River
@riverofdiversity.bsky.social
Genocide is a red line - how far over it they are is irrelevant. 🤷
Trans rights are human rights. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Trans rights are human rights. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
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River
@riverofdiversity.bsky.social
· Sep 1
A thread of posts I'm constantly having to search for
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Mahmood would rather soothe the racists than do the “hard work of confronting the economic failure… and cowardice that has enabled the rise of the far right.”
As if making life even worse for immigrants will make our country happier and better off.
It won’t.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
As if making life even worse for immigrants will make our country happier and better off.
It won’t.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Shabana Mahmood is an avatar of open Britain – that’s what makes her fable about immigration so seductive | Nesrine Malik
‘She is the daughter of immigrants,’ supporters of her cruel asylum policies say. ‘How can she be wrong?’ Let me put them straight, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Mahmood would rather soothe the racists than do the “hard work of confronting the economic failure… and cowardice that has enabled the rise of the far right.”
As if making life even worse for immigrants will make our country happier and better off.
It won’t.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
As if making life even worse for immigrants will make our country happier and better off.
It won’t.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Really sensitive words from @zackpolanski.bsky.social.
Even though that evening was cold and windy, hearing this warms my heart. 💚
Even though that evening was cold and windy, hearing this warms my heart. 💚
Trans Day of Remembrance: Zack Polanski and Kate Nash deliver powerful speeches at London vigil
Written by Amelia Hansford
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/21/t...
Written by Amelia Hansford
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/21/t...
Zack Polanski and Kate Nash deliver powerful speeches at London trans vigil
Zack Polanski and several prominent campaigners joined together to host an array of candlelight vigils to mark Trans Day of Remembrance.
www.thepinknews.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Really sensitive words from @zackpolanski.bsky.social.
Even though that evening was cold and windy, hearing this warms my heart. 💚
Even though that evening was cold and windy, hearing this warms my heart. 💚
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Years ago, 2004, there were two identical Christmas movies made. Same cast, except that one featured a man married to a woman, and the other featured the same man married to another man.
The Story Behind The Viral 2004 Christmas Movie With Two Versions — One With Two Dads And Another With Straight Parents
“Back in those days, there was a little bit less open-mindedness to having gay characters,” director Sam Irvin told BuzzFeed News.
www.buzzfeednews.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Years ago, 2004, there were two identical Christmas movies made. Same cast, except that one featured a man married to a woman, and the other featured the same man married to another man.
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A just world would see Boris Johnson dragged before the courts to be charged with mass gross negligent manslaughter.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Boris Johnson took four days off as NHS warned Covid could ‘overwhelm’ system
Files show then PM was walking dog, riding motorbike and hosting guests as pandemic planning stalled in ‘lost month’
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:54 AM
A just world would see Boris Johnson dragged before the courts to be charged with mass gross negligent manslaughter.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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In which a straight woman highlights a bunch of known anti trans activists and claims there's a divide in the queer community.
It's pure propaganda and gaslighting.
It's pure propaganda and gaslighting.
November 2, 2025 at 1:55 PM
In which a straight woman highlights a bunch of known anti trans activists and claims there's a divide in the queer community.
It's pure propaganda and gaslighting.
It's pure propaganda and gaslighting.
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This is a classic divide and conquer strategy. Highlight and elevate contrarian views, claim there's a divide, and then relentlessly try to manufacture one so that they can roll back the rights of the entire group. This was the entire purpose of the LGB Alliance in the UK.
November 2, 2025 at 1:59 PM
This is a classic divide and conquer strategy. Highlight and elevate contrarian views, claim there's a divide, and then relentlessly try to manufacture one so that they can roll back the rights of the entire group. This was the entire purpose of the LGB Alliance in the UK.
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Not the point of this thread exactly but I would like to add to this that when the disinformation crisis started to get really nasty I got tons of support and help from trans people, many of whom had already started up incredible projects of their own. The number of TERFs and similar who helped: 0
I've never had a trans woman tell me to get back in the kitchen, or make a "joke" about how women shouldn't be allowed to vote. I've never seen trans women outside the planned parenthood calling women murderers and whores. trans women have never dogged me out for incorrectly performing femininity
November 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Not the point of this thread exactly but I would like to add to this that when the disinformation crisis started to get really nasty I got tons of support and help from trans people, many of whom had already started up incredible projects of their own. The number of TERFs and similar who helped: 0
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Tierra Walker died because she could not get an abortion in Texas to treat her severe preeclampsia.
This is what Republicans have wrought with their anti-abortion crusade.
But let’s be clear: Abortion bans aren’t pro-life. They’re pro-control. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN3oLwO0OEE
This is what Republicans have wrought with their anti-abortion crusade.
But let’s be clear: Abortion bans aren’t pro-life. They’re pro-control. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN3oLwO0OEE
Why Abortion Bans Aren’t Pro-Life | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Tierra Walker died because she could not get an abortion in Texas to treat her severe preeclampsia.
