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Steven Kapp @drstevenkapp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The UK is likely to try to reduce ADHD & autism diagnoses this week even though its own National Health Service funded a report saying ADHD is underdiagnosed & undertreated. Autism's criteria are already narrowed. See my anchor post & gifted article previewing UK report: inews.co.uk/news/claims-...

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ADHD is not being overdiagnosed, major Government report set to find

Landmark report expected to rule out mass overdiagnosis but warn support can be hard to obtain

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AMASE @amase.org.uk · 23/08/2026

Some of us attended yesterday's Edinburgh vigil for Professor Jason Arday, the Black Autistic academic who recently died after being hounded relentlessly by the UK (and international) media.

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Dr Julia Grace Patterson @jujuliagrace.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

If you are concerned about the media’s treatment of Jason Arday, please spend 10 seconds signing this important letter, and then please share it. It is crucial that urgent action is taken by everyone immediately: goodlawproject.org/petition/jas...

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Jason Arday: Demand a public inquiry now | Good Law Project

Commission an immediate public inquiry into how to ensure a responsible press given its contribution to Dr Arday’s tragic death.

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Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics @semascot.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We sincerely wish Jason's family our condolences and solidarity, and vow to keep fighting for justice. At SEMA many of us needed time to process this news as we watched the past month's onslaught of articles against him and the wider neurodivergent community from many angles.

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Kate Nevens (she/her) @katenevens.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Inclusion Scotland is inviting disabled people to share their experiences of third spaces, like libraries, parks, museums, community centres, leisure facilities, clubs and groups. The survey closes on 21st August, with Easy Read and plain-text versions available. Take part:

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Tell Us About Your Experiences of Third Spaces

Inclusion Scotland wants to hear from disabled people about your experiences of third spaces. Third spaces are places beyond home, work or education where people can connect with others and take…

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AMASE @amase.org.uk · 06/08/2026

Failures at multiple levels of the government and the NHS have led to similarly disastrous situations all over Scotland - for adults and children alike. We welcome the Scottish Government's efforts to ensure support doesn't depend on diagnosis, but support, too, is in short supply.

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AMASE @amase.org.uk · 06/08/2026

A quick reminder that this year's Autistic Pride Picnic is THIS SATURDAY on the Meadows. All are welcome. Autistic social interaction styles are expected but not required. Details at the link. No need to sign up, but if you do you'll get a reminder, and an update if we get rained off or something.

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Dr Zara Bain @zaranosaur.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Guess what? The sign-up page for the next @aat-transcribes.bsky.social event is ready! Next week, I'm hosting a free workshop on Epistemic Injustice, Oppression & Ignorance for Social Researchers. Come hang out! funnels.academicaudiotranscription.com/august-works...

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Join our free August workshop on Epistemic Injustice, Oppression & Ignorance

Join us on the second Thursday of the month for our next workshop on Epistemic Injustice, Oppression and Ignorance for Social Researchers

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Steven Kapp @drstevenkapp.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Also in time for Disability Pride Month, I want to call attention to how as more recognize that autistic women & girls & autistics assigned female at birth are autistic & disabled, the injustices in how the autism field responds to threats to its power to make abrupt, false, restrictive decisions 1/

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Steven Kapp @drstevenkapp.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

As autistic ppl increasingly become aware of being autistic, those who learn from blogs & social media tend to have *more accurate* autism knowledge: link.springer.com/article/10.1... but they don't rely on social media to make decision but to find community: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... 5/

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Brief Report: Learning About Autism: Is the Source of Autism Knowledge Associated with Differences in Autism Knowledge, Autism Identity, and Experiences of Stigma - Journal of Autism and Developmental...

People on the autism spectrum can learn about autism from various sources, likely differing in the information, portrayal, and discussion they offer. The present study investigates where autistic peop...

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aslynn is just a ghoul 👻 @aslynnromano.com · 24/07/2026

“Language choices are important, as they shape attitudes about autism and people's understanding of what it means to be an autistic person. Now more than ever, researchers are taking autistic perspectives into account in their writing, and we applaud these changes.”

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Sage Journals: Discover world-class research

Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.

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The Canary @thecanaryuk.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Disabled people’s responses to the Timms Review — 38,000 to be exact — lay bare a “dehumanising” PIP system: “vitally necessary” yet “unfit for purpose”.

