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Barbarism is the natural state of mankind. Civilization is unnatural. It is a whim of circumstance. And barbarism must always ultimately triumph.
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🤯 One hell of an introduction to this piece by @rivkahbrown.bsky.social.🤯 novaramedia.com/2025/12/16/a...
Anti-Trans Groups Want a Bathroom Ban. Judges Aren’t Giving Them One | Novara Media
Gender-critical campaigners had hoped that this year’s Supreme Court ruling would tee up US-style bathroom bills across the UK, throwing hundreds of thousands of pounds at lawsuits to exclude trans wo...
novaramedia.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🤯 One hell of an introduction to this piece by @rivkahbrown.bsky.social.🤯 novaramedia.com/2025/12/16/a...
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column in this week's New World on Brigitte Macron calling feminist campaigners "sales connes", and the difficulties of translation: www.thenewworld.co.uk/marie-le-con...
December 16, 2025 at 12:04 PM
column in this week's New World on Brigitte Macron calling feminist campaigners "sales connes", and the difficulties of translation: www.thenewworld.co.uk/marie-le-con...
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Der Tod des queerfreundlichen Regisseurs Rob Reiner löste tiefe Trauer unter queeren Aktivist*innen aus. Im Weißen Haus knallen dagegen die sprichwörtlichen Sektkorken.
Tod von Rob Reiner: Queere Organisationen erschüttert, Trump spottet
(Politik - International) Der Tod des queerfreundlichen Regisseurs Rob Reiner löste tiefe Trauer unter queeren Aktivist*innen aus. Im Weißen Haus knallen dagegen die sprichwörtlichen Sektkorken.
www.queer.de
December 16, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Der Tod des queerfreundlichen Regisseurs Rob Reiner löste tiefe Trauer unter queeren Aktivist*innen aus. Im Weißen Haus knallen dagegen die sprichwörtlichen Sektkorken.
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Why the wind doesn’t need to blow all the time – breakthrough in new technology to blow all Scottish Labour arguments for nuclear ‘out of the water’ talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/12/15/w...
Why the wind doesn’t need to blow all the time – breakthrough in new technology to blow all Scottish Labour arguments for nuclear ‘out of the water’
EBARGOED UNTIL 15 Dec 2025 00:01 Professor John Robertson OBA From BBC Scotland, three days ago: In East Lothian, council leader Norman Hampshire has asked UK ministers to draw up a “characte…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Why the wind doesn’t need to blow all the time – breakthrough in new technology to blow all Scottish Labour arguments for nuclear ‘out of the water’ talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/12/15/w...
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The EA addresses trans rights in detail, and expressly protects them. How could its intention have been to undermine the main purpose of the GRA (that a person with a GRC is to be legally recognised as their acquired sex)? And without saying so?
December 15, 2025 at 11:35 AM
The EA addresses trans rights in detail, and expressly protects them. How could its intention have been to undermine the main purpose of the GRA (that a person with a GRC is to be legally recognised as their acquired sex)? And without saying so?
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So much of the commentary on the FWS judgment has been driven by reflexive responses to the outcome, but there are so many gaps and leaps in its reasoning that it will spawn litigation for years to come - @aoifemod.bsky.social and I flag some failings in judge craft:
nilq.qub.ac.uk/index.php/ni...
nilq.qub.ac.uk/index.php/ni...
December 15, 2025 at 10:02 AM
So much of the commentary on the FWS judgment has been driven by reflexive responses to the outcome, but there are so many gaps and leaps in its reasoning that it will spawn litigation for years to come - @aoifemod.bsky.social and I flag some failings in judge craft:
nilq.qub.ac.uk/index.php/ni...
nilq.qub.ac.uk/index.php/ni...
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If any stereotypes at all are going to spread, they should at least include how often Muslims are responsible for selfless and inspiring acts of bravery.
Just last year, another Pakistani Muslim sacrificed his life to intervene on a mass stabbing in Bondi.
Just last year, another Pakistani Muslim sacrificed his life to intervene on a mass stabbing in Bondi.
Faraz Tahir, security guard who tried to stop Bondi attacker, remembered as a national hero
The security guard who died trying to save shoppers from a knife attack at Bondi Junction Westfield is being remembered as a hero at funeral service in north west Sydney.
www.abc.net.au
December 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
If any stereotypes at all are going to spread, they should at least include how often Muslims are responsible for selfless and inspiring acts of bravery.
Just last year, another Pakistani Muslim sacrificed his life to intervene on a mass stabbing in Bondi.
Just last year, another Pakistani Muslim sacrificed his life to intervene on a mass stabbing in Bondi.
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Shorter thread: Laura Kuenssberg is spreading misinformation and Mary-Ann Stephenson understands neither the law nor her role and can't bring herself to say trans people exist.
