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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 2h
Joint statement with @transsolidarity.bsky.social on NHS England’s new guidance on staff use of facilities: Yesterday NHS England published new guidance on NHS staff facilities which bars trans staff from single-sex toilets, changing rooms and shower rooms that align with their lived gender.
The NHS is now becoming an unsafe workplace for trans staff. Yesterday NHS England published new guidance on NHS staff facilities which bars trans staff from single-sex toilets, changing rooms and shower rooms that align with their lived gender. The guidance tells NHS Trusts and ICBs not to wait for the EHRC Code of Practice for Workplaces, and instead to implement the ‘principles’ in the Code of Practice for Services, Public functions and Associations. The NHS - the UK’s largest employer - is now becoming an unsafe workplace for trans staff.The NHS already has recruitment and retention issues and this guidance will do little to attract or retain trans staff that are vital to providing healthcare services, and are part of the diverse workforce that NHSE claims to value. These NHS policies are draconian, unnecessary and deeply harmful to trans staff and to our struggling National Health Service.
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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Multiple studies have consistently shown gender-affirming care, trusted adults & a supportive environment is crucial for trans kids’ mental health & wellbeing & that anti-trans measures like those imposed by @lucympowell.bsky.social are harmful, damaging & relentlessly cruel in the extreme.
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Supporting LGBT Adolescents—A Global Need in Challenging Times
In this issue of JAMA Pediatrics, 2 Research Letters highlight important considerations related to the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth. Krueger and Wright...
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
This summer: Thousands of deaths from extreme weather. This weekend in the media: What's the point of the Green Party? This morning from the Labour party 👇
Ministers preparing to slash heat pump subsidies to fund defence spending
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Transgender World @transgenderreport.com · 12/10/2026
Punk isn't dead, and neither is solidarity. Sex Pistols frontman Frank Carter kicked out a disruptive fan over a women-only mosh pit, then made one thing crystal clear: transgender women are welcome. www.transvitae.com/p... #transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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Punk Isn't Dead, But Transphobia Isn't Welcome in the Pit | TransVitae
Sex Pistols frontman Frank Carter ejects a disruptive fan from a women-only mosh pit and makes clear that transgender women are welcome.
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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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Shazzy @shazbear.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Thousands in emergency accommodation, HSE in an absolute mess, Teachers striking over wages, Generations now unable to even rent, never mind buy a home, but yea, millions for organised crime groups, I mean for horses and greyhounds pfffffffffft #SpéirGorm #Budget2027
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Corpsy @corpsepilot.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
It's Tuesday, October 6th 2026 and it's another perfect day to remember that pedophiles, child sex traffickers, rapists etc remain fully supported by millions of enablers in MAGA, the GOP, the Republican party and Christian Nationalism across the United States. #EpsteinFiles
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Jess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk · 04/10/2026
Anyway. I set out my stall this morning.
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🇨🇦Tadhg Dalaigh @tadhgdalaigh.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
@mark-carney.bsky.social Western countries still trade with the monsters who did this.
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tranna scarenina @einegeniesserin.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
there are three ways to have no respect for medical doctors: 1) "they're swindlers" (the rube path), 2) "they're cops," and 3) the most rarified path, followed by scientists who work with them on medical research, "they're stupid babies unfit to carry out medical studies"
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Colin Murray @colinmurray.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Months of work on FWS & the problem of making it fit with NI law alongside @sylviademars.me and @aoifemod.bsky.social is finally ready to see daylight. Short answer, it doesn't fit. Yes, the situation is so serious that it warranted the Mean Girls quote in the title. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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'She Doesn't Even Go Here!': For Women Scotland and Northern Ireland Law
The UK Supreme Court's For Women Scotland (FWS) decision has caused considerable and controversial impact upon equality law's protections for trans people in Gr
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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 12/09/2026
A trans man in the UK has been banned in the workplace restrooms after he was forced to use the women's restrooms to comply with the new EHRC guidance. The women complained because he is visibly male and so they told him he can't use any bathroom.
A screenshot of a Reddit post from the r/LegalAdviceUK subreddit by user Dijstraanon, titled "FtM transgender facing two different issues at work? England."
The post text reads:
"Brother in law is trans FtM and presents fully as a man. He's now facing an impossible situation at work with his employer telling him that due to recent legislation he must use the toilet of his birth gender. BUT several female colleagues have raised a grievance about him using their gendered toilet.
His employer has told him that he cannot use the toilet while he is at work until they sort it out and cannot give him a timeframe to do so. They do [cut off] have disabled separate toilets.
In the mean time one of his female colleagues has accused him of sexual harassment because he was used their gendered toilet. His menstrual cycle meant he needed to use the toilet.
He's been with the employer for just over 5 years but only in this location for 18 months. The location is mainly male with just a handful of females, and his workshop only has male toilets.
I do not know how to support him and as he's not in a union there is no one to turn too right now."
The post has an orange "Comments Moderated" tag, 169 upvotes, and 134 comments.
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Gavan Reilly @gavreilly.com · 10/09/2026
Only 71,850 people have registered to vote in the new Higher Education constituency for the Seanad, despite a potential electorate of between 800,000 and 1,000,000 graduates. The unified 6-seater is open to graduates of over 80 higher level institutions, not just the historic TCD and NUI.
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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Who are the new citizenship rules actually benefitting? Why are the right questions not being asked? We have seen a decrease of 30% in international protection applicants since 2024. So why are anti-immigration narratives thriving?
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Evan Urquhart @evanurquhart.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I wrote this story for Slate 3 years ago. It's an as-told-to perspective from the mom of a trans boy who accessed top surgery in Texas at 14 years old. This is the kind of Texas family who Talarico wants to ban from seeking healthcare. slate.com/technology/2...
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We’ve Been in Texas for Generations. Our Trans Kid Is Being Treated Here. It’s Getting Dark.
His doctors agree that this care is right for him.
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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Almost all gender-affirming surgeries for minors are breast reductions for *cis boys*. Yes you read that right, *Boys who are not trans* @jamestalarico.bsky.social in his ignorance & cowardice wants to ban the tiny number of IDENTICAL operations performed on trans boys. This is transphobia.
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James Talarico (@jamestalarico.bsky.social)
Texas State Representative, former middle school teacher, and Presbyterian seminarian running for the U.S. Senate to take power back for working people.
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Oh Joy Sex Toy @ohjoysextoy.bsky.social · 23/08/2024
🤯 THE "SEX DRIVE" DOESN'T EXIST. 🤯 Yup, that's right! @erikamoen.bsky.social was shocked to learn this and so much more in Dr. @enagoski.bsky.social 's bestselling book on the science of sex, Come As You Are. Read this review from our archive! www.ohjoysextoy.com/come-as-you-... (1/2)
Full transcript at https://www.ohjoysextoy.com/come-as-you-are-2

