Thinking a lot about today's Doonesbury re-run, originally printed in 2004.

I don't know why I continue to be shocked by Starmer's apparent inability to believe in or stand for literally anything, but here we are. Imagine simply no having an opinion on a head of state being kidnapped??

Imagine announcing Grace Petrie and Helen Lewis on the same post without even an ounce of critical thought

sorry what the fuck

Merry Christmas, one and all!

“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 👇

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. 🐅

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!

QueerAF asked me what I thought about the Levy Review.

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.

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

I love my two blackout drunk Minnesota sons

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????

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...

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.

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.

It should be illegal to be this cute

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.

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

I spent most of yesterday quietly working offline, and the evening in a nice long practice with my band. Did I miss anything important? 🤪

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

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

Political prisoners in the UK - I don't think this is getting much coverage. Stuff we can do in this toolkit.

The right-wingers mockingly refer to “the omnicause” and you know what? It is. That’s the only way humanity wins

Similarly, “the last acceptable prejudice”? Where have you been?!

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

Bailey didn’t link to the judgment in her tweet. It’s here: www.judiciary.uk/judgments/al...

Happy Thursday everyone

NEWS! Doctor's strike results in Daleks conquering the universe newsthump.com/2025/12/17/d...

The 'For Scotland' page: docs.proton.me/doc?mode=ope.... Just written (again) to my sadly useless Labour MP.

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.

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.

I cannot recommend "Simplicity" enough. An incredible, beautiful, sad, hopeful, funny novel: a compelling, entertaining read with deep themes.

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.

Which views the BBC considers unacceptably political in its presenters is particularly telling, isn't it?

"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.

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.

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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"

I think this is good and support it. dailynous.com/2025/12/10/e...

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...

New ONS data on sexuality just released. Our increasingly queer future is just about the one thing that gives me hope right now.

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)

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...

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...

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.

Time again for my favorite christmas post ever, one that still makes me laugh every time i read it

"It's not "biology", you're just a dick" Taken at Exeter Trans Pride 2025