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Nov 17Liked by Sapphi

Essentially the RW have ALWAYS played identity politics. What they dont like is that we are asking for diversity and not just pale stale male with money making the decisions.

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Nov 14Liked by Sapphi

😥 Sadly, as in the US right politics, especially Drumpf cult members, every accusation is a confession with ACT et al 😱

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Nov 17Liked by Sapphi

Excellent piece. Thank you. Has clarified issues that have been bothering me for a while. As a woman I have never understood the lack of empathy between some oppressed groups and others. Its the same waka. And I marvel at the way certain extremism causes people to circle right across to what is anathema to equality and equity. I have pondered the TERF issue for some time. Read alot. Talked alot. Trying to get a handle on where I stand. Your discussion of current radical feminist thought is really helpful and I agree absolutely with your conclusions.

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I honestly can't believe most people don't care about this one. It seems without anger fanned by certain people, Kiwis are simply apathetic.

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David Seymour really is living his best life - he's found HIS rainbow connection and Luxon is the muppet under its spell 🌈 🐸

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Years ago, my 6 year old moko asked me if she could be a feminist and a vegetarian. Though it may surprise some, particularly in Rainbow’s case, being gay and being a Libertarian are also not mutually exclusive.

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The appointment of Rainbow to the HRC was like a lead weight dropping in my stomach. This roll of politically driven appointments is sickening and wholey undemocratic. Essentially Trumpist corruption. Flying in the face of decades of work to put in guardrails to protect democratic process and independent bodies. Its terrifying really. I had someone ask me why the government shouldnt make the laws instead of independent judiciary the other day.... I was just so stunned I couldnt get the words out.

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