Melanie
@mehgreenlefty.bsky.social
Green-leaning, looney-leftie | Trans Ally | For the many, not the few | I'm woke and I'm angry | Proud parent of trans daughter
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Melanie
@mehgreenlefty.bsky.social
· Dec 11
As a proud parent of a trans daughter, I cannot understand parents who reject their LBTQIA children. The whole point of being a parent is to support your child for who they are, not who you want them to be.
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Section 28 didn’t come out of nowhere.
It came from a society where 75% thought homosexuality was wrong.
From a society that feared the sight of a man in drag would corrupt.
From a society that believed ignorance was better for children than any knowledge of gay lives.
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It came from a society where 75% thought homosexuality was wrong.
From a society that feared the sight of a man in drag would corrupt.
From a society that believed ignorance was better for children than any knowledge of gay lives.
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April 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Section 28 didn’t come out of nowhere.
It came from a society where 75% thought homosexuality was wrong.
From a society that feared the sight of a man in drag would corrupt.
From a society that believed ignorance was better for children than any knowledge of gay lives.
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It came from a society where 75% thought homosexuality was wrong.
From a society that feared the sight of a man in drag would corrupt.
From a society that believed ignorance was better for children than any knowledge of gay lives.
🧵 1/16
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True facts are true
April 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
True facts are true
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If Jeff Bezos can send Katy Perry into space, he can pay a wealth tax so every American has debt-free healthcare.
April 14, 2025 at 12:28 PM
If Jeff Bezos can send Katy Perry into space, he can pay a wealth tax so every American has debt-free healthcare.
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As Rachel Reeves follows the deathly neoliberal script to the letter, here is our latest video, explaining the dire state of this government and demanding better. Please do watch.
EXPOSED: Keir Starmer’s Corporate War on Great Britain
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
EXPOSED: Keir Starmer’s Corporate War on Great Britain
George Monbiot EXPOSES Labour’s Biggest SCAM
www.doubledown.news
March 26, 2025 at 11:16 AM
As Rachel Reeves follows the deathly neoliberal script to the letter, here is our latest video, explaining the dire state of this government and demanding better. Please do watch.
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This petition calling on the Government NOT to make cruel cuts to benefits that will force more people into poverty now has almost 65,000 signatures.
Let’s make it 100,000 this weekend. It only takes a moment to sign🙏
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/no-cruel...
Let’s make it 100,000 this weekend. It only takes a moment to sign🙏
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/no-cruel...
NO cruel cuts to benefits
The Government is planning “catastrophic” cuts that experts say will force disabled people into poverty. Don’t think that’s right? Add your name now.
act.38degrees.org.uk
March 22, 2025 at 12:34 PM
This petition calling on the Government NOT to make cruel cuts to benefits that will force more people into poverty now has almost 65,000 signatures.
Let’s make it 100,000 this weekend. It only takes a moment to sign🙏
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/no-cruel...
Let’s make it 100,000 this weekend. It only takes a moment to sign🙏
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/no-cruel...
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In 2024, the UK’s billionaires increased their collective wealth by £35 million every day. Corporate profits are soaring. Instead of trying to balance the books on the backs of the poorest both in the UK and abroad by cutting welfare and aid, it's time this government started taxing wealth fairly.
March 6, 2025 at 11:24 AM
In 2024, the UK’s billionaires increased their collective wealth by £35 million every day. Corporate profits are soaring. Instead of trying to balance the books on the backs of the poorest both in the UK and abroad by cutting welfare and aid, it's time this government started taxing wealth fairly.
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This list is so long and taking up so much real estate in his speech it’s almost like they want to distract from their massive cuts to Medicaid
March 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
This list is so long and taking up so much real estate in his speech it’s almost like they want to distract from their massive cuts to Medicaid
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Good morning all! 🇺🇦
Please share everywhere. 🙏🏻
Please share everywhere. 🙏🏻
March 3, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Good morning all! 🇺🇦
Please share everywhere. 🙏🏻
Please share everywhere. 🙏🏻
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This is about as close as medical professionals will ever get to saying "it's a load of old shite". They're damning words.
www.thepinknews.com/2025/01/21/c...
www.thepinknews.com/2025/01/21/c...
