Pretty shocked to see @prospectmagazine.co.uk apparently advocating for the reinstatement of non evidence-based puberty blockers for children. And bemoaning legal protections against discrimination & harassment for women & girls as enshrined in the 2010 Equality Act. WTF?

As part of the 10th celebrations, we share news of a book by @rahilag.bsky.social, British Feminism: Through A FiLiA Lens, a herstory of the #Feminist voices & activism of the last decade of #FiLiA Pre-order for collection at #FiLiA2025 or delivery 🔗 shop.filia.org.uk/products/bri...

Jonathan Pie released his first video on YouTube ten years ago today. Happy 10 year anniversary @jonathanpienews.bsky.social Here's to the next decade of biting political satire! youtu.be/AscBm9GpzYw?...

'I had never heard of Charlie Kirk until he was dead. I have no real regrets about that; I wouldn’t normally seek out the views of a far-right, gun-supporting, Bible-bashing Christian fundamentalist American'.  'But he did not deserve to die'. Exactly. Good piece. www.holyrood.com/editors-colu...

I’m really proud to be backed by these mayors, who are delivering day in, day out for the people they represent. As Deputy Leader, I’d speak up for every Labour Member, nation and region from my seat at Cabinet. labourlist.org/2025/09/chil...

Tests brought in after data showed 50-60 DSD athletes in finals, World Athletics says www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...

Sex tests brought in after data showed 50-60 DSD athletes in finals, World Athletics says

This needs to be said over and over, 99% of Caster’s victims were black African female athletes who lost podiums, spots on national teams, and sponsorships because of cheating. These things would have been life changing for these athletes.

What a complete farce. thetrek.co/appalachian-...

'Between 50 and 60 athletes who went through male puberty have been finalists in the female category in global and continental track and field championships since 2000, according to a senior World Athletics official.' www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...

“Disproportionately, these regulations ... have impacted athletes from the Global South. " Correct. Athletes with male DSDs from the Global South. So the athletes who benefit most from the DSD regulations are female athletes from the Global South. Good.

Opposing views should be openly challenged with logic and reason, not silenced with the threat of bullets - that way lies a very grim future. Full version here: youtu.be/qsm-x1i7UIk?...

'Non-binary is the gender identity you end up claiming if you’re a feminist who’s made the category “woman” uninhabitable for any female human with an ounce of self-respect.'

'Left-wing misogynists love Penny’s stance because she positions boring, old-style feminism — with its comprehensible arguments and clear, if boner-killing, demands — as past it; right-wing misogynists love it because it makes feminism look utterly incoherent.' thecritic.co.uk/the-feminist...

"Coverage on online misogyny tends to prioritise the opinions, behaviour and experiences of boys" @chiarafehr.bsky.social and @jessicaringrose.bsky.social reflect on Emmy Award-winning 'Adolescence' and the importance of centring the voices/experiences of girls. theconversation.com/girls-voices...

“No delegate recalled the fight for women’s rights, led by the trade union movement of the 1960s and 1970s, that resulted in not only the Equal Pay Act but the 1975 Sex Discrimination Act, on which the 2010 Equality Act is based." www.thetimes.com/article/3625...

I wrote about the Equality Act and why i think it's wrong to assume young gender identity activists are progressive www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

'When trans rights activists and allies talk about this issue as a “culture war”, they imply that advocates for single-sex sports and spaces, or against treating children with puberty-blocking drugs, lack the legitimacy of other human rights campaigners.' www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The murder of Charlie Kirk is part of a disturbing rise in political violence that threatens to hollow out our public life. A free society relies on the premise that people can speak out without fear or humiliation. No more political violence.

'Socialism without women’s rights is not socialism at all; it is liberalism in a red dress. By smearing women’s rights activists and feminists as bigots ... Sultana is not building a movement; she is silencing one before it has even begun.' labourheartlands.com/socialism-or...

It's been an interesting few days, arguing with TRAs. I have tried to have discussions, exploring the reasons why women (talking about sex, not gender) want sides away from men. I've been told that there is no need for single sex spaces, but that TW would be unsafe in the men's.

Historians who now view graves containing female skeletons and weapons as proof that "trans people" have always existed would do well to realize that the only thing they're proving is their own sexism. Women like this 👇 have always existed. youtu.be/vgzS8SgM_CA?...

'While I can empathise with being afraid, all too often the reasons given for “not being able” to speak up rest on the assumption that those of us who do are blessed with some form of inferiority which mitigates the costs.' thecritic.co.uk/why-malcolm-...

