"I've never felt as shouted down, ignored, and targeted as a lesbian *within* our supposed GLBT community as I have over the past couple of years." https://t.co/9tmEEydPIr

I respect every trans person’s right to live any way that feels authentic and comfortable to them. I’d march with you if you were discriminated against on the basis of being trans. At the same time, my life has been shaped by being female. I do not believe it’s hateful to say so.

The idea that women like me, who’ve been empathetic to trans people for decades, feeling kinship because they’re vulnerable in the same way as women - ie, to male violence - ‘hate’ trans people because they think sex is real and has lived consequences - is a nonsense.

‘Feminazi’, ‘TERF’, ‘bitch’, ‘witch’. 
Times change. Woman-hate is eternal. https://t.co/R6YlRFEvgG

One of my best mates just called me. Self-described butch lesbian. It was hard to tell, because she was shouting quite loudly, but I could just make out ‘FUCKING YES!’ https://t.co/yEbP8ygn1P

I’ve spent much of the last three years reading books, blogs and scientific papers by trans people, medics and gender specialists. I know exactly what the distinction is. Never assume that because someone thinks differently, they have no knowledge. https://t.co/5kxnH3mZPf

If sex isn’t real, there’s no same-sex attraction. If sex isn’t real, the lived reality of women globally is erased. I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives. It isn’t hate to speak the truth.

‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud? 

Opinion: Creating a more equal post-COVID-19 world for people who menstruate https://t.co/cVpZxG7gaA

This is why I'm glad I'm not judging the competition, because I'd want to put them all in! It's pure pleasure for me to see all the different interpretations of the characters and scenes! #TheIckabog https://t.co/hX1aEhjr4M

Reid, this is a fabulous King Fred! I even feel a tiny bit sorry for him here, because you've made him look sort of befuddled by the thought that somebody doesn't think he's wonderful! Love his moustache, too! #TheIckabog https://t.co/VeXfwzQoMf

Eight? How can this have been done by an eight-year-old?! Elly, I love your Ickabog with the flame in its single eye, the blood-stained fangs and the tentacles and I love that you've got it surrounded by mysterious darkness and dreaming of nightfall! #TheIckabog https://t.co/4BnKHlWeaA

This is so good, Evelyn! I love the stone walls and the spiral stairs in the background, her lantern and her dark, serious looks - you really paid attention to the story! ️#TheIckabog https://t.co/w9yPFrTqWj

Oh, this made me laugh, James - Spittleworth trying to numb his blisters in one bucket and Flapoon throwing up in another! The empty bottles are perfect, too! #TheIckabog https://t.co/iIx1BlFTx3

Isabelle, this is such a splendid palace and I love that you've made golden-haired King Fred and his horse so small by comparison - it shows the power of a king, but also that he's just a man like everyone else! A really striking picture ��#TheIckabog https://t.co/Zg3nKkbgvn

Agata, this is WONDERFUL! I hope people open it up to see it properly because the whole thing really does need to be seen to appreciate it. A gorgeous dragonish monster and a terrified sheep - perfect ️#TheIckabog https://t.co/oODRKvJkLs

Nimaiy, that's one of the very best peacock pictures I've seen so far and I love your (also beautiful) dragonish Ickabog! Annika, your Lady Eslanda is perfect and I love the second book you've got her holding! #TheIckabog https://t.co/jSlxfy6xKT

Wow! Miles, this is absolutely stunning - what a picture! Worthy of a professional illustrator! #TheIckabog https://t.co/VFO0XSlJVj

Mehak, this is such a beautiful painting of King Fred riding towards his palace! You've made the surrounding land look idyllic, as it should be - I love it!  #TheIckabog https://t.co/gx3p0mXfxA

Rish, I watched this right the way through and I absolutely love it! An incredible, dragonish/serpentine Ickabog taking shape before my eyes - amazing! #TheIckabog https://t.co/6V6opH9fX5

Faizan, I LOVE this picture of King Fred with the Royal Guard! I think you've even researched what the royal guards look like in London! Everything is perfect, from King Fred's crown, hair and beard to that beautiful palace!
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