So, Laura Kuenssberg's introduction to her interview with Mary-Ann Stephenson is just hideous.
Let me count the ways. 🧵
Let me count the ways. 🧵
December 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Shorter thread: Laura Kuenssberg is spreading misinformation and Mary-Ann Stephenson understands neither the law nor her role and can't bring herself to say trans people exist.
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What if emotion IS knowledge?
@khadijahqueen.com’s RADICAL POETICS makes the case that “poetry exists as a valuable tool for understanding,” not despite its emotional resonance, but precisely because of it.
press.umich.edu/Books/R/Radi...
@uofmpress.bsky.social
#Poetry #Books #RadicalPoetics
@khadijahqueen.com’s RADICAL POETICS makes the case that “poetry exists as a valuable tool for understanding,” not despite its emotional resonance, but precisely because of it.
press.umich.edu/Books/R/Radi...
@uofmpress.bsky.social
#Poetry #Books #RadicalPoetics
December 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
What if emotion IS knowledge?
@khadijahqueen.com’s RADICAL POETICS makes the case that “poetry exists as a valuable tool for understanding,” not despite its emotional resonance, but precisely because of it.
press.umich.edu/Books/R/Radi...
@uofmpress.bsky.social
#Poetry #Books #RadicalPoetics
@khadijahqueen.com’s RADICAL POETICS makes the case that “poetry exists as a valuable tool for understanding,” not despite its emotional resonance, but precisely because of it.
press.umich.edu/Books/R/Radi...
@uofmpress.bsky.social
#Poetry #Books #RadicalPoetics
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It was 22 years ago that I unmasked the highest placed spy for British military intelligence inside the IRA
This week, the British state tried to say it was all over
It’s not. Justice will remain denied until the army is forced to reveal exactly what it did
My story in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
This week, the British state tried to say it was all over
It’s not. Justice will remain denied until the army is forced to reveal exactly what it did
My story in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
December 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
It was 22 years ago that I unmasked the highest placed spy for British military intelligence inside the IRA
This week, the British state tried to say it was all over
It’s not. Justice will remain denied until the army is forced to reveal exactly what it did
My story in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
This week, the British state tried to say it was all over
It’s not. Justice will remain denied until the army is forced to reveal exactly what it did
My story in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
December 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
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"..the Lord said I was hungry and you told me I could make a meal for 30p, I was a stranger and you said 'fuck off back where you came from', I was sick and you said we should replace the NHS with private health insurance..."
December 13, 2025 at 8:43 AM
"..the Lord said I was hungry and you told me I could make a meal for 30p, I was a stranger and you said 'fuck off back where you came from', I was sick and you said we should replace the NHS with private health insurance..."
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Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
December 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
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In which Simon Jenkins appears to make some sense. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Trans rights should be a private affair. A toxic debate does no one any favours | Simon Jenkins
The courts are a clumsy means to negotiate social relationships. Let organisations make up their own minds about inclusion, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:59 AM
In which Simon Jenkins appears to make some sense. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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In Scotland, unlike England, Farage needs to be careful what he wishes for…
Opinion polls show that the rise of Reform in England has now driven support for independence into the majority position in Scotland. It’s the ultimate case of political blowback
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
Opinion polls show that the rise of Reform in England has now driven support for independence into the majority position in Scotland. It’s the ultimate case of political blowback
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
In Scotland, unlike England, Farage needs to be careful what he wishes for…
Opinion polls show that the rise of Reform has driven support for independence into the majority position in Scotland. It’s a case of blowback,…
www.heraldscotland.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:13 PM
In Scotland, unlike England, Farage needs to be careful what he wishes for…
Opinion polls show that the rise of Reform in England has now driven support for independence into the majority position in Scotland. It’s the ultimate case of political blowback
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
Opinion polls show that the rise of Reform in England has now driven support for independence into the majority position in Scotland. It’s the ultimate case of political blowback
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
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Stephen Flynn criticises Nigel Farage from attacking children who speak more than one language #BBCQT
"A man who aspires to be PM of these isle would pick a fight with school kids, would hold school kids up as an object to beat, absolutely repulses me and it should repulse all of you as well"
"A man who aspires to be PM of these isle would pick a fight with school kids, would hold school kids up as an object to beat, absolutely repulses me and it should repulse all of you as well"
December 11, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Stephen Flynn criticises Nigel Farage from attacking children who speak more than one language #BBCQT
"A man who aspires to be PM of these isle would pick a fight with school kids, would hold school kids up as an object to beat, absolutely repulses me and it should repulse all of you as well"
"A man who aspires to be PM of these isle would pick a fight with school kids, would hold school kids up as an object to beat, absolutely repulses me and it should repulse all of you as well"
@robinmoirawhite.bsky.social you came across well on the BBC (Scotland) piece with Dr Foran. Be well.
