I wrote a piece about the current LGBT+ crisis in Poland, where I am from. The article is about what we can do in Ireland to help. The next peaceful demonstration will be held on the 20th of August, 6.30 outside the Polish embassy in Dublin.
We are very excited to be working with 7 talented writers as part of the next phase of the Play It Forward Fellowships: Aoife Martin, Emer Lyons, Roxanna Manouchehri, Sadhbh Moriarty, Helen Hutchinson, Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan & Sara Chudzik.
The regret rate of gender-affirming surgery is 0.3%.
The regret rate for knee replacement surgery is 6-30%.
"Transition regret" is a false narrative being pushed by the media to prevent people from getting access to life-saving, gender-affirming healthcare.
However...
Let's address that 0.3%.
Many outside factors contribute to a trans person's regret:
👉Unsupportive families.
👉Transphobic environments.
👉Normal post-op distress.
Just because that 0.3% of people regret their surgery doesn't mean they're not transgender.
The fear of regret shouldn't stop thousands of trans people from getting access to the healthcare they deserve.
Regret rates exist - but not for the reasons the media are trying to push.
'Play It Forward was designed specifically to be accessible to and supportive of underrepresented writers; it was not a developmental programme with an ‘EDI’ add on.'
A key finding from the comprehensive evaluation of our flagship programme.
Full list of all those who voted for and against lifting the #EvictionBan.
Nobody abstained.
Don't forget, don't forgive.
Most importantly get on the streets Saturday week 1 April 1pm at the Dail.
Evict the government - not the renters.
This snazzy All New Writers issue of @stingingfly includes a special section featuring the #PlayItForward fellows reflecting on what they write towards, the spark that glows at the heart of their work. We can't wait to read it! Officially launching on Nov 24th @Hensteethstore🐔🦷
Celebrate with the @wcorklitfest tomorrow at 2.30 pm for the showcase of creative work by inaugural Play It Forward fellows, @Gonchigkhand1, @SaraChudzik, Neo Florence Gilson, @mujed & @sarahfitz1984 in conversation with @MahitoHenderson.
Free admission: https://t.co/Kn73RLnU7L
Join us at @wcorklitfest showcase of creative works by inaugural Play It Forward fellows, @Gonchigkhand1, @SaraChudzik, Neo Florence Gilson, @mujed & @sarahfitz1984, in conversation with @MahitoHenderson.
Admission is free!
Details: https://t.co/np5RIvQJqI
We are delighted to release our line-up of literary contributors for the 30th edition of ROPES!
This edition will be home to some breathtaking, never-before-seen work from both familiar and fresh voices.
A small parting gift for #IWD2022 and a big rush of gratitude to all the women who made our 2021 Festival so great. Thank you, you are all brilliant, talented and amazing individuals!!
(Alas, we can't tag everyone...but you legends know who you are)
We just couldn’t let it go! The Gamesworld lads from the back of Chapter’s Middle Abbey St, Kev & Mick are the new owners of Chapters - reopening Friday 11th March!
Woot woot, Maggie O'Farrell fans! The author of Hamnet has a new treasure in store for us, coming in September: @TinderPress The Marriage Portrait, transporting us to 16th century Florence and into the life of Lucrezia de' Medici. Pre-order it here: https://t.co/zNt4y9jxPh
NEW: What Gets Us Through
We asked a bunch of good people to tell us about one thing that they'd read / heard / watched / seen / played / or experienced in the year gone by that had made a significant impact on them.
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