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Responses from disabled people detail "soul-destroying" DWP PIP assessments

Disabled people’s responses to the Timms Review lay bare a “dehumanising” PIP system: “vitally necessary” yet “unfit for purpose”

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AMASE @amase.org.uk · 19/07/2026

We're hosting our 7th Autistic Pride Picnic on Sat 8th August: luma.com/a4qyd756 This is chance to spend some time with autistic people, chat, eat picnic food, and lie around in the grass. We're also running an open mic and a swap shop this year. #AutisticPrideEdinburgh #AutisticPride

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Autistic Pride Picnic 2026 · Luma

What: The seventh Edinburgh Autistic Pride Picnic. An opportunity to spend some time with autistic people, chat, eat picnic food, and lie around in the…

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Charlie Radclyffe @charlierad.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

UK disability organisations and individuals #starterpack We’ve got 150 in the pack If you have suggestions for a 2nd pack, please let me know and I’ll start one up go.bsky.app/VesYzi6 #disability #UK

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AMASE @amase.org.uk · 03/07/2026

Helen, together with friends of AMASE @katefoxwriter75.bsky.social and @autgeek.bsky.social - and with input from our members and others - has put together a very useful definition of neurodiversity-affirming spaces, and a beautiful zine about it.

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Mathew Nicolson @eyjarskeggi.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

"The problem is that [CBT] frequently gets used wildly inappropriately. It’s like trying to use a frying pan for every job in the kitchen... the pan [isn't] defective because it can’t slice an onion or dry the dishes." jadefarrington.substack.com/p/is-cbt-sui...

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Is CBT suitable for Autistic people?

Why positionality matters more than modality

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AMASE @amase.org.uk · 18/06/2026

Edinburgh Pride is not generally the most accessible of events, but some of us will be there this Saturday!

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

What's on online for Autistic Pride this Thursday? Find events, resources and more in your free signposting guide at jadefarrington.substack.com/p/neurodiver... Includes Autistic Pride events from @auroraconsulting.bsky.social @stimpunks.org @neurohubcommunity.org @autisticrealms.bsky.social

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🌈 Neurodiversity Newsletter June Edition

Information - Resources - Webinars - Signposting - Research - Therapy

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Steven Kapp @drstevenkapp.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

My @uoppald.bsky.social student @chloeapter.bsky.social is seeking more participants for her study on autistic people's experiences of being assigned a label like "challenging behaviour"/"problem behaviour" etc (like her). W/ enough participants, all going well, we hope to publish. Could you repost?

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Steven Kapp @drstevenkapp.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Actually, diagnoses too often increase access to harmful behavioural (ABA) therapy by poorly trained, undersupervised workers who game the system for profits: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/04/o... ABA trains autistic children to mask their autism and camouflage journals.lww.com/jrnldbp/full... 2/

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Opinion | Children With Autism Lose When the Focus Is on Profits

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Steven Kapp @drstevenkapp.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Tomorrow UK's House of Lords Committee will debate the Autism Act 2009 & new autism strategy. You can attend/watch below. Dangerous time: Government harmfully claims autism may be overdiagnosed & right-wing thinktank below claims children should have (harmful) behavioural therapy, not diagnoses. 1/

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GPs 'under pressure' to diagnose autism and ADHD for benefit entitlement, report finds

GPs are ‘coming under pressure’ to diagnose conditions such as autism and ADHD that lead to benefit entitlement, a new report has found.

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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

🚨DR UK's Statement on the EHRC's New Code of Practice "We are appalled at implications that an adequate workaround is trans people using Disabled toilets instead. We will not be used as a loophole in the wider erosion of trans rights." Full statement👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/disabil...

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Lizzie Cook @lizziec93.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Call for Participants - UK Autistic LGBTQ+ Parents Please see my research poster for more information and feel free to share with anyone who may be interested :) See alt text for information within the poster. #AutismResearch #ActuallyAutistic #LGBTQParents #Neurodivergent #QueerParents

Research:
Exploring how Autistic mothers/parents in non-heterosexual relationships, parenting at least one autistic child, experience and interpret parental blame

Much of the existing research on parental blame is on Autistic mothers with little considerations for intersectionality of participants. This study hopes to explore parental blame experiences of Autistic mothers/partners in non-heterosexual relationships.

