Author: heatherherbert

Challenging Stereotypes: Women and Sexual Sadism

In discussions surrounding sexual sadism and extreme criminal behaviour, there’s often a pervasive assumption that men predominantly perpetrate such acts. This belief can sometimes be used to support discriminatory views, including within certain circles of trans-exclusive radical feminists. However, recent cases highlight the fallacy of this assumption and emphasize the importance of addressing criminal behaviour

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Why Anas Sarwar’s Views on Gender Are Transphobic

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar’s recent comments on gender recognition and single-sex spaces have sparked controversy and rightly so. In an interview with Radio Times, Sarwar displayed a fundamental misunderstanding of transgender issues and perpetuated harmful stereotypes. His statements not only undermine the rights and dignity of transgender individuals but also reveal a concerning lack

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Scottish Parliament Unites in Support of Safe Access Zones Bill: A Step Forward for Reproductive Rights

In a resounding show of cross-party unity, members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) came together today to overwhelmingly support the Stage 1 vote on the Safe Access Zones Bill, proposed by Scottish Green MSP Gillian Mackay. The bill, which aims to establish 200-metre safe access zones—commonly known as ‘buffer zones’—around abortion service providers to prevent

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Humza Yousaf’s Autocratic Move

The past week has witnessed a seismic shift in Scottish politics, marked by deep divisions and stark betrayals within the governing coalition. At the heart of this turmoil stands Humza Yousaf, whose unilateral actions have shattered the trust and unity painstakingly forged through the Bute House Agreement. The Bute House Agreement, a cornerstone of Scotland’s

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