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WinterMute (he/him) @davejmurphy.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
It is completely mind bending to me how many people appear willing to sing the praises of serial bigot, ableist, adulterer, wife beater and paedophile apologist Rod Liddle. Did they actually read his "journalism" and listen to his opinions?
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Almost everything we argue about is a substitute for the thing we should be arguing about: the immense wealth & power of an oligarchic class, which captures governments, ruins lives and wrecks the living planet. This class redirects our rage at scapegoats. To resist its lies is to resist its power.
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Isabella M. Weber @isabellamweber.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Economics can either enable the slide toward fascism, or defend affordability, dignity, and democracy. I wrote ANTI-FASCIST ECONOMICS with my baby by my side—a constant reminder that the future should be livable for all. Out in October with Random House.
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Melissa Harker @melissa.green · 03/04/2026
A motion brought by Reform, and subsequent amendment of the motion by @darlingtongreens.bsky.social has shown that it was never really about "women's safety". Reform talks of a "dark day for women and girls in [Darlo]"... but we kept all the pro-women parts of the motion, so why are they upset? 😉
A dark green background with white text. The heading is: "Darlington has shown that it was not really about "women's safety".".

The body states: "Darlington Greens amended a motion which was brought to Darlington District Council that was inspired by the Bassetlaw motion. We flipped the motion’s intent, by removing exclusionary language, protecting trans people from blanket exclusion and doubling down on protections for women."

Then in bold: "Is that why Reform is so upset?"

Imprint: Promoted by Pam Woolner on behalf of the Green Party, c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQAn excerpt from the amended motion: "3. The Council will not introduce blanket exclusions of transgender individuals from services. Any restriction must be justified on a case by case basis as a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim, in line with the Equality Act 2010."

Commentary: "The above clause is one of a few clauses amended to Motion 10c, but it’s particularly rattled Reform.

Clause 1, as amended, still commits the council to implementing the Supreme Court ruling, but acknowledges that the Supreme Court ruling didn’t mandate blanket exclusions for trans people."

In bold: "Are Reform upset, simply because they can’t justify blanket exclusion from single-sex spaces and services for trans people?"An excerpt from the amended motion: "6. To support the government's national ‘Violence Against Women And Girls Strategy’ and work in partnership towards halving violence against women and girls by 2030 with a focus on prevention and support for survivors through a whole systems approach by the following:
a. championing women’s safety;
b. thereby promoting respectful and inclusive public spaces;
c. working collaboratively with partners; and
d. supporting early intervention and prevention."

Commentary: "Clause 6 remains untouched. It commits the council to support the Government’s VAWG Strategy. Reform say it’s "a dark day for women and girls in Darlington""

In bold: "Is it a dark day, because protections for women were given, alongside guardrails for trans, non-binary and intersex people?"A quote from Cllr Matthew Snedker, Green Group leader for Darlington:

"Gender is a symphony, not a harmony."

