when i was young and my main exposure to the concept of shaders was the cel shading of Windwaker HD i thought they were cool

now, knowing about the permutations of what a shader can be i feel they're really really cool

Never feel guilty hunny, being able to complain even to your friends is mentally beneficial. 🫂🫶

It's hit £20,000 in just the first few hours.

Thank you so much for your donations! 💚🙌🏽

Making hope normal again:

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Text: "To standardscommissioner@parliament.uk <standardscommissioner@parliament.uk> Dear Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards, We are writing to make a formal complaint about remarks made by Suella Braverman MP concerning Steph Richards, a trans woman and Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) holder, in relation to her role with Endometriosis South Coast. In public statements and on social media, Ms Braverman repeatedly referred to Ms Richards as “a man”, described her appointment as “regressive”, and claimed it “erases women” and is “insulting and inappropriate” for her to speak on endometriosis. These comments were not incidental; they involved the deliberate and repeated mischaracterisation of Ms Richards’ legal sex and identity in a manner that was hostile and demeaning.... Under the Gender Recognition Act 2004, a person who holds a full GRC is, 'for all purposes', recognised in their acquired gender. In Ms Richards’ case, she is legally recognised as a woman, and her sex is female in law. The repeated public description of her as “a man” is therefore not simply a matter of opinion or debate, but a denial of her legal status.... In addition, Ms Richards is protected under the Equality Act 2010 by the characteristic of gender reassignment. The Act protects from discrimination and harassment, including conduct that has the purpose or effect of violating a person’s dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment. Public statements by a senior MP that single out a named trans woman, deny her legal status, and frame her participation as inherently inappropriate are reasonably understood to meet that threshold."

Text: "...The House of Commons Code of Conduct states that “Members have a duty to uphold the law, including the general law against discrimination”, it also requires Members to treat others with “dignity, courtesy and respect”, and that they “shall never undertake any action which would cause significant damage to the reputation and integrity of the House of Commons as a whole, or of its Members generally”. Publicly singling out a legally recognised woman and subjecting her to this form of treatment falls well below those standards, particularly given the wider impact such comments have in legitimising hostility towards trans people. The inconsistency of Ms Braverman’s position further underlines the discriminatory nature of the remarks. Men hold roles within organisations such as Breast Cancer UK, and Endometriosis UK itself includes male staff, without comparable objection. Similarly, a woman serves as Chief Executive of Prostate Cancer UK without controversy, despite not sharing the relevant anatomy. If Ms Braverman holds the belief that Ms Richards is a “man”, then the fact that she has singled her out while overlooking other cisgender men in comparable roles demonstrates that this criticism is not applied consistently, but is instead directed specifically at a trans woman, solely because she is transgender. Taken together, these remarks appear to constitute a misuse of Ms Braverman’s public platform to promote discriminatory and demeaning treatment of a protected group and to undermine the dignity of a named individual. We therefore ask that you investigate whether Ms Braverman’s conduct breaches the House of Commons Code of Conduct, including its requirements to uphold the law, treat individuals with respect, and maintain the reputation of the House. Please confirm receipt of this complaint and advise if any further information is required. Yours faithfully, Trans Advocacy and Complaints Collective"

We have raised a formal complaint with the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards regarding discriminatory remarks by Suella Braverman MP, about Steph Richards stepping down from Endometriosis South Coast.

Oddly I was told this by Local mental health team but not a GIDS but that was 15+ years ago

JD Vance said one of his "proudest" accomplishment as Vice President was stopping funding for Ukraine.

He said this at a small arena that was less than 25% full because nobody likes or wants to listen to JD Vance.

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The Chair Equality and Human Rights Commission Arndale House, Manchester 17 April 2026 Re: The Effectiveness of the Equality Act and “Bathroom Bounty Law” Dear Mary-Ann Stephenson, As a trans business owner, I took legal action against your predecessor in office. I write to draw your attention to your statutory duties as Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Under the Equality Act 2006, the Commission must monitor the effectiveness of the equality and human rights legislation. You must exercise this function with a view to encouraging and supporting the development of a society in which there is mutual respect between persons who share a common attribute in respect of gender based on understanding and valuing of diversity and on shared respect for equality and human rights. Some campaign groups propose that the Equality Act 2010 gives rise to a public policy position colloquially known as a “bathroom bounty law”, whereby a trans person’s choice of gendered facilities is limited on the basis of a mere technicality without objective justification. This is in addition to these groups’ demand for the “policing” of gendered facilities. A “bathroom bounty law” represents a significant state interference with the rights of trans people and the freedoms of business owners and charities, and is incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights. It engages the United Kingdom’s negative obligations under Articles 1, 8 and 14+11, as it involves a sanction against inclusive practices. Accordingly, there is virtually no margin of appreciation for a “bathroom bounty law”.

