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my favorite thing about the benoit blanc movies is that they aren't really about benoit blanc. he is not grappling with demons from his past. we are not getting flashbacks to the husband whose murder he never solved. he just shows up and does his job like mary poppins for homicides
December 14, 2025 at 1:24 PM
my favorite thing about the benoit blanc movies is that they aren't really about benoit blanc. he is not grappling with demons from his past. we are not getting flashbacks to the husband whose murder he never solved. he just shows up and does his job like mary poppins for homicides
I do not support all Marys!
I was concerned that Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson might try and be smarter about transphobia than her predecessors and leave trans people in a shit place than was harder to rectify because it wasn’t so obvious.
Today dispelled those worries.
Labour have appointed a second raving bigot to run the EHRC.
Today dispelled those worries.
Labour have appointed a second raving bigot to run the EHRC.
December 14, 2025 at 11:27 AM
I do not support all Marys!
I was looking for red cabbage recipes on Friday and read something that reminded me that red cabbage is a universal indicator. so I brewed some up, and now me and 8yo are immersed in some very messy Art. 🖼️
December 14, 2025 at 11:24 AM
I was looking for red cabbage recipes on Friday and read something that reminded me that red cabbage is a universal indicator. so I brewed some up, and now me and 8yo are immersed in some very messy Art. 🖼️
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And because they can't do that - no one can; it's absurd - we get this, "We expect everyone to follow the rules" sound bite. Which of course is the crux of it: there won't be any enforcement (there can't be), they just expect society to be transphobic enough for it to happen automatically.
December 14, 2025 at 10:25 AM
And because they can't do that - no one can; it's absurd - we get this, "We expect everyone to follow the rules" sound bite. Which of course is the crux of it: there won't be any enforcement (there can't be), they just expect society to be transphobic enough for it to happen automatically.
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The fact is no presenter has ever had to leave the BBC for expressing conservative views, or even explicitly endorsing a right-wing party.
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
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 4:36 PM
The fact is no presenter has ever had to leave the BBC for expressing conservative views, or even explicitly endorsing a right-wing party.
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
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The show must go ooo—OOOOO-OoOOooOOOOO-ooooooonnnn!!
Theremin tragedy averted! Apparently an emergency theremin was located, and the concert tonight will go on as planned!! Thanks to everyone that helped with the search, your contribution to the global community of emergency theremin activists is noted and forever appreciated 🙏 🤩
December 12, 2025 at 12:26 PM
The show must go ooo—OOOOO-OoOOooOOOOO-ooooooonnnn!!
question: has anyone ever managed to jumpstart a car the “officiaL” way, where you link one lead to a random part of the car to ground it rather than to the other batter terminal?
December 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
question: has anyone ever managed to jumpstart a car the “officiaL” way, where you link one lead to a random part of the car to ground it rather than to the other batter terminal?
I’m sure it’s just a coincidence that it’s the hard-right party which is honouring ”women’s rights activist” Sharon Davies.
Lib Dems announce 5 peers including ex-MP Sarah Teather, Tories announce 3 including Olympic swimmer/ women's rights activist Sharon Davies, historian Simon Heffer and former cabinet minister John Redwood. Reform UK don't get any.
December 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I’m sure it’s just a coincidence that it’s the hard-right party which is honouring ”women’s rights activist” Sharon Davies.
The Government are deciding whether to approve the EHRC’s new inhumane Code of Practice that will exclude trans people from public life. Will you join @genderedintelligence.co.uk and email your MP to ask them to reject the EHRC guidance? link: gi.eaction.org.uk/EHRC
EHRC - Email your MP
Will you email your MP and ask them to reject the EHRC guidance?
gi.eaction.org.uk
December 10, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The Government are deciding whether to approve the EHRC’s new inhumane Code of Practice that will exclude trans people from public life. Will you join @genderedintelligence.co.uk and email your MP to ask them to reject the EHRC guidance? link: gi.eaction.org.uk/EHRC
work fire safety training includes a bit on fire hazards if you're working from home. today I'm in the office and now I'm semi-convinced my house is currently setting itself on fire.
December 10, 2025 at 10:39 AM
work fire safety training includes a bit on fire hazards if you're working from home. today I'm in the office and now I'm semi-convinced my house is currently setting itself on fire.
The BBC has *three hours* of "live coverage" of the Peggie judgment, with 22 updates. for an employment tribunal!
December 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The BBC has *three hours* of "live coverage" of the Peggie judgment, with 22 updates. for an employment tribunal!
I think a huge amount of this is coming from the fact that Starmer doesn’t care much about women. Women are a kind of vague notion — something something children childcare household budgets maybe streetlights?? — so it’s incredibly easy for a group to convince him
December 8, 2025 at 8:39 AM
I think a huge amount of this is coming from the fact that Starmer doesn’t care much about women. Women are a kind of vague notion — something something children childcare household budgets maybe streetlights?? — so it’s incredibly easy for a group to convince him
please can I just *buy* a mindless game for my phone and not have to support the ecosystem of ads for Temu and predatory online gambling apps.
December 6, 2025 at 11:31 AM
please can I just *buy* a mindless game for my phone and not have to support the ecosystem of ads for Temu and predatory online gambling apps.