Imprint: Promoted by Pam Woolner on behalf of the Green Party, c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ.
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🏳️‍⚧️ F_r_o_ox is Dying | See Pinned $647/$2000 | ❤️🧡💛💚 @farronox.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
I'm an unemployably disabled Trans person. I need $800 to catch up on bills by April 5th. Please see me today, Trans Day of Visibility. Help me meet this need! ko-fi.com/farronox/goa... farronox.carrd.co #MutualAid #Helpsky 💸💕 #KoFi #TDOV #TransDayOfVisibility #transdayofvisibility #tdov
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WinterMute (he/him) @davejmurphy.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Loving the shirt
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Disablement, Free Time & Work Under Capitalism @disprecwork.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
'“Awarding people a lower rate just because they may hypothetically recover later turns the constant struggle with unpredictable conditions into an additional cruel penalty”' 💯 www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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‘A cruel penalty’: disabled people face lower benefit payments if conditions not deemed lifelong
Forthcoming rules mean debilitating conditions may not meet strict ‘severe and lifelong’ criteria, say charities
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WinterMute (he/him) @davejmurphy.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
This is heartbreaking. These are the consequences of transphobes gaining prominence in our society
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Good Law Project @goodlawproject.org · 28/03/2026
Our team is out in full swing at the march in London. Today and every day, we stand against the far right 💪 Join us goodlawproject.org/donate
The GLP team with placards at a march
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What The Trans?! 🏳️‍⚧️ @whatthetrans.com · 28/03/2026
Good afternoon - We are reporting on Trans Pride Scotland today. The march begins at the Scottish Parliament in a few minutes (at 12:30) - so far, around 100-200 people have turned up for Trans Pride Scotland.
Unite stand in front of the Scottish Parliament Scottish Parliament turnout
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What The Trans?! 🏳️‍⚧️ @whatthetrans.com · 25/03/2026
URGENT: DARLINGTON COUNCIL ANTI-TRANS MOTION. If you're local, this is your opportunity to show up for your town. Meeting to discuss is TOMORROW (26/03) 6PM at Darlo Town Hall so arrive early to secure a seat You can observe the discussion, and/or submit a question by 6 TODAY Details below ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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WinterMute (he/him) @davejmurphy.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Oppose hate and division in Darlington: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...
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Defence of Darlington Transgender Residents
As residents of Darlington and other concerned citizens, we write to express our profound and unequivocal opposition to the motion put forward by Conservative and Reform councillors, scheduled to be d...
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Tony Tassell @tonytassell.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
That time when, two months into World War 1, the FT asked its readers to predict the impact the conflict would have on the map of Europe. As a game. With cash prizes: great @ftweekend.com piece by @theboysmithy.ft.com www.ft.com/content/79a4...
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David Buchanan @retr0.id · 09/02/2026
computer, write discord 2. no mistakes pls
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Rachel Charlton-Dailey @rachelcdailey.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Literally fucking impossible to talk to a human at twitter. Fucking four days my accounts been hacked and they've done shit all. I just want to deactivate it! Does anyone know anyone??
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Your Party @thisisyourparty.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
🚨ANNOUNCED TODAY!🚨 Your Party's founding conference! 29th-30th November LIVERPOOL Thousands of members will gather for the most democratic, representative and inclusive conference in British political history. Be part of it, join Your Party today. ⬇️⬇️
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WinterMute (he/him) @davejmurphy.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Just #ADHDlife. Leaving a tab open with something to go back to later and then just collecting tabs until it starts to become overwhelming.
Sceenshot of the tab bar of a web browser showing approximately 50 tabs.
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Declassified UK @declassifieduk.org · 09/09/2025
Amnesty -- “When the Government is arresting people under terrorism laws for sitting peacefully in protest, something is going very wrong here in the UK". www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
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Amnesty condemns arrests made at the Defend Our Juries ‘Lift The Ban’ demo in London today "something has gone very wrong here in the UK"
STAGGERING NUMBER OF ARRESTS EXPECTED AT PALESTINE DEMO IN LONDON- ‘SOMETHING IS GOING VERY WRONG HERE IN THE UK’
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Gary Stevenson @garyseconomics.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
Refugee Riots – Salience and Storytelling youtu.be/9F4OSDONAR4
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Refugee Riots – Salience and Storytelling
YouTube video by Garys Economics
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WinterMute (he/him) @davejmurphy.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
Nearly a year after Keir Starmer promised it, the Hillsborough Law is yet to be introduced. Families deserve honesty and accountability. Can you join me today and sign the petition? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ke...
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Keir Starmer: Don't Break Your Promise, Introduce the Hillsborough Law NOW!
The new Hillsborough Law is aimed at improving transparency and accountability of public bodies in the aftermath of major disasters. Keir Starmer promised last year, the new law would be introduced be...
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WinterMute (he/him) @davejmurphy.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
June is Pride Month. Let's call out companies who show support for LGBTQ+ people while also advertising on GB News, a channel that pumps out LGBTQ+ hate. Tell these companies to pick a side - hate or Pride: action.goodlawproject.org/pick-side-ha...
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Pick a side – hate or Pride
June is Pride month. So our social feeds will be awash with corporate rainbow logos performatively signalling their support for the LGBTQ+ community. But some of the same companies celebrating Pride a...
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What The Trans?! 🏳️‍⚧️ @whatthetrans.com · 26/05/2025
A photo of the action in Glasgow. If you are in the area. They urgently need support as the police have arrived.
A brick building with multiple windows. 
At the bottom of the frame is trans kids sitting on top of its entrance holding a sign saying "end segregation, trans liberation"
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What The Trans?! 🏳️‍⚧️ @whatthetrans.com · 26/05/2025
BREAKING TKDB are setting up camp outside the EHRC Office in London
Banner saying "listen to us" outside a glass fronted building. 2 people set up the bannerAfter the transphobic supreme court ruling the EHRC has issued guidance which ultimately moves to push trans peoples out of public life.

This guidance is transphobic.

We demand it must be changed to support trans people.

