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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 6h

What is overlooked is cis men and women will share with trans people. Cis men are psychologically threatened by trans women and cis women will see they have been sold a lie by a privileged few, who will never use NHS care, on finding they are sharing with men. www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/pr...

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The moral panic over transgender people and the unsubstantiated claims that trans women are to a person secual predators are a gateway drug to returning human rights to the 19th century and to placing all lives in the hands of the bigoted mega rich. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Lib Dems reject ‘discriminatory and unworkable’ EHRC guidance on transgender people

Motion passed at party conference calls for new approach to implementing ruling that legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex only

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It should never be the case that members of a government watchdog are appointed by any part of government and when the watchdog writes government policy it is clear something has gone badly wrong. The EHRC must be disbanded and an entirely new commission and mission statement set out.

Resolution on Trans Rights passed by the Lib Dem conference

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The UN reports: ".. gender equality would take 171 years to achieve ... as institutions built to advance gains are being defunded and demobilised. "..not a single indicator on the Sustainable Development Goal for gender equality (SDG 5) is on track to be met by 2030.." news.un.org/en/story/202...

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Gender equality woefully off track, new UN report reveals

At the current rate of progress, gender equality would take 171 years to achieve, a new UN report finds as institutions built to advance gains are being defunded and demobilised.

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

It was always going to be a while before the effects that trans prople felt immediately became a matter of public record. The effect of the closure of the Welsh Gender Services will soon be seen. To be trans is not mental illness. Harming others IS mental illness. goodlawproject.org/jo-maugham-b...

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How the Supreme Court tipped Anna over the edge | Good Law Project

Billionaires like JK Rowling have funded a blizzard of legal attacks on the trans community – and her allies in the rightwing and far-right press have pursued a campaign of trans hate, says Jo Maugham

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Not in the WNBA, but possibly in tennis? www.them.us/news/martina...

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Belief is one thing, but it has been used as an excuse for extreme prejudice manifesting as hate speech against transgender people and the perpetrators are finding that aping the rich and famous who can buy immunity is not a privilege everyone has. www.thenational.scot/news/2648764...

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Woman ordered to pay compensation over 'horrific' transphobic messages to victim

A woman has been ordered to pay compensation after she admitted making ‘horrific’ transphobic comments in a series of social media messages ...

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

To counter a mythical risk the gender critical cult has stayed silent on the actual risk, put all women at risk and has now turned on disabled young women. The only people who are safe are, unsurprisingly, those men, like Simon Levy who are causing the actual harm www.jurist.org/news/2026/08...

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UN experts warn revised UK Equality Act puts transgender people at risk

United Nations experts warned on Monday that the UK's revisions to the Equality Act 2010 risk discriminating against and excluding transgender people. The UN human rights experts warned that the updat...

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

None of them were wearing dresses. None of them have yet claimed to be transitioning. Not all cisgender men, but always cisgender men. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Three men jailed for gang-rape of teenager in Isle of Man flat

James Doherty, Steven Cannon and Graham Skillicorn raped the 18-year-old in a Douglas flat in 2022.

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Yes, it is morally reprehensible to use these incidents to make a point, but the LIE is that trans women are the danger but it is CISGENDER men who are the danger - every - single - time. The LIE puts me in danger, what the gender critical cult ideologists want, and I have the need to defend myself

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

½ of trans people are trans men or, as TERFs would have it, 'women identifying as men'. Except that trans men are invisible to them as none of their gender critical cult ideologies can possibly accommodate trans men - error 404, trans men not found! www.erininthemorning.com/p/police-cal...?

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Police Called on Trans Men Using Women's Restroom As Required By Kansas Law

“As a trans man, I have the immense privilege of blending in. But these laws force me to choose between safety and obeying the law.”

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The gender critical cult has a genocidal ideology with the agenda of eliminating trans people. Settings can have mixed sex facilities so long as they offer single-sex. Sex Matters don't want that. They want ONLY single-sex to leave gender diverse people no access to public facilities.

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

In pursuit of gender critical ideology and anti vulnerable minority agenda they are seriously advocating dismantling the NHS. And for why? Because 2 people who will never have to use a public toilet are distressed by the idea that a transgender person's bottom may have sat there.

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Um. Ummm. Seriously at a loss for words.

