leinir @leinir@computerfairi.es

Folks, I just spoke to my MP and the main takeaway was that we have to mobilise people who aren't transphobic because MPs are inundated with cis women who are scared and angry about trans folks.

They are simply not hearing from people who aren't scared and angry.

If you haven't contacted your MP about this - please do it now! Especially if you're a cis woman.

If you've received #NGIZero funding then you need to pay attention to this:

https://kolektiva.social/@hackstub/112762068812732277

@nlnet has funded many #fediverse apps and other awesome software for the commons.

What's disappointing is that Horizon has chosen to remove the cascade funding to put more funding to #AI. Which already has several AI funds.

This will in no way help small #FOSS development. I like @NGIZero because it funds some really unique ideas, that come from a diverse community. AI ain't that.

Normally, this kind of advice is framed more positively, but I want to be absolutely clear:

Don’t put yourself down.
Don’t apologize for existing.
Don’t tell others they should feel bad for knowing you.
Don’t wallow in shame.

Even if you feel bad, or like you’ve something to atone for, that kind of behavior doesn’t help you or anyone else; debasing yourself does nothing to process negative emotions or to take responsibility for your actions - and nothing hurts your loved ones quite like it.

#Democracy won in the UK! ... ?

... "Democracy won" is generally code for "our side won", or even "we replaced something bad with something somewhat better"

The third ranked party, with 14% of the votes got 1% of the seats, green, with their 7% got 1%, while libdems with 12%, got 11% of the seats.

Insane...

"So, would you prefer that Reform UK go<stoppit>" - no, but democracy isn't about my preference. Nor do we even know WHAT the percentage could be if people were not given the "we better vote labor, or else..." gun to their head.

There really should be massive demonstrations...

Based on the % votes, I assume a labour / libdem / green coalition government. Many peeps worry "this would give green too much power" but that would be all up to labour. Pushed too far, they could say "nah, you insist that, we'll step down and you rule try to rule with conservatives instead". Small parties "unfair power positions" is generally nothing more than blocker for "abusive changes from larger parties".

#ukpol

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We will be in Public Beta for the next couple of months while we build out content and take input from members.

Base level membership is FREE and will remain so. Later this year we will introduce additional membership levels that include access to advanced training and support appropriate for individuals seeking to make an income through their writing.

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The Cass Report and the 'results' it claims to show are in no way scientific, factual, good faith, or really anything but transphobic drivel.

Science has a long history of bad actors using "research" shaped by their own bigotry to perpetuate and legitimize systematic harm to disenfranchised groups, because a lot of people trust research to be unbiased and based on fact. Choices of methodology, what data is included or highlighted, how results are framed and shared, and so much more of are all *choices* that can lead to studies looking at the same people/data/concepts getting the exact opposite results. The choices made in creating The Cass Report are pointedly and purposefully transphobic.

Researchers are people, and some people are driven more by their horrific bigotry than anything else. The Cass Report was not made to advance our understanding of the world, it was made to advance the goals of transphobia.

Cis people- please take the time to educate yourselves on transphobia. I highly recommend reading this study looking at the choices made in creating the report and explaining how and why it’s results are biased and clearly shaped by bigotry: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/26895269.2024.2328249. Share what you learn, correct EVERYONE you see talking about the Cass Report uncritically, and be better allies overall.

-a trans person with a professional background in research and degree focused on LGBTQIA+ research in particular who has personally designed and conducted studies relating to gender and sexuality

boosts very much appreciated!

#Transphobia #Bigotry #TransRights #TransRightsAreHumanRights #Transmisia

35,000 responses as of 2 days ago!

It's especially helpful to share among LGBTQ+ groups who are:

- Age 25 or older

- Outside of the USA

- Not white

Only 18% of respondents are over 31, and over half are in the USA, so it really helps to get the word out to as many different places as possible.

Here's the survey link:
https://survey.gendercensus.com

Today, ANTIFA had a meeting in Normandy
#normandylanding

One day before parliament was dissolved on 30th May, the UK government used an obscure emergency process to make possession of puberty blockers for new treatment of trans kids illegal, and punishable by up to two years in prison. [1] There was no parliamentary debate, no vote, and no public consultation.

The timing was deliberate. As parliament was dissolved a day later, we have no MPs, and therefore no way to challenge this decision as citizens.

The Good Law Project is challenging it in court, and crowdfunding £75,000 to do so. They have about £2,000 so far.

Donations here: https://goodlawproject.org/crowdfunder/trans-pubertyblockers-cf/

[1] https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/uk-secretary-uses-emergency-powers

"Claims that the majority of the UK’s housing stock is not suitable for a heat pump appear to be [lies].

Research published in 2022 found that properties including Victorian terrace houses and 1960s flats could have a heat pump successfully installed.

A 2021 study found: “Homes can convert to electric heating at a cost far lower than the accepted wisdom” and “with no threat to comfort”. Additionally, greenhouse gas emissions would “fall very dramatically as a result”."

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/31/can-heat-pumps-be-installed-in-older-properties

I’m still a newbie to Mastodon and to let others know, that I’m here, I thought a Raffle is a good idea! =)

Only requirement is: you have to boost this post!
But there is a bonus for followers!

You can get 1 digital version of one of the 3 sketches (see image) with the character you want (species in the sketch is not fixed) and your favorite color for the Oodie.
✨Bonus for followers: More individualised Oodie! Choose a motive, theme or elements you want on your hoodie, you can send me any ideas.

Raffle ends 19.06.2024 22:00 (UTC+02) ❗️

Good luck 😊

Do not ban transgender people from receiving care in mainstream hospital wards - Petitions, for UK citizens only but please share.

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/661601

In the most glorious "fuck you" I have seen in a while, you know the book that Cumberland City Council banned because they're homophobic bigots - Holly Duhig's "A focus on Same Sex Parents"? Well, the publisher, BookLife Publishing, have made a PDF version of the book available for free.

Sure be a shame if it was shared far and wide now, wouldn't it?

Every time you ban a book filled with hope and kindness, and care and love, we will resist.

https://www.booklifepublishing.co.uk/a-focus-on/same-sex-parents/

#CumberlandCityCouncil #SameSexParents #BookBans #Bookstodon