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Not In Our Name (NION) Women @nionwomen.bsky.social · 12h
As part of moderating comments, one of the most disheartening interactions we see is women posting laughing face reactions on LinkedIn. Academics, civil servants, consultants, “leaders” all laughing at people living in fear, constant worry and harm. Dismissive and cruel human behaviour via an emoji
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amandadobson.bsky.social @amandadobson.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
This looks a lot like censorship metro.co.uk/2026/10/11/s...
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Strictly Come Dancing's Bethany Antonia's trans ally T-shirt edited out of show
The broadcaster has strict editorial guidelines.
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Talia "ATTACK DOGS is out now!" Bhatt ⚢ @taliabhatt.itch.io · 11/10/2026
Small island kingdom's state-owned propaganda arm censors woman's pro civil rights message
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
The BBC has sparked a backlash after censoring a pro-trans message which appeared on a Strictly Come Dancing star’s T-shirt
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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
On National Coming Out Day we celebrate LGBTQ+ people who live their lives out and proud and those who made the coming out process easier for us. We also remember that coming out may not be safe for everyone and work for a world where all those who want to be out can be.
Image shows a progress pride flag. Text reads: National coming out day October 11
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Mike (They/Them) 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @mxmike.co.uk · 11/10/2026
Bethany wore a “Protect The Dolls” t-shirt during rehearsals. The BBC posted it on their socials then quietly deleted and reposted it without showing her from the front. On TV last night they actually blurred the message #Strictly
Bethany Antonia rehearsing for Strictly Come Dancing in a Protect The Dolls t-shirt Bethany Antonia rehearsing for Strictly Come Dancing in a Protect The Dolls t-shirt that’s been edited to look like a plain white t shirt
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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Two people I knew took their own lives last week - we still view mental health with too much cynicism and not enough compassion - remember @samaritans.bsky.social and @calmzone.bsky.social - it is not weak to share how you feel #mentalhealth #depression #suicideawareness
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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
This is an occasionally coherent burst of fury as we watch the oppressive voices of hate feel more and more confident in Britain Full version here www.patreon.com/RobinInce/po...
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Michelle @michelleroy78.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
A much-needed break from anything serious. 🥰
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Cal Horton (they/them) @fiercemum.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
For many, today is the last weekend before school restarts. Sorting uniform, finding books, preparing to be reunited with friends. For my kid, who won't be returning to school, it is a time of huge uncertainty. We don't yet have a clear path forward. English schools are no longer a viable option.
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Tyson @lscpunk.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
If Dolly was our constant reminder that it was Good to be Good, Tim Curry was our reminder that it was Good to be Weird. Embrace your strangeness, sing with Muppets, wear your lingerie with a leather jacket, and fuck with uptight people who hate anything that makes them remotely uncomfortable.
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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
A true legend as a performer , writer , and humanitarian - and incredibly witty too - “I’m not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I’m not dumb… and I also know that I’m not blonde.” - I reckon she’s going to investigate the whereabouts of Mitch McConnell
Dolly Parton looking iconic
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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 21/08/2026
I am not religious but if I had to be, I think I'd be a Quaker.
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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The press have decided Zack Polanski is the wrong kind of Jew again - I am perpetually astonished by the ability to swing back and forth on who they accept and who they vilify
Zack Polanski @ZackPolanski
Seems pretty Antisemitic to me.
How have we got to the place that they feel so emboldened to write this shit?
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The Economist @TheEconomist
These days many British Jews see Zack Polanski as a traitor to his origins, not a disciple of Jewish ideas. Our profile explores how he has embraced the anti-Israel fervour that has swept the new left
Can Zack Polanski do a Mamdani?
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MIDDLE EAST EYE
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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
So often what are called “culture wars” are one set of people saying “please can we live without perpetual persecution” and another saying “no, f*** you” but the press considering the latter group have “legitimate concerns” and must be perpetually platformed
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Sophie Molly @sophiemolly.co.uk · 15/08/2026
We need to show rightwing newspapers that actions have consequences. Add your name: goodlawproject.org/s/533647
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Jason Arday: Demand a public inquiry now | Good Law Project
Commission an immediate public inquiry into how to ensure a responsible press given its contribution to Dr Arday’s tragic death.
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Natasha Devon @natashadevon.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Had to disable comments on clip of me talking about Jason Arday yesterday on lbc because of sheer volume vile comments suggesting (just as they did with George Floyd) that he ‘deserved’ it. I think Black people are getting pretty sick of the ‘be perfect or expect us to kill you’ routine.
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Pᴜʀᴇ Dᴇᴀᴅ Gᴀᴍɪɴɢ @puredeadgaming.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The results of the video I posted earlier was this iconic shot 👏 Danny León and his crew smashed it.
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Sarah O’Connell @sarahoconnellshow.com · 13/08/2026
I really need to see @lillywachowski.bsky.social’s next project, “The Hunted”! Somebody please finance it! variety.com/2026/film/ne...
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‘The Matrix’ Director Lilly Wachowski Says Hollywood Won’t Finance Her $10 Million Thriller Because It’s Got a ‘Wall-to-Wall Trans Cast’
"The Matrix" director Lilly Wachowski says Hollywood won't fund her $10 million thriller because of its "wall-to-wall trans cast."
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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
On making choices and #harrypotter #jkrowling #translives #lgbtq
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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
A two minute piece on gaslighting - here is part one #lgbtq #gaslighting #bbc #radio4 part one
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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
A two minute piece on gaslighting - here is part one #lgbtq #gaslighting #bbc #radio4 part TWO
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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
I’m getting emails from people explaining they think what happened over Monkey Cage was terrible , but they have decided to appear on the next series because…. PLEASE DON’T SEND ME THOSE EMAILS - just do it if you want to - giving me your reasons doesn’t make it easier for me even if it does for you
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Not In Our Name (NION) Women @nionwomen.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
These messages are from UK women who know that behind every headline is a human being who deserves kindness, dignity and joy. We hope these words bring even a small moment of comfort to trans+ people in the UK today. 💗 #WithTheT #NotInOurName
I'm appalled that the lives of trans people have been used as a political football, to score points by raising a faux moral panic. The politicians and media types who have done this to you, for their own gain, need to be held to account by society. 

