Of course the British are transphobic. Their most iconic building is big clock

"Transphobia is fear of change. We are change. Fear us." could be the motto for a whole artistic career but I'll be fucked if I could do it justice. I don't have the time or brain-space.

There's a local event tonight with a discount for trans people (on account of it being a trans fundraiser). So if I pay the full price, am I paying a stealth tax?

Like all GCs in court, I too wish to appeal my victories.

Remembering the late, great Angelo Badalamenti who passed away on this day in 2022. The composer was famed for his scoring collaborations with the legendary director #DavidLynch on multiple titles - perhaps most memorably "Laura Palmer's Theme" in the iconic show #TwinPeaks.

Sorry to neglect you everyone... anyway here's a trailer for the next gig on #Solstice.. @attritionuk.bsky.social Dead Blood Cells Siren's Spell Tickets: wegottickets.com/event/683800/ 🦇🖤🦇 #goth #london #industrial

Haunting.

I wanna be a knife wife! [whisper] I do not. But oof hot damn @theuglymachine.bsky.social does beautiful knives.

TODAY IS DAY 40 OF HUNGER STRIKE. 5 PRISONERS HAVE BEEN HOSPITALISED. DOCTORS HAVE SAID THERE IS A RISK OF DEATH. If you have a platform SPEAK UP. We know we have journalists and influencers following us. USE YOUR AUDIENCE, get them to contact people, join actions, fight for their lives.

I keep seeing claims that "mainstream trans orgs" say that HRT doesn't matter or that trans healthcare bans aren't a problem and I cannot emphasise enough that I have literally never seen an example of this.

Daily reminder to stfu about black mould. You know who has mould in british homes? Fucking everyone cos it's damp and cold and our houses are decrepit. Everyone, of course, includes trans people. Especially so, since we're all fuckin broke and can barely afford rent, let alone damp proofing.

So some idiot decided their band should take cues from the Pre-Raphaelites and the Arts & Crafts Movement, so now their whole visual output has to be hand-drawn, hand-painted and hand-written because...

If J, the trans kid who got dragged through courts and the papers and now the papers again by your wasteman dad is out there just want to say you're awesome, sorry the media keep lying about everything around you and misgendering you and I hope you are living your best life.

A new episode out now. 55: Peak Mermaid Mermaids far from the sea, also with sailors, witches and watches a diiscussion of mermaid biology and my longest discussion section. If you like muddy holes and fishy women this is the episode for you! talesofbritainandireland.com/episode-56-p...

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Honestly at this point it feels like a power play. They can behave as badly as they want and show complete disrespect to the entire process and no one will ever try and sanction them because of the culture of fear around them. Meanwhile trans people are subject to harassment the entire time.

I am still struggling not to pull a face at the WI situation, partly because of the potential knock-on effects for those of us who aren't into yarncrafts, but the targeting kinda demonstrates the *ahem* class of 'women' that the terfs want to police. My attitude is a total stereotype, obv.

Me, in The Guardian today: "This is a moment that requires bravery in standing up for what is right. Organisations that value trans people should know not just that the law is on their side – but so, also, are many people who will step up to defend them if they have the courage to take a stand."

Trans people need to be careful about talking about DIY. Yes talk about it in the general sense, quote the facts and figures but be careful. Don't give away sources to cis folks. Don't talk to journalists about the details. They're coming for it.

It’s that time of the month where I ask my community to help with rent. Rent is increasing for my new lease (negotiating when it starts, next month or the following) so anything extra from this month gets rolled over to the next Every dollar goes a long way 🥺❤️ ko-fi.com/acvalens/goa...

My Hex Sex-Positive Market RECAP is up for my amazing studio members! What was it like selling at a kink market? www.jenniegyllblad.co.uk/wp/2025/12/0...

My thread earlier focused on the discussion re. FWS - but I just want to draw this out really explicitly: The press absolutely monstered Dr Beth Upton in the most appalling way – only for the Tribunal to find that Beth had done nothing wrong, but that Sandie Peggie had harassed her.