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

It's not a good day for gender critical extremeists (isn't that what Julie Blindel labelled 150,000 trans people and their supporters, extremists? People with a characteristic protected in the EA 2010.) One person's extremist is another person's vulnerable minority. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Puberty blockers trial can start recruiting children after judge rejects legal challenge

Campaigners brought the legal action to try and stop the trial going ahead.

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

"people who have been allowed to be these entitled, terrifying, violent people without any check for so long, and now they are getting pushback". sex-matters.org/posts/update...

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Challenging the shadow strip-searching regime

The High Court has ruled against Sex Matters in our case against the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and British Transport Police (BTP) over their

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Tap the image to see the full article. I want women to be safe. I want women to claim back their security, equity, equality and rights siezed by the patriarchy 5000 years ago. Scapegoating trans women will not advance those aims, since trans women don't have what you want, nor even what you have.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 13/07/2026

1. The newest anti-trans risk assessment map is here for transgender people. The situation continues to deteriorate for trans people in the United States. Idaho becomes the fourth "Do Not Travel" state, with up to 5 year prison sentences for bathroom usage. Subscribe to support our journalism.

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Anti-Trans National Legal Risk Assessment Map: July 2026

Idaho becomes the latest "Do Not Travel" state for transgender people, raising the number of states transgender people should not travel through to 4.

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

translucent.org.uk? Translucent are seeking a judicial review of the EHRCs exclusionary guidance. Not me saying that. The Chief Commissioner has indicated the guidance is flawed and will lead to discrimination against cisgender women. Yes, cisgender, you are reading that right.

translucent.org.uk

Advocates for UK’s TGD community - TransLucent

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Mark Jennings who claims he has a phobia of Pride symbols has lost his employment tribunal discrimination case against the Department of Work and Pensions. He similarly lost a complaint last year against Nat West Bank. www.thepinknews.com/2026/05/29/c...

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Christian man with 'phobia of Pride flags' loses discrimination case

A Christian man who sued the government after claiming he had a phobia of Pride flags has lost his religious discrimination case.

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Trans Pride Exeter @transprideexeter.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

The new EHRC guidance breaks the Equality Act - Trans/non-binary and gender non-comforming people can be excluded from facilities and pushed out of daily life. It will be law in 40 days - without any manifesto commitments, or even a single vote unless our MPs demand one NOW. Join us in protest

Poster detailing upcoming protest against the new EHCR guidance. It reads:
"Protest Labour's Bathroom Ban. Say no to segregation of trans people. Sunday 31st of May 2026 1 PM to 3 PM. Bedford Square, Princesshay EX1 1GJ. Hosted by Trans Pride Exeter www.TPEX.uk."

The body of the poster is a drawing of protest placards in pastel colours with various phrases including "30 year waiting waiting lists", "spat on", "outed" "banned from toilets", "denied healthcare", "denied homes", "denied equal access", "denied employment", and "Segregated". Other placards show a circle with a cross through

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

The new EHRC guidance on the interpretation of the UK 2010 Equality Act makes a nod to the rights of trans people but it lays open the way for organisations to exclude trans people for simplicity. It is easier to exclude than risk having to deal with a single complaint. www.gov.uk/government/p...

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Equality Act 2010: Draft Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations, 2026

The Equality and Human Rights Commission's draft updated Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations.

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

As a recovering alcoholic with a past of wider addiction and self harm, being jammed in a train seat next to 2 people who have downed beer after beer has been ......challenging. Thankfully given the changing tone of their conversation they have not spotted I am trans

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Compton's Café @comptons-cafe.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

The Compton's Cafeteria riot happened in August 1966 in San Francisco, 3 years before Stonewall. For many in the transgender community it marks the true beginning of the fight for trans rights 🏳️‍⚧️ Trans History Week 4-10 May 🏳️‍⚧️ www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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500 million+ members | Manage your professional identity. Build and engage with your professional network. Access knowledge, insights and opportunities.