Trans rights are human rights and it's time everyone came together to protect them. I can't imagine the fear this has caused to you and your community. The fact that trans people are ostracized and even criminalised just for living their lives is a stain on our country. This is not in my name. 
I stand with you. xxxEveryone should be free to be who they want to be, and that is a world I will strive towards. 

You are unique and beautiful.You are wanted, loved and appreciated. The strength and resilience you demonstrate everyday is awe inspiring. 

Thank you for being yourself xxxYour sisters will stand with you, not just today but every single day, until we win! An attack on one of us, is an attack on all of us and your existence matters. 

All my love, a Cis Black sister xxx
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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 18/07/2026
JK Rowling paid for this woman's legal challenge because she spoke at a fascist rally headed by Kelly Jay-Keen, the same woman calling for mass deportation of Muslims.
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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 15/07/2026
The only mistake I think Amnesty made, which I've seen other allies and orgs make as well, is underestimating the level of hatred and organization of the anti trans side. Cis people really don't understand just how bad it is and are often caught unprepared for the attacks when they become the target
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amandadobson.bsky.social @amandadobson.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
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Protect Pride, Protect Democracy: Urge the EU to defend our freedoms
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Not In Our Name (NION) Women @nionwomen.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
41 now, and yes, we’re already getting the dismissive “35 million women in the UK though” comments, as well as the usual accusations of being handmaidens, pearl clutches, chickens voting for KFC etc. One nice man on LinkedIn said all those women’s groups were idiotic. We keep going 🤷‍♀️
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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
This is amazing; 40 women’s organizations standing in support of trans people’s human rights against this government’s targeting of trans people against the EHRC transphobic code. Trans people and cis women’s rights are not in opposition.
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Women’s organisations speak up against the EHRC's Code - LIVE
I’m Women’s organisations speak up against the EHRC's updated Code of Practice   We are a collection of women's organisations, networks and community groups that work with and support women across th...
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Tomás Ojeda G. @tiojeda.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Our commentary piece on “Misuse of evidence in sex and gender policy” is out! We call for greater integrity and transparency in evidence use, and for meaningful inclusion of trans people’s experiences and expertise in policymaking utppublishing.com/doi/10.3138/...
Graphic with a white background that presents information about a commentary piece published in the International Journal of Feminist Approaches to Bioethics. It includes the title (“Misuse of evidence in sex and gender policy”), authors, abstract and keywords.

- Authors: Tomás Ojeda, Madeleine Pape, D.M. Grijseels, Eric Llaveria Caselles, Sheree Bekker, Jean-Sébastien Blanc, Dinah Bons, Guylaine Demers, Tara Gonsalves, Sarah Lamble, Ruth Pearce, and Valo Vähäpassi.

- Abstract: Sex and gender policy has become a battleground for attacks on science and expertise. As researchers committed to rigorous evaluation of evidence, the authors examine how evidence is used and misused in debates on sex and gender policy affecting transgender people. Drawing on examples from healthcare, prison housing, and sport, they identify recurring pitfalls: elevating opinion as evidence, excluding trans expertise, discrediting scientific consensus, deploying decontextualized claims, and the influence of scientific disinformation. Amid rising societal transphobia, the authors call for greater integrity and transparency in evidence use, and for meaningful inclusion of trans people’s experiences and expertise in policymaking.

