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Lean Out with Tara Henley
Lean Out with Tara HenleyFree Speech and the LeftThis week Lean Out is back from our annual summer hiatus, and I am recharged and ready to get back to tackling the big issues of the day. One of the things that I did while I was away was attend Plebity’s inaugural virtual conference, Free Speech and the Left, a timely and important gathering that brought together many prominent writers and thinkers on the left. I was honoured to moderate a panel for that conference — which I enjoyed so much that I’m bringing it to you today in podcast form, featuring two former Lean Out gu...
2023-06-2851 minLean Out with Tara Henley
Lean Out with Tara HenleyEP 86: Free Speech and the LeftThis week Lean Out is back from our annual summer hiatus, and we are recharged and ready to get back to tackling the big issues of the day. One of the things that Tara did while she was away was attend Plebity’s inaugural virtual conference, Free Speech and the Left, a timely and important gathering that brought together many prominent writers and thinkers on the left.  Tara was honoured to moderate a panel for that conference — which she enjoyed so much that we're bringing it to you today in podcast form, featuring two former Lean Out guests. Amna Khali...
2023-06-2851 minMax Blumenthal
Max BlumenthalReflections on Covid: One of the Most Elaborate Propaganda Campaigns in Modern History?For the complete transcript of this panel and other content join us on Patreon. We have no other form of income except your support. https://patreon.com/plebityPanelists: Max Blumenthal, Christian ParentiDescription: An exploration of the Covid propaganda from March 2020 to the present day; how the official Covid Narrative is unraveling (or not), the left’s support for authoritarianism, democratic societies’ descent towards authoritarianism, the rapid adoption of digital tech under the guise of public health, inequities created by Covid, capitalism and the wealth disparity, the psychology behind conformity, the conflation of ‘...
2023-06-231h 26The Grayzone podcast with Max Blumenthal
The Grayzone podcast with Max BlumenthalReflections on Covid: One of the Most Elaborate Propaganda Campaigns in Modern History?For the complete transcript of this panel and other content join us on Patreon. We have no other form of income except your support. https://patreon.com/plebity Panelists: Max Blumenthal, Christian Parenti Description: An exploration of the Covid propaganda from March 2020 to the present day; how the official Covid Narrative is unraveling (or not), the left’s support for authoritarianism, democratic societies’ descent towards authoritarianism, the rapid adoption of digital tech under the guise of public health, inequities created by Covid, capitalism and the wealth disparity, the psychology behind conformity, the conflation of ‘freedom’ and far...
2023-06-231h 26theAnalysis.news
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2023-06-221h 04You Must Be Some Kind of Therapist
You Must Be Some Kind of Therapist42. Cancelled: Life After Social Death, with Sasha WhiteMany listeners in their 30’s and beyond fear losing their well-established careers, reputations, or livelihoods should they risk speaking out over controversial issues. But what’s it like for the odd 20-something heretic who dares to dissent from their peers straight out of college? If anyone has “lived experience” of this, it’s Sasha. In 2020, she was fired from her first full time job. Her reputation in the publishing industry was instantly destroyed, stopped before it could start. This wasn’t for lack of talent or dedication, but because she tweeted her opinion that men cannot be women....
2023-01-301h 15Free To Speak
Free To SpeakInterview with Mark White of U.S. based Left-wing Free Speech advocacy group PlebityFree Speech Union member Daphna Whitmore talks with Mark White from the US Left-wing free speech organisation Plebity (https://www.plebity.org/). Mark and Daphna discuss how the Left of the past was at the forefront of defending free speech, why that is no longer the case and why the Left shouldn't bet their money on tech billionaires like Elon Musk to be their free speech savior. Support the showhttps://www.fsu.nz/https://x.com/NZFreeSpeechhttps://www.instagram.com/freespeechnz/https://www.tiktok.com/@freespeechunionnz
2022-10-1033 minIdentity Crisis
Identity CrisisEpisode 23: The End of the BeginningThis episode we make a special announcement and look back over some of our favorite past episodes of Identity Crisis. --- “Identity Crisis”  is a new weekly show for young people struggling with the modern orthodoxy of gender identity ideology—developed in collaboration between Plebity and 4W by Sasha White and M. K. Fain. Each week, we will answer one or two of your questions, both as a running column on 4W, and in the form of a video podcast. To submit a question, email us at: submit@identitycrisis.xyz. We may pub...
