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So it was Badenoch *personally* who stabbed Britain in the back during the Greenland crisis! Simply unbelievable. Ought to be a resignation matter.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
How Badenoch’s meeting with Mike Johnson led to Trump’s Chagos deal rant
A brief encounter set off a chain of events that culminated in a public rebuff to the US president from Keir Starmer
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:58 AM
So it was Badenoch *personally* who stabbed Britain in the back during the Greenland crisis! Simply unbelievable. Ought to be a resignation matter.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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"The harms young people experience online are not separate from the harms they face offline. Bullying, racism, sexism, coercion, exclusion and body image pressures all pre-date social media. Online platforms can amplify these problems, but do not create them from scratch": @emilysetty.bsky.social.
I research the harm that can come to teenagers on social media. I don’t support a ban – Emily Setty
The UK government has launched a consultation on introducing an Australian-style ban on social media for under-16s. The proposal is framed as a bold response to rising concerns about young people’s…
inforrm.org
January 22, 2026 at 9:02 AM
"The harms young people experience online are not separate from the harms they face offline. Bullying, racism, sexism, coercion, exclusion and body image pressures all pre-date social media. Online platforms can amplify these problems, but do not create them from scratch": @emilysetty.bsky.social.
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australia: our review in to gender-affirming care found the complete opposite of the cass review
labour: pfft
australia: we are banning under-16s from social media based on no evidence at all
labour: sounds amazing
notice how in both cases labour have gone with the option that harms lgbt+ kids
labour: pfft
australia: we are banning under-16s from social media based on no evidence at all
labour: sounds amazing
notice how in both cases labour have gone with the option that harms lgbt+ kids
January 21, 2026 at 4:40 PM
australia: our review in to gender-affirming care found the complete opposite of the cass review
labour: pfft
australia: we are banning under-16s from social media based on no evidence at all
labour: sounds amazing
notice how in both cases labour have gone with the option that harms lgbt+ kids
labour: pfft
australia: we are banning under-16s from social media based on no evidence at all
labour: sounds amazing
notice how in both cases labour have gone with the option that harms lgbt+ kids
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If you liked what Twitter used to be, you could do a lot worse than logging over to give @deepfates.com.deepfates.com.deepfates.com.deepfates.com.deepfates.com article a boost in Nikita's dumb writing contest.
x.com/deepfates/st...
x.com/deepfates/st...
January 21, 2026 at 10:47 PM
If you liked what Twitter used to be, you could do a lot worse than logging over to give @deepfates.com.deepfates.com.deepfates.com.deepfates.com.deepfates.com article a boost in Nikita's dumb writing contest.
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x.com/deepfates/st...
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Appalled to your core by what Trump's fascist henchmen are doing in the United States? Well, read for yourself: Nigel Farage wants to repeat it in the United Kingdom.
January 21, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Appalled to your core by what Trump's fascist henchmen are doing in the United States? Well, read for yourself: Nigel Farage wants to repeat it in the United Kingdom.
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I see peers also supported Lord Nash's amendment to prohibit provision of VPN services to kids in the UK votes.parliament.uk/votes/lords/... + bills.parliament.uk/bills/3909/s...
Completely unworkable but that would be Ofcom's problem I guess?
#CWSBill #censorship #openweb #techpolicy #childrights
Completely unworkable but that would be Ofcom's problem I guess?
#CWSBill #censorship #openweb #techpolicy #childrights
January 21, 2026 at 10:57 PM
I see peers also supported Lord Nash's amendment to prohibit provision of VPN services to kids in the UK votes.parliament.uk/votes/lords/... + bills.parliament.uk/bills/3909/s...
Completely unworkable but that would be Ofcom's problem I guess?
#CWSBill #censorship #openweb #techpolicy #childrights
Completely unworkable but that would be Ofcom's problem I guess?
#CWSBill #censorship #openweb #techpolicy #childrights
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Lords back UK #socialmediaban for under-16s www.bbc.com/news/article...
Transcript of today's "debate" in the UK House of Lords hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2026-0...
Lord Nash's Amendment 94A (agreed) bills.parliament.uk/bills/3909/s...
#CWSBill #censorship #openweb #techpolicy #childrights
Transcript of today's "debate" in the UK House of Lords hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2026-0...
Lord Nash's Amendment 94A (agreed) bills.parliament.uk/bills/3909/s...
#CWSBill #censorship #openweb #techpolicy #childrights
January 21, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Lords back UK #socialmediaban for under-16s www.bbc.com/news/article...
Transcript of today's "debate" in the UK House of Lords hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2026-0...
Lord Nash's Amendment 94A (agreed) bills.parliament.uk/bills/3909/s...
#CWSBill #censorship #openweb #techpolicy #childrights
Transcript of today's "debate" in the UK House of Lords hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2026-0...
Lord Nash's Amendment 94A (agreed) bills.parliament.uk/bills/3909/s...
#CWSBill #censorship #openweb #techpolicy #childrights
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The UK is fucked. Stupid, stupid, stupid…
> Lord Nash moved amendment 92, after clause 27, to insert the new clause Action to prohibit the provision of VPN services to children in the United Kingdom.
votes.parliament.uk/votes/lords/...
