Ruth Pearce
@notrightruth.bsky.social
📤 5724
📥 318
📝 996
Activist, punk musician, event promoter, feminist academic. Illegal lesbian.
http://ruthpearce.net
pinned post!
New essay: REJECT TRANS DOOM-POSTING. It's about grief, loss, institutional failures, and the horror of the current moment. It's also a love letter to trans community, and the things we do with and for one another.
loading . . .
Reject Trans Doom-Posting
This week I took the long train down to the south of England for my friend Robyn’s funeral. She died very suddenly three weeks ago, aged just 32. Robyn gave so much love to the world, and was so lo…
https://ruthpearce.net/2025/09/25/reject-trans-doom-posting/
3 months ago
16
363
165
Merry Christmas, one and all!
loading . . .
UK police drop probe into Bob Vylan’s chants about Israeli military
Police say there is 'insufficient evidence' to bring charges after investigating comments made at Glastonbury festival.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/23/uk-police-drop-probe-into-bob-vylans-chants-about-israeli-military
7 days ago
3
130
19
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
QueerAF
7 days ago
“Levy fails to tackle the most fundamental problems with the gender clinic system: gatekeeping, pathologisation, and dehumanisation,”
@notrightruth.bsky.social
The changes the Levy Review recommends are not radical enough to give Trans+ people the care they desperately need. Our full analysis 👇
loading . . .
Levy Review: A scathing audit of NHS Trans+ healthcare that isn’t radical enough to fix the problems
While the Levy Review correctly identifies some of the issues with Gender Dysphoria Clinics, its recommendations tinker around the edges
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/levy-review-a-scathing-audit-of-nhs-trans-healthcare-that-isnt-radical-enough-to-fix-the-problems/
0
31
9
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
Benjamin Lord
10 days ago
This is heartening news for those that follow conservation news in mainland Southeast Asia. In Thailand's Western Forest Complex (WEFCOM), Indochinese tigers have increased from a low of only 40 individuals in 2007 to more than 140 today. 🐅
loading . . .
Hope for tigers grows as Thailand safeguards a key link in their habitat
KANCHANABURI, Thailand — Following the path of the tiger isn’t easy. Yet the three rangers, clad in camouflage, move lithely through the steep bamboo thicket, tracking the muddy hoofprints of a sambar...
https://news.mongabay.com/2025/12/hope-for-tigers-grows-as-thailand-safeguards-a-key-link-in-their-habitat/
0
63
19
Some thoughts on the Levy Review: - it's mostly but not entirely okay - if you're in England, opt out of data collection - it avoids confronting the biggest problems - it ignores 15 years of health research - there are clear examples of better practice - move trans health to primary care already!
loading . . .
Some thoughts on the Levy Review
On 18 December, NHS England quietly published the report of Dr David Levy’s review of adult gender clinics. The report’s official title is the massively dry Operational and delivery rev…
https://ruthpearce.net/2025/12/22/some-thoughts-on-the-levy-review/
8 days ago
4
87
36
QueerAF asked me what I thought about the Levy Review.
add a skeleton here at some point
10 days ago
3
139
40
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
Martin O'Leary
11 days ago
I just wrote to my MP using the recommendations and guidelines below. I implore all British people on my timeline to do the same. We have to be better than what the government, the money and the press are trying to reduce us to.
add a skeleton here at some point
0
28
22
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
Ada Palmer
11 days ago
Turtles stage a million-nest comeback on India’s coasts. Two decades after conservationists feared collapse, olive ridley turtle nests in India have jumped from under 100,000 to about one million a season.
buff.ly/u3IFs2V
#ShareGoodNewsToo
loading . . .
https://buff.ly/u3IFs2V
0
75
15
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
Rudbeckia
12 days ago
I love my two blackout drunk Minnesota sons
loading . . .
226
20988
6036
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
Elle
11 days ago
The next few days are going to be critical for the hunger strikers and I cannot stress this enough. What more does it take to hold Britain accountable for being a totally spineless doormat for Israel's genocide against Palestinians????
add a skeleton here at some point
0
9
5
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
Dr Phoenix CS Andrews
11 days ago
I made an Instagram post about the Levy recommendations. It’s long, so I’ve only put a few slides on here. As always, there are organisations better placed than me to respond
@transactualuk.bsky.social
@transsolidarity.bsky.social
@goodlawproject.bsky.social
www.instagram.com/p/DSchXjZDPe...