2021-06-2851 minIdentity Crisis
Identity CrisisEpisode 22: Billie Eilish and Hypersexualization in MediaIn this episode, we discuss the recent Billie Eilish music video in which the pop-star adopted a newly sexual persona. We talk about the commercialization of women's bodies and the pointlessness of movements like Slut Walk and the push for sexual "empowerment" AKA self-objectification. --- “Identity Crisis”  is a new weekly show for young people struggling with the modern orthodoxy of gender identity ideology—developed in collaboration between Plebity and 4W by Sasha White and M. K. Fain. Each week, we will answer one or two of your questions, both as a running column...
2021-06-2225 minIdentity Crisis
Identity CrisisEpisode 21: The Decline of the ACLUIn this episode, we attempt to chronicle what we consider the decline of the ACLU. We begin with a game where we take a drink every time Chase Strangio tells a lie in this interview on Democracy Now (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzxEH...). Then we discuss this recent New York Times article: "Once a Bastion of Free Speech, the A.C.L.U. Faces an Identity Crisis": https://archive.ph/2021.06.06-180816/... --- “Identity Crisis”  is a new weekly show for young people struggling with the modern orthodoxy of gender identity ideology—developed in collabo...
2021-06-1553 minIdentity Crisis
Identity CrisisEpisode 20: Do We Call Ourselves Feminists?In this episode, we have a conversation about why we do or not consider ourselves feminists. From victimhood to group based identity, we discuss/debate several issues within feminist ideology as well as the value of taking on labels at all. Read more at 4w: https://4w.pub/why-i-still-call-myself-a-feminist/ --- “Identity Crisis”  is a new weekly show for young people struggling with the modern orthodoxy of gender identity ideology—developed in collaboration between Plebity and 4W by Sasha White and M. K. Fain. Each week, we will answer one or two of your...
2021-06-081h 12Identity Crisis
Identity CrisisEpisode 19: Male Rapists are Being Transferred to Female Prisons in WashingtonIn this episode, MK appears in her professional capacity as the Communications Director at WoLF to explain the ongoing story that the ACLU is trying to cover up: that convicted male rapists are being transferred to female prisons in Washington State on the basis that these men self-identify as transwomen. Read more: https://www.womensliberationfront.org/news/washington-aclu-male-rapists-confirmed --- “Identity Crisis”  is a new weekly show for young people struggling with the modern orthodoxy of gender identity ideology—developed in collaboration between Plebity and 4W by Sasha White and M. K. Fain. Each...
2021-05-3131 minIdentity Crisis
Identity CrisisEpisode 18: The Non-Binary CrazeIn this episode we dive into the topic of non-binary identity, in  particular when adopted by women. With Demi Lovato as a recent and  famous example, and the general trend of young women currently taking on the label, we consider why a certain segment of women today are  attempting to flee womanhood through this new identity. Read more on 4W: https://4w.pub/identity-crisis-the-non-binary-craze/ --- “Identity Crisis”  is a new weekly show for young people struggling with the modern orthodoxy of gender identity ideology—developed in collaboration between Plebity and 4W by Sasha White and...
