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How should we format his place of birth in the infobox?

A - Hämeenlinna, Finland, Russian Empire
B - Hämeenlinna, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire
C - Hämeenlinna, Grand Duchy of Finland
D - Hämeenlinna, Finland

Absolutiva 13:53, 23 March 2026 (UTC)

Talk:Stella O'Malley

There is disagreement over whether it is appropriate to describe Stella O’Malley as an “anti-trans activist” in the lead. The sources do not refer to her as such overall. Some use “anti-trans” language, but often in attributed statements or activist commentary. Other reliable secondary sources do not use this characterisation, instead describing her views and activities in more neutral terms.

Given that this is a biography of a living person and a potentially contentious characterisation, the question is whether the available sourcing is sufficiently clear, consistent and high-quality to support the use of “anti-trans activist” in wikivoice in the lead. Should this wording be included in the lead on the basis of the current sources? Editors are invited to comment with reference to WP:BLP, WP:RS, and WP:DUE.

RiverArchivist2000 (talk) 12:55, 23 March 2026 (UTC)

Talk:James Fishback

How should James Fishback's relationship with white supremacy and white nationalism be covered on the page?

Affirmative: Yes, in the first sentence.
Affirmative: Yes, in the opening paragraphs. Not as a description in the first sentence.
Affirmative: Yes, but not in introduction. Include in political beliefs section.
Against: Contextualized as allegations; shouldn't be in Wikivoice or frame it as a debate between two sides.
Against: Shouldn't be mentioned at all.

Will include my argument soon. Jollyrime (talk) 03:34, 23 March 2026 (UTC)

Talk:FBI files on Michael Jackson

Would welcome input into how Wikipedia readers should navigate the topic of sexual abuse allegations made (not saying they are true) against Michael Jackson. A navigation box like this (see box above this) that I have drafted? A list page? A category? There are 13 named accusers scattered across these pages but it is hard to find the information.

Bhdshoes2 (talk) 13:00, 22 March 2026 (UTC)

Talk:Susan Abulhawa

Should Susan Abulhawa's controversial comments on Ukraine be included at all? JPHC2003 (talk) 19:43, 14 March 2026 (UTC)

Talk:Donald Trump

Should this BLP use the word persecution when describing Trump's policies towards transgender people? Riposte97 (talk) 08:56, 2 March 2026 (UTC)

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