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As in so many things, the British public is wrong.
December 2, 2025 at 6:49 AM
As in so many things, the British public is wrong.
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Today is the day to repost this meme about International Men's Day, one of the most unironically wholesome memes that has ever been made.
Shoutout to all my fellow champs, chiefs, and kings. ✊
Shoutout to all my fellow champs, chiefs, and kings. ✊
November 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Today is the day to repost this meme about International Men's Day, one of the most unironically wholesome memes that has ever been made.
Shoutout to all my fellow champs, chiefs, and kings. ✊
Shoutout to all my fellow champs, chiefs, and kings. ✊
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Today is International Men’s Day. So here’s to refugee men fleeing abuse, trans men denied healthcare, queer men bullied for being different, Black men racially profiled, disabled men excluded from work, and all the other men who fail at being “real men.” May we continue to cultivate our humanity.
November 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Today is International Men’s Day. So here’s to refugee men fleeing abuse, trans men denied healthcare, queer men bullied for being different, Black men racially profiled, disabled men excluded from work, and all the other men who fail at being “real men.” May we continue to cultivate our humanity.
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A cycling influencer nominated for a list of top 100 women cyclists said she has declined the honour due to the decision not to include trans women.
Claire Sharpe, a cycling coach from Bristol, said: "If they don't want to ride with all women, then it's not the kind of ride I want to be part of" 👏🏻
Claire Sharpe, a cycling coach from Bristol, said: "If they don't want to ride with all women, then it's not the kind of ride I want to be part of" 👏🏻
Woman refuses Cycling UK award over trans women being left out - BBC News
Claire Sharpe says she disagrees with Cycling UK only naming biological women in their top 100 list.
www.bbc.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:43 PM
A cycling influencer nominated for a list of top 100 women cyclists said she has declined the honour due to the decision not to include trans women.
Claire Sharpe, a cycling coach from Bristol, said: "If they don't want to ride with all women, then it's not the kind of ride I want to be part of" 👏🏻
Claire Sharpe, a cycling coach from Bristol, said: "If they don't want to ride with all women, then it's not the kind of ride I want to be part of" 👏🏻
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I'm one of those "art is for everyone" people. Do your thing. Be creative. Make work. Have fun with it! It doesn't need to make money. Don't get caught up in competition. Above all, it should be fulfilling. Art making is a practice. Creativity is good for you. Enjoy it.
November 19, 2025 at 12:44 PM
I'm one of those "art is for everyone" people. Do your thing. Be creative. Make work. Have fun with it! It doesn't need to make money. Don't get caught up in competition. Above all, it should be fulfilling. Art making is a practice. Creativity is good for you. Enjoy it.
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The BBC was founded to “provide impartial news”. If it's going to be the UK's biggest media organisation, it has to do its job right.
Hold the BBC to account 👇
https://action.goodlawproject.org/tell-the-BBC-to-stop-attacking-trans-people?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=socials
Hold the BBC to account 👇
https://action.goodlawproject.org/tell-the-BBC-to-stop-attacking-trans-people?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=socials
November 14, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The BBC was founded to “provide impartial news”. If it's going to be the UK's biggest media organisation, it has to do its job right.
Hold the BBC to account 👇
https://action.goodlawproject.org/tell-the-BBC-to-stop-attacking-trans-people?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=socials
Hold the BBC to account 👇
https://action.goodlawproject.org/tell-the-BBC-to-stop-attacking-trans-people?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=socials
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This is not a problem you can solve with political manoeuvring!
November 13, 2025 at 12:10 AM
This is not a problem you can solve with political manoeuvring!
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Emily Maitlis admitting she worked at the bbc to try and get healthcare for trans people shut down
November 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Emily Maitlis admitting she worked at the bbc to try and get healthcare for trans people shut down
On the one hand fireworks traumatise animals and people, on the other I had fireworks thrown at me last night; so who's to say if they're good or bad?
November 6, 2025 at 8:07 AM
On the one hand fireworks traumatise animals and people, on the other I had fireworks thrown at me last night; so who's to say if they're good or bad?
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yeah, watching it, I was struck by how much he captured the anger of the moment. yes, he's a charismatic guy presenting a hopeful vision of the future, but he's not obama. he's also up there saying "these people are pieces of shit, and fuck them forever"
I do like that Zohran’s speech wasn’t just “the glory of the purpose that brings us together” stuff but was also some “no fuck that guy for real, he sucks”
November 5, 2025 at 8:11 PM
yeah, watching it, I was struck by how much he captured the anger of the moment. yes, he's a charismatic guy presenting a hopeful vision of the future, but he's not obama. he's also up there saying "these people are pieces of shit, and fuck them forever"
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Absolutely insane.
Labour would have purged and smeared someone like Zohran Mamdani.
Wes Streeting's politics align far more closely with Andrew Cuomo.
The lessons from Mamdani are about how to defeat both the right - and the bankrupt "centre".
Labour would have purged and smeared someone like Zohran Mamdani.
Wes Streeting's politics align far more closely with Andrew Cuomo.
The lessons from Mamdani are about how to defeat both the right - and the bankrupt "centre".
November 5, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Absolutely insane.
Labour would have purged and smeared someone like Zohran Mamdani.
Wes Streeting's politics align far more closely with Andrew Cuomo.
The lessons from Mamdani are about how to defeat both the right - and the bankrupt "centre".
Labour would have purged and smeared someone like Zohran Mamdani.
Wes Streeting's politics align far more closely with Andrew Cuomo.
The lessons from Mamdani are about how to defeat both the right - and the bankrupt "centre".