2021-05-241h 03Cut the Bull
Cut the BullCut The Bull - Ep. 4 - Guest Hosts - Sasha White and Nesim VataniIn this episode of Cut The Bull, the home team is joined by the hosts of The Underground Podcast - Plebity co-founder, Sasha White and Nesim Vatani. They discuss free speech using two seemingly opposite stories; Joe Rogan saying white men will soon be silenced, and UNC withholding tenure from Nikole Hannah-Jones. Also, Nesim asks the group is capitalism really conservative?Finally, Shemeka tests the limits of cancel culture.Support the show
2021-05-231h 04Identity Crisis
Identity CrisisEpisode 17: Another Woman Fired for Being Gender CriticalIn this episode, we discuss the story of Valerie Pelletier, who was fired from a Canadian women’s organization last year for expressing her gender critical views outside of work. Valerie went public with the details of her story on May 14th, in an interview with Plebity. We discuss the ins and outs of the story, what we think of it, and why this is so ominous for free speech and women only spaces. Read more on 4W: 4w.pub/canadian-survivor-of-prostitution-fired-from-womens-shelter-over-feminist-views/ --- “Identity Crisis”  is a new weekly show for young people struggling with th...
2021-05-1743 minCrossroads
Crossroads“Women are Being Gaslighted” -Andreia NobreAndreia Nobre is a journalist and radical feminist. She is also a comedienne and the author of several books, including her most recent one, The Grumpy Guide to Radical Feminism.  She joins me for a funny, passionate, and insightful conversation to discuss her book, the gaslighting of women with the concept of “cisgender”, and many other elements of the state of feminism today.   You can buy The Grumpy Guide to Radical Feminism 2nd Edition on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08N6T22KV  Check out Andreia’s articles on 4W: htt...
2021-05-1354 minIdentity Crisis
Identity CrisisEpisode 16: 2021—the Year of Kink-Shaming?Does shame play a role in encouraging people to remain silent rather than to speak out about a controversial issue? Does it have a role in helping bad ideas to disseminate? Read more on 4W: https://4w.pub/identity-crisis-does-public-shaming-work/ --- “Identity Crisis”  is a new weekly show for young people struggling with the modern orthodoxy of gender identity ideology—developed in collaboration between Plebity and 4W by Sasha White and M. K. Fain. Each week, we will answer one or two of your questions, both as a running column on 4W, and in...
2021-05-1037 minIdentity Crisis
Identity CrisisEpisode 15: How to Survive Cancellation Part 2This episode is the second part of a two part series on surviving cancellation (part one is episode 14). MK and Sasha talk about how to rebuild after a cancellation or firing. Read more on 4W: https://4w.pub/how-to-survive-cancellation-part-2-building-back-better/ --- “Identity Crisis”  is a new weekly show for young people struggling with the modern orthodoxy of gender identity ideology—developed in collaboration between Plebity and 4W by Sasha White and M. K. Fain. Each week, we will answer one or two of your questions, both as a running column on 4W, and...
2021-05-0339 minIdentity Crisis
Identity CrisisEpisode 14: How to Survive Cancellation Part OneThis episode is the first half of a two-part series on surviving cancellation. In this episode, we dish on our own cancellation stories, and share memories of how we got through the firings, smears, and cultural condemnation. Read more on 4W: https://4w.pub/how-to-survive-cancellation-part-1-the-immediate-aftermath/ --- “Identity Crisis”  is a new weekly show for young people struggling with the modern orthodoxy of gender identity ideology—developed in collaboration between Plebity and 4W by Sasha White and M. K. Fain. Each week, we will answer one or two of your questions, both as...
2021-05-0354 minIdentity Crisis
Identity CrisisEpisode 13: Social Contagion Among Teen GirlsThis week we follow up our discussion on the Arkansas bill, which banned transition procedures for minors, with a discussion about teenage social contagions. We talk about how the social contagion of our teen years was self-harm, and the tragic fact that today's contagion—rapid onset gender dysphoria—cannot be outgrown if taken too far. --- “Identity Crisis”  is a new weekly show for young people struggling with the modern orthodoxy of gender identity ideology—developed in collaboration between Plebity and 4W by Sasha White and M. K. Fain. Each week, we will answer one...
