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Finding a voice: a trans man in a female prison In 2017, I started my sentence in HMP New Hall. It was my first time in. I told the nurse at reception I was transgender, and she said “What do you want me to do about it? Go see a doctor.”  In my …

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So the Epstein scandal is about politics? Silly me for thinking it’s about the mass abuse of women and girls | Marina Hyde Obsessing over individual players and political chaos leaves less time to focus on the misogyny. And that’s for the best, isn’t it guys, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

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New data shows surge in trans kids’ suicides following healthcare rollbacks | Good Law Project A freedom of information request by Good Law Project has found that deaths by suicide of trans young people under 18 surged following the withdrawal of gender-affirming healthcare

One of the wickedest things Wes Streeting has ever done is push politically convenient falsehoods about suicide rates amongst young trans people. We have new data from the National Child Mortality Database that exposes the truth he tried to cover up.

"Does the Scottish Government wish to champion progress for trans rights, or not?" Equality Network and Scottish Trans are inviting LGBTQ+ people, along with their friends, families and allies, to ask the Scottish Government how it wishes to be remembered

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‘A militia that kills’: uproar in Italy over ICE security role at Winter Olympics Milan mayor says agents ‘not welcome’ in co-host city and Italy can take care of security itself

US government announces that ICE agents are to operate in Europe during the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

Come on Europe, surely we can do better than allow these US government appointed thugs and killers into the EU.

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Christian group supports nurses employment tribunal - Zara Strange According to the BBC, these nurses in yesterday’s employment tribunal decision were supported in their claim by Christian Concern. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0jv9l5n32zo The Christian Concer...

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Steph Paton: It seems Trumpism is one T gender critical campaigners can support IT seems a little cliche to snap out a line from George Orwell’s dystopian classic 1984 now

Is Trumpism one T that (right wing) gender critical campaigners can support.

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Kate Forbes to sign deal with French region to boost economy SCOTLAND'S Deputy First Minister will sign a partnership agreement with the Greater Paris region in a bid to boost economic growth ...

Kate Forbes, the best First Minister that Scotland never had

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Kate Forbes, the best First Minister that Scotland never had

I will protect trans people in single-sex spaces row, new human rights chair says THE new head of the UK’s human rights watchdog has said she will “endeavour” to protect trans people amid the ongoing row over access to…

Would you trust the new Chairperson of the UK Equality and Human Rights Commission with your equality and human rights?

Meet Dr Stephenson and read her very recent interview in The National newspaper - www.thenational.scot/news/2573028...

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What I do not understand

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Please spare a few moments to think about our WIMA sisters in Ukraine, especially those living in places with constant missile and drone strikes, loss of safe shelter and no power for heat and light.

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Iranian women defy motorcycle ban | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News Iranian women are turning to motorcycles for mobility amid steep car costs and daily gridlock, but legal and cultural barriers keep them riding without licenses.

Women motorcyclists in Iran
December 16, 2025
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UK Supreme Court Double Standards. zarastra.co.uk/2025/11/13/u...

Home - Zara Strange Welcome to my travels, shared events and some personal thoughts on current affairs

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Court staff cover up Banksy image of judge beating a protester Artist’s latest work at Royal Courts of Justice in London is thought to refer to pro-Palestine demonstrations

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August 2025 - my last European Rally as WIMA International President after 5 years- 325 women riders parade from Wilnsdorf to Wasserburg, Germany -

From Ouarzazate to Gorges du Dadès, November 2024