‘British feminism needs reshaping’: Kate Nash on her new single about trans rights

theguardian.comPublished: 6/3/2025

Summary

Kate Nash's song "Germ," featuring the acronym Germ (Girl, Exclusionary, Regressive, Misogynistic), challenges traditional feminism by critiquing radical feminist terms like "terf" and advocating for cis women to support trans people. Despite backlash from critics who argue she enables abusers, Nash emphasizes her commitment to protecting vulnerable rights and amplifying musical artists' struggles. She will perform the song at Glastonbury, continuing her advocacy while facing online opposition.