> Lord Nash moved amendment 92, after clause 27, to insert the new clause Action to prohibit the provision of VPN services to children in the United Kingdom.
votes.parliament.uk/votes/lords/...
January 21, 2026 at 9:02 PM
The UK is fucked. Stupid, stupid, stupid…
> Lord Nash moved amendment 92, after clause 27, to insert the new clause Action to prohibit the provision of VPN services to children in the United Kingdom.
votes.parliament.uk/votes/lords/...
> Lord Nash moved amendment 92, after clause 27, to insert the new clause Action to prohibit the provision of VPN services to children in the United Kingdom.
votes.parliament.uk/votes/lords/...
Tory government in 2021:
petition.parliament.uk/archived/pet...
"restricting all users’ right to anonymity, by introducing compulsory user verification for social media, could disproportionately impact users who rely on anonymity to protect their identity."
petition.parliament.uk/archived/pet...
"restricting all users’ right to anonymity, by introducing compulsory user verification for social media, could disproportionately impact users who rely on anonymity to protect their identity."
Archived Petition: Make verified ID a requirement for opening a social media account.
Make it a legal requirement when opening a new social media account, to provide a verified form of ID. Where the account belongs to a person under the age of 18 verify the account with the ID of a par...
petition.parliament.uk
January 21, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Tory government in 2021:
petition.parliament.uk/archived/pet...
"restricting all users’ right to anonymity, by introducing compulsory user verification for social media, could disproportionately impact users who rely on anonymity to protect their identity."
petition.parliament.uk/archived/pet...
"restricting all users’ right to anonymity, by introducing compulsory user verification for social media, could disproportionately impact users who rely on anonymity to protect their identity."
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Lets be very clear, the ONLY reason the government is banning social media for under 16s is to attempt to curb the Greens' popularity among young voters at the next election.
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January 20, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Lets be very clear, the ONLY reason the government is banning social media for under 16s is to attempt to curb the Greens' popularity among young voters at the next election.
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Eithan Haim, according to the indictment, used false pretenses to access Texas Children's Hospital's EHR management system to access the medical records of trans youth and hand it to Christopher Rufo in a blatant violation of HIPAA. Now Elon is bankrolling his lawfare against the hospital.
January 21, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Eithan Haim, according to the indictment, used false pretenses to access Texas Children's Hospital's EHR management system to access the medical records of trans youth and hand it to Christopher Rufo in a blatant violation of HIPAA. Now Elon is bankrolling his lawfare against the hospital.
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this is just actually evil. an indictment on the entirety of the uk's medical ethics. i wish i could say on this website what these researchers deserve
January 21, 2026 at 1:13 AM
this is just actually evil. an indictment on the entirety of the uk's medical ethics. i wish i could say on this website what these researchers deserve
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prospect.org/2026/01/14/i...
You don't need to share Pink News' regurgitation of a story broken by other outlets, you can share original reporting instead.
You don't need to share Pink News' regurgitation of a story broken by other outlets, you can share original reporting instead.
January 20, 2026 at 7:48 AM
prospect.org/2026/01/14/i...
You don't need to share Pink News' regurgitation of a story broken by other outlets, you can share original reporting instead.
You don't need to share Pink News' regurgitation of a story broken by other outlets, you can share original reporting instead.
Why is trending hidden near the bottom? I can barely notice it.
January 20, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Why is trending hidden near the bottom? I can barely notice it.
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Brianna Ghey was targeted by classmates who knew her offline. Online, she made friends and a community, and was making content to help other trans kids like her.
This is a grieving mother pushing for legislation that would have further isolated her trans child, that is supported by transphobes.
This is a grieving mother pushing for legislation that would have further isolated her trans child, that is supported by transphobes.
Mother of murdered Brianna Ghey urges Starmer to ban social media for under-16s
Mother of murdered Brianna Ghey urges Starmer to ban social media for under-16s
Esther Ghey says daughter’s eating disorder and self-harm had been exacerbated by harmful online content
The mother of the murdered teenager Brianna Ghey has urged Keir Starmer to ban social media for under-16s, adding to growing pressure on the prime minister before a crunch vote on the issue on Wednesday.
Esther Ghey wrote to Starmer on Monday explaining in detail how she felt her daughter’s eating disorder and self-harm had been exacerbated by TikTok influencers with whom she had become obsessed. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Brianna Ghey was targeted by classmates who knew her offline. Online, she made friends and a community, and was making content to help other trans kids like her.
This is a grieving mother pushing for legislation that would have further isolated her trans child, that is supported by transphobes.
This is a grieving mother pushing for legislation that would have further isolated her trans child, that is supported by transphobes.
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brianna ghey wasn't murdered by social media.
she was murdered by kids from her school.
she was murdered by kids from her school.
January 19, 2026 at 6:32 PM
brianna ghey wasn't murdered by social media.
she was murdered by kids from her school.
she was murdered by kids from her school.
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Front page of today's Times - "Baroness Cass backs ban on social media for under-16s".
