Are trans women “socialised male”? Hell no!
Trans women are women. But have we always been female? Or did we grow up as boys? For me, the answer is no. I was never a little boy who “became” a girl. This is what I have always been, no matter how long it took me to accept it. (I know not all trans […]
Class and Oppression – an injury to one is an injury to all!
Most people face other kinds of exploitation than just class. For example women get paid less, and do far more unpaid work as well. [1][2] Black people are often “last hired, first fired” and face racist bullying and harassment at work. [3] This isn’t just about prejudice or people being mean. It’s economic – some […]
Stealth Cuts to Trans Healthcare in Plymouth
We have recently learned of cuts to transgender healthcare in Plymouth. There has been no public announcement. No consultation. Public questions to the responsible “Integrated Care Board” [1][4] have not been answered. But we’ve seen a letter [2] confirming local GPs are no longer allowed to perform blood tests or offer prescriptions for Hormone Replacement […]