌸
We are not deterred, it has mostly been a logistical headache. We will have it up by Christmas.
We are not deterred, it has mostly been a logistical headache. We will have it up by Christmas.
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A lot of journalists are writing stories about DIY now and I don't trust any of them not to scaremonger about it to build support for crackdowns. I've refused requests for interviews on this. Do not talk to the media about DIY.
Trans people need to be careful about talking about DIY. Yes talk about it in the general sense, quote the facts and figures but be careful. Don't give away sources to cis folks. Don't talk to journalists about the details. They're coming for it.
December 9, 2025 at 12:12 PM
A lot of journalists are writing stories about DIY now and I don't trust any of them not to scaremonger about it to build support for crackdowns. I've refused requests for interviews on this. Do not talk to the media about DIY.
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If you’re tired of explaining yourself and the misreporting of the Peggie tribunal to your lazy and ignorant friends save your energy and send them this.
open.substack.com/pub/ajustsoc...
open.substack.com/pub/ajustsoc...
When the Law Said No: How Gender Critical Arguments Failed in Court
A plain English guide to what the Peggie judgment actually decided
open.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:12 PM
If you’re tired of explaining yourself and the misreporting of the Peggie tribunal to your lazy and ignorant friends save your energy and send them this.
open.substack.com/pub/ajustsoc...
open.substack.com/pub/ajustsoc...
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Im looking for trans people (and allies) that are interested in acting as activity leaders across the UK.
You could be an experienced hiker looking to share your favourite places, a history buff looking to share your knowledge, whatever your skillset - i am totally open to your suggestions!
1/2
You could be an experienced hiker looking to share your favourite places, a history buff looking to share your knowledge, whatever your skillset - i am totally open to your suggestions!
1/2
December 9, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Im looking for trans people (and allies) that are interested in acting as activity leaders across the UK.
You could be an experienced hiker looking to share your favourite places, a history buff looking to share your knowledge, whatever your skillset - i am totally open to your suggestions!
1/2
You could be an experienced hiker looking to share your favourite places, a history buff looking to share your knowledge, whatever your skillset - i am totally open to your suggestions!
1/2
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Here is Emilys christmas list for those that have asked gor it. I would ask if you could please add a note of hope or solidarity as she could do with it.
www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/...
www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/...
Check out my list on Amazon
www.amazon.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Here is Emilys christmas list for those that have asked gor it. I would ask if you could please add a note of hope or solidarity as she could do with it.
www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/...
www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/...
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Trans people need to be careful about talking about DIY. Yes talk about it in the general sense, quote the facts and figures but be careful. Don't give away sources to cis folks. Don't talk to journalists about the details. They're coming for it.
December 9, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Trans people need to be careful about talking about DIY. Yes talk about it in the general sense, quote the facts and figures but be careful. Don't give away sources to cis folks. Don't talk to journalists about the details. They're coming for it.
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Another sign that Trump is not just a US problem - he’s a threat to the entire world.
UN environment report 'hijacked' over fossil fuels - top scientist
The US and other governments derailed agreement on a global environment study, it's co-chair says.
www.bbc.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Another sign that Trump is not just a US problem - he’s a threat to the entire world.
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"biological male who identifies as a woman".
I'm only going to say this once.
FUCK THE BBC!
If I could cancel my TV licence I would.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I'm only going to say this once.
FUCK THE BBC!
If I could cancel my TV licence I would.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Partial victory for nurse in NHS trans changing room row
A tribunal said NHS Fife harassed Sandie Peggie but dismissed other claims she made against the health board and a transgender doctor.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 9:57 PM
"biological male who identifies as a woman".
I'm only going to say this once.
FUCK THE BBC!
If I could cancel my TV licence I would.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I'm only going to say this once.
FUCK THE BBC!
If I could cancel my TV licence I would.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...