This is what Republicans have wrought with their anti-abortion crusade.
But let’s be clear: Abortion bans aren’t pro-life. They’re pro-control. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN3oLwO0OEE
This is what Republicans have wrought with their anti-abortion crusade.
But let’s be clear: Abortion bans aren’t pro-life. They’re pro-control. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN3oLwO0OEE
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someone in the pet groomers group i admin asked if law really requires her to have proof of rabies vaccination for the dogs she grooms (it does) and then went on an anti-vaxx tirade. maam, rabies vaccination is the absolute least objectionable vaccine in the whole world
November 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
someone in the pet groomers group i admin asked if law really requires her to have proof of rabies vaccination for the dogs she grooms (it does) and then went on an anti-vaxx tirade. maam, rabies vaccination is the absolute least objectionable vaccine in the whole world
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Rabies vaccine is like, the perfect vaccine. Is the epitome of a vaccine.
Rabies is nearly 100% fatal without vaccination, and vaccination is basically 100% effective if given BEFORE neurological symptoms show up (even after rabies exposure).
Rabies is nearly 100% fatal without vaccination, and vaccination is basically 100% effective if given BEFORE neurological symptoms show up (even after rabies exposure).
November 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Rabies vaccine is like, the perfect vaccine. Is the epitome of a vaccine.
Rabies is nearly 100% fatal without vaccination, and vaccination is basically 100% effective if given BEFORE neurological symptoms show up (even after rabies exposure).
Rabies is nearly 100% fatal without vaccination, and vaccination is basically 100% effective if given BEFORE neurological symptoms show up (even after rabies exposure).
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This is hell actually, "Last week, the two top officials at the National Institutes of Health—the world’s largest public funder of biomedical research—debuted a new plan to help Americans weather the next pandemic: getting everyone to eat better and exercise."
It doesn’t matter how much you exercise or how many veggies you eat when it comes to a pandemic.
These things will not stop it, and the shitbirds that Trump has installed in leading public health positions should be fired for even suggesting it would.
These things will not stop it, and the shitbirds that Trump has installed in leading public health positions should be fired for even suggesting it would.
RFK Jr.’s Miasma Theory of Health Is Spreading
The NIH is picking up Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s argument that a healthy immune system can keep even pandemic germs at bay.
www.theatlantic.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:05 PM
This is hell actually, "Last week, the two top officials at the National Institutes of Health—the world’s largest public funder of biomedical research—debuted a new plan to help Americans weather the next pandemic: getting everyone to eat better and exercise."
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The death of one woman brought Polish government down.
Michelle Obama is correct.
bsky.app/profile/chic...
Michelle Obama is correct.
bsky.app/profile/chic...
Women are literally getting killed by the States.
And no one , nor one is out in the streets stopping it
Poland literally brought down their government because one woman died after abortion care was denied.
The losing president realised he made a huge mistake.
And no one , nor one is out in the streets stopping it
Poland literally brought down their government because one woman died after abortion care was denied.
The losing president realised he made a huge mistake.
November 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The death of one woman brought Polish government down.
Michelle Obama is correct.
bsky.app/profile/chic...
Michelle Obama is correct.
bsky.app/profile/chic...
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As @people.com reported yesterday, more than 30,000 children in just one North Carolina district alone skipped class on Monday due to immigration raids: people.com/more-than-30...
November 19, 2025 at 9:44 PM
As @people.com reported yesterday, more than 30,000 children in just one North Carolina district alone skipped class on Monday due to immigration raids: people.com/more-than-30...
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Why does it matter?
Describing the murder of Charlie Kirk as an "assassination" gives Kirk a status that he did not have and does not merit. It also makes this instance of death by firearm seem unique, rather than yet another murder of this type in a society that refuses to deal with the issue.
Describing the murder of Charlie Kirk as an "assassination" gives Kirk a status that he did not have and does not merit. It also makes this instance of death by firearm seem unique, rather than yet another murder of this type in a society that refuses to deal with the issue.
November 19, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Why does it matter?
Describing the murder of Charlie Kirk as an "assassination" gives Kirk a status that he did not have and does not merit. It also makes this instance of death by firearm seem unique, rather than yet another murder of this type in a society that refuses to deal with the issue.
Describing the murder of Charlie Kirk as an "assassination" gives Kirk a status that he did not have and does not merit. It also makes this instance of death by firearm seem unique, rather than yet another murder of this type in a society that refuses to deal with the issue.
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Queen shit
Cyclist turns down trans exclusionary honour for woman cyclists (and you can feel the BBC’s teeth grinding about it).
"If they don't want to ride with all women, then it's not the kind of ride I want to be part of".