Cass Review has 'high risk of bias', US medical experts warn
The Cass Review reportedly has a 'high risk' of bias according to a recent report published by US medical experts.
www.thepinknews.com
January 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
This is about as close as medical professionals will ever get to saying "it's a load of old shite". They're damning words.
www.thepinknews.com/2025/01/21/c...
www.thepinknews.com/2025/01/21/c...
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The late Janey Godley was right. Blue Sky do your thing.
February 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The late Janey Godley was right. Blue Sky do your thing.
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Unsurprisingly, this petition is racing at pace. 👇👇
No second state visit for Trump
This is UNBELIEVABLE. Keir Starmer has just handed Donald Trump a letter from King Charles, inviting him for a second state visit to the UK. It’s totally unprecedented, and I was so outraged when I he...
you.38degrees.org.uk
February 28, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Unsurprisingly, this petition is racing at pace. 👇👇
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Important THREAD;
1. Peggie v NHS FIFE & Dr B Upton is a a Civil claim for discrimination, not a Criminal Trial
Dr Beth Upton did het job as instructed & is NOT on trial for anything
I believe the Court should not have allowed Dr Upton to be named a co-respondent as Dr Upton is not the employer of Nurse Peggie /
Dr Beth Upton did het job as instructed & is NOT on trial for anything
I believe the Court should not have allowed Dr Upton to be named a co-respondent as Dr Upton is not the employer of Nurse Peggie /
February 16, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Important THREAD;
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It’s such an indictment of our predominantly rightwing media that people still aren’t wise to this fact. Too many remain dangerously ignorant. Too many cheer on the very people who seek to weaponise their prejudices and persuade them to give up their own rights and protections. It’s horrendous.
February 16, 2025 at 10:29 AM
It’s such an indictment of our predominantly rightwing media that people still aren’t wise to this fact. Too many remain dangerously ignorant. Too many cheer on the very people who seek to weaponise their prejudices and persuade them to give up their own rights and protections. It’s horrendous.
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“No return to the customs union, to the single market or to free movement and that remains the case” says Home Secretary Yvette Cooper
It’s simply impossible to reconcile the governments stubborn & entrenched position on Brexit with its policy of “growth, growth, growth”
It’s simply impossible to reconcile the governments stubborn & entrenched position on Brexit with its policy of “growth, growth, growth”
February 2, 2025 at 9:30 AM
“No return to the customs union, to the single market or to free movement and that remains the case” says Home Secretary Yvette Cooper
It’s simply impossible to reconcile the governments stubborn & entrenched position on Brexit with its policy of “growth, growth, growth”
It’s simply impossible to reconcile the governments stubborn & entrenched position on Brexit with its policy of “growth, growth, growth”
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Central Bylines is looking for a senior editor to join our team and support our EiC. If you have previous editing experience and a passion for citizen journalism please contact us on editor@centralbylines.co.uk
Please note this is a voluntary position
Please note this is a voluntary position
February 2, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Central Bylines is looking for a senior editor to join our team and support our EiC. If you have previous editing experience and a passion for citizen journalism please contact us on editor@centralbylines.co.uk
Please note this is a voluntary position
Please note this is a voluntary position
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This is now banned in every Government building and school in the USA, and if you let it stay up you are fired.
But it isn't banned on Twitter yet.
So if you oppose the Nazis, let it be known.
But it isn't banned on Twitter yet.
So if you oppose the Nazis, let it be known.
January 25, 2025 at 1:20 PM
This is now banned in every Government building and school in the USA, and if you let it stay up you are fired.
But it isn't banned on Twitter yet.
So if you oppose the Nazis, let it be known.
But it isn't banned on Twitter yet.
So if you oppose the Nazis, let it be known.
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John Crace in the Gruaniad.
January 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
John Crace in the Gruaniad.
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This is the only flag I’m flying today. For Janey. #Trumpisacunt Let’s make it trend.
January 20, 2025 at 8:29 AM
This is the only flag I’m flying today. For Janey. #Trumpisacunt Let’s make it trend.
