There must be internal Stonewall polling that says "we're losing attacking JK for transphobia" so let's change the tack and engage differently. That's the only possible reason to engage in this type of communication strategy.
Sydney harbour bridge in distance. In the foreground, on the left, is. Sandstone wall and a flagpole behind it with a pride flag blowing in the wind
It’s giving: “free, gay, and happy” this morning.
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Exit of members from Moms of Liberty who feel "used" -
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3nY...
Bobby Jr. understands mass culture in a way that most MAGA can't. And this could get to him.
😯 And in April @pepinneff.bsky.social presented their work on moral panic agenda-setting in the US, UK and Australia.
Controversial - but ethically appropriate opinion.
In academia, its unethical for me to accept gifts from students that are in my class (because I'm marking them), and independence is important, which means the ABC as a public broadcaster should also not be donating to groups they are reporting on.
"House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi headlined a growing list of Democratic lawmakers called on Rep. Eric Swalwell Friday to withdraw his campaign for California governor amid allegations of sexual misconduct."
www.politico.com/news/2026/04...
Just saying ... the biggest controversy over Michele Obama was a sleeveless dress.
Academics!! I propose rebranding attending University as "brainmaxing."
"Brainmaxing is an extreme effort over 4 years of reading and writing, where they undergo an intellectual "ascension" that includes smashing poorly evidenced arguments to reach extreme rigour in critical analysis." #brainmaxing
Hall of fame FT correction
I have three degrees that address human-shark interactions, invented the field of human-shark studies, and run the largest social science lab on human-shark studies in the world.
This is animal harassment.
Megyn Kelly to President Trump: "I'm sick of this shit. Can't he just behave like a normal human...Fucking shut up."
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Catholics who support Trump over the Holy Father Pope Leo need to think carefully about who they worship. #Trump #MAGA #PopeLeo #Catholic
Biblical #Capitalism: "The effect of free-market faith-based governance models is the idea that there must be “losers” for there to be winners. If there is no difference between the prosperous & the poor then how does a Christian know if they are acting correctly or if they are going to heaven?"
I believe (1) people are more than their body parts, (2) people are who they say they are; and (3) they are not sure how you ignore the brain as the primary sexual anatomy of the body unless your eggplant is inflatable or uses a cord. #LGBTQ
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"This brilliant new model legislation from the right wing is important because it could travel around the nation to all 50 states, ensuring that all American men identify as the dicks they are." #LGBTQ #trans
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"Montana’s leaders want the nation (and all women) to know that when you think about Montana and sex, think primarily about its men as dicks." #Montana
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'On March 24, 2026, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed a new law (Senate Bill 437) that defines sex by stating, “someone is male or female …as dictated by their primary sexual anatomy. ”
#trans #LGBTQ
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My latest article: New Montana Law Says ‘Men Are Dicks’ — Seriously.
"After years of being asked, “What is a Woman?” Never have more women agreed on the new Montana law that writes into statute that men are, in fact, all dicks."
pepin-neff.medium.com/new-montana-...
#montana #trans #LGBTQ
Appreciated the chance to speak on Sunrise on the Seven Network this morning - and note that shark nets coming out today (31 March) for the season at NSW beaches is a good thing. Shark nets can attract #sharks.
Here's the full clip:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBOh...
Why are anti-trans moral panics taking off? This Thurs at 12pm (USA / EST) & 5pm (GMT), I'll be giving a talk about anti-trans/anti-gender moral panic agenda-setting in the US, UK, and Australia for @queerseminar.bsky.social. I hope you can join us! #LGBTQ #moralpanic #publicpolicy #trans
Excited for this Thursday!! 🏳️⚧️
Thrilled to have this opportunity for a conversation about the links between anti-trans moral panics in the US, UK, and Australia - and how so much of this is coordinated! Thank you!!🌈🏳️⚧️ #lgbt #moralpanic #trans
🌈 Today we are very excited to announce @pepinneff.bsky.social as our next speaker!
😯 They will present their work studying the factors behind the moral panic agenda-setting on anti-trans issues in the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia.
📆 Be sure to join us next Thursday April 2nd!
Making two podcast episodes on #LGBTQ history with Ian Palmquist and his 20 years of great work was fantastic! The YouTube podcasts are linked in this short piece I've written, and we wanted to share them with everyone!!
pepin-neff.medium.com/ian-palmquis...
Man in pink floral kurta holds up book, “The Emotions of LGBT Rights and Reforms: Repairing Law.”
My parents bought me a pink floral kurta from their recent trip to India. So I figured the launch of my book in Melbourne would be the ideal time to debut it.
Chronicle of Higher Ed op/ed: Universities and colleges are facing existential problems. Clearly it's the professors who are wrong www.chronicle.com/article/coll...
If you were hoping #Trump would start more wars, increase the price of gas, limit the availability of food, and spread measles - you are WINNING! Greatest week for America ever! MAGA!
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-14/fuel-shortages-from-war-begin-to-threaten-global-food-supply
What does it say about U.S. politics today, that Trump made a more compelling case for the invasion of Greenland than he did for the invasion of Iran.
The Shark Attack Industrial Complex is based on three lies:
The shark is not a fish;
The ocean is not the wild;
The human is not intrusive.
Can we turn the page and improve beach safety? #sharks #sharkattack #scicomm #science