"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
Claire Sharpe says she disagrees with Cycling UK only naming biological women in their top 100 list.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Queen shit
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This is the kind of allyship we want from people. Words are well and good but they have to be supported by actions. This woman refused personal gain because it came at the expense of trans and non-binary people. I wish she didn't have to, but I'm glad she did.
November 19, 2025 at 12:10 PM
This is the kind of allyship we want from people. Words are well and good but they have to be supported by actions. This woman refused personal gain because it came at the expense of trans and non-binary people. I wish she didn't have to, but I'm glad she did.
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Cyclist turns down trans exclusionary honour for woman cyclists (and you can feel the BBC’s teeth grinding about it).
"If they don't want to ride with all women, then it's not the kind of ride I want to be part of".
"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
Claire Sharpe says she disagrees with Cycling UK only naming biological women in their top 100 list.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Cyclist turns down trans exclusionary honour for woman cyclists (and you can feel the BBC’s teeth grinding about it).
"If they don't want to ride with all women, then it's not the kind of ride I want to be part of".
"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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Happy International Men’s Day to all the incredible trans men out there. Thank you for existing.
November 19, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Happy International Men’s Day to all the incredible trans men out there. Thank you for existing.
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Abolish prisons. Turn every last one into a museum in memory of the horrors of incarceration so we never make the mistake of reestablishing them. I would except razing some of them to the ground, of course, I am a reasonable person.
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Abolish prisons. Turn every last one into a museum in memory of the horrors of incarceration so we never make the mistake of reestablishing them. I would except razing some of them to the ground, of course, I am a reasonable person.
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This is literally what the Nazis did. Anyone supporting this needs to be removed from office, forever.
November 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This is literally what the Nazis did. Anyone supporting this needs to be removed from office, forever.
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Hey the Nazis did this to my grandparents so this sounds cool @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
The Sun has been told Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will on Monday propose confiscating jewellery, watches, necklaces from asylum seekers to meet asylum costs
This reflects the most controversial aspect of the Danish scheme - the Jewellery Law. The toughest Labour MPs thought this was OTT
This reflects the most controversial aspect of the Danish scheme - the Jewellery Law. The toughest Labour MPs thought this was OTT
November 17, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Hey the Nazis did this to my grandparents so this sounds cool @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
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Person centered therapy was a big part of my mental health recovery and one of the things that really stuck in my mind was my therapist saying it was like I was looking for the manual that had all the right answers, and explaining how it can't be that simple.
The LLM is intended to be that manual.
The LLM is intended to be that manual.
“‘You think you are talking to an objective confidant or guide, but actually what you are looking into is some kind of distorted mirror — that mirrors back to your own beliefs,’ said Matthew Nour, a psychiatrist and researcher in neuroscience and AI at Oxford university.”
The problem of AI chatbots telling people what they want to hear
OpenAI, DeepMind and Anthropic tackle the growing issue of models producing responses that are too sycophantic
www.ft.com
June 13, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Person centered therapy was a big part of my mental health recovery and one of the things that really stuck in my mind was my therapist saying it was like I was looking for the manual that had all the right answers, and explaining how it can't be that simple.
The LLM is intended to be that manual.
The LLM is intended to be that manual.
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As soon as a UK government of any party appoints a brown female politician as a Home Secretary my heart sinks because I know the only way she has reached that position is a willingness to cheerlead the most racist , cruel inhumane policies that no senior white male MP would dare to announce.
November 17, 2025 at 8:52 AM
As soon as a UK government of any party appoints a brown female politician as a Home Secretary my heart sinks because I know the only way she has reached that position is a willingness to cheerlead the most racist , cruel inhumane policies that no senior white male MP would dare to announce.
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MeToo did not go far enough. People were saying "MeToo has gone too far" when it had barely just picked up momentum.
It was an attempt at reckoning with how institutionally misogynistic and sexually exploitative most institutions are and what women are constantly put through. So it was crushed.
It was an attempt at reckoning with how institutionally misogynistic and sexually exploitative most institutions are and what women are constantly put through. So it was crushed.
This idea that #metoo was a temporary piece of insanity that happened because America was too woke...
Fuck you. It was a temporary moment in time when people decided, for the first time, that 20 women were finally equal to one man.
Fuck you. It was a temporary moment in time when people decided, for the first time, that 20 women were finally equal to one man.
November 17, 2025 at 8:37 AM
MeToo did not go far enough. People were saying "MeToo has gone too far" when it had barely just picked up momentum.
It was an attempt at reckoning with how institutionally misogynistic and sexually exploitative most institutions are and what women are constantly put through. So it was crushed.
It was an attempt at reckoning with how institutionally misogynistic and sexually exploitative most institutions are and what women are constantly put through. So it was crushed.
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Your Own
Personal
Jesus
“reach out and text faith”
Personal
Jesus
“reach out and text faith”
November 14, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Your Own
Personal
Jesus
“reach out and text faith”
Personal
Jesus
“reach out and text faith”