So I just finished reading Hench and Villain, the idea is really cool - villaining by spreadsheet - and I loved them both. Also: soooooo much queer, I felt right at home 😁

Natalie Zed@nataliezed.bsky.social · 3mo ago

At last, the day has come. Today is VILLAIN release day! It barely seems real, and I'm thrilled and relieved and so happy this weird, difficult, joyous rejection of a redemption arc exists in the world. US: www.harpercollins.com/products/vil... Canada: www.harpercollins.ca/978006334136...

🚨🚨Today the EHRC Code of Practice goes live. Our voices have been ignored. We will not stand for this. We will not stop until our rights are restored. The CoP does not change the law. Inclusion can happen. The vast majority of the public do not want this. WE WILL CONTINUE TO FIGHT 🏳️‍⚧️✊♥️

Natacha@natacha.bsky.social · yesterday

From @greenparty.org.uk

From @greenparty.org.uk

On this day in 1944, the Gestapo found Anne Frank and her family in their Secret Annex. Her diary stands as a warning against hatred and persecution. Eighty years later, we should recognize the warning signs before it’s too late.🙂‍↕️

Your #Caturday this week is Menace somehow being even cuter than usual

We just finished the latest season of The Brokenwood Mysteries. This show is an absolute fave. Everything about it is just so genuinely enjoyable. It's like a cross between procedural coo show and cosy murder mystery, with a full recurring cast of oddballs. And each ep is feature length-

You have till the end of the month (7/31) to grab my Stepford-Wives-Meets-Bluebeard fantasy-thriller with a Big Twist Ending, Comfort Me With Apples, for $2.99 everywhere ebooks can get boughten! Quite literally less than a can of soup these days… amzn.to/4fq6QvP

I have the mental health assessment I've been waiting for in just over 8 hours, in a place I've never been to before. It's too far away to take my scooter so we have to taxi and it'll be rush hour. So I'm extra anxious about everything. And I'm always a ball of anxiety, so it's in the red zone 😐

No, Trans Care Is Not Mutilation. Here’s the Medical Truth www.transvitae.com/n... #transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA

No, Trans Care Is Not Mutilation. Here’s the Medical Truth

Anti-trans groups are using the word “mutilation” to attack trans rights. This article breaks down the lies, the politics, and how to push back.

transvitae.com

im begging you once again to please decouple "evil" from "mentally ill." every time you label an evil man mentally ill you throw the most vulnerable people under a bus. we are not more likely to be prone to violence. in fact, we are more likely to be victims of abuse. please remember that.

#Caturday today is... Monster being a goof

OK, It's that time. <slams hand on the desk> Tell me ( and others) about your dope TTRPG!!! Include links.

Six days to go- that’s as many as there are archetypes! Backers can now read the full Sanguimancer archetype in the latest campaign update.

Sam Robson@dungeonofthedragon.bsky.social · 3w ago

Why should you hop aboard the hype train for Bloodthirst, my vampire #LUMEN #ttrpg? - 6 archetypes let you choose your favourite vampire vibe - Modular base building means nearly limitless ways to build your Sanctuary - Beautiful art by Vagelio Kaliva www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...

Poor Doofus dog is having some minor issues atm. Her skin seems to be thinning as she gets a bit older, so we're in constant alert for scabs to keep an eye on, but she's also started being super itchy down her sides. If we stroke her there she immediately starts scratching, and she does it a lot-

It's Cuddles' bday today, so she's spent it doing origami (cos she mentioned a couple of months back she wants to do some again), and hanging these. I had an artist draw the furballs from photos then got them printed on canvas, so now they decorate the landing 😁 They are so pretty! #cats #dogs

Medical stuff x3! 1) I am apparently cured of my sleep apnea. I went from over 100 breathing stoppages a couple of years back to 7 - the sleep study had to he done multiple times because they thought their equipment was faulty 😆 I have lost 10-15kg and taken to sleeping propped up a bit, so-

Same.

So that bodes well for us Sigh

Jess O'Thomson@jessothomson.co.uk · 2w ago

🚨 Bridget Phillipson remains as the Minister for Women and Equalities After FWS Phillipson publicly stated that trans women should use men's toilets. She recently signed into force harmful & discriminatory statutory guidance which will devastate trans lives. Suggests no change re. trans rights.

Double #Caturday! Leopold the leopard and Squeak the tuxie. Squeak loves Leopold, she even sleeps on top of it (somehow), but this identical pose was too cute.

The second half of July means the birthdays of my three most important people: Cuddles, CuddleDad & friend Matt. We try to get together for a meal and something fun - this time we'll be seeing The Odyssey on the 28th. And I have Cuddles' presents all ready for the 22nd. She's gonna love them 😁🎁

Ooh! Everett enjoys collecting novelty mugs, reading at human speed, and the fascinating history of ciphers. #ThreeBigFeatures

DD Ward ..."Sapphic Dr. DOOM"@ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · 3w ago

#ThreeBigFeatures This time lets go with interests. What are your MCs three big interests? Let's exclude lovers/spouses/friends/family for the moment.

Adult trauma is also important!

💖 Birdhism Jen@birdhism.com · 3w ago

For real. #noai #art

Many trans staff are now choosing to work from home and, in some cases, opting out of using public and work facilities entirely, @transactualuk.bsky.social told us

EHRC says 'sex questioning' will be "rare" – but evidence suggests it's increasing

The chair of the EHRC has claimed in a letter to a Labour MP that sex questioning under the updated Code of Practice will be “rare and exceptional”

wearequeeraf.com

Just so I'm clear, if you phone up Rowling's helpline, you are at risk of having your phone call tweeted out to her 14 million odd followers for a ridicule party?

The Newromancer@tehsamantha.bsky.social · 3w ago

This is the context of JK Rowling putting a survivor of rape or sexual assault on blast for having the gall to seek help

Hey @waterstones.bsky.social how do you feel about having a section in your bookshop just for this person’s work?

The Newromancer@tehsamantha.bsky.social · 3w ago

This is the context of JK Rowling putting a survivor of rape or sexual assault on blast for having the gall to seek help

Never attribute ignorance to a TERF when it is much more easily explained by hatred or prejudice

"If you dare so much as THINK true and provable things about us that we don't like, we will sue you into oblivion and the press will help. Also screw everyone else you help with your work, you supported icky trans people so everyone must suffer!" *stomps around having a toddler tantrum*

Little Girl's Autumn Tantrum

Alt: A young girl in a red jacket, black skirt, and black g red striped tights is having a kicking tantrum on the floor amongst fallen leaves

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Alejandra Caraballo@esqueer.net · 3w ago

JK Rowling through her TERF organization, Beira's Place have sent Amnesty International a demand letter seeking a full retraction of their report, a public apology, and a bar to future criticism of gender critical groups as anti rights orgs. If they don't comply, they'll commence legal action.

So. I did it. Lotta people gonna be mad about this one. Show it some love?

A Jewish Case for AI work exemptions

or: why should CHICAGO POPE have all the fun

lifeisasacredtext.com

Ahahaha that's fucking genius, thank you for the cackle 😆😮

TACC@tacc.org.uk · 3w ago

Due to the success of our comic strip about the manufactured 'panic' of Lia Thomas. We commissioned another comic to celebrate the non-trans-related advancements of people's rights from gender-critical organisations. We hope you will enjoy it.