Please come down to the offices in support of- the more supporters the better!!
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Revolution Blues @revbluessusie.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
@mommunism.bsky.social I wonder if you can give me a hand. I have done three walks to raise funds for MAP, always successful, until now. Only a few are sharing and the only donation is mine. Would appreciate a share. ✊🏼🇵🇸 Thank you. medicalaidforpalestinians.enthuse.com/pf/susie-gra...
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Stride for Palestinians 2025
I am striding for Palestinians in aid of Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). Starting on Nakba Day, I will be completing 107km in one month and virtually covering the distance from Occupied East Jerus
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WinterMute (he/him) @davejmurphy.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Great compilation of protests and actions against the recent supreme court ruling courtesy of @whatthetrans.com whatthetrans.com/compilation-...
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Compilation of Protests and Actions Against the Supreme Court – What The Trans!?
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Area Man @jzelten.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
You know who else made lists of autistic people?
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Prof. Ian Walker @ianwalker.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
Not unrelated, apparently tiktok had a spurt of people suggesting you can create a pope using a cat and a bra
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Roz Kaveney @rozkaveney.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
@jeremycorbyn.bsky.social This is the time for you to say everything about Starmer you have carefully avoided saying for years. He is a racist and a transphobe who is enabling Fascism. You have nothing to lose by condemning the man who destroyed your career.
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Christ Cooper is God’s Favorite @christcooper.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
man i hate mother’s day for so many reasons but the biggest one is that we live in a society that claims to care enough about motherhood to give it a “day” but not enough for universal basic income, healthcare, or anything that would make motherhood an actually valued role and state of being 🫠
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WinterMute (he/him) @davejmurphy.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
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‘I came out as autistic. Everyone said: That explains a lot’ | The Observer
An autism diagnosis helped Laurie Penny make sense of their experiences, but its real value was in helping them understand the rest of society
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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
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David Buchanan @retr0.id · 31/01/2025
it should be illegal for discord to make a notification sound without giving me a red dot somewhere
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The Autistic Coach | Mati (he/they) @theautisticcoach.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
RFK wants to start his autism registry. A huge red flag to those of you not paying attention. Indeed, they aren't new in the US - NJ and Utah have them off the top of my head. And they aren't a good thing. A similar idea to RFK's was attempted in the UK and halted. We must fight.
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Good Law Project @goodlawproject.org · 23/04/2025
We won't stop fighting for trans rights 🏳️‍⚧️ We’re creating a fighting fund to look at both domestic and international cases, all the way up to the European Court of Human Rights. Will you join us? goodlawproject.org/crowdfunder/...
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Fighting fund for trans rights | Good Law Project
Stand up for trans rights 🏳️‍⚧️ Join me and @GoodLawProject and help us fight the rollbacks on trans rights in the UK.
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Gary Barnett @thinkovation.com · 22/04/2025
Absolutely brilliant, as usual, from Blakeley. I do wonder, though, if the death of Neolib globalisation will have more to do with the fact that China is better at it than the rest of the world?
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Stand For Trans Liberation @stand4translib.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
The Supreme Court decision on Trans Identity is more than a simple clarification on wording, it's an attempt to push trans people out of public life completely It echoes dangerous policies that have taken root here and abroad Join us and stand against this regressive harmful policy
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Rob @triptothemoon.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
James - have you seen this ? : www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP5h...
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Trade War Chaos Drives Massive Volatility — ft. Gary Stevenson | Prof G Markets
YouTube video by The Prof G Pod – Scott Galloway
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Erin Biba @erinbiba.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Please use ALT text on your protest photos. Disabled people are left out of non-disabled activism. Accommodations are not made. Intersectionality does not apply. We aren’t invited to participate. We have to fight for ourselves. Leaving ALT off your images leaves disabled people out yet again.
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Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
From Private Eye…..
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Our response to the spring statement: The Chancellor's cuts to social security will save money in the short term but risk costing our economy and society much more in the long term.
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Our response to the spring statement
The Chancellor's cuts to social security will save money in the short term but risk costing our economy and society much more in the long term
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WinterMute (he/him) @davejmurphy.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
“No more cuts to disability benefits!” northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic... #CutsKill #CripsAgainstCuts #WelfareNotWarfare #HandsOffDisabilityBenefits
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“No more cuts to disability benefits!”
Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) is holding a rally on 26 March at Darlington Town Hall to protest against cuts to disability benefits
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WinterMute (he/him) @davejmurphy.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Find a demo near you and take to the streets if you can dpac.uk.net/2025/03/welf... #handsoffdisabilitybenefits #WelfareNotWarfare #CripsAgainstCuts Follow these accounts @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social @crips-against-cuts.bsky.social
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Disabled People Against Cuts - DPAC @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
#WelfareNotWarfare The planned protest list against disability benefit cuts keeps growing Awesome to see disabled people organising & mobilising against Labour’s planned disability benefit cuts Please use #WelfareNotWarfare & repost all the links
Image is of a pink, yellow, green background 
In black text at the top it says DIsabled People Against Cuts planned actions including DPAC Colour logo 
There are black arrows that shows where planned protests are across the country 
Cardiff 
Actions planned in Derry Northern Ireland 
Darlington North East 
Exeter Devon 
Edinburgh Scotland 
Leeds 
London 
Manchester 
Margate 
Newcastle 
Norwich 
Swansea 
York
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Adam Fare 🖤🤍💜 @adamfare1996.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Some things I rely on as a disabled person... - Hot water - Mobility aids - My car - Phone - Broadband - Music & entertainment subscriptions - Medications - Expensive mattresses and chairs - Specific foods - Nutritional support - Advocates and support And lots more besides.
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Scott Santens @scottsantens.com · 16/03/2025
"The reason you are getting poor is because your wealth is being squeezed out by the rich and super rich. They are taking their wealth from you. You are unable to compete with them. The working class is being bankrupted. The middle class is disappearing. Tax wealth, not work." Spread this video.
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How to stop the economy from collapsing
YouTube video by Garys Economics
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Inky @inkysparks.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Even if the labor was unskilled (which it is not) anyone spending 40 hours of their week doing stupid bullshit that generates value for someone else deserves to be paid enough to live with dignity. Period.
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