Erika is a thin white woman in her early 30s, her short hair is shaved on the sides and she is wearing a black hoody and jeans. Eve is a full-figured, pale-skinned woman in middle age with shoulder-length hair that falls into big curls at the bottom. She wears a sleek black dress with an off-kilter pink belt. 

Standing next to a copy of the book COME AS YOU ARE that is just a bit taller than she is, Erika says to the reader, "I cannot stop thinking about Come As You Are. This book has absolutely blown my mind and I'm still reeling from it." 


"Waaaait a  minute," Eve interrupts, pointing accusingly at Erika. "didn't you draw the illustrations for this book? And didn't Nagoski write the introduction to YOUR book? And aren't you guys friends in real life?"

"Guilty as charged." Erika admits, throwing her hands up in surrender. 

"You're too biased to review this book!" Concludes Eve. 

"I knoooooooooow!" Erika howls, conFull transcript at https://www.ohjoysextoy.com/come-as-you-are-2

A mini-Erika pops up on the stack of books that Dr. Nagoski holds in one hand, while the other hand holds a brain. The books are labeled on their spines, "SCIENCE", "Smart Stuff", "RESEARCH", "Studies".

"Dr. Emily Nagoski uses stone cold research and brain science to debunk tons of popularly accepted misinformation about sexuality and presents alternative explanations for how and why sex stuff happens the way it does."

"That sounds pretty scholarly." Agrees Eve. 

"It's more than just intellectual, though!" Erika continues. "She's got real, practical solutions to help people resolve their sexual frustrations and woes." 

"Oo, worksheets!" Eve squeals as she takes a peek inside the book Erika holds open. 

Narration: At first I tried to just make a mental note every time she introduced a new concept to me or said something thought-provoking.

We see Erika reading the book with a surprised and delighted expression on herFull transcript at https://www.ohjoysextoy.com/come-as-you-are-2

Title: The Dual Control Model of Sexual Desire

A tiny Erika and Eve sit on top of a brain, which in turn sits on top of a classic beam scale. On one side of the scale is a suspended dish labeled "Off" and on the other is one labeled "On" The two quiver a little but are mostly equally weighted against each other. Beneath the Off dish is the text, "Sexual Inhibition System. Notices all the reasons why now is not a good time to be horny." Below the On dish it reads, "Sexual Excitation System. Notices all the sexually relevant information to be turned on."

