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PULSE POINTS:
❓What Happened: The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has voided the election of David Hogg, citing gender parity rules.
👥 Who’s Involved: Democratic National Committee (DNC), David Hogg, Ken Martin.
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📍 Where & When: United States, the DNC credentials committee voted on May 11.
💬 Key Quote: “The DNC has pledged to remove me, and this vote has provided an avenue to fast-track that effort.” — David Hogg.
⚠️ Impact: The move likely removes Hogg from his Democratic leadership position. He had vowed to campaign against Democrats he did not deem progressive enough.
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Democrats have moved to remove far-left anti-gun rights activist David Hogg from this position as vice chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) because his election violated gender parity rules. The complaint came from Kalyn Free, who lost in the vice chair race but claimed the party had disadvantaged female candidates.
The DNC credentials committee voted on May 11 to void the vote that elected Hogg and second vice chair Malcolm Kenyatta. The issue will now be put forward to the party at large to determine whether Hogg and Kenyatta must take part in another election this year.
Party chairman Ken Martin stated he was “disappointed” in the procedural error and added that he trusted the DNC members to review and resolve the matter. David Hogg, meanwhile, said the matter was just an excuse for the DNC to remove him after he pledged to spend millions going after Democrats not deemed sufficiently progressive.
“It is also impossible to ignore the broader context of my work to reform the party which loomed large over this vote,” Hogg said, adding: “The DNC has pledged to remove me, and this vote has provided an avenue to fast-track that effort.”
Previously, Hogg has struggled to define what a woman is, insisting in 2022, “Trans women are women. Trans girls are girls. But some people still don’t get it.” He also urged his social media followers to flood a tip line for flagging men competing in women’s reports with bogus reports.
Many long-time party members, including Clinton White House strategist James Carville, had criticised Hogg, and last month, the party issued an ultimatum to him. The DNC enacted new rules to force members to be neutral regarding primary elections, forcing Hogg to choose between his role as vice chair and his primary-focused initiatives.
PULSE POINTS:
❓What Happened: Four major Pride events in Britain have banned political parties from participating officially, citing solidarity with the transgender community.
👥 Who’s Involved: Birmingham, Brighton, London, and Manchester Pride organizations; British political parties; transgenders; the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom; the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
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📍 Where & When: Britain, announcement made following a Supreme Court ruling that determined sex is determined by biology, not gender identity, for the purpose of equality law.
💬 Key Quote: “In this moment, we choose to stand firmer, louder, and prouder in demanding change that protects and uplifts trans lives,” said Pride organizers.
⚠️ Impact: Political parties are excluded from major Pride events unless they commit to returning transgender “women” to women’s single-sex spaces and sports, amidst ongoing debates over gender recognition laws.
IN FULL:
Four of the United Kingdom’s largest LGBT Pride organizations have announced a ban on political parties participating in their events in an official capacity, citing solidarity with transgenders. Birmingham, Brighton, London, and Manchester Pride groups issued a joint statement explaining the decision, which they said was driven by a lack of commitment to transgenderism among political parties.
The announcement follows a Supreme Court ruling that defined “woman” under the Equality Act as being based on biological sex. While this decision has been welcomed by many citizens and campaigners, particularly lesbian and gender-critical groups, it has been resisted by transgender activists.
The Pride groups stated that the ruling highlighted the need for urgent action and described their move as a refusal to “platform those who have not protected our rights.” They also called for reforms, including full “protections” under the Equality Act—likely meaning renewed access to women’s spaces—as well as improved access to transgender medical interventions and sustained funding for trans-led services.
“In this moment, we choose to stand firmer, louder, and prouder in demanding change that protects and uplifts trans lives,” the Pride groups said in a joint statement.
The Supreme Court ruling stems from a case involving the Scottish Parliament’s gender balance legislation, which included transgenders in quotas for women. The court clarified that the Equality Act’s definition of sex is based on biology, not gender identity, even for those holding a government Gender Recognition Certificate.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) subsequently issued guidance emphasizing that access to single-sex spaces must align with biological sex.
Some groups, such as Scottish Lesbians, welcomed the clarification, stating it protects women’s rights. They have criticized Pride organizers for excluding lesbians by prioritizing transgender issues.
The decision to exclude political parties affects events that collectively attract over a million attendees annually. Political figures, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, have historically participated in Pride events.
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