Ophelia Benson
Blogger. Co-author of Does God Hate Women? & Why Truth Matters. Columnist at Free Inquiry & The Freethinker.
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How Trump Maneuvered His Way Out of Trouble in Chicago
When his skyscraper proved a disappointment, Donald Trump defaulted on his loans, sued his bank, got much of the debt forgiven — and largely avoided paying taxes on it.
A Woman's Place is in conversation: Sex in the census (18 October 2020)
Alice Sullivan, Lisa Mackenzie, Jane Clare Jones and Selina Todd discuss the framing of the sex question in the next UK census. Take Action: See our short bl...
Married police officer accused of strangling lover to death cleared of murder
PC Timothy Brehmer still faces a lengthy jail term as he admitted killing mother of two Claire Parry by manslaughter in Dorset
Women’s rights in Cambridge
Thursday night saw the latest assault on women’s rights by Cambridge City Council. With near unanimity councillors voted that gender identity trumps sex. Kevin Price, a Labour councillor for King’s…
The trans debate could cost this Cambridge porter his job | The Spectator
This is a story about a man called Kevin Price, who was until last week a councillor and who is, for now at least, employed as a porter at a Cambridge college.
The story illustrates two points. First, political conflict over trans rights and...
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'Borat' star Sacha Baron Cohen offers Trump a role in next film: 'You'll need a job'
'I'm always looking for people to play racist buffoons,' Sacha Baron Cohen tweeted after Trump called him a 'creep' upon the new 'Borat' film's release.
Donald Trump Calls Sacha Baron Cohen A ‘Creep’ After ‘Borat 2’ Star Pranks Rudy Giuliani: He’s Not ‘Funny’
Donald Trump called ‘Borat’ star Sacha Baron Cohen a ‘phoney’ and a ‘creep’ after the British funnyman featured the President’s lawyer in his new movie.
We need to keep talking about miscarriage – and share the pain | Suzanne Moore
Whether its in discussions of miscarriage or menstruation, the words ‘woman’ and ‘mother’ are being erased by some. Why can’t we just say that women and trans men have periods?
Covid-19 Live Updates: Harrowing New Surge Rages Across America’s Heartland
The U.S. set a single-day record of 82,154 new cases on Friday, less than two weeks before Election Day. Two vaccine trials resumed after pausing for safety concerns.
Stop the Scottish Government redefining "woman" to include men
For Women Scotland (FWS) is a group of ordinary women from across Scotland who campaign to protect and strengthen women’s and children’s rights.
My Experience as a Working Mother at Notre Dame Was Much Different From Amy Coney Barrett’s
This proudly Catholic institution did not make it possible for me to have a family of the size I wanted.
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Jesus and Mo
Religious satire from holy roomies Jesus & Mohammed in a weekly comic strip.
Anger over trans woman on all-female SNP shortlist
The SNP civil war over its gender recognition proposals has intensified after a trans woman was selected for an all-female shortlist.Mridul Wadhwa, a trans rights activist who has no gender
BBC Bitesize
It's International Pronouns Day! 💕 What are pronouns and how can you be an ally to friends who've changed theirs?
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Illustration by Ashton Attzs
White House looks at cutting Covid funds, newborn screenings in ‘anarchist’ cities
Documents show funding for a host of health programs is at risk under the president’s order targeting liberal strongholds.
Fair Play For Women needs your support
The fight for women's sex-based rights is not over. We urgently need your help again to continue our vital work, and keep the pressure on.
Ivanka Trump Has a Trademark on Corruption
While US farmers went bankrupt, Ivanka kept pocketing new trademarks from the Chinese government
World Rugby approves updated transgender participation guidelines | World Rugby
World Rugby has approved updated transgender participation guidelines following a comprehensive, collaborative and transparent review of its existing guidance.
Woman fired by restaurant after posting support for JK Rowling on Facebook
It is important that ordinary people understand that the phenomenon of cancellation has spilled over the banks that once contained the process to high-status people in the public eye.