2021-04-1929 minIdentity Crisis
Identity CrisisEpisode 12: Arkansas Bill 1570—Saving Kids from Medical Experimentation?In this episode we talk about two Arkansas bills—HB1570 and HB1749—both of which pertain to minors undergoing gender transition. The first bill we discuss, HB 1570, titled the "Save Adolescents From Experimentation (SAFE) Act" prohibits medical gender procedures for minors (these include puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and a variety of surgeries). We discuss what the bill actually says, and cover some of the misinformation that's been propagated about it by various sources. Read more on 4W: https://4w.pub/responsible-reporting-on-suicide/ --- “Identity Crisis”  is a new weekly show for young people struggling with the...
2021-04-0548 minIdentity Crisis
Identity CrisisEpisode 11: Rob Hoogland and the Loudest SilenceIn this episode, we talk about the distinction between being silenced and being silent (as Oprah Winfrey puts it in her interview with Meghan Markle). We discuss the case of Robert Hoogland, a Canadian man who is currently in prison for breaking a gag order that forbade him from speaking out against his daughter’s medical transition. If convicted, he faces a sentence of up to five years. Read more on 4W: https://4w.pub/are-you-being-silenced-or-silent/ --- “Identity Crisis”  is a new weekly show for young people struggling with the modern orthodoxy of gender...
2021-03-291h 12Identity Crisis
Identity CrisisEpisode 10: How To Question Everything Without Going CrazyIdentity Crisis Episode 10: How To Question Everything Without Going Crazy In this episode, we follow up last week's chat about logical fallacies with a conversation about how we've questioned our own assumptions and ideologies and what we've learned from it. Read more on 4W: https://4w.pub/identity-crisis-how-to-question-everything-without-going-crazy Check out MK on Heterodorx podcast this week: https://www.heterodorx.com/podcast/episode-9-heterodorx-gets-schooled-by-mk-fain/ --- “Identity Crisis”  is a new weekly show for young people struggling with the modern orthodoxy of gender identity ideology—developed in collaboration between Plebity and 4W by Sa...
2021-03-2229 minIdentity Crisis
Identity CrisisEpisode 9: Logical FallaciesIdentity Crisis Episode 9: Logical Fallacies This week on Identity Crisis, we talk about some logical/argumentative fallacies and how they might pertain to the gender debate and identity politics in general. Read more on 4W: https://4w.pub/identity-crisis-logical-fallacies The fallacies we cover are: 1. Equivocation 2. Proof by assertion / argument from repetition 3. Affirming the consequent (invalidly inferring the converse of a statement) 4. Magical thinking 5. Nirvana fallacy 6. Slippery slope 7. Red herring 8. Kafka-trapping    links: List of fallacies: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fallacies "Tr...
2021-03-1638 minIdentity Crisis
Identity CrisisEpisode 8: Equality Act Deep Dive with WoLF's Lauren AdamsIdentity Crisis Episode 8: Equality Act Deep Dive with WoLF's Lauren Adams This week on Identity Crisis, we are joined by guest Lauren Adams, Legal Counsel for Women's Liberation Front, to do a deep-dive into the legal concepts of the Equality Act. We discuss the concepts of intermediate scrutiny, bona fide occupational requirements, and how the bill defines sex and gender identity. Read more on 4W: https://4w.pub/the-equality-act-deep-dive --- “Identity Crisis”  is a new weekly show for young people struggling with the modern orthodoxy of gender identity ideology—developed in collabo...
2021-03-1022 minIdentity Crisis
Identity CrisisEpisode 7: How to Have Better Conversations on Hot-Button IssuesIdentity Crisis Episode 7: How to Have Better Conversations on Hot-Button Issues Sasha and M. K. role-play having a debate on gender identity, and discover the secret to not getting put on the defensive. Links This week's column in 4W: 4w.pub/identity-crisis-better-debates  --- “Identity Crisis”  is a new weekly show for young people struggling with the modern orthodoxy of gender identity ideology—developed in collaboration between Plebity and 4W by Sasha White and M. K. Fain. Each week, we will answer one or two of your questions, both as a...
