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    Ben Beaumont-Thomas‏Verified account @ben_bt 16 Jul 2020

    Hundreds of people replied to my call yesterday to support the Guardian, many of them critically, with particular regard to our coverage of gender. I can't reply individually to everyone so please excuse the grandness of a thread, and please read it all. (1/10)

    3:05 AM - 16 Jul 2020
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    • Fred The Dead #FBPE ⚒️🏳️‍⚧️⚢☭ אַלעקס (Aleks) ✡️ Luke Knight Gareth Owen 🇪🇺🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿(🇨🇭)#FBPE vongole Paulo the Prodigal 🇺🇲 Ashraf Elmorshedy Vikki Patis YOG-SOTHOTH 🏴🏳️‍🌈
    357 replies 29 retweets 286 likes
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      2. Ben Beaumont-Thomas‏Verified account @ben_bt 16 Jul 2020

        Trans women are women. Trans men are men. Non binary people are non binary. For some, these terms are porous and they live between them. Gender is not absolute. (2/10)

        479 replies 12 retweets 180 likes
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      3. Ben Beaumont-Thomas‏Verified account @ben_bt 16 Jul 2020

        Most people's gender "matches" with the one conferred on them by biology and society. Mine does, and it's the same for millions more. A minority differ. We should be compassionate towards them. (3/10)

        144 replies 2 retweets 94 likes
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      4. Ben Beaumont-Thomas‏Verified account @ben_bt 16 Jul 2020

        To the trans people who feel betrayed by the Guardian's coverage of trans issues: there are many people in the company who want to tell your stories, struggles and triumphs, honestly and compassionately. (4/10)

        24 replies 1 retweet 89 likes
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      5. Ben Beaumont-Thomas‏Verified account @ben_bt 16 Jul 2020

        To the cis women who feel betrayed by the Guardian's coverage of trans issues: I'm genuinely saddened to have lost you as everyone working here wants to fight misogyny, sexism and patriarchal power/bullshit. (5/10)

        526 replies 5 retweets 80 likes
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      6. Ben Beaumont-Thomas‏Verified account @ben_bt 16 Jul 2020

        Men threaten women in so many ways. Trans women (often non-white trans women) experience the blunt, murderous end of that threat all too often. Again, these women need compassion. (6/10)

        179 replies 4 retweets 114 likes
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      7. Ben Beaumont-Thomas‏Verified account @ben_bt 16 Jul 2020

        There needs to be debate on how to ensure safety and agency of all women; of methods and timings of transitioning, which will vary for each person. But any debate needs to come from a place of compassion where the fact of trans women's existence and womanhood is honoured. (7/10)

        108 replies 4 retweets 87 likes
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      8. Ben Beaumont-Thomas‏Verified account @ben_bt 16 Jul 2020

        I signed the letter in the wake of Suzanne Moore's column because I thought she mis-characterised the fight for trans rights as denying women's rights. I respect debate and part of that is calling out something I don't agree with. She isn't silenced, nor would I want that. (8/10)

        130 replies 0 retweets 78 likes
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      9. Ben Beaumont-Thomas‏Verified account @ben_bt 16 Jul 2020

        This debate should continue until everyone feels safe. People often approach it in bad faith. I encourage people to think openly. Talk to trans people and understand the reality of their identities; their difficulties and joys. (9/10)

        204 replies 3 retweets 68 likes
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      10. Ben Beaumont-Thomas‏Verified account @ben_bt 16 Jul 2020

        I don't have all the answers but I want to ask the right questions, to help equality and understanding, and for everyone to be empowered. I think the Guardian is a place that does that and I'm proud to work there. (10/10)

        360 replies 2 retweets 88 likes
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      11. End of conversation
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      2. Papa Tran  ⚧‏ @Tranimus85 16 Jul 2020
        Replying to @ben_bt @christineburns

        Why does my existence need to be a debate?

        24 replies 0 retweets 67 likes
      3. Mr J‏ @JamesGoolay 16 Jul 2020
        Replying to @Tranimus85 @QVegan and

        No one is questioning anyone else's existence. There are women who have practical safeguarding concerns. They have a right to clarify if they'll be in a situation where they feel safe. There doesn't need to be a trade off, we can find solutions as adults.

        0 replies 1 retweet 67 likes
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