4
38
21
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
Ethel Weapon
11 days ago
Streeting was this week talking about the completion of the "data linkage" study proposed by Cass, which would pick through the lifetime medical history of anyone who had ever attended GIDS, without express permission being given. In the light of this, suggest you consider an opt out.
add a skeleton here at some point
1
12
8
In light of the Levy Review potentially giving transphobes oversight of medical research on trans healthcare, Trans Safety Network recommend English trans people OPT OUT of their healthcare data being used in research. Information on how to do this can be found in the quoted post and thread.
add a skeleton here at some point
11 days ago
1
117
94
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
Shiba
12 days ago
It should be illegal to be this cute
4
132
13
This is actually really, really good. I've seen a few people understandably respond to this with complaints about poor treatment they have received from doctors. But as the doctor's union, the BMA is an ideal group to argue for better from the profession and from the NHS.
add a skeleton here at some point
11 days ago
5
85
18
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
Scottish Trans
11 days ago
Our Manager Vic writes in the Scotsman today about the impact of all of the many court cases that have happened this year on the real lives of trans people:
archive.ph/UoLR1
3
41
13
I spent most of yesterday quietly working offline, and the evening in a nice long practice with my band. Did I miss anything important? 🤪
11 days ago
1
22
0
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
Vagina Museum
12 days ago
hmmm fun thing we noticed with bsky's moderation filters. illustrated vulvas while fundraising for a charity or doing educational work: OBSCENE BAN IT THIS IS ADULT CONTENT illustrated vulvas while selling something: yeah this is fine
1
103
16
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
Vagina Museum
12 days ago
UK eager beavers! If you'd like to receive any of our pubic wares before Christmas, order NOW. Our local post office closes at 4pm, and we'll need to get it wrapped and ready for you. Serve cunt to all your loved ones this festive period
vaginamuseumshop.co.uk
loading . . .
Vagina Museum
The Vagina Museum is the world’s first bricks and mortar museum dedicated to vaginas, vulvas and the gynaecological anatomy. Located in Bethnal Green.
https://vaginamuseumshop.co.uk/
2
82
16
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
Komodo Princess
13 days ago
Political prisoners in the UK - I don't think this is getting much coverage. Stuff we can do in this toolkit.
add a skeleton here at some point
0
10
11
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
Dr Phoenix CS Andrews
12 days ago
The right-wingers mockingly refer to “the omnicause” and you know what? It is. That’s the only way humanity wins
1
42
8
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
Dr Phoenix CS Andrews
12 days ago
Similarly, “the last acceptable prejudice”? Where have you been?!
1
52
6
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
Dr Phoenix CS Andrews
12 days ago
What I would like for 2026, amongst other things, is for people to stop saying “any other minority” when we’re all being oppressed. It ignores the struggles of every other group and proves you aren’t standing in solidarity with others. Or you’d notice that it isn’t just your minority. It’s ugly
7
172
56
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
A Mere Solicitor
12 days ago
Bailey didn’t link to the judgment in her tweet. It’s here:
www.judiciary.uk/judgments/al...
add a skeleton here at some point
8
131
36
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
Lee Hurley
12 days ago
Happy Thursday everyone
add a skeleton here at some point
20
417
84
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
NewsThump
13 days ago
NEWS! Doctor's strike results in Daleks conquering the universe
newsthump.com/2025/12/17/d...
loading . . .
Doctor’s strike results in Daleks conquering the universe
A 5-day walkout by Doctors has resulted in the Daleks conquering the universe, it has been confirmed.
https://newsthump.com/2025/12/17/doctors-strike-results-in-daleks-conquering-the-universe-3/
1
25
5
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
Kate Louise Mathis
13 days ago
The 'For Scotland' page:
docs.proton.me/doc?mode=ope...
. Just written (again) to my sadly useless Labour MP.
add a skeleton here at some point
0
9
4
Brilliant news from Aotearoa New Zealand, where trans health professionals have won an interim halt to the country's politically-driven puberty blocker ban. Wishing them all the best for further legal action.
add a skeleton here at some point
14 days ago
1
480
119
The eight Palestine Action hunger strikers have now been held without trial for months, and three have been hospitalised. Here's a toolkit with 11 proposed actions you can take to support them.
loading . . .
Toolkit for UK Hunger Strikers
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSTxEu-tczpa0Hud7i4n_ZvNj2whSH5lzMcDQrAEGYcsENzK1OiwSc6R31dFN0ffkPs8HXmGIzcxaHv/pub
15 days ago
3
142
125
I cannot recommend "Simplicity" enough. An incredible, beautiful, sad, hopeful, funny novel: a compelling, entertaining read with deep themes.
add a skeleton here at some point
17 days ago
0
4
1
Re-posting this because ho boy it's more relevant by the day! From Wes' attitude towards striking workers, to his dangerous comments on neurodivergence, to his weasel words around trans healthcare - there's a lot to unpack here.
add a skeleton here at some point
17 days ago
0
12
3
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
Jess O'Thomson
18 days ago
Which views the BBC considers unacceptably political in its presenters is particularly telling, isn't it?
add a skeleton here at some point
8
959
243
"I can speak out even if it is to the detriment of my career." An act like this is, in itself, a victory for kindness and empathy.
add a skeleton here at some point
18 days ago
1
201
37
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
Natalya D
18 days ago
Ozzie the giant cyberpunk technocow is one of the few good things about New Street aka Mordor Central. I am delighted he gets to stay.
add a skeleton here at some point
1
12
1
💙💗🤍
add a skeleton here at some point
18 days ago
0
10
2
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
Michael Bench-Reindeer
19 days ago
I guess everybody when they first find out about the academic publishing business model asks "but why don't these exploited workers just inevitably overthrow the capitalists and start their own journal?" and it's nice when the answer to that question is "well, sometimes they do"
1
33
2
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
19 days ago
I think this is good and support it.
dailynous.com/2025/12/10/e...
loading . . .