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19/ To summarize: Pamela Paul, a racist and a transphobe who shaped the books biz for YEARS, has written an essay w no evidence proving there is a "growing divide" about trans rights amongst LGBTQ ppl. The WSJ publishing shoddy journalism is not just a disservice to trans ppl but the entire public.
November 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
19/ To summarize: Pamela Paul, a racist and a transphobe who shaped the books biz for YEARS, has written an essay w no evidence proving there is a "growing divide" about trans rights amongst LGBTQ ppl. The WSJ publishing shoddy journalism is not just a disservice to trans ppl but the entire public.
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🚨 1/ SCOOP We all know Pamela Paul is not a good journalist. But in her (poorly argued) WSJ screed on the alleged "growing divide" in LGBTQ circles abt trans rights, she reports ESPECIALLY badly—including abt Jose Arango & his boyfriend who dumped him.
Paul didn't talk to the boyfriend.
I did.
Paul didn't talk to the boyfriend.
I did.
November 2, 2025 at 7:06 PM
🚨 1/ SCOOP We all know Pamela Paul is not a good journalist. But in her (poorly argued) WSJ screed on the alleged "growing divide" in LGBTQ circles abt trans rights, she reports ESPECIALLY badly—including abt Jose Arango & his boyfriend who dumped him.
Paul didn't talk to the boyfriend.
I did.
Paul didn't talk to the boyfriend.
I did.
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“He’s just Andrew..." | Virginia Giuffre’s family on Andrew losing “Prince” title
#Newsnight
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM-rxvgxvx0
#Newsnight
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM-rxvgxvx0
"No longer a Prince” | Virginia Giuffre’s family respond as King strips Andrew's title
YouTube video by BBC Newsnight
www.youtube.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:15 AM
“He’s just Andrew..." | Virginia Giuffre’s family on Andrew losing “Prince” title
#Newsnight
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM-rxvgxvx0
#Newsnight
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM-rxvgxvx0
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There is enough money and resources in the world to feed and house everyone. Nothing will convince me otherwise.
October 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM
There is enough money and resources in the world to feed and house everyone. Nothing will convince me otherwise.
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Let's all keep pretending the forces behind this are just 'concerned parents with reasonable questions' rather than deranged bigots
The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too. n.pr/4qFa1mY
Trump pushes an end to medical care for transgender youth nationally
The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too.
n.pr
October 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Let's all keep pretending the forces behind this are just 'concerned parents with reasonable questions' rather than deranged bigots
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Judge rules George R.R. Martin and other authors can sue OpenAI for copyright infringement
• Said ChatGPT generated 'Game of Thrones' content similar enough to infringe copyright
• OpenAI’s motion to dismiss was denied
• Said ChatGPT generated 'Game of Thrones' content similar enough to infringe copyright
• OpenAI’s motion to dismiss was denied
October 30, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Judge rules George R.R. Martin and other authors can sue OpenAI for copyright infringement
• Said ChatGPT generated 'Game of Thrones' content similar enough to infringe copyright
• OpenAI’s motion to dismiss was denied
• Said ChatGPT generated 'Game of Thrones' content similar enough to infringe copyright
• OpenAI’s motion to dismiss was denied
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LGBT+ Liberal Democrats condemn our party's decision to base internal gender quotas on sex assigmed at birth.
This trans-exclusionary decision is an attack on one of the most vulnerable groups in our society.
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This trans-exclusionary decision is an attack on one of the most vulnerable groups in our society.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats condemn our party's decision to base internal gender quotas on sex assigmed at birth.
This trans-exclusionary decision is an attack on one of the most vulnerable groups in our society.
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This trans-exclusionary decision is an attack on one of the most vulnerable groups in our society.
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A number of executives in publishing keep repeating that AI will be good for creativity, when what I *think* they mean is it will be good for their bottom line.
Not thinking of anyone in particular, of course.
Not thinking of anyone in particular, of course.
October 28, 2025 at 1:53 PM
A number of executives in publishing keep repeating that AI will be good for creativity, when what I *think* they mean is it will be good for their bottom line.
Not thinking of anyone in particular, of course.
Not thinking of anyone in particular, of course.
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MPs are rightly concerned about the economic impact of the EHRC's Code of Practice. Businesses up and down the country have made clear that it's unworkable.
It's time for the Minister to send it back 🚮
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
It's time for the Minister to send it back 🚮
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Dozens of Labour MPs warn of chaos for firms over gender recognition advice
Nearly 50 backbenchers write to business secretary over potential costs and legal ‘minefield’ of upcoming guidance
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
MPs are rightly concerned about the economic impact of the EHRC's Code of Practice. Businesses up and down the country have made clear that it's unworkable.
It's time for the Minister to send it back 🚮
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
It's time for the Minister to send it back 🚮
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Til he posted I’d forgotten about that Cnut too.
Cnut. He's forgotten about Cnut, who went on pilgrimage to Rome in 1027. Oh, and Edward I, who spent 2 months at the court of Gregory X in 1273. Otherwise, all over the detail, as per.
October 23, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Til he posted I’d forgotten about that Cnut too.
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Tia Kofi out at midnight tonight on Bold Politics with Zack Polanski
October 23, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Tia Kofi out at midnight tonight on Bold Politics with Zack Polanski
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bittersweet seeing parts of the lethargic british press sluggishly get around to wondering if US far-right religious think tanks are working to influence british politics. they are, yes! it is not secret! do your jobs better!
October 18, 2025 at 11:14 PM
bittersweet seeing parts of the lethargic british press sluggishly get around to wondering if US far-right religious think tanks are working to influence british politics. they are, yes! it is not secret! do your jobs better!
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"Are we going to abandon people whenever the rightwing press demands it?"
October 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
"Are we going to abandon people whenever the rightwing press demands it?"