December 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
@robinmoirawhite.bsky.social you came across well on the BBC (Scotland) piece with Dr Foran. Be well.
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The Editor of The Times and Sunday Times in Scotland has been arrested and charged in connection with “indecent online communications”. www.thenational.scot/news/2569064...
Scottish newspaper editor arrested and charged over 'indecent communications'
A LEADING Scottish newspaper editor has been suspended after he was charged in connection with ...
www.thenational.scot
December 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The Editor of The Times and Sunday Times in Scotland has been arrested and charged in connection with “indecent online communications”. www.thenational.scot/news/2569064...
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Critics argue that the ECHR stops us from being able to deport illegal migrants. In reality, in 75 years the ECHR has only ruled against the UK in 13 cases out of 500k: 0.000026%. The ECHR is being used a scapegoat for domestic challenges, and we must defend it.
Starmer urges European leaders to reform human rights laws to tackle immigration
The ECHR is seen by its critics as a major barrier to attempts to deport illegal migrants from the country.
www.independent.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Critics argue that the ECHR stops us from being able to deport illegal migrants. In reality, in 75 years the ECHR has only ruled against the UK in 13 cases out of 500k: 0.000026%. The ECHR is being used a scapegoat for domestic challenges, and we must defend it.
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How the parts come together for mutual benefit …
1 The lawsuits are financially “backed” by an influential anti-trans group now known as the Independent Council on Women’s Sports, or ICONS, a nonprofit that has lobbied the NCAA for sports bans since 2022.
1 The lawsuits are financially “backed” by an influential anti-trans group now known as the Independent Council on Women’s Sports, or ICONS, a nonprofit that has lobbied the NCAA for sports bans since 2022.
A lawyer who helped lead Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election was also heavily involved in lawsuits seeking to ban trans women from sports.
@billiejsweeney.bsky.social took a deep look at the strategies and coordination behind sports bans in one of our most read pieces this year.
@billiejsweeney.bsky.social took a deep look at the strategies and coordination behind sports bans in one of our most read pieces this year.
Behind the Right’s Attacks on Trans Girls in Sports — Assigned
Conservative media, legal, political, and business leaders came together in a breathtaking assault on human rights.
www.assignedmedia.org
December 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
How the parts come together for mutual benefit …
1 The lawsuits are financially “backed” by an influential anti-trans group now known as the Independent Council on Women’s Sports, or ICONS, a nonprofit that has lobbied the NCAA for sports bans since 2022.
1 The lawsuits are financially “backed” by an influential anti-trans group now known as the Independent Council on Women’s Sports, or ICONS, a nonprofit that has lobbied the NCAA for sports bans since 2022.
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Excellent journalism from my colleague Xander Elliards, looking at the Sandie Peggie verdict and which parts of haven't received much media attention.
From Peggie harassing Dr Upton, to racist jokes and her evidence being deemed "not credible", there is a LOT.
www.thenational.scot/news/2568550...
From Peggie harassing Dr Upton, to racist jokes and her evidence being deemed "not credible", there is a LOT.
www.thenational.scot/news/2568550...
December 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Excellent journalism from my colleague Xander Elliards, looking at the Sandie Peggie verdict and which parts of haven't received much media attention.
From Peggie harassing Dr Upton, to racist jokes and her evidence being deemed "not credible", there is a LOT.
www.thenational.scot/news/2568550...
From Peggie harassing Dr Upton, to racist jokes and her evidence being deemed "not credible", there is a LOT.
www.thenational.scot/news/2568550...
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"Online violence is part of a broader pattern of shrinking civic space and rising backlash against women’s rights."
This will be a particular focus of @goodlawproject.bsky.social's work in 2026 and beyond. Do please get in touch if you'd like to work with us. www.unwomen.org/en/digital-l...
This will be a particular focus of @goodlawproject.bsky.social's work in 2026 and beyond. Do please get in touch if you'd like to work with us. www.unwomen.org/en/digital-l...
Tipping point: The chilling escalation of violence against women in the public sphere
This publication explores the growing surge of online abuse faced by women in the public sphere—and how digital attacks are increasingly leading to real-world harm. Drawing on global survey findings, ...
www.unwomen.org
December 10, 2025 at 11:10 AM
"Online violence is part of a broader pattern of shrinking civic space and rising backlash against women’s rights."
This will be a particular focus of @goodlawproject.bsky.social's work in 2026 and beyond. Do please get in touch if you'd like to work with us. www.unwomen.org/en/digital-l...
This will be a particular focus of @goodlawproject.bsky.social's work in 2026 and beyond. Do please get in touch if you'd like to work with us. www.unwomen.org/en/digital-l...