Editors at Springer’s Journal of Philosophical Logic Resign, Launch New Open Access Journal - Daily Nous
All of the editors-in-chief and associate editors of Springer Nature's Journal of Philosophical Logic have announced their immediate or pending resignation and the launch, as of today, of a new "diamo...
https://dailynous.com/2025/12/10/editors-at-springers-journal-of-philosophical-logic-resign-launch-new-open-access-journal/
3
61
16
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
Anna Aslanyan
20 days ago
British Library staff asked for a decent pay. Instead they got ‘a few money-saving present ideas’, such as ‘consider not giving presents this holiday season’. They are on strike this week. I wrote about it for
@lrb.co.uk
.
www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2025/de...
loading . . .
Anna Aslanyan | On the Picket Line
On Monday morning, more than a hundred people formed a picket line outside one of the entrances to the British Library...
https://www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2025/december/on-the-picket-line
6
596
308
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
Matthew Hodson
19 days ago
New ONS data on sexuality just released. Our increasingly queer future is just about the one thing that gives me hope right now.
4
54
15
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
WeRateDogs
20 days ago
This is Tuffy. He just woke up from surgery. Has no idea where he is or what's happening, but he's thrilled to be here. 12/10 (TT: teddy_and_tuffy)
loading . . .
163
8297
709
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
Laura Webster
20 days ago
Excellent journalism from my colleague Xander Elliards, looking at the Sandie Peggie verdict and which parts of haven't received much media attention. From Peggie harassing Dr Upton, to racist jokes and her evidence being deemed "not credible", there is a LOT.
www.thenational.scot/news/2568550...
10
160
71
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
androgynous vampire enthusiast
21 days ago
bsky is once again knowingly removing the accounts of a woman whose legitimacy as a real palestinian in need, who has a family to care for including an injured child. please help out in any way you can 💔
www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-aid...
add a skeleton here at some point
1
55
77
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
Mallory Moore
21 days ago
I think it's actually more insidious than this. Religion routinely teaches people there's meaning and holiness in community and connection with the rest of humanity, but simulation theory teaches that only a sacred few are smart enough to notice they're players in a computer game full of NPCs.
add a skeleton here at some point
9
185
39
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
Shivam Bhatt
about 1 year ago
Time again for my favorite christmas post ever, one that still makes me laugh every time i read it
16
2541
869
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
What The Trans?! 🏳️⚧️
22 days ago
"It's not "biology", you're just a dick" Taken at Exeter Trans Pride 2025
1
313
68
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
Helen Belcher
22 days ago
I feel for Beth Upton who was pulled into this unnecessary and cruel case, and then routinely monstered across the British media. Note the tribunal expressly from account of the FWS Supreme Court ruling, blowing another huge hole in the EHRC's position.
0
30
3
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
Serena
22 days ago
Oh this was good. "Whilst the claimant argued that Ms Forstater was not presented as an expert witness, in our view that is essentially what she was doing. She was giving evidence on matters of opinion dressed up as matters of fact."
5
125
25
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
Georgeous McFartpants 🇬🇧🇫🇮🇩🇪🏳️🌈🇪🇸🇮🇨
22 days ago
"Mrs Peggie had in some of her remarks impermissibly manifested her gender critical beliefs" That pesky bit of Forstater that they pretend doesn't exist. 😂
1
83
6
Gross language and framing (thanks, British Establishment) but ideal outcome: The tribunal found that there is no strict legal requirement to exclude trans women from women's changing rooms.
add a skeleton here at some point
22 days ago
0
31
9
reposted by
Ruth Pearce
Jolyon Maugham KC
22 days ago
Decision in the Sandie Peggie case. She was not directly or indirectly discriminated against, her claim of victimisation fails entirely, her claim of harassment fails largely and her claim against Beth Upton fails entirely.
www.judiciary.uk/judgments/sa...
loading . . .
Sandie Peggie -v- Fife Health Board and another (judgment and summary) - Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
Case number: 4104864/2024 Employment Tribunal, Scotland 8 December 2025 Before: Employment Judge A KempTribunal Member L BrownTribunal Member C Russell Between: Mrs Sandie Peggie -v- Fife Health Board...
https://www.judiciary.uk/judgments/sandie-peggie-v-fife-health-board-and-another-judgment-and-summary/
72
1804
817
Load more
feeds!
log in