The Glinner Update

The Glinner Update focuses on criticizing transgender rights movements, gender identity ideologies, and their societal implications. It highlights controversies, debates, and incidents involving gender identity, emphasizing concerns over women's rights, safety, and spaces. The Substack scrutinizes media coverage, legal cases, and policies related to gender issues.

Gender Identity Debates Women's Rights and Safety Media and Social Media Critique Legal and Policy Issues Public Figures and Controversies Healthcare and Gender Interventions

The hottest Substack posts of The Glinner Update

And their main takeaways

A quiet assasination

4284 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media bias Transgender rights Journalism Activism
  1. The BBC's bias in gender debate coverage was highlighted in an interview involving Lynne Pinches.
  2. The lack of balanced reporting and consideration for women's experiences led to criticism of BBC Wales and BBC Sport.
  3. The editorial process at the BBC seemed focused on activism rather than accurate reporting, with calls for improved coverage.

A Week in the War on Women: Monday 29th January - Sunday 4th February

2338 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gender identity Equality Law Sports
  1. Children in unregulated online chatrooms are exposed to harmful advice and behavior regarding gender issues.
  2. Institutions like the NHS and Environment Agency are altering policies to be more gender-neutral under the influence of organizations like Stonewall.
  3. Instances of individuals facing consequences for expressing views on gender identity and discrimination, including bans from events and investigations by legal authorities.

The banality of Aidan

2869 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Puberty Blockers Sexuality Ethical Concerns
  1. Dr. Aidan Kelly's presentation on gender healthcare is described as dull and frightening.
  2. The use of puberty blockers in young people is highlighted as experimental with unknown long-term effects.
  3. Ethical concerns about introducing medication dependency and fertility issues in children undergoing gender interventions are raised.

The Good News Supplement: 22nd January - Sunday 28th January

2358 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gender Rights Legislation Legal case Civil Rights Public Figures
  1. Professor Jo Phoenix won her legal case against the Open University for discrimination and harassment because of her gender critical views.
  2. Ohio Senate has overridden Governor DeWine's veto, preventing medical interventions for gender-confused children.
  3. Kemi Badenoch is addressing the issue of gender pay gap data being recorded based on self-declared gender identity, rather than biological sex, in the Civil Service.
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A Green Party Insider speaks

2633 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Party Dynamics Legal Challenges
  1. A Green Party meeting turned chaotic with suspensions and uproar over internal democracy.
  2. Members are concerned about factional zealots corrupting the Party's governance and disciplinary systems.
  3. Calls are made to end discrimination, disband certain committees, and take action to address the issues within the Green Party.

A Week in the War on Women: Monday 8th January - Sunday 14th January

2515 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Gender identity Legal Actions
  1. Police forces in England and Wales are allowing trans-identified male officers to conduct strip searches on female suspects.
  2. New guidelines in Scottish prisons prioritize trans-identified males over safety of women, raising concerns from campaigners.
  3. A DWP diversity ambassador advocates for prescribing puberty blockers to gender-distressed children without their parents' permission.

The BBC's blind spot

2122 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Gender identity
  1. BBC's Identity Hub missed covering significant stories related to gender identity issues
  2. There is a need for a different team or correspondent to cover complex stories with legal awareness
  3. The context matters as the coverage of a story should not be done at the expense of ignoring everything else

A transwoman, a transman and a non binary fella walk up to a Terf…

6918 implied HN points • 20 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Gender Activism Social Issues
  1. The event attracted attention from the trans community after being publicized on social media.
  2. The author interacted with a non-binary individual, a transwoman, and a transman during the event, each with their unique perspectives.
  3. Despite efforts to silence them, the author feels the need to continue advocating for women's rights through political involvement.

Rosie is Right: No Man is a Mum

4422 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gender identity Political Activism
  1. The ITV News story included a man pretending to be a concerned 'mum' about water bills, causing controversy.
  2. Labour MP Rosie Duffield was criticized for pointing out the man was not a mother, sparking accusations of transphobia.
  3. The coverage highlighted underlying gender identity ideology and provoked debate about harmful messaging in media.

"Ma'am I am"

5463 implied HN points • 04 Feb 23
  1. The poem 'Ma'am I am' challenges traditional gender norms through a Doctor Seuss-style rhyming story.
  2. The poem features a dialogue that explores issues of gender identity, perceptions, and societal expectations.
  3. The story ends with a twist poking fun at stereotypes and societal norms.

The Brenda Volunteers

3891 implied HN points • 17 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture History Society Behavior
  1. In the 1970s, the Samaritans faced challenges with obscene callers and implemented the Brenda system to address the issue.
  2. The Brenda system categorized obscene callers based on their motivations, which included various types of individuals like horny adolescent boys and fetishists.
  3. The approach of compassionate care towards obscene callers has had an impact on transforming societal expectations, making us all potential 'Brenda Volunteers'.

Oxfam: When misogyny is the mission

3970 implied HN points • 06 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Gender Activism Equality Charity Ethics
  1. Oxfam is criticized for prioritizing gender ideology over women's rights and safety.
  2. The charity faced backlash for removing a children's game due to pressure from trans activists.
  3. Oxfam's inclusive language guide erases terms like 'mother' and 'pregnant woman' and promotes gender-based language.

How 'gender' made a muppet of Nicola Sturgeon

4402 implied HN points • 18 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics LGBTQ+ Legislation Mainstream Media Resignation Public Opinion
  1. The Scottish parliament passed a controversial Gender Recognition Reform bill despite public opposition.
  2. Instances like Isla Bryson case highlight the dangers of self-ID laws, prompting intervention from officials.
  3. The fallout led to the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon, showing the political risks of implementing poorly considered policies.

A gay man tries to buy a book

3989 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Books Censorship LGBTQ+ Media
  1. A gay man tried to buy a book and faced difficulties at different Waterstones stores.
  2. The book in question, 'Time to Think,' is about a medical scandal at the Tavistock Clinic.
  3. There might be intentional suppression of sales of this book by Waterstones.