2021-03-0131 minIdentity Crisis
Identity CrisisEpisode 6: Reacting to Woke InstagramIdentity Crisis Episode 6: Reacting to Woke Instagram Sasha and M. K. take a deep dive into woke Instagram. We read and analyze posts from a popular account that "dissect[s] progressive politics and social issues in graphic slideshow form". We break down a number of neoliberal and pop political talking points about the paradox of tolerance, Karl Popper, pronouns, dysphoria, gender & sex, and free speech. We critique the "fast food" type of political diet that this Instagram account represents. Links This week's column in 4W: https://4w.pub/identity-crisis-do-you-need-to-educate-yourself/ The Instagram...
2021-03-011h 08Identity Crisis
Identity CrisisEpisode 5: Have you lost friends for being gender critical?Identity Crisis Episode 4: Conformity and Preference Falsification Sasha and M. K. discuss losing friends over politics, building resilient relationships, and give four tips on how to survive as a gender critical teen. --- Links This week's column in 4W: https://4w.pub/identity-crisis-losing-friends/ --- “Identity Crisis”  is a new weekly show for young people struggling with the modern orthodoxy of gender identity ideology—developed in collaboration between Plebity and 4W by Sasha White and M. K. Fain. Each week, we will answer one or two of your...
2021-03-0121 minIdentity Crisis
Identity CrisisEpisode 4: Conformity and Preference FalsificationIdentity Crisis Episode 4: Conformity and Preference Falsification Sasha and M. K. discuss the psychological bias towards conformity and how preference falsification can lead to a silent majority. --- Links This week's column in 4W: https://4w.pub/identity-crisis-conformity-and-preference-falsification The Asch Study: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA-gbpt7Ts8&feature=emb_logo&ab_channel=QuestionEverything Hidden Brain, "A Conspiracy of Silence": https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/a-conspiracy-of-silence --- “Identity Crisis”  is a new weekly show for young people struggling with the moder...
2021-02-0820 minIdentity Crisis
Identity CrisisEpisode 3: Facing Despair + Debate on PornIdentity Crisis Episode Three: Sasha and M. K. discuss how to turn negative feelings into productive action + Bonus debate on porn and how to have a healthy disagreement  A 4W and Plebity Collaboration featuring M. K. Fain and Sasha White --- “Identity Crisis”  is a new weekly show for young people struggling with the modern orthodoxy of gender identity ideology—developed in collaboration between Plebity and 4W by women who have been there. Each week, we will answer one or two of your questions, both as a running column on 4W, and in t...
2021-02-0150 minIdentity Crisis
Identity CrisisEpisode 2: "What Are Your Pronouns?"Identity Crisis Episode Two: Sasha and M. K. discuss how to respond when someone asks for your pronouns A 4W and Plebity Collaboration featuring M. K. Fain and Sasha White --- “Identity Crisis”  is a new weekly show for young people struggling with the modern orthodoxy of gender identity ideology—developed in collaboration between Plebity and 4W by women who have been there. Each week, we will answer one or two of your questions, both as a running column on 4W, and in the form of a video podcast. To subm...
2021-01-2517 minIdentity Crisis
Identity CrisisBonus Episode: Biden's Executive OrderIn this bonus episode, Sasha and M. K. discuss Biden's Executive Order on "gender identity" and how you can take action A 4W and Plebity Collaboration featuring M. K. Fain and Sasha White Read more about the Executive Order: https://www.womensliberationfront.org/news/president-biden-executive-orders-day-1 Take Action: https://womensliberationfront.salsalabs.org/demandpresidentbidenrestorewomensrights/index.html --- “Identity Crisis”  is a new weekly show for young people struggling with the modern orthodoxy of gender identity ideology—developed in collaboration between Plebity and 4W by women who have been there. Each we...
