The invitation to Julie Bindel has been rescinded by the organizers. We have confirmed the event will proceed without her involvement. Remain alert for any future policy changes at the organization.
We the undersigned deplore the decision of Stonewall to invite a transphobic journalist to their awards ceremony on 6th November at the Victoria & Albert Museum. We believe that the inclusion of Julie Bindel, a journalist regarded by many in the transgendered community as transphobic, is a very worrying policy change. Previously Stonewall's policy was one of exclusion of transgendered people from their organisation. Now that appears to have changed to one of actively supporting someone who expresses opinions which many view as transphobic.
Two quotes from Ms Bindel;
"those who "transition" seem to become stereotypical in their appearance - fuck-me shoes and birds'-nest hair for the boys; beards, muscles and tattoos for the girls."
"think about a world inhabited just by transsexuals. It would look like the set of Grease."
The volume of support for this petition has reached a level that forces a response from the organization. I am currently drafting a formal letter to the board at the Victoria and Albert Museum to address the concerns outlined in our text. Expect an update once I receive their acknowledgment of our correspondence.
October 14, 2008
The petition reached 100 signatures this morning. I am now drafting a formal letter to the board at the Victoria and Albert Museum to request an immediate review of their guest policy.
Reached 100 supporters
October 13, 2008
October 12, 2008
We are approaching the one hundred signature threshold which is the benchmark required to secure a formal meeting with the Stonewall board. Please circulate this link to individuals in your network who can help us reach this target before our documentation is submitted.
6 Comments
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Kathryn Carr
2 years ago
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Disappointed because I thought trans issues were the one thing Stonewall was doing right. Aside from this, their Workplace Equality Index does less than naff all for bisexual cis women.
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Mark Rodriguez
17 years ago
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How can they claim to be inclusive while platforming this rubbish? Seriously embarassing.
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Alex Pearson
17 years ago
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Vile. Why would they even give her a stage after the stuff she has said?
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Sarah Pearson
17 years ago
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Stonewall has lost the plot completely. Hosting someone who actively mocks trans people is just a spit in the face to the whole community. Do better.
C
Chloe Watson
17 years ago
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Used to donate monthly but not anymore. If they cant be bothered to protect trans people from these bigoted comments then they dont need my money.
J
Jamie Johnston
17 years ago
Featured
Absolute joke. Stonewall keeps moving backwards and its honestly exhausting to watch.
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The invitation to Julie Bindel has been rescinded by the organizers. We have confirmed the event will proceed without her involvement. Remain alert for any future policy changes at the organization.
We the undersigned deplore the decision of Stonewall to invite a transphobic journalist to their awards ceremony on 6th November at the Victoria & Albert Museum. We believe that the inclusion of Julie Bindel, a journalist regarded by many in the transgendered community as transphobic, is a very worrying policy change. Previously Stonewall's policy was one of exclusion of transgendered people from their organisation. Now that appears to have changed to one of actively supporting someone who expresses opinions which many view as transphobic.
Two quotes from Ms Bindel;
"those who "transition" seem to become stereotypical in their appearance - fuck-me shoes and birds'-nest hair for the boys; beards, muscles and tattoos for the girls."
"think about a world inhabited just by transsexuals. It would look like the set of Grease."
The volume of support for this petition has reached a level that forces a response from the organization. I am currently drafting a formal letter to the board at the Victoria and Albert Museum to address the concerns outlined in our text. Expect an update once I receive their acknowledgment of our correspondence.
October 14, 2008
The petition reached 100 signatures this morning. I am now drafting a formal letter to the board at the Victoria and Albert Museum to request an immediate review of their guest policy.
Reached 100 supporters
October 13, 2008
October 12, 2008
We are approaching the one hundred signature threshold which is the benchmark required to secure a formal meeting with the Stonewall board. Please circulate this link to individuals in your network who can help us reach this target before our documentation is submitted.
6 Comments
K
Kathryn Carr
2 years ago
Featured
Disappointed because I thought trans issues were the one thing Stonewall was doing right. Aside from this, their Workplace Equality Index does less than naff all for bisexual cis women.
M
Mark Rodriguez
17 years ago
Featured
How can they claim to be inclusive while platforming this rubbish? Seriously embarassing.
A
Alex Pearson
17 years ago
Featured
Vile. Why would they even give her a stage after the stuff she has said?
S
Sarah Pearson
17 years ago
Featured
Stonewall has lost the plot completely. Hosting someone who actively mocks trans people is just a spit in the face to the whole community. Do better.
C
Chloe Watson
17 years ago
Featured
Used to donate monthly but not anymore. If they cant be bothered to protect trans people from these bigoted comments then they dont need my money.
J
Jamie Johnston
17 years ago
Featured
Absolute joke. Stonewall keeps moving backwards and its honestly exhausting to watch.
Disappointed because I thought trans issues were the one thing Stonewall was doing right. Aside from this, their Workplace Equality Index does less than naff all for bisexual cis women.