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Trump symbolises the fragility of democracy. It's now tangled in a web of coercion, masterminded by those vast corporate interests to whom we stupidly gave complete control.'
Claire Jones writes for for WEBylines on what Trump's presidency signifies -
westenglandbylines.co.uk/politics/tru...
Claire Jones writes for for WEBylines on what Trump's presidency signifies -
westenglandbylines.co.uk/politics/tru...
Trump’s second coming: the world kisses the ring
As Trump begins a new tyrannical presidency, the ugly whirligig of opportunism, appeasement and normalisation begins. But what happens next?
westenglandbylines.co.uk
January 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Trump symbolises the fragility of democracy. It's now tangled in a web of coercion, masterminded by those vast corporate interests to whom we stupidly gave complete control.'
Claire Jones writes for for WEBylines on what Trump's presidency signifies -
westenglandbylines.co.uk/politics/tru...
Claire Jones writes for for WEBylines on what Trump's presidency signifies -
westenglandbylines.co.uk/politics/tru...
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Special weekend shoutout to five accounts that I would consider top class political (US & UK) accounts:
@darlingm777.bsky.social
@maxbrockbank.com
@neverevertory.bsky.social
@patrickhanrahan.bsky.social
@sydesjokes.bsky.social
Make sure you are following them & share the love.
@darlingm777.bsky.social
@maxbrockbank.com
@neverevertory.bsky.social
@patrickhanrahan.bsky.social
@sydesjokes.bsky.social
Make sure you are following them & share the love.
January 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Special weekend shoutout to five accounts that I would consider top class political (US & UK) accounts:
@darlingm777.bsky.social
@maxbrockbank.com
@neverevertory.bsky.social
@patrickhanrahan.bsky.social
@sydesjokes.bsky.social
Make sure you are following them & share the love.
@darlingm777.bsky.social
@maxbrockbank.com
@neverevertory.bsky.social
@patrickhanrahan.bsky.social
@sydesjokes.bsky.social
Make sure you are following them & share the love.
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This is a VERY important reference regarding misinformation as political strategy by the populist right.
I’d strongly advise reading the open access paper.
I’d strongly advise reading the open access paper.
Misinformation isn't random - it's strategic. 🧵
In the first cross-national comparative study, we examine 32M tweets from politicians.
We find that misinformation is not a general condition: it is driven by populist radical right parties.
with @julianachueri.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1177/1940...
In the first cross-national comparative study, we examine 32M tweets from politicians.
We find that misinformation is not a general condition: it is driven by populist radical right parties.
with @julianachueri.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1177/1940...
January 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
This is a VERY important reference regarding misinformation as political strategy by the populist right.
I’d strongly advise reading the open access paper.
I’d strongly advise reading the open access paper.
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📉 How can Labour tackle poverty in the UK in 2025?
On 30 Jan, we'll be discussing our annual UK Poverty report - and how the government can create lasting change through access to good work, social security reforms and affordable housing.
Sign up here: events.zoom.us/ev/AlxlUn_TR...
On 30 Jan, we'll be discussing our annual UK Poverty report - and how the government can create lasting change through access to good work, social security reforms and affordable housing.
Sign up here: events.zoom.us/ev/AlxlUn_TR...
January 15, 2025 at 11:57 AM
📉 How can Labour tackle poverty in the UK in 2025?
On 30 Jan, we'll be discussing our annual UK Poverty report - and how the government can create lasting change through access to good work, social security reforms and affordable housing.
Sign up here: events.zoom.us/ev/AlxlUn_TR...
On 30 Jan, we'll be discussing our annual UK Poverty report - and how the government can create lasting change through access to good work, social security reforms and affordable housing.
Sign up here: events.zoom.us/ev/AlxlUn_TR...
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Male fragility is at the root of all evil.
I’ve gotten a lot of well-meaning replies about how misogynistic men in tech are the product of women’s rejection, and I have to point out that misogyny is systemic. Men who are married are misogynists and so are men who have never struggled to date. We live in a patriarchy that depends on it.
January 12, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Male fragility is at the root of all evil.