"Oh, I know how sexual desire works!" Eve says to Erika. "One minute you're not horny, the next minute you are!" 

"Not QUITE." Erika explains. "More like, inside your head there's these two little gauges that are always judging whether now is an appropriate time to be horny or not. If your regular desire for sex has dried up and you're looking to restart it, the answerFull transcript at https://www.ohjoysextoy.com/come-as-you-are-2


Narration: But it turns out, there is ALSO *responsive desire*. 

A new stick figure rushes to our first stick figure, greeting them with a "Hey baby!". "Our original stick figure replies, "I missed you!"

Narration: Which is when folks only want sex *after* consensually sexy things are already happening, and then their mind and body turns on IN RESPONSE TO that sexy context.

The two stick figures hug and exchange some kisses, until suddenly- ka-BOOM!- the lightning bolt of desire strikes our original stick figure, who joyously realizes, "Oh, wait a minute- *NOW* ME WANT SEX!"

Now Erika and Eve are speeding towards the reader in a round little convertible car as Erika throws her arm in the air (Don't worry, she's the passenger, not the driver), "Finally I was most surprised to learn that SEX IS NOT A DRIVE"

"beep beep!" goes the car. 

Erika continues, "We hear about 'The Sex Drive' ALL THE FRIGGIN' TIME. But it's no
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H 🍉🌿 @helendublin.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
BUILD SOCIAL HOUSING!!! What's the point if you can't have a roof over your head and the cost of living keeps soaring #speirgorm
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Éidín Ní Shé @eidin.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
load of rubbish and summaries everything the state thinks of the Irish language basic at best...úfasach.
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¯\_(ツ)_/¯ @office-anomaly.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
support the creators and watch it here!
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THE LOVERS
YouTube video by Studio Heartbreak
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Niall Walsh @thenpw.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
This has not gotten enough attention... The Irish gov should be encouraging people to support sectors actually improving the world, and not destroying it! #Speirgorm #ClimateAction
Screenshot of a mobile webpage from The Journal showing a portrait of Tánaiste and Finance Minister Simon Harris. The headline reads, “Government rules out ethical limits on investing in weapons or fossil fuels through new state scheme,” with a subheading stating that the State-backed personal investment scheme is expected to be running next year. The page is dated 5 September 2026 and includes a Pandora advertisement at the bottom.
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Fallacy lastname @nirathaig.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Double? Or Triple?
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Bigger and louder on Wednesday 21st @culturalfatwa.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Damn you logic we're here to help the rancher farmers and the FG vote www.thejournal.ie/readme/irela...
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We could make public transport free for what we're spending to keep it cheap to drive
But most drivers can’t trust or don’t have the public transport system they need.
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Jess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk · 05/09/2026
Currently ranked 110. I believe we can push trans legal posting into the top 100, but only with YOUR support 💪
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Jess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk · 03/09/2026
As someone who has been tweeted about personally by Rowling. And who spends my whole life trying to fight the damage caused by the litigation she funds. I think, personally, I would be less harmed by you giving me an actual kick in the ribs than watching the new Harry Potter & trying to justify it.
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Vronwe (she/her) @vronwe.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Well fuck Kit Harrington then. Working with JKR is unforgivable.
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Karen Sugrue 🏳️‍⚧️🌈🇵🇸 @karsugrue.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
We need to have an urgent conversation about what happens when women complain at work - the ways they are punished, the strategies weaponised against them, the catastrophic impact on their health, and what government must do to protect women from organisational retribution. #WhenWomenComplain
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Fallacy lastname @nirathaig.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Huge if true!
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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 14/08/2026
"inundation zone" is a phrase we're going to be hearing more and more
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// ꌗ꓄ꋬꉧ // @staxdeadempress.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
every single actor joining the new harry potter series saying "I don't agree with JK Rowling's opinions!"
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Senthorun S. Raj @senthorun.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
“Frameworks permitting routine exclusion or discretionary verification of sex based on appearance or stereotypes would raise serious concerns under international human rights law…” UN experts remind the UK that it must avoid gender policing and ensure trans folk can live with safety and dignity. 🏳️‍⚧️
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UN experts urge UK to ensure equal protection for all women and girls and all transgender people
GENEVA – The United Kingdom must ensure its ongoing review of statutory guidance under the Equality Act remains compatible with international human rights law and upholds equal protections for all tra...
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tranna scarenina @einegeniesserin.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
the mainstreaming of trans ppl is adding another layer to this neurosis, of which transvestigation is an extreme form. the threat of gender fluidity prompts a desperate search for immutable, unambiguous markers, which there aren't, really. next thing you know you're arguing anne hatheway is a man
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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 09/08/2026
Always been here, always will be 🏳️‍⚧️