'In Episode One, former BBC journalists reflect on what it means to cover sex and gender with impartiality, what happens when stories are quietly shelved, the issue of safeguarding, and why trust in journalism is under strain.' seeninjournalism.substack.com/p/no-fear-no...

Woeful complete ignorance of the law despite being an MP. For 'system of segregation' read lawful sex discrimination when sex matters. For 'threats of legal action' read women forced to litigate to uphold their rights. For 'those with money to burn' read crowdfunded by women.

Vacuous performative nonsense. Everyone's human rights are human rights. By definition. But not everything is a human right. Some things are rights claims not human rights. It's not a human right for males: 1. To play in female sport categories 2. To use female toilets 3. To use lesbian services

Are you saying you don't accept the science that shows males have a performance advantage over females? And testosterone suppression does not remove that (and certainly is a contravention of human rights)? Here's our paper that sets out the importance of sex screening: share.google/k4FCmwRPZJTb...

No they don't. They uphold the human rights of female athletes to equality & non-discrimination in sport. Particularly in combat sports. Important to realise that sex is an explicit & established protected characteristic in all UN human rights treaties.

Men and women are social constructs. Good to know. I wonder if this applies equally to bulls and cows, ewes and rams, etc, etc. Is a bull a bull because it sincerely identifies as one? Is sincerely identifying a pinky promise or something else?

'Women could sue organisations for harassment if they allow trans women into single-sex spaces under new equalities guidance that has been submitted to ministers.' www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

At last. Not before time. USA cycling is run by a bunch of male rights activists.

"However, the Supreme Court ruling was clear that biological sex is the means by which single-sex provision will be delivered." Bridget Phillipson She also talked about how some organisations were "misrepresenting the law on single-sex spaces" and are being investigated by the EHRC

Minister for Women & Equalities Bridgit Phillipson: '[Trans people] must...have access to safe provisions and appropriate services. However, the Supreme Court ruling was clear that biological sex is the means by which single-sex provision will be delivered.' 👏👏👏 hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2025...

Claire had a "gender affirming" double mastectomy at age 14, as well as other extreme medical interventions as a young child. By age 16 she had already detransitioned.

And these transactivists as well? Should they be arrested by 5 armed police for tweets inciting violence full of death threats, 'terf genocide' & calling for women to be decapitated? terfisaslur.com

Malcolm Gladwell on transwomen in the female category. 'Im ashamed ... I share your position 100% & I was cowed.' 'I was objecting in a dishonest way.' 'If we did a replay ... it would be ... near unanimity ... that trans athletes have no place in the female category.' 👏 youtube.com/shorts/O7bfm...

Is there any chance this abusive person is female?

And now Yu-ting withdraws from the World Boxing Championships. Is anyone at all surprised? The new World Boxing policy is working. Good. www.france24.com/en/live-news...

Perhaps he’d also like to skip the weigh in, so he can punch even smaller women.

'The court statement said a request to suspend World Boxing’s decision to bar Khelif until the case is heard was dismissed on Monday.' Good. Why does Khelif want exemption from World Boxing sex screen? Only one reason. www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...

Why does Khelif want exemption from World Boxing sex screen? Only one reason. No. Female boxers & women everywhere are completely over 'passport sex'. Female sport is for females only.

Do we take it that you want to amend the 2010 Equality Act consolidating previous sex discrimination legislation, to remove sex as a protected characteristic? If so say so. You are in exactly the right place to attempt to do so. Otherwise this is just performative outrage.

Why do I have to hide away? New report "centred on lived experiences of Black, migrant and minoritised women and children in the wake of the 2024 far-right riots." From Angelou Centre and @projectresist.bsky.social angelou-centre.org.uk/stories-of-c...

'Sebastian Coe says that World Athletics’ decision to introduce mandatory female sex-verification testing last month has now been “overwhelmingly” backed by athletes.' 'Over 90% of competitors had now undergone the cheek-swab SRY gene test'. www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/a...

Perhaps men, including trans identifying men, not being abusive to women, just for defending our rights, would stop you all looking like stupid, misogynist bullies. Just a thought ...

Sex bias. It's SEX bias. Surgical tools used by women surgeons are for people's bodies not on slacks and frocks. Tools designed by men for use by men that put women at risk: that's the issue.

Ah, I think I see your tedious condescending sexism. Even if you thought you'd disguised it.