I honour anyone who was a true believer and changed their mind when they saw new evidence or thought more deeply. That’s a mark of integrity. I do not honour people who feel the vibe shift and only then feel safe to admit they always knew they were lying.

A reminder of what a world without feminism means: theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Every word of this. Step one: abolish the two-child benefit limit. Look at the graph in Trussell's report to see the difference it makes. #poverty theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

“Non-binary is the gender identity you end up claiming if you’re a feminist who’s made the category “woman” uninhabitable for any female human with an ounce of self-respect”. The feminists who argued themselves out of being women. ⁦Victoria Smith⁩ thecritic.co.uk/the-feminists-…

I am terrified for Afghan women and girls tonight. For years, my work has been covert access to healthcare, education, and information through mobile phones. If the Taliban cuts internet access, they lose their last lifeline. Total silence. Total erasure.

Queen's Park and QPSA team up to support @GlasgowSEFbank against St Johnstone next weekend queensparkfc.co.uk/queens-park-st…

“A culture that attempts to censor divergence of opinion or stifle critical thinking is the culture that celebrates ignorance.” Me on the freedom of speech and the slaying of Charlie Kirk. holyrood.com/editors-column…

Glad today to be at the launch of The Poverty Alliance 's campaign for a #MinimumIncomeGuarantee - how to build a #SecureFoundation for everyone through good jobs, public services and social security throughout Scotland

A thread worth reading

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I called for a public inquiry into misogyny in the Met police four years, when I was co-chair of the Mayor of London's Violence Against Women & Girls Board. I was sacked shortly afterwards. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Everyone should be able to afford the essentials and a Minimum Income Guarantee would provide a secure foundation for all of us. #ChallengePoverty #WeDemandBetter Learn more here: povertyalliance.org/wp-content/upl…

Yesterday we talked with people in Castlemilk about coming together to #ChallengePoverty - and plans to march saying #ScotlandDemandsBetter on October 25th. The energy in the room was fantastic, thanks to everyone whose passion for making meaningful change is so strong!

Less than 2 weeks to go till #ScotlandDemandsBetter march & rally in Edinburgh 25 October. We're laying on free transport from Castlemilk- sign up at eventbrite.com/e/castlemilk-d…

What would you do if you’d spent 4 years making a legal challenge to a rape crisis centre asking them to run a single sex group. Strangers donate a lot of money, thousands of points to help you pay the legal bills. This group is desperately wanted and needed (1/3)

Excellent article on why The Poverty Alliance is leading the #ScotlandDemandsBetter demo on 25th October. Thanks to NeilMackay for covering. Join us next week along with Roz Foyer Darren McGarvey Declan Welsh & The Decadent West and many more scotland-demands-better.com/programme-and-… heraldscotland.com/news/25553775.…

#ScotlandDemandsBetter demo is this Saturday! It's not too late to book your free place on our bus 👇

📢1 day to go! What: #ScotlandDemandsBetter march & rally Where: Edinburgh, assemble at the Scottish Parliament from 10am, then march onto The Meadows Who: Everyone demanding dignified life free from poverty. Why: Because change happens when we stand together and demand it

At #Holyrood to add our voices to #ScotlandDemandsBetter and we have a gorgeous sunny day for it!

The real story isn’t who wins, it’s what this shortlist says about Scotland today. Moral courage is now treated as provocation, words are stripped of meaning, and the institutions that once defended women now treat them as a PR problem. #WomenWontWheesht Read here