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Gender diversity in the UK can be traced back to Roman Britain, archaeology shows
The Gallae were a group of transgender priestesses in ancient Rome devoted to the goddess Kybele. Archaeology suggests they lived in Britain in 70 CE
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Saoirse McHugh @saoirsemc.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
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Fallacy lastname @nirathaig.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
It's worse, because after they stopped denying the science they moved on to "ok the science is fine, but there's nothing we can do about it..." Next will be "well we could have done something but it's too late now"
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Jess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk · 05/08/2026
🚨 BREAKING We are supporting a legal challenge to the Code of Practice. And we need your help. Join us in fighting back 👇
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We’re supporting a legal challenge against the code of practice | Good Law Project
The government’s transphobic statutory guidance is now up and running – we’re fighting back
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
If you're a cis person insisting that the prospect of trans children playing youth sports is not only "a problem" but in fact one of the biggest problems we currently face as a nation, I'd be happy to introduce you to literally a million other things that should be worrying you more.
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Sophie Molly @sophiemolly.co.uk · 01/08/2026
What I want for trans + people in the UK. The puberty blocker ban lifted. The toilet ban scrapped. Supreme Court ruling overtuned/made ineffective. An informed consent model for gender affirming care. Self ID. Non-Binary people legaly recognised. No trans + censorship in schools.
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The TransAdvocate @transadvocate.com · 28/07/2026
Reminder: DO NOT buy new HP crap. Nothing. For any reason. Every dollar you give JKR funds her global program of trans and intersex eradication. When you choose to buy new HP crap, you participate in real material evil.
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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 12/07/2026
Amnesty International put out a major report documenting the influence of UK based anti trans gender critical organizations and their funding. Within hours, GC groups threatened defamation lawsuits and Amnesty was forced to pull it down. Proving the point they're anti rights. Anyways, here it is.
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Nancy Kelley @nancymk.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
This will damage relationships, damage attendance and attainment, cause some children to drop out. It is "safeguarding" guidance that will directly harm a vulnerable minority of children. Trans children deserve so much better than this.
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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
The evidence of the harm caused by Cass which was the media continues to ignore www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Harming children: the effects of the UK puberty blocker ban
This paper presents an analysis of data from trans children and young people and their parents following the imposition of a UK-wide ban on puberty blockers for this group. The consequences of this...
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Association for Scottish Literature @asls.org.uk · 09/06/2026
“I mean, your society’s broken… Should we blame the rich, powerful people who caused it? No let’s blame the people with no power & no money & these immigrants who don’t even have the vote, yeah it must be their fucking fault.” —Iain Banks died #OTD, 9 June, 2013 www.theguardian.com/books/2013/j...
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Iain Banks: the final interview
Iain Banks died last Sunday, just before the publication of his final novel The Quarry. Last month he talked to Stuart Kelly about writing, politics and all the things still left to do . . .
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Cal Horton (they/them) @fiercemum.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Important reminder - a year long 'investigation' took place without even once speaking to any family, child or young person involved. Not even once. Cos the people involved are happy with the care provided, consider it critical and often life-saving care. The investigation is a giant fraud.
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Cal Horton (they/them) @fiercemum.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Update: Young people & families today received shocking & transphobic letters from NHS. These letters tell people that endocrine care (blockers / HRT) is being fully withdrawn in 7 weeks time (July 31st). Forced medical detransition. This country is a danger to trans children & young people.
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Rosie (she/her) @airfriedrosie.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
So this is it now. Summer comes and the worst people decide to show their love for their country by terrorising its citizens and destroying property. And our government responds by trying to appease them.
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Sophie Molly @sophiemolly.co.uk · 10/06/2026
Take a long hard look at this video and remind me again of why trans + people are the problem?
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nohostages.bsky.social @nohostages.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
English commentators need to stop analysing Northern Ireland through an English lens! When you see anti-immigrant riots in Belfast, Ballymena or Larne and immediately reach for "Britain's far-right problem", you're missing half the story. This isn't just racism. It's loyalist terrorism. 1/
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Fallacy lastname @nirathaig.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
They say "absolute power corrupts absolutely" but this demonstrates, no "absolute power reveals absolutely" If Tom Steyer is so powerful he doesn't need to give a fuck what people think, then he can reveal his true self. Just like some other Billionaires who shall not be named.
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Emma Williams @emanemz.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Please boost and help me to give Emily a magical 18th birthday 🏳️‍⚧️.
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