Well look at that, it's every single "former Republican" who Democrats and centrists have been championing for "breaking with Trump", announcing they're recreating the American Nazi Party just like everyone with a brain knew they would

There is no ethical consumption of Harry Potter. And not in the usual "no ethical consumption under capitalism" way. In the "your fandom is now comprised of hate symbols" way.

s. e. smith@sesmith.lol · 14h ago

JKR explicitly said she considers anything Potter-related, even fan-made, endorsement of her politics. And every time you engage with this franchise, you signal to the industry that there's still money in it and they should keep pumping out content from full-cast audiobooks to book box partnerships.

Abdul El-Sayed was outspent 9-to-1 by AIPAC and corporate Super PACs in the most expensive Senate Democratic primary of all time. Last night, he proved that organized people can beat organized money.

"groups that campaign for sex-based rights welcome the clarity it brings." ... And then goes on to explain that it's not that clear, in practice.

Sarah from the Leftist Cooks@saribo.bsky.social · 17h ago

Unworkable. Cruel. Discriminatory. So many people are going to be hurt because of this law. If you want your blood to boil more, read through this article. It is absolutely biased nonsense.

vindicated on my longheld belief that the dems could've won way more often even without giving lefties like me anything if they just poured money into the basic on the ground fundamentals instead of consultants and ads, but they don't, didn't, and won't

Nathan Kalman-Lamb@nkalamb.bsky.social · last mo.

I’m crying

Cis woman on now speaking about how much she has been challenged, had security called on her because she has PCOS. Says she's never had a problem with trans women but multiple problems with GC women. She's on the verge of tears.

My Internet has been down all day. I should give a treat to try and cheer it up.

Another instance of trans people being right and transphobes being wrong.

Transphobes Can't Read@lordaslan.bsky.social · yesterday

wow really

New from @goodlawproject.org on how it is challenging the Burnham government's trans-segregation and transphobic discrimination "guidance".

How the Code of Practice gets the law wrong | Good Law Project

We’re supporting a legal challenge against the government’s transphobic statutory guidance – here’s why

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🚨 BREAKING We are supporting a legal challenge to the Code of Practice. And we need your help. Join us in fighting back 👇

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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🚨We are in a fight for our rights WE WILL BE HEARD 🏳️‍⚧️✊

Jess O'Thomson@jessothomson.co.uk · 21h ago

🚨 BREAKING We are supporting a legal challenge to the Code of Practice. And we need your help. Join us in fighting back 👇

We have also written a detailed legal explainer about why we think the code of practice gets the law wrong.

How the Code of Practice gets the law wrong | Good Law Project

We’re supporting a legal challenge against the government’s transphobic statutory guidance – here’s why

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We aren't backed by billionaires. We can only defend trans rights with your help. Please give your support.

Fight back against the code of practice

The government’s transphobic code of practice is now up and running. But we’re not going to take it, we’re helping to fight back. Join us

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They absolutely know what they are doing, not a mention in the article that it's up to service providers, not random self appointed weirdos to "enforce" this shit show. The question is, will moldy's defence fund cover every assault by her foot soldiers, or will they be left to their own devices?

Absolute state of Falkner and Reindorf in the Times today

🚨We have written to all MP's expressing our anger at the government. Our rights WILL be restored. Our voices WILL be heard. We will continue to fight 🏳️‍⚧️✊

I was wondering why I’d got 19 clickthroughs from The Daily Telegraph…

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This is for a couple of friends of mine, I personally witnessed some of the events described. Both women are in a pretty shit situation as a result of this bullshit and could really do with some help. www.gofundme.com/f/help-diana...

Donate to Help Diana and Yuri recover from state violence, organized by Sarah Clarke

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Now’s probably a good time to plug credit unions over big banks! I ditched Wells Fargo during the Great Recession and haven’t looked back, my credit union has been fantastic

Senator Ron Wyden@wyden.senate.gov · 2d ago

Top JPMorgan Chase execs coached Epstein on how to withdraw cash through shell companies instead of his personal accounts, helping him conceal information from compliance personnel and government regulators.

Leaving my abusive partner (30 years ago).

White people y'all ready to not be cool with other white people? Because that's what it really takes. You have to accept that when you get woke you don't fit into that world of ignorance as well anymore. That discomfort you've chosen is you risk you took on. Bucking against the norm is unpopular.

Scotland is now the only part of the UK that has not published a draft bill to end conversion practices.

The fascists are evidently confounded by the concept of people ignoring barbaric regulations. Like, I was never going to comply with my own dehumanization - same how my forebears refused to comply with Nur fur Deutsche signs.

Lol. Yeah. My dead name is Euan. So what! i own it 😎 Cute photo of me too 😊

I've met Sophie briefly in Edinburgh at a protest where I introduced myself. Threatening just doesn't come into her orbit not remotely. I've also witnessed on film the abuse she draws just being her respectful and gentle self. This business of attaching "activist" to ordinary folk is poisonous.

Using the word "genocide" over and over again doesn't cheapen it, doesn't reduce its horror. Conducting so many genocides for so long that we now argue over whether a particular mass murder qualifies as one *does*.

I hate telling you all this but you are going to learn one way or another: the police hate you and will hurt you for fun.

elizabeth is apparently entering her vamp phase?@thatelizabeth.bsky.social · 3d ago

Ok, folks, as someone with decades of living as working class, queer and gender non conforming that predates transition i want to point something out: Declaring your legal rights loudly will likely get you arrested If you get asked to leave somewhere for using the toilet just leave. 1.

This sums up the entire moral panic about trans children. The so-called ‘concerns’ from government, its agencies, and anti trans organisations and individuals, is nothing more than political ‘pearl clutching’. They simply do not want trans children to exist, and have agency over their own lives.

Dr Helen Webberley@www.helenwebberley.com · 3d ago

Cornwall Council voted down a motion to block looked-after children from a puberty blocker trial. The opposition put it perfectly. My take is on the site: https://www.helenwebberley.com/news/cornwall-council-rejects-puberty-blocker-trial-motion?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news&

Attacks on Pride will never stop people from marching. Democratic freedoms are not guaranteed. They depend on people showing up, participating and protecting them. That's why showing up for Pride also means showing up for democracy. Sign the open letter 👉 change.org/protectpride