We fight for the oppressed
Why the fight against oppression is at the heart of revolutionary politics
Responding to the racist moral panic
The nature of the threats from racism and fascism has changed in the last few years. Strategies to oppose them need to change too
Fighting for trans people at work and in unions – and winning
How Unite and trans union members fought back against transphobia in a Scottish aerospace factory.
Trans liberation is worker liberation – resource bank
Trade unions are getting involved in the fight against transphobia. We’ve put together resources to help activists organise.
PCS conference gutted by risk management
An rs21 member in PCS reflects on this year’s conference, where a key motion on trans rights was struck off the agenda.
Review | Enemy Feminisms
Sophie Lewis’ new book is a mini-encyclopaedia of TERFs, policewomen and girlbosses.
Against bad arguments for terrible things
A response to John Rees’ attempt to Marxwash anti-trans bigotry
The Supreme Court decision: when law becomes the means of oppression
The Supreme Court decision is a break with precedent and a concession to right wing pressure that harms all women.
It’s Time for Real Change in UNISON
Elections for UNISON’s leading body are under way – vote for Time for Real Change
Huge protests condemn Supreme Court attack on trans people
Protests have shown huge support for trans people this weekend – we can fight and we can win!
Supreme Court attacks trans people – the fight for liberation goes on
The Supreme Court ruling is part of a global transphobic offensive – but trans people will carry on fighting. Watch out for protests and join them!
Trans youth fight back: an interview with Trans Kids Deserve Better
The NHS, the Department of Education, and youth organising for trans liberation.
Review | Who’s Afraid of Gender?
Around the world, the right are mobilising around “gender”. Colin Wilson reviews Judith Butler’s new intervention.
UNISON conference backs Palestine, organising, strikes and trans rights
rs21 members in UNISON report that the recent National Delegate Conference saw continued progress and highlighted areas for campaigning and reform.
Cass Review: dangerous and transphobic
Lisa Leak and Colin Wilson explain why we should reject Cass and renew the fight for trans liberation.
Latest Department of Education advice is a transphobic attack
“Educators must register their disgust at the guidance while it is in the consultation phase.”
Resisting transphobia at the Working Class Movement Library
The rs21 steering group reports on the campaign against transphobic attacks
Working Class Movement Library – Stand up to transphobia
Solidarity against transphobia must be a principle of the movement.
Fighting transphobia: a practical and theoretical guide
A new print publication to resource the movement for trans liberation.
London Trans+ Pride shows that pride is a protest
On 8 July, rs21 members marched as part of a trade union bloc at London Trans+ Pride. Events like this remind us of our collective power and determination.
What next for the Gender Recognition Reform Bill?
Sara Bennett shows the GRR Bill as a pawn for both Tories and Sturgeon.
Right-wing gender politics: regenerated
Lisa Leak outlines the forces arrayed against trans people in Britain now.
#IWD2023: women fight across the globe
On International Women’s Day, rs21 members share 13 inspiring examples of women fighting for liberation and against capitalism and state repression.
Mobilising against the convergence of the far right and transphobia
Across Britain last weekend, far-right elements and transphobes of various stripes were threatening to organise in large numbers. Several rs21 members took part in activity against them and report back on some of the actions. South London stands up in numbers Turning Point UK, the embarrassing moribund cousin of the US far-right Turning Point, had […]
Stand together against attacks on trans people
Over forty local vigils for Brianna Ghey are planned. Stand together against the transphobes.
‘Adult Human Female’ and the contradictions of left-wing transphobia
rs21 member Úna O’Shea debunks a film that claims to provide a ‘materialist’ basis for gender essentialism.
No more divide and rule – fight for trans rights!
Trans activist and rs21 member Leslie Cunningham exposes the lies and hypocrisy behind the Tory attack on trans rights and democracy in Scotland.
Edinburgh fights transphobia
Staff, students and socialists stop the screening of a transphobic film at the University of Edinburgh.