Research from Loughborough University has revealed that male voices have overwhelmingly dominated the coverage of the general election. Academics from the Centre for Research in Communication and Culture have audited news coverage for every general election since 1992. This analysis spans TV coverage from major broadcasters and print reporting by both broadsheet and tabloid newspapers
Read MoreIn a powerful and commendable move, X (formerly Twitter) aims to make social media safer for everyone. This is especially true for the trans community. X has taken decisive action by banning the account of @Cavakaggy, operated by Karen Evans from Manchester. This ban is a crucial step in curbing the spread of harassment and
Read MoreIn 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
Read MoreIn the lead-up to the 2024 English local elections, a notable observation has been made regarding the Twitter profiles of candidates from the self-proclaimed “party of women.” A concerned citizen pointed out the absence of required imprints on these profiles, highlighting a critical aspect of electoral transparency that seems to have been overlooked. The issue
Read MoreThe 2021 Hate Crime Act has sparked debate, particularly concerning free speech and its boundaries. Let’s break down the key points to understand how the Act works before we do, please note, that I’m not a lawyer and this does not constitute legal advice. Offensive Speech Isn’t Automatically Criminal A first glance at the Act
Read MoreThe same old tired, fear-based rhetoric from anti-trans lobbyists and politicians about a “tidal wave” of people identifying as transgender. (fueled, they claim, by the all-powerful propagator of “social contagion”) got a massive reality check recently. Of course, facts rarely get in the way of a good drama. A sensationalist New York Times article on
Read MoreI’ve been going through my old posts, updating the alt texts etc and I came across a post where I reached out to the LGB Alliance and asked for their views on a ban on conversion therapy. I still haven’t received an answer.
Read MoreMartina Navratilova’s recent indiscretion on Twitter may not shock you quite as much, but the ignorance is outrageous. She thought it wise to express her glee over the tragic demise of a transgender mayor, who was a victim of the vilest of blackmails. The BBC acknowledged this detestable act with a feeble “Thank you.”
Read MoreThe truth may hurt for a little while, but a lie hurts forever. Anon Oh Stupot my old lad. You need to get your lies stright. So which is it? Did you lie on your blog or on Twitter? Given both his blog and Twitter is full of lies and misinformation it really could be
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