Juno has been profoundly fucked over yet you have probably read her stuff at some point. If you have spare helping her out would be a great thing you could do.

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My unconventional Christmas song playlist is back this year and has made its way to Tidal (I’ve stopped using Spotify). We’ve lost a few tracks in the changeover and as always I am looking for more recommendations. tidal.com/playlist/b50...

Hey everyone, my good friend Valentine needs to raise 130 USD, 70 for internet and 50 for a rent late fee. They're disabled and house bound and without internet access they will be cut off from supportive community. Links here + next post any amount is appreciated and reposts are too. Thank you.

In this week’s newsletter, Michael answers questions about his first Elric cover and paint pouring experiments…plus Snow Queen cosplay and the story of JoJo and the Tuxedo Factory! theartofmichaelwhelan.substack.com/p/december-q...

Klepto-Bismol, to be taken twice daily

nice view: nice view for goths:

This. Christ, so much this.

Two weeks to go until my Christmas Carol Charity Stream, raising money for World Central Kitchen! 🎄👻

Y’all need to stop letting people bully trans people for simply existing.

So is this an anti-AI pivot or does she actually think we're robots? I definitely bleed red. If I'm a cyberperson I'm not a Yutani-style AP. Maybe a Cylon skinjob but, uh, mm, might get messy in them rebaths.

I may come to regret this decision, but... SCARF! Sheffield Comic ARts Fair! Next October! Liam "Pais" Hill drew our mascot! Exhibitor application form will be out soon, tables will cost as little as I can get away with! Please remember to apply so this isn't a terrible decision on my part 🙏

Task for the weekend is to make some Verdant Rupture graphics so that people can, in fact, check us out.

No, they're saying "if it isn't ABH it isn't really 'conversion therapy' and kids today don't know how good they have it." Your parents/doctor/teacher/priest just wants you to *explore* your feelings and we'll *watch* and *wait* for your feelings to develop. Feeelings.

Honestly not much since I'm broke and my meagre resources have gone into learning to make it, but here's a lovely album by some delightful locals: summerisleuk.bandcamp.com/album/circle

Cheers to Ashleigh and the gang for the amazing shoutout at the end :D You, fellow listener, are legally required to listen to all the Concerning, Difficult and Troubling content beforehand cos that's how we know how bad it can be.

This makes me actually sick. *This* is what transphobes want for us. What and who they are associating themselves with. Pure fucking evil.

We are currently at $76/$2600. Thank you for support thus far. If you are able to share and donate, I would appreciate it. ⤵️

Contact us if you have been affected by the policy changes of Girl Guiding or the Women's Institute. This could be as an individual, or because you lead a local Brownie group who don't want this policy change. We want to help protect trans inclusion. goodlawproject.org/about/contact/

Does anyone remember that Channel 4 advert where Kevin McCloud, Tony Robinson and the other two get kicked out of the pub quiz for winning every time, so they dress as the Women's Institute to get back in?

Weird seeing 'asocial' out in the wild, but just to be clear, asoc folk need the same level of respect as asexual & aromantic folk, and that should be a hell of a lot more than we have right now. Just gonna stand here all stoic, doing the Asoc Pride stare. dgaf about the actual article/guy. Pfft.

Recommendations please - need a shit-hot audio editor who’s done immersive audio comedy at a professional level. Podcasts / radio etc. For a paid audio project that requires a lot of fun sound design to a very high standard!

Mia is still having problems and could use some support:

Trans woman facing bullshit charges following arrest at a protest. Please chip in if you can. chuffed.org/project/1587...

When I see someone open that trapdoor

Woo! We did the thing! There's a stream hitch in songs 1 & 2 so no vocals on strim for the first 8 mins. But Faye & Kate are stars so you should listen to their music anyway. m.youtube.com/watch?v=kEOP...