She has an article in today's Times which I shall clip and post below
She has an article in today's Times which I shall clip and post below
January 19, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Front page of today's Times - "Baroness Cass backs ban on social media for under-16s".
She has an article in today's Times which I shall clip and post below
She has an article in today's Times which I shall clip and post below
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"Trans zealots" - it was one trans woman who'd worked without issue for 4 years until this lot came along
January 18, 2026 at 8:29 AM
"Trans zealots" - it was one trans woman who'd worked without issue for 4 years until this lot came along
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Iowa has introduced a head-bangingly idiotic bill that would mandate facial scans and IDs in order to access ISPs, cloud services, wireless services, search engines, cable and seemingly any other telecommunication that might traffic in "obscene" content.
www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/...
www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/...
January 15, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Iowa has introduced a head-bangingly idiotic bill that would mandate facial scans and IDs in order to access ISPs, cloud services, wireless services, search engines, cable and seemingly any other telecommunication that might traffic in "obscene" content.
www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/...
www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/...
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Still not seen the full judgment, but notably the ET dismissed the harassment claim against Rose Henderson, the trans woman in the Darlington Nurses case.
Yet another trans woman who has been publicly demonised after doing nothing wrong.
Yet another trans woman who has been publicly demonised after doing nothing wrong.
January 16, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Still not seen the full judgment, but notably the ET dismissed the harassment claim against Rose Henderson, the trans woman in the Darlington Nurses case.
Yet another trans woman who has been publicly demonised after doing nothing wrong.
Yet another trans woman who has been publicly demonised after doing nothing wrong.
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ICE is using a Palantir tool that uses Medicaid and other government data to stalk people for arrest, 404 Media reports. This is exactly the kind of data privacy abuse that EFF has been warning about.
Report: ICE Using Palantir Tool That Feeds On Medicaid Data
ICE is using a Palantir tool that uses Medicaid and other government data to stalk people for arrest. This is exactly the kind of data privacy abuse that EFF has been warning about.
www.eff.org
January 16, 2026 at 1:05 AM
ICE is using a Palantir tool that uses Medicaid and other government data to stalk people for arrest, 404 Media reports. This is exactly the kind of data privacy abuse that EFF has been warning about.
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Wes Streeting calls his harmful and dangerous Conversion Therapy approach to banning lifesaving treatments for trans kids “holistic”.
It is about as holistic as giving someone counseling for diabetes instead of insulin. He is deliberately harming trans kids.
He disgusts me.
It is about as holistic as giving someone counseling for diabetes instead of insulin. He is deliberately harming trans kids.
He disgusts me.
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...
www.tandfonline.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Wes Streeting calls his harmful and dangerous Conversion Therapy approach to banning lifesaving treatments for trans kids “holistic”.
It is about as holistic as giving someone counseling for diabetes instead of insulin. He is deliberately harming trans kids.
He disgusts me.
It is about as holistic as giving someone counseling for diabetes instead of insulin. He is deliberately harming trans kids.
He disgusts me.
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AI use for progress notes is causing serious privacy and clinical risks in aged care. Professional bodies need to act. AI shouldnt be used for client notes and reports hellocare.com.au/ai-use-for-p...
AI use for progress notes is causing serious privacy and clinical risks in aged care - Hellocare
Workforce pressure is pushing aged care staff towards AI for clinical documentation, but public tools come with hidden dangers. From Privacy Act breaches to misleading progress notes, poorly governed ...
hellocare.com.au
January 14, 2026 at 4:16 AM
AI use for progress notes is causing serious privacy and clinical risks in aged care. Professional bodies need to act. AI shouldnt be used for client notes and reports hellocare.com.au/ai-use-for-p...
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EXCL: Wes Streeting has asked Jonathan Haidt, a bestselling author and high-profile advocate of banning social media for under-16s, to speak to officials in his push for UK to consider following Australia’s landmark ban - @kiranstacey.bsky.social reports
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
Wes Streeting asks US expert Jonathan Haidt to address officials on social media ban for under-16s
Exclusive: Health secretary issues invitation in push for UK to consider copying landmark restrictions in Australia
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:24 AM
EXCL: Wes Streeting has asked Jonathan Haidt, a bestselling author and high-profile advocate of banning social media for under-16s, to speak to officials in his push for UK to consider following Australia’s landmark ban - @kiranstacey.bsky.social reports
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
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@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 Jan 14 PinkNews: Despite repeated protestations by Hilary Cass & Cass Review that a "medical pathway" is right for some trans kids, UK Health Dept announces the "medical intervention model" being replaced with the non-medical "holistic care" recommended by the Review.
Government 'moving away' from puberty blockers, minister says
The Government is reportedly 'moving away' from medical interventions for trans people such as puberty blockers, a health minister has said.
www.thepinknews.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:49 PM
@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 Jan 14 PinkNews: Despite repeated protestations by Hilary Cass & Cass Review that a "medical pathway" is right for some trans kids, UK Health Dept announces the "medical intervention model" being replaced with the non-medical "holistic care" recommended by the Review.