2021-01-2411 minIdentity Crisis
Identity CrisisEpisode 1: Our Peak Trans StoriesIdentity Crisis Episode One: Sasha and M. K. share their "Peak Trans Stories" A 4W and Plebity Collaboration featuring M. K. Fain and Sasha White --- “Identity Crisis”  is a new weekly show for young people struggling with the modern orthodoxy of gender identity ideology—developed in collaboration between Plebity and 4W by women who have been there. Each week, we will answer one or two of your questions, both as a running column on 4W, and in the form of a video podcast.  To submit a question, email us at: s...
2021-01-1824 minCrossroads
CrossroadsJustice for MargueriteThe Plebity Free Speech  Fund is committed to raising $1000 for Marguerite Stern, a French  feminist who has been an activist in the trenches for many years. This  will be our first fundraising campaign. Members of our Patreon site reviewed the details of Marguerite's story  and voted to move forward with a campaign to raise $1000 for Marguerite,  who after more than a decade of feminist activism is out of work and in  need of a new living space. Most recently, Marguerite has been severely targeted and harassed by gender identity...
2021-01-1446 minCrossroads
Crossroads“Proud to Stand My Ground” - Raquel Rosario SánchezRaquel Rosario Sánchez is a writer, campaigner and researcher from the Dominican Republic. She is currently working on her PhD at the University of Bristol in the U.K. Raquel’s academic specialism is violence against women, and in 2018, when she chaired a meeting of the organization Woman's Place UK, she began to be targeted by transgender activists on campus.   For two years Raquel endured bullying and harassment from gender identity ideologues, while the University not only failed to protect her, but treated her like the perpetrator. She was subject to cross examination in front of...
2021-01-131h 35Crossroads
CrossroadsThe First Amendment in the 21st Century with Baher AzmySasha White speaks with Baher Azmy.  Baher is the Legal Director of the Center for Constitutional Rights, where he has litigated cases related to discriminatory policing practices (stop and frisk), government surveillance, the rights of Guantanamo detainees, rights of asylum seekers, and accountability for victims of torture. Baher joins me in this episode to discuss the history and values of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. What are the legal and ethical limits of free speech? What is the value of free speech in a democracy? We talk about these and other...
2021-01-131h 14Crossroads
CrossroadsThe Cost of Speech with Toby YoungToby Young is a British journalist and founder of the Free Speech Union. He  is an associate editor of the Spectator, the Critic and Quillette. In  January 2018, Young was “canceled” when some of his old, provocative  Tweets and articles were circulated on Twitter and in the news. You can  read his detailed account of that experience here:  https://quillette.com/2018/07/23/the-public-humiliation-diet/ Check out the Free Speech Union here: https://freespeechunion.org/ Young joins us to talk about the Free Speech Union, the process of being  canceled by an outrage mob...
2021-01-1329 minCrossroads
CrossroadsRadical Truths with Isabella MalbinIsabella is a birth worker, radical feminist and hypnotist. In her very  first doula training back in 2016, she was taught that “men can give  birth too.” This phrase was her entrance into the world of gender  identity ideology, a dogma she is now deeply critical of.    One of Isabella’s current projects is a “Liberal Feminists Anonymous”  group, where she leads women in exploring radical feminism as well as  their thoughts around liberal, mainstream feminism and gender ideology.  In a climate where merely asking questions or displaying skepticism  toward gen...
2021-01-131h 17Crossroads
CrossroadsSex, Gender, and Rock 'n Roll with Karen DavisKaren Davis is a musician and music teacher who has become a sensation among the gender critical crowd on Twitter and YouTube.  Her blend of  music, humor, and outrage has put her in the spotlight recently, in  particular with a video called “Black Birthing Bodies. REALLY?”   Karen's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYj9xEuFEQORfVK3k1kPxQw  In this interview, Karen explains how she became concerned about gender identity ideology when she encountered phrases like “front-hole havers”  being used instead of the word “woman.” She also tells me abo...