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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

and healthcare professionals to identify and prioritise non-surgical transition-related healthcare questions for future research. Answer the survey at bit.ly/3MrdMNr. More information at wp.lancs.ac.uk/transadultspsp #Trans #Transgender #NonBinary #TransResearch #ResearchSurvey #LGBTQResearch

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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Help shape future transition-related healthcare research! This Priority Setting Partnership, delivered by@lancasteruni.bsky.social and funded by @genderedintelligence.co.uk, works with trans, non-binary & gender diverse communities

Text reads: Not just research. This is consultation for change. Shape research priorities. Guide research funding. improve care. Find out more wp.lancs.ac.uk/transadultspsp

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We want to hear from:

-Adults (18+) who have accessed, are accessing or are seeking access to transition-related care.
-Healthcare Professionals
-Support networks, including family, friends, carers, or partners

Text reads: Take part- Have Your Say. Survey open until May 10th

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

I am lost for words. Maybe I should make some up (for the the benefit of those following the US Republican Senator's wisdom).

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Meanwhile the NHS has waiting lists running to decades and those registered wait without any support or care. The proposed 'Wait Well' program cannot come soon enough, though self evidently cutting wait times must be the actual solution

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Former Sex Matters board member for reference.

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

You cannot change someone's sense of self, you can only break it. 1984 was intended to be a warning not an instruction manual. www.thepinknews.com/2026/01/28/c...

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'Conversion therapy' survivors share their traumatic experiences

Survivors of so-called 'conversion therapy' have opened up about how the harmful practices has impacted their lives.

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

It is nowhere close to what's required to achieve equality and equity but at trans people are not considered to be expendable. One solution is to provide separate facilities for those that do not want to share with trans people. This is your problem, not mine www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

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EHRC single-sex spaces guidance being adapted under ‘constructive’ new chair

Exclusive: Hope is that pragmatic approach could soften court ruling’s impact on trans people and businesses

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 27/01/2026

On Holocaust Memorial Day we remember those murdered during the Holocaust and all genocides. #HMD2026 #HolocaustMemorialDay

Graphic commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day, with an image of a lit candle of remembrance on a black background.

Text in white reads:

Bridging Generations:
remember, learn, and build a
better future

Green Party
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE169GQ

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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 24/01/2026

It would disproportionately affect LGBTQIA+ young people, who rely more heavily on the platforms to connect with other queer people www.wearequeeraf.com/social-media...

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Social media ban is "reactionary measure" that will harm LGBTQIA+ youth, campaigners warn

It would disproportionately affect LGBTQIA+ young people, who rely more heavily on the platforms to connect with other queer people

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Whilst the Charity Commission may be saying charities can wait, when faced with lawfare by opponents with limitless resources charities have a simple decision, fold their hand or do the right thing by the members they have said they will support and bankrupt themselves. www.gov.uk/government/p...

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

"No single sex groups. No hen parties. No stag nights." I've seen the signs. The venue has an obligation to maintain 'the peace' and can exclude anyone likely to breech this duty otherwise it can lose its licence (Read with paywall) www.thetimes.com/uk/law/artic...

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Cambridge student: I was barred from pub over my views on gender

Thea Sewell, who founded a university society admitting only biological women, is considering legal action against the pub in what may become a test case

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

NOT A TRANS WOMAN Trans women are not the threat you are looking for. Didn't need to shave, take hormones or put on a dress. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...

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Police hunt for man after woman filmed while using toilets at shopping centre

Police investigating incident at shopping centre in Fareham release photo of man in public appeal

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Sex Matters are lobbying the Council of Europe to allow conversion therapy If you are able please follow this link to lobby MEPs to ban this hate fuelled practice. It takes just 10s. Your gender and sexual preferences are no business of anyone else. action.goodlawproject.org/stop-sex-mat...

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Stop Sex Matters infiltrating the Council of Europe

In just one week, the Council of Europe will be voting to ban conversion therapy. This would be an incredibly important step to stop the rollback in the rights of LGBTQ+ people. But Sex Matters is inf...

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Green Party in trans legal row over ‘fairy’ pronouns www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202... When does free speech become hate speech. When does expression of one's belief on your own time become an attack on the organisation one is affiliated to.

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Green Party in trans legal row over ‘fairy’ pronouns

Former co-chair of women’s committee sues party for discrimination after being suspended and expelled for her gender-critical views

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Virginia Maine @virginiamaine.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Tuscon Pride has gone the way of Manchester Pride amidst money issues. Perhaps this reflects the way in which the joy of Pride festivals has been eroded in recent years by societal changes. Perhaps Pride should return to protest in these changing times. www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/01/tota...

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"Totally heartbreaking": Major Pride organization abruptly announces closure - LGBTQ Nation

Community members are angry that the board has not explained why.

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