@katiemanasse.bsky.social
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The BSL during Finland was sensational #Eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The BSL during Finland was sensational #Eurovision
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EBU: We don't like you using the word "Kant." Can you please tone it down?
Malta: sure ok.
#Eurovision
Malta: sure ok.
#Eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 8:52 PM
EBU: We don't like you using the word "Kant." Can you please tone it down?
Malta: sure ok.
#Eurovision
Malta: sure ok.
#Eurovision
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Saying trans people threaten the concept of sexual orientation is like saying mashed potatoes threaten the concept of dinner
![Perhaps most concerningly, the Supreme Court adopts extremely transphobic rhetoric concerning transfeminine lesbians.
The Court concludes that a lesbian “must be a [AFAB] female who is sexually oriented towards (or attracted to) [AFAB] females”. The Court concludes that female here cannot include trans women, as the “concept of sexual orientation” would be “rendered meaningless”, and in its opinion, wrongly affect the composition of lesbians as a group.
The Court claims this would lead to an “inevitable loss of autonomy and dignity for lesbians”. It points to evidence from gender-critical groups like the LGB Alliance and The Lesbian Project to make this argument. They claim the inclusion of trans women is having a ‘chilling effect on lesbians’ to associate in lesbian-only spaces. The vast majority of lesbians reject this claim.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:i7aox3qj5gv2bqvlclpwcw5u/bafkreicrxzlblscgchacobotqqxbvfhiyclwilbbzjs363mwf65meyssly@jpeg)
April 19, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Saying trans people threaten the concept of sexual orientation is like saying mashed potatoes threaten the concept of dinner
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This is what it comes down to in terms of how we actually function in society: not “what is a woman?”, but “how do you know I’m a woman?” Nobody has ever asked to inspect my gametes or chromosomes. Presentation is literally all anyone is going on.
I mean I’m a fairly femme cis woman but I don’t carry any ID on me that shows my gender. How could I *prove* I am a woman, if I had to, in a way that isn’t just “well she looks like a girl, fair enough”?
April 18, 2025 at 8:05 AM
This is what it comes down to in terms of how we actually function in society: not “what is a woman?”, but “how do you know I’m a woman?” Nobody has ever asked to inspect my gametes or chromosomes. Presentation is literally all anyone is going on.
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Me and countless other authors today…😂
March 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Me and countless other authors today…😂
I have eaten no fewer than three portions of patatas today.
When in Spain…
When in Spain…
February 21, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I have eaten no fewer than three portions of patatas today.
When in Spain…
When in Spain…
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🔈 Calling musicians in Cardiff!
Musicians, students and alumni will be gathering tomorrow in a mass protest against the proposed plan to close Cardiff University School of Music
✊ Every young person in Wales should have the chance to benefit from arts education
Musicians, students and alumni will be gathering tomorrow in a mass protest against the proposed plan to close Cardiff University School of Music
✊ Every young person in Wales should have the chance to benefit from arts education
www.theMU.org.uk
February 21, 2025 at 1:41 PM
🔈 Calling musicians in Cardiff!
Musicians, students and alumni will be gathering tomorrow in a mass protest against the proposed plan to close Cardiff University School of Music
✊ Every young person in Wales should have the chance to benefit from arts education
Musicians, students and alumni will be gathering tomorrow in a mass protest against the proposed plan to close Cardiff University School of Music
✊ Every young person in Wales should have the chance to benefit from arts education
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A complete beginner or completely baffled by Access to Work processes and guidance? Check out this free 'Introduction to Access to Work' webinar hosted by the Musicians' Union @wearethemu.bsky.social, Monday 24th February, 2pm. Sign up here: musiciansunion.org.uk/events/intro... #accesstowork
Introduction to Access to Work
An online information and advice session that explores the Government’s Access to Work scheme, to help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability.
musiciansunion.org.uk
February 18, 2025 at 10:33 AM
A complete beginner or completely baffled by Access to Work processes and guidance? Check out this free 'Introduction to Access to Work' webinar hosted by the Musicians' Union @wearethemu.bsky.social, Monday 24th February, 2pm. Sign up here: musiciansunion.org.uk/events/intro... #accesstowork
I really enjoyed and valued attending panels about this process today. This piece of work is an important part of securing the future of the orchestral industry. Congratulations to @wearethemu.bsky.social, Black Lives in Music and @aborchestras.bsky.social on this work and here’s to the next year!
Orchestras across the UK are taking part in an Inclusive Recruitment in Orchestras programme supported by @aborchestras.bsky.social, Black Lives in Music and the Musicians' Union
One year on, we explore its impact at #ABO2025
One year on, we explore its impact at #ABO2025
February 7, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I really enjoyed and valued attending panels about this process today. This piece of work is an important part of securing the future of the orchestral industry. Congratulations to @wearethemu.bsky.social, Black Lives in Music and @aborchestras.bsky.social on this work and here’s to the next year!
New to Bluesky, the cat and I say hello!
January 30, 2025 at 5:47 PM
New to Bluesky, the cat and I say hello!