We've done something different for this episode! Flint is joined by special guest @jasmeenswildheart (they/she) to tell us about the practice of Queering and ecology. This includes: How cities are more natural than you think, How we can better divest from harmful systems, The myth of Overpopulation and blue chip documentaries, And much more!
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EP137 - Democracy Bashes Back!
On this democratically-charged episode, Flint and Ashleigh rake over the coals of: A listener's digest of the goings-on in the EHRC, including the now-confirmed new Chairperson, Mary-Ann Stephenson. NHS Fife nurse Sandie Peggie's tribunal and her questionable conduct within it. A roundup of various Trans Pride events attended by the team. Regular segments Action Alley, Pond Hoppin' and Loser's Corner. Alyx reports from a protest outside of Wes Streeting's constituency office, and a broader conversation about some less polite ways of making our voices heard. What's that little cartoon on our thumbnail this week? Handala - Wikipedia References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep137
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EP136 - Let's Talk More About the Green Party
On this environmentally-friendly episode, Alyx and Ashleigh go over: The reason this episode isn't as long as other recent episodes. (Spoiler alert: It's because of Ashleigh's health). A sneaky attempt to adjust the Equality Act 2010 into a bathroom ban. Trans Solidarity Alliance are spearheading a campaign to stop this, more here: EHRC Code of Practice Campaign | TSA . The government's proposed new RSHE guidance: ‘Section 28 2.0’: New “transphobic” curriculum restricts teachers from encouraging Trans+ pupils to understand their identity. Following on from last week, we interview Green deputy leader hopefuls Ani Townsend and Ash Routh about their respective campaigns. Some much-needed Trans Joy. References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep136
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EP135 - Let's Talk About the Green Party (Part 1)
On this extended special episode, Ashleigh and Alyx explore: Content warning: Death. An Israeli missile strike on an Iranian prison which killed dozens of innocent trans people who were held there by the regime. Kent County Council's questionable choices in reading material. More Freedom of Information requests to the EHRC show how deep the rot goes (spoiler alert: it goes all the way). The Sullivan report's sequel, which is somehow even less scientific and balanced than the first one. A long look at the Green Party of England & Wales, their problems with transphobic members, what they've tried to do about it and their upcoming election. Featuring an interview with leadership candidate, Zack Polanski. References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep135
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EP134 - Trans Lobbies & Zine Hobbies
On another exciting* episode of What the Trans?! your hosts Ashleigh and Flint take you through all the details of: Pond Hoppin' talks about the Skrmetti case before the US Supreme Court. Spoiler alert: Didn't go well. Good news for trans rights from the European Court of Human Rights, which bodes well for... no particular reason... More findings from TACC about the anti-trans "institutional capture" of the EHRC. One day, we'll get to do a whole-ass episode without talking about the EHRC. But not this time. The inside story from the mass lobby event at the UK Parliament on June 25th, from participants and MP's brought to you by our woman on the spot: Alyx! Zines! What are they, what's the history of them, why they're awesome and why you should make and enjoy them. *listener's definition of "exciting" may differ from the podcast team's definition. References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep134
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On this pod, we discuss UK trans news, events, pop culture and how being trans is better than being anything else.
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