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💬 This week:
- Waterstones: The bookseller has fired someone for expressing pro-trans views on social media. We analyse what it tells us about the state of the so-called ‘gender critical’ movement.
- Equalities Minister: There has been confusion over who will be taking on the role previously held by Kemi Badenoch in the Labour government. We explore this week's announcements.
- Non-binaryphobia: To mark Non-binary awareness week, we’ve got a throwback Queer Gaze from Jude Guaitamacchi, discussing the importance of focusing on the specific needs of this gender diverse community.
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The significance of Waterstones firing someone for sharing pro-transgender views
TL;DR: The influencer and bookseller 'Tilly Loves Books' being dismissed for contravening a social media policy while standing up for trans rights is a striking case amid an ongoing focus on the right to beliefs in the Equality Act. It also shows how powerful small, but coordinated gender-critical groups are.
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