Politics News

Lesbians United Against Anti-Trans Politics

Posted on 2 Jul 2020 in Politics

Two eloquent lesbian feminists and women of faith have written in the Guardian their belief that trans people deserve human rights, in an essay that contradicts and challenges those small number of feminists who believe otherwise. “As it happens, we too have received hateful rhetoric for being lesbians and feminists.” they write “But this vitriol pales in comparison to that experienced by our friends in the trans community, who suffer prejudice and discrimination on a daily basis”.

Taking to the Streets Against The Transphobes

Posted on 1 Jul 2020 in Politics

TransPride South West says that a protest against transphobia will be held on Saturday 18th July 2020 from 12pm at College Green in Bristol City Centre, as part of a day of national action against transphobia taking place across the UK.

Anti-Trans Numbers Don't Add Up (Again!)

Posted on 24 Jun 2020 in Politics

Local newspaper B247 reports that trans people in Bristol are concerned, along with people across the UK that the government is about to give in to trans-critical feminist voices, a minority within the feminist movement globally, and stall any further reforms to the Gender Recogn

Diversity Trust on Government Misinformation

Posted on 18 Jun 2020 in Politics

The Diversity Trust, which provides training and education on all aspects of modern society and respect for our differences, has released a statement expressing concern over reports that the government is to go against the advice of its own scientists and scrap reforms to Gender Recognition legis

Far Right is Named as Worst Threat to Society

Posted on 9 Jun 2020 in Politics

Dr Rakib Ehsan writes in the current issue of the “Jewish Chronicle's” web based newspaper, arguing that far right wing terrorism is now the “fastest growing” security threat to the United Kingdom.

Jun

Larry Kramer, Legendary Campaigner Obituary

Jan

Northern Ireland Assembly Reconvenes

As you may have seen on the news channels at the weekend, the Northern Ireland devolved assembly, known as Stormont, sat once again on Saturday after a three year hiatus brought about by a row over

Dec

Turkish Network Explores Violent Racist World

TRT World, the Turkish based television news network, has published a lengthy and notable investigation into and analysis of the extreme political right wing in the United States.

Dec

Electoral Fun as LGBT Friendly Binface Stands

The general election is settled and the period known as purdah is over. This means that broadcasting stations in the UK can once again start talking more freely about politics.

Jul

Lammy Targetted by Poisoned Penners

David Lammy, the Member of Parliament for Tottenham, London's most ethnic diverse constituency, and the son of Guyanese parents, is no stranger to the hate mail of racists and the more challenged u