I used to go to a really well known free clinic in West Hollywood because they were the only one that had specialists pre Obamacare.
Anyway they were well know for their rapid hiv tests. Great right? For months on end they played Philadelphia on repeat on the only screen in the waiting room (again pre smart phones).
When I finally asked why they’re like ‘oh maybe it’ll scare people to have safer sec’ (the film is quite graphic on aids).
I’m like ‘dude if I were here for a test and seen that I’d fucking run’. They finally stopped playing it.
But I think about that like at least once a year even tho it was 20 years ago now
Jonathan Joss was an Indigenous, gay man who was murdered on the first day of Pride month as well as Indigenous History Month. He died protecting his trans husband. Homophobia and racism aren’t marks of the past, and this is a heart breaking reminder of that.
Praying for a safe journey back to the spirit world, Uncle ❤️🩹🦅
Today is the anniversary of the death of Jonathan Joss (King of the Hill, Parks and Rec). Jonathan Joss was an Indigenous, gay man who died protecting his transgender husband, on the first day of Pride month. Today we remember him and how he protected his family.
Transphobia is about to be signed into law in the UK. We can fight this.
I am begging the UK trans community and its allies to attend the Mass Lobby at Parliament on June 25th, 11am-4pm, organised by Trans Solidarity Alliance.
Last year we broke the record for an LGBT+ mass lobby of Parliament. Will you help us break it again? Join us on 25th June 2026 to demand be
The new EHRC Code of Practice pushes trans people out of toilets, hospital wards, and community spaces. It normalises gender policing based on appearance and stereotypes. It becomes statutory guidance in the UK by the end of June.
Trans people are now legally their assigned gender at birth and must join gendered spaces accordingly, but if they are perceived as their lived gender, they can also be ejected from those spaces. The guidance says: either break the law, or don’t pass too well.
A mass lobby is where you invite your MP to discuss your concerns with you in-person. Ask your MP to:
Demand full parliamentary scrutiny, debate, and use their free vote on the EHRC Code of Practice.
Support any motions rejecting the EHRC guidance. As of June 4th, Labour MP Nadia Whittome has submitted a prayer motion - Early Day Motion 240.
Write to Bridget Phillipson, the Minister for Women and Equalities about our concerns
Your MP does not have to be an ally, they do not have to respond to your email for you to show up and greencard them (details below the cut.) What matters is that as many people as possible show up.
I cannot stress this enough: Showing up in person matters. It is much more effective than petitions, emails, and letters.
It is a horrible, stressful time, and I am so sorry if you're trans and live in the UK. But I was at last year's mass lobby and the line for greencarding alone stretched around the back gates. It was a record breaking mass lobby and made us impossible to ignore. Let's do even better this time. Details under the cut:
Worried about what to say?
Bring your personal worries about transphobia being signed into law, and trans friends being excluded from public spaces. You are a living person who deserves dignity. Remind your MP of that. You will also get guidance and brochures from Trans Solidarity Alliance that outlines our demands. This is mine from last year.
Money issues?
Trans Solidarity Alliance provides a travel bursary that you can sign up for via the link.
Got a refusal or no response from your MP?
Come anyway! You can request a same-day appointment with your MP through a process called greencarding. They will come and see you if they’re already in Parliament. Even if they don’t, they’re made acutely aware of your cause because you showed up in person. This is my greencard from last year.
Here is the EHRC Code of Practice in full. It's a tough read, but some highlights are:
Organisations can’t provide trans-inclusive, single-sex services, or they risk being sued for discrimination.
e.g. domestic violence support for women including trans women, men’s rugby group including trans men (12.68).
Trans people will have nowhere safe to pee.
If you’re a trans man, businesses can't allow you to pee in the men's, and you can also be ejected from women’s bathrooms if you’re perceived as a man. Vice versa for trans women. EHRC suggests a ‘third space’ bathroom, which is discriminatory and unworkable for most businesses. (13.130-133)
Sports organisations must exclude trans people from single-sex competitions (13.73).
A women’s only sports competition must exclude trans women because of their biological advantage or face potential lawsuits (13.74), but a trans man who has undergone testosterone treatment can also be excluded based on fairness rules (13.81).
Trans women are stripped of the legal definition of ‘lesbian’, and therefore no longer have legal protections if they’re discriminated against on the basis of sexual orientation. (2.50, 2.92).
Here is the Good Law Project's better explanation of the EHRC Code.
I have also made a PDF printout of QR codes for the government petition, email your MP tool, and mass lobby link to pass around your communities. DM me and I'll send it to you.
Rob macs son was on his instagram and he REPLIED WITH THIS?? WHAT?? WHAT DO YOU MEAN AUGUST, WHAT DO YOU MEAN LESS THAN 3 MONTHS TILL I SEE MY FAVOURITE ABUSIVE GAY MEN??
one thing it is imperative to know about the television show Widow’s Bay is that it was created by katie dippold whose name you may not immediately recognize but whose tweet from 10 years ago you definitely do:
i really hope that one day rcg make a sequel(ish) episode of 14e1 because one of my favorite parts of the whole show is when charlie and frank have those european guys over at their apartment 😭 its so funny and perfect i need to see them together again........
It fails on a couple levels (she is mocked and her weight mentioned, but everyone is mocked and all their weights are mentioned at points) but Pam Poovey on Archer counts for most of it.
She bedded the entire office of slutty idiots, often has 3 ways, ends the show with a poly primary girlfriend. Archer who is stereotypically gorgeous (and often mocked her and her weight) falls for her and they briefly have a fling. Then become friends with benefits. Even without sex he declares her his best friend.
And in the end when he rejects everyone except his baby mama, Pam is the only one he calls when he wants to do espionage again. (He’s also really happy for her being in love).
Trust me you start s1 you’ll be like Dane is a liar. I am not just wait.
Rutherford Falls also fits the ball by most counts (weight never mentioned, fat girl dates etc). Bonus points it’s indigenous focused as is this main character
Starstruck hits most of it (weight is discussed by mostly as her own insecurities).
And idk as a fat person I don’t believe it doesn’t effect daily life. Strictly because presenting femme means you will be judged on your looks and adherence to societal demands and structures whether you want to or not
I’ll also add I can not think of a fat actress who has stayed fat. Even Meg Statler left us