- Keywords: Evidence; Transgender People; Policy; Expertise; Gender-Affirming Care; Prison Housing; Sport.
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Susan @artlovergirl.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
We could really use Carl Sagan right about now… #books #reading #history #libraries
A quote from the great Carl Sagan “One glace at a book and you hear the voice of another person, perhaps someone dead for a 1,000 years.  To read is to voyage through time.”
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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Morning, the light pours in - I’m off to chat to people at Chippenham’s Waterstones at 11am
My knee
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Alice Skye @alice-skye.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
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amandadobson.bsky.social @amandadobson.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
This was in 1988: youtu.be/9ezc59-aSXw?....
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1988: IAN McKELLEN on Section 28 | Wogan | Classic Celebrity Interviews | BBC Archive
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Una McCormack @unamccormack.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Author of this thinks nobody reads Pratchett any more because most of his readers have blocked her.
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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Caroline Litman’s daughter Alice took her own life four years ago. Caroline’s book is an important read - I recommend it - lives like these must not be forgotten www.vogue.co.uk/article/tran...
Quilt in memory of Alice
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amandadobson.bsky.social @amandadobson.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Towel Day 2026 is happening today, May 25. It is an annual global celebration where fans pay tribute to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy author Douglas Adams by carrying a towel in his honor. Wear your towel with Pride. X
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Hawkeye 🚫👑 💙👊🏼 @dontdeflect.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
As a teacher of English, I can definitively state that yes, this is exactly what happened. Particularly, the curse words. ◡̈
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Trans+ Solidarity Alliance @transsolidarity.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
New EHRC guidance is due today. Remember: ➡️ Early reports based on unattributed briefings are spin, not facts. ➡️ This is civil law around who can and cannot bring discrimination claims - not criminal law. ➡️ Whatever it says, it is a choice by this government. They can fix it. ➡️ We will keep going.
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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 20/05/2026
Legal action against Parkrun is a “symptom of the environment we’re in” says @fruitypy.bsky.social of @transsolidarity.bsky.social as anti-rights groups escalate attacks on Trans+ inclusion 👇
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amandadobson.bsky.social @amandadobson.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
I've just emailed my MP to urge them to defend the European Convention on Human Rights. Use @libertyhq.bsky.social's helpful tool and call on your MP to oppose the watering down of our key protections. secure.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/189608/...
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Tell your MP: Defend the ECHR
Urge your MP to defend our vital human rights framework.
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amandadobson.bsky.social @amandadobson.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Far right newspapers are trying to run a smear campaign against Misan Harriman. We can't let them. Add your name to the open letter, and stand against hate and division. goodlawproject.org/s/4ca10b
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Misan Harriman Handraiser | Good Law Project
Far right newspapers are trying to run a smear campaign against Misan Harriman. Add your name to the open letter, and stand against hate and division.
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amandadobson.bsky.social @amandadobson.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Douglas Adams, the creator of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on May 11, 2001, at age 49 in Montecito, California. I wonder what he would have said about the world we now live in. Zaphod Beeblebrox lives.
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amandadobson.bsky.social @amandadobson.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Trans people have a right to the same healthcare we all need goodlawproject.org/s/ec0359
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Trans people have a right to the same healthcare we all need | Good Law Project
Across the country, trans people are being denied vital healthcare that has nothing to do with their gender identity – simply because they are trans.
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Caroline Litman @alicemydaughter.bsky.social · 09/11/2024
This is why I’m here: 🧵Trigger warning: suicide I am the proud mum of a trans woman, Alice. Alice came out to her best friend, Lucy when she was sixteen, to her sister, Kate a few months later. She didn’t come out to me. Why not? Probably because I’d absorbed media transphobia 1/10
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Human Rights Campaign @hrc.org · 02/05/2026
Anne Hathaway, you will ALWAYS be that girl. 💙💛
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Rhianna Pratchett @rhi.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Happy birthday, Dad. Wish you were here. You’d know what to do. Or at least you’d know what to write. ❤️
Terry and Rhianna Pratchett dressed up for the launch of Dodger in 2012.
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Good Law Project @goodlawproject.org · 28/04/2026
Why’s an American pressure group that helped overturn Roe v Wade suddenly taken an interest in your local park? Anti-rights movements won't stop with trans people, and we must hold back the tide. Get behind @transsolidarity.bsky.social’s campaign: protectparkrun.uk
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Keep the ADF out of parkrun
The Alliance Defending Freedom helped overturn Roe v Wade. Now they have broken cover in the UK to threaten parkrun over trans inclusion. We have to act.
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