The opposite of fascism isn't communism, it's whimsy with a heart of gold and an iron will

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Feena van@feenavan2099.bsky.social · 14h ago

This is who are you supporting when you spend money on Harry Potter.

So...no clear answer on how toilets are to be policed, or the sanctions for failing to uphold the law. It really does seem like a) a colossal waste of time b) a massive distraction from Epstein and climate breakdown and c) an excuse for scared bigots to attack insufficiently-passing women

Natacha@natacha.bsky.social · 19h ago

Stephenson keeps making a fool of herself. Maybe the C in EHRC stands for “comedians”

Trans people are being criminalised as potential sex offenders, meanwhile a cis-het man r*ped and killed several women and the police did nothing despite plenty of evidence. Seems the women affected weren't 'good' enough to deserve justice

Tom Roberts@tpgroberts.bsky.social · 9h ago

You can pretty routinely give the police a large amount of data that, in normal circumstances, would allow them to catch the perpetrator, in this case literal video of him committing one of the crimes, and they still won't do anything.

The same from me. Well, apart from the thirst traps, I'm too ace for that

Hierophant Shelley B Woke - Living Saint of Purity🏳️‍⚧️🖤💜🤍 💛@shelleybwoke.bsky.social · 7d ago

Hot August energy! Whatever else I do in 2026, I promise you this: I will always celebrate my trans family's thirst posts, W's, and little moments of joy. And I will always commiserate with y'all's losses, struggles, and pain. There's not enough of that in this world, and there should be. 💜🏳️‍⚧️

If we're going to be an unserious country, we may as well have more of this whimsy, tomfoolery and nonsense

Count Binface@countbinface.bsky.social · 2d ago

There now follows a party election broadcast by the Count Binface Party, And if I do say so myself, it's a banger. #VoteBinface #Clacton

On the UK loo laws...in 1987 I saw Bowie live at a rugby stadium. There were 5 times as many Gents loos as Ladies, but equal numbers of M/F in the audience. Women simply commandeered some blocks of Gents. There have been a few other occasions when I've used the Gents out of necessity. No one cared

From the beginning we have always been here

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.

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On today of all days, we have some good news: This has reached 109,000 signatures. Cis women are still continuing to say ‘No!’ to the marginalisation of trans people in society. If you haven’t already signed, please do and join the voices of women who are standing up for us.👇 Notinourname.org.uk

Home - Not in our name

Not In our Name: Women in support of the trans+community

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Stéphanie says… 🏴‍☠️🦈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️@stephaniejane.bsky.social · 2w ago

108,000 signatures from cis women has been reached. These are women who say that trans people are no threat to them! With the EHRC guidelines about to be implemented, their voices are now more important than ever! If you agree with them, and have not already signed, please do👇 Notinourname.org.uk

Assume you finish your business and then leave with your head held high.

Robin Moira White@robinmoirawhite.bsky.social · 3d ago

Hopefully of some use: translucent.org.uk/the-labour-p...

The people who asked for this are a small number of cis women who could easily just use the third space they are trying to push trans people & gender non conforming people into. I'm cis I don't want to share single sex spaces with people who question people about their genitals/baby genitals.

Holly Brigstocke@hollybrigstocke.bsky.social · 3d ago

The new EHRC code of practice gives the same power of harassment and leching to every abusive person and sex pest that Trump had when he owned Miss World.

The 'protecting women' brigade are showing me some real female solidarity today (sarcasm) If it distracts the nazi bigots from harassing trans women who may be feeling vulnerable, it's a great use of my time. Remember, hate and violence are driven by fear

If there are three things that trans people need to remember if they’re using toilets in pubs, restaurants etc., it is these:

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 goodlawproject.org/s/485c4d

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

goodlawproject.org

...also Rhianna Pratchett is on our side, and that means a lot. Daughter of a fantastic fantasy writer

Never comply in advance

- Nicola - 🌸🎀💕@paneraiwearer.bsky.social · 4d ago

#EHRC

Feel free to comment

Equality and Human Rights Commission@equalityhumanright.bsky.social · 3d ago

Our code of practice for services, public functions and associations comes into force today. It provides practical guidance on how the Equality Act 2010 applies to services, public functions and associations. Find out more: https://ow.ly/alIf50Zwrkx

Today is the day the UK toilet policing act comes into force. Fortunately many free admission public buildings don't have gender segregated toilets, nor do most small independent cafes. So I encourage everyone to give them your custom

...and be gender nonconforming in how you dress, even if that's just a colourful accessory. Fascists hate whimsy

🏳️‍⚧️ ⛧ Nɯvꝡɩɛl ⛧ 🏳️‍⚧️@nuvy-iel.northsky.social · 3d ago

🦇 If you are cis in the UK it is your duty to muddy the waters and make the segregation of trans people impossible. Defend everyone who gets harassed. put your bodies between harassment victims and harassers. Wear trans flags visibly while using restrooms. Make it impossible to enforce.

Note to American friends - Breaking the two party system is possible, it just takes time, dedication and resources

Plaid Cymru@plaidcymru.bsky.social · 3d ago

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NEW: Israel has imprisoned an American teen. Soldiers raided Adam's West Bank home right before his sister’s grad party. They ignored his US passport. As they took him, they blew kisses at his mom. Adam is now the second American in Israeli prison. Trump just hosted Netanyahu for the eighth time.

Israel Has Imprisoned a 16-Year-Old Palestinian-American Boy for Two Weeks

Adam Karakrah is one of at least two Americans in Israeli prison – both held while Trump hosted Netanyahu for the eighth time.

zeteo.com

Israel said the war was about the hostages. All 251 were returned by January 26, 2026. Hamas hasn’t fired a rocket into Israeli territory since April 2025. Sixteen months. Israeli strikes on Gaza haven’t stopped for a single day. So what is their excuse now?

From @greenparty.org.uk

Don't look now, but the world has now installed 3TW of solar. Took 10 years to get from 100GW to 1TW. Less than 3 years to get to 2TW. Less than 2 years to get to 3TW. Analysts expect *9TW* by 2036.

The World Crossed a Major Solar Milestone. No One Noticed

The next phase of the boom may reveal a shift in who is gaining access to the technology.

bloomberg.com

'I'll just pop on Bluesky for a few minutes before bed....' I should know better by now!

Ben Collins@bencollins.bsky.social · 4d ago

Oh my god the dietician who is telling everyone in the White House to only eat steak and sauerkraut doesn't wipe his ass.

I was only vaguely aware of the existence of Rod Liddle, probably had him confused with several others of his ilk, and wouldn't have known he died recently were it not for Bluesky. But what vile beliefs and opinions he had. Of course, the TERFS loved him. 'Protecting women' my arse.

Snigdha@snig.bsky.social · 5d ago

Your reminder Rod Liddle not only said he couldn't have become a teacher because he "could not remotely conceive of not trying to shag the kids" in The Spectator, but he also wrote laws banning child pornography are "absurd" in The Guardian. Abhorrent.