IN: beautiful, deep, saturated colours
OUT: washing the frigging brushes and rollers.
OUT: washing the frigging brushes and rollers.
December 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
IN: beautiful, deep, saturated colours
OUT: washing the frigging brushes and rollers.
OUT: washing the frigging brushes and rollers.
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with alt-text
December 5, 2025 at 10:37 AM
with alt-text
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SWAI Statement on Closing
We are heartbroken to announce that the Sex Workers Alliance Ireland (SWAI) is closing our doors after over 16 years, due to a lack of funding.
Since our foundation in 2009, we have brought an alternative voice to the dominant narrative about sex work in Ireland.
We are heartbroken to announce that the Sex Workers Alliance Ireland (SWAI) is closing our doors after over 16 years, due to a lack of funding.
Since our foundation in 2009, we have brought an alternative voice to the dominant narrative about sex work in Ireland.
SWAI Statement on Closing
We are heartbroken to announce that the Sex Workers Alliance Ireland (SWAI) is closing our doors after over 16 years, due to a lack of funding. Since our foundation in 2009, we have brought an…
sexworkersallianceireland.org
December 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM
SWAI Statement on Closing
We are heartbroken to announce that the Sex Workers Alliance Ireland (SWAI) is closing our doors after over 16 years, due to a lack of funding.
Since our foundation in 2009, we have brought an alternative voice to the dominant narrative about sex work in Ireland.
We are heartbroken to announce that the Sex Workers Alliance Ireland (SWAI) is closing our doors after over 16 years, due to a lack of funding.
Since our foundation in 2009, we have brought an alternative voice to the dominant narrative about sex work in Ireland.
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The legal reasoning is comprehensive and incisive but also the findings of fact about the lack of any real effect on the claimant. So much of the ‘gender critical’ case is based on suggesting that trans people pose dangers in society which they do not.
December 4, 2025 at 7:33 AM
The legal reasoning is comprehensive and incisive but also the findings of fact about the lack of any real effect on the claimant. So much of the ‘gender critical’ case is based on suggesting that trans people pose dangers in society which they do not.
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The best part is seeing what happens when you give children a joyful way to start their day. They show up energized, confident, and connected. This is what happens when streets feel welcoming and movement is part of the morning routine. #BikeBus
December 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The best part is seeing what happens when you give children a joyful way to start their day. They show up energized, confident, and connected. This is what happens when streets feel welcoming and movement is part of the morning routine. #BikeBus
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BREAKING: Employee who demand a trans-exclusive toilet policy loses employment tribunal. All claims, direct and indirect discrimination, harassment, and 1992 Regs, dismissed.
Judgment: www.gov.uk/employment-t...
Judgment: www.gov.uk/employment-t...
B M Kelly v Leonardo UK Ltd: 8001497/2024
Employment Tribunal decision.
www.gov.uk
December 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
BREAKING: Employee who demand a trans-exclusive toilet policy loses employment tribunal. All claims, direct and indirect discrimination, harassment, and 1992 Regs, dismissed.
Judgment: www.gov.uk/employment-t...
Judgment: www.gov.uk/employment-t...
(initially read this as “why we deserve better than Reeves and Mortimer“ and was duly outraged; second reading made more sense.)
We are premiering the new episode of Bold Politics at 7pm with @marina-purkiss.bsky.social & @jemmaforte.bsky.social
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December 3, 2025 at 7:19 PM
(initially read this as “why we deserve better than Reeves and Mortimer“ and was duly outraged; second reading made more sense.)
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"Were proud to provide the PIP, so people can be more independent and be more fully included in society."
*Person shows any semblance of independence*
"NOT LIKE THAT!!!!!!"
*Person shows any semblance of independence*
"NOT LIKE THAT!!!!!!"
The guy's literally got one leg, but that's apparently one too many for the DWP to consider him disabled www.mirror.co.uk/money/dwp-fi...
DWP demands £36k PIP back from one-legged dad filmed playing cricket
Shaun Rigby lost a leg when he was a child
www.mirror.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 8:28 AM
"Were proud to provide the PIP, so people can be more independent and be more fully included in society."
*Person shows any semblance of independence*
"NOT LIKE THAT!!!!!!"
*Person shows any semblance of independence*
"NOT LIKE THAT!!!!!!"
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Apparently the decision of the WI to rescind trans inclusion was prompted in part by an internal faction. If I were a cis member of the WI, I would want those bigots named,shamed and shunned.
Aggressively promoting transphobia should have social sanctions applied to it.
Aggressively promoting transphobia should have social sanctions applied to it.
December 3, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Apparently the decision of the WI to rescind trans inclusion was prompted in part by an internal faction. If I were a cis member of the WI, I would want those bigots named,shamed and shunned.
Aggressively promoting transphobia should have social sanctions applied to it.
Aggressively promoting transphobia should have social sanctions applied to it.
I guess the super optimistic reading here is that both these organisations are playing up the “sadness and regret” angle ahead of the government approving the EHRC guidance to try and influence a more inclusive settlement, but who’d be optimistic in 2025?
December 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
I guess the super optimistic reading here is that both these organisations are playing up the “sadness and regret” angle ahead of the government approving the EHRC guidance to try and influence a more inclusive settlement, but who’d be optimistic in 2025?