2021-01-1342 minCrossroads
CrossroadsM.K. Fain Responds to The AtlanticWriter and programmer M.K. Fain joins Sasha White to discuss a December 8th article in The Atlantic entitled, “The Secret Internet of TERFs.” Kaitlyn Tiffany, the author of the piece, interviewed Fain both over email and the phone.    M.K. Fain and I conduct a thorough forensic examination of The Atlantic article, which you can read here:  https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2020/12/reddit-ovarit-the-donald/617320/ We go through it line by line, discussing each assertion as well as looking at Tiffany’s sources and following various links that she included in her...
2021-01-121h 36Crossroads
CrossroadsLife in Gen Z Gender Land: an interview with a teenage critical thinkerMy guest in this episode is Amy, a fifteen year old girl who writes and speaks publicly about her experience as someone who doesn’t subscribe to gender identity ideology. We are in an era where it’s practically social suicide in her age group, particularly in the LGBT community, to disagree with ideas like “trans women are women,” or that being same-sex attracted is problematic because it’s considered transphobic.  Amy is a lesbian and she’s faced online threats and harassment just for speaking out about her views on these issues.  After following her on Twitt...
2021-01-1129 minCrossroads
CrossroadsThe New Science Denialism with Colin WrightColin Wright is Managing Editor of Quillette, an evolutionary biologist, and an outspoken critic of the ideology he calls “the new evolution denialism.”  Colin received his PhD in evolutionary biology from UC Santa Barbara in 2018 before taking a postdoctoral position at Penn State. He eventually left academia after he was the subject of a campaign of online harassment that began when he published a piece called “The New Evolution Deniers.”  His work has garnered him attacks from gender identity activists but has also propelled him into the ranks of those who are actively challenging elements of identity politics...
2021-01-1154 minCrossroads
CrossroadsCanceled Women with M.K. FainMary Kate (M. K.) is a feminist writer, activist, and engineer. She is the Founder and Editor in Chief of 4W and the Co-founder of Spinster.xyz. M.K. joined me to compare our experiences of being fired after expressing our gender critical views. We also discussed censorship, radical feminism versus liberal feminism, the left’s problem with class and free speech, and more!   M.K. Fain's links: Her website and her writing: https://4w.pub/author/mk/​The social media platform she created: https://spinster.xyz/​Her twitter: @mkay_fain   You can find P...
2021-01-111h 07Crossroads
CrossroadsWelcome to Gender Land with Helen JoyceHelen is an executive editor at The Economist and is currently writing a book about gender identity ideology.   She helps to frame the discussion around the transgender debate that we're exploring in this series.   We discuss the rampant homophobia and misogyny exhibited by proponents of gender identity ideology, the legal and social ramifications of this movement, and the authoritarian nature of the ongoing debate.   Helen breaks it all down in an engaging and meticulous way, from teen transitioners to redefining words to why she herself speaks out on this topic.   
2021-01-111h 00Identity Crisis
Identity CrisisIntroducing Identity Crisis: A 4W and Plebity CollaborationIdentity Crisis: Advice for Gender Critical Teens and Twenty-somethings A 4W and Plebity Collaboration featuring M. K. Fain and Sasha White --- Today’s teenagers are pressured to agree with all aspects of gender identity ideology, or else risk major social backlash. While some teens take up the mantle with enthusiasm or go along uncritically, a growing number of young people are left with unanswered questions, and at a loss for how to begin to answer them. For trans-identified or detransitioned/detransitioning, lesbian, gay, or bisexual teens, navigating the new gender ideology within their co...
2021-01-0702 minWhose Body Is It
Whose Body Is ItFired for Standing For Women with Sasha White⁠Keep Your Kids Out of The Trans Cult⁠Co-founder of Plebity and the Free Speech Fund, Sasha White speaks truthfully about identity politics, getting fired and what unfolded after being publicly defamed for a tweet labeled as transphobic. Her journey navigating the online world as a truth speaker illuminates the intersection of free versus compelled speech, public punishment, women’s livelihoods, and finding community on the other side. Sasha sheds light on the social suicide of young women, the paradox of intolerance and the dystopian sterilization of children - all strictly in the name of inc...
2020-12-0345 min