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Essays and notes on human rights, trans liberation, and community care in Aotearoa and beyond.

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8 July 20268 min read

The Definitions of Woman and Man Bill: calm, sourced answers to every claim

A calm walk through the claims made for New Zealand’s Definitions of Woman and Man Amendment Bill — what holds up, what doesn’t, and where the debate is genuinely unsettled. Primary sources throughout.

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24 June 20261 min read

Why “both sides” is the wrong frame for human rights

When the question is whether a group of people deserves dignity, there is no neutral middle to stand in.

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30 May 20261 min read

Small acts of solidarity that actually help

You don’t need a megaphone to be a good ally. Here are quiet, concrete things that make a real difference.

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18 April 20261 min read

Finding your people in Aotearoa

A gentle guide to the trans and takatāpui community here — and how to take the first step when it feels impossible.

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