In my view, Convention rights preclude any legal theories suggesting that trans-inclusive practices could be considered direct or indirect discrimination, harassment, or any other contravention under the Equality Act 2010, or be found to be unlawful under the principles of public and administrative law. This is unlikely to be fact sensitive. I am concerned that the Commission may be misguided in its position, given that your defence in Good Law Project & Ors, R (on the application of) v EHRC [2026] EWHC 279 (Admin) bears a close resemblance to the proposal of a “bathroom bounty law”. One would expect counsel to have professionally advised you on any areas where the equality and human rights legislation might be ineffective. I look forward to receiving your response and understanding how the Commission intends to address these concerns to ensure that the Equality Act 2010 is not misinterpreted to the detriment of trans people. Yours sincerely, Ashley Lee

Today, I sent an open letter to the Equality and Human Rights Commission. A “bathroom bounty law” that limits trans people’s choice of gendered facilities is a clear breach of human rights law. Read it here:

I’ve just realised I managed to update my name everywhere bar my credit card 🤦‍♀️

Observe Keir Starmer performing the criminal barrister’s old trick: claiming he wasn’t told, while stopping short of saying he didn’t know.

indiscretions were glossed over in the hope of trade. Sadly the Government has no real feeling for what is happening in the country bar what they’re learning from social media which is extremely biased. Anyway now we see where the head rolling stops 🫣🩷

There’s a certain amount of throwing people under the bus to protect those higher up. No matter what the buck stops with Keir. As a lawyer he should have had better judgement but wanted Mandy for his connections within the MAGA movement. Brexit has damaged this country so badly Mandy’s

And trans people are the issue

Screenshot of the headline from the independent article linked above that reads: “here’s why I’m one of the hundred thousand women who have signed a petition in support of trans people”

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Wes Streeting talking about NHS hospital wards on LBC “I believe very strongly that women’s wards should be for biological women” and he goes on to say “we need to make sure we’ve got trans-inclusive spaces too”

A reminder to all politicians: Segregation is not trans inclusion.

Britain Still Has Conversion Therapists. Here’s Why. YouTube video by Philosophy Tube

@theabigailthorn.bsky.social Goes into the role that the professionalisation of knowledge has played in transphobia over these years in this excellent video. Imo, it is just not in trans people's interests to be a specialist subject of study.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S5w...

Family Beyond the Binary: A study of non-binary people's family experiences. Are you non-binary, 18+ and living in the UK? You are invited to participate in 'Family Beyond the Binary' a groundbreaking research study from UCL and Gendered Intelligence exploring non-binary people's family experiences. The online survey takes around 30 minutes to complete and asks about family relationships, disclosure, wellbeing, stigma and community. You might also be invited to participate in a follow up interview. To find out more visit familybeyondthebinary.co.uk or contact Dr Susie Bower-Brown at s.bower-brown@ucl.ac.uk

Call for research participants! Are you non-binary, aged 18+ and living in the UK?

Would you be willing to spend 30 minutes on a survey on your experiences of family?

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Please share! I am a researcher on this project - A short thread to follow. 1/14

Bridget Phillipson and the Labour Party are doubling down on far-right rhetoric and unlawful guidance.

We will continue to challenge for trans rights, join us 👇 🏳️‍⚧️
https://goodlaw.social/o94l

Screenshot from the notinourname.org.uk Women in support of the trans+ community website. The words on screen show that 99,000 have signed. Let’s get to 100,000, under a quote that reads: “We want the media and politicians to recognise that there is a large number of women who are supportive of the trans+ community. We call on them to report truthfully about the sources of violence against women and to address the systems that perpetuate harm.”

We crossed 99k signatures yesterday. As we approach the anniversary of the SC ruling tomorrow, we will share some thoughts on updates from our work over the last 12 months.

It looks like our initial target of 100k signatures is firmly in reach, but we won’t stop there.

Thank you everyone 🙏

Almost* 100,000 women have already shown their support of the trans+ community by signing our letter. *Will you you be the one who helps us reach this milestone? Sign & share today! NION Women

We’re so close.

Just 1,500 more signatures to reach 100K women standing up and saying: Not In Our Name

If you’ve already signed, this is your moment to help us pass this milestone

Share our letter with the cis women in your life. Send it to a friend, sister, colleague, your mum, your mum's friend

Sex Matters latest campaign is misleading MPs: Let’s tell them! - Trans Advocacy and Complaints Collective The law on single-sex spaces isn’t “clear”. It’s being misrepresented by Sex Matters.

📢MPs are being targeted in a new campaign by Sex Matters, with misleading claims about the Equality Act and trans rights. Don’t let misinformation shape policy. Contact your MP, and help share the facts.

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I don't see how this is anything other than the end game for Scottish Labour. They can't win Reform voters, by becoming Reform lite and they are losing everyone else. Do better Labour!

Image from @scottishtuc.bsky.social

Typical behaviour by Labour if Scotland is any indication 🧡

Shameful behaviour!

🧵New #funding opportunity for TGEU members Based in the EU 📢

We are thrilled to announce a total of €90,000 in grants available for EU-based TGEU member organisations through the CERV Programme (EU funding for rights and equality).

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The Brexit delusion is dead – so now Keir Starmer doesn’t need to pretend any more | Rafael Behr To rebuild relations with Europe in a dangerous world, the prime minister needs to win big arguments, not hide behind outdated red lines, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Brexit delusion is dead – so now Keir Starmer doesn’t need to pretend any more | Rafael Behr

Streeting relaunches women’s health strategy to tackle ‘medical misogyny’ Health secretary says NHS is ‘failing women’ and pledges to end ‘gaslighting’ by doctors

Healthcare outcomes for, especially, Black women are *profoundly* worse than for White women.

Does Streeting mention this? Of course he doesn't.

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals have secured a majority government, winning all three of Monday’s by-elections and full control of the House of Commons.

Read more here: www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...

Worth noting here is the "in May - after the elections".

1) This is purposeful to try to avoid a "chilling effect" during the elections.
2) The Whitsun recess will mean that the majority of the required 40 working days to debate a negative procedure will not be upheld.

The Founders Were Not Who They're Telling You They Were Christian nationalists keep rewriting the founding. The historical record keeps disagreeing.

“The Constitution does not invoke Jesus. It does not establish prayer. It protects conscience. The republic they built was not a Christian nation. It was something rarer and harder…”

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