Note on language:
I recognise that the way people define their identities, gender and relationships is personal. Society often places labels upon people without their input. Rather than applying rigid labels here, I invite participants to decide whether they feel this study is relevant to their experiences.

Who am I?
I am an AuDHD Master's student at Sheffield Hallam University and an Autistic mother looking to recruit participants for a relaxed, semi-structured online interview lasting 30-45 minutes about your experiences of parental blame.

Who can take part?
To participate in this research, you must:
· Be an autistic mother/partner (formally identified or self-identified) in a non-heterosexual relationship
· The partner of an autistic mother (any neurotype)
· Be parenting at least one autistic child (formally identified or self-identified)
· Aged 18 or over
· Live in the UK
· Be able to take part in an online interview with your partner*, conducted in English
*If your partner does not want to participate, it may be possible to do an individual interview

Accessibility
· Interview questions will be given in advance and reasonable adjustments will be made (e.g. cameras on or off)

Interested?
Any questions or to express an interest in joining the study, please contact myself, Lizzie Cook, via email at b1022022@hallam.shu.ac.uk

Supervisor: Stephen Connolly, s.connolly@shu.ac.uk

Ethical Approval Received from Sheffield Hallam University

Thank you for taking the time to read this post

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AMASE @amase.org.uk · 29/05/2026

There is significant crossover between the trans and Autistic populations, and also between the lines of attack used against both communities. All solidarity is appreciated.

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AMASE @amase.org.uk · 27/05/2026

Congratulations to everyone in receipt of one of these awards, including AMASE Committee member @gideongregory.bsky.social! Some really exciting projects getting funded. It's not a lot of money by many organisations' standards, but we know what Autistic people can achieve with passion and support!

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Introducing........ Penguin Pebbling: A Game of Creating Belonging, Building Connection and Understanding Autistic Identity Created with a lot of love in collaboration with @stimpunks.org 🪨 Play the game — play online or download the printable card deck autisticrealms.com/penguin-pebb...

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Penguin Pebbling: A Game of Creating Belonging, Building Connection and Understanding Autistic Identity | Autistic Realms

Penguin Pebbling: A Game of Creating Belonging, Building Connection and Understanding Autistic Identity

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AMASE @amase.org.uk · 25/05/2026

The long-running Out of Sight Out of Mind art exhibition had its funding cut last year, and may not be able to run any more if they can't get enough donations. They have managed to raise nearly half of their funding target so far: www.gofundme.com/f/save-menta...

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Donate to Save mental health art exhibition, organized by CAPS Independent Advocacy

With your help we can make sure people with mental health issues won’t be … CAPS Independent Advocacy needs your support for Save mental health art exhibition

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 23/04/2026

Now: @drmbothapsych.bsky.social, striving to transform autistic research together. They are glad to be presenting nice data for once. STARTS is Striving to Transform Autism Research in Scotland, which brings together autistic people and autism research. All about power sharing. #INSAR2026

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AMASE @amase.org.uk · 07/05/2026

It's voting day in the Scottish Parliament election, as well as for the Welsh Senedd and many English councils. You can find out about your local candidates here: whocanivotefor.co.uk

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Who Can I Vote For?

We build digital tools to support everyone’s participation in UK democracy.

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 30/04/2026

We oppose the label #ProfoundAutism not because we deny high support autistics exist—our own sons require 1:1 care—but because those behind the category flog dodgy criteria like IQ & self-harm—without understanding why those measures are flawed for autistics. thinkingautismguide.com/2025/04/crea...

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A "Profound Autism" Category Is Segregation—Not Progress

RFK Jr. went full "useless eaters" on autistics—& Profound Autism parents are thrilled. Here's why "profound autism" is harmful, not helpful.

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Dr Aimée Fletcher (@aimee_speaks) @aimeespeaks.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Always a joy to join #AutINSAR and chat about what is happening in Autism research. There was a lot of reflection on current trends, what we want to see in the future & current concerns about the field. Check out @thinkingautism.com fantastic summary capturing both the in-person & online discussion

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AMASE @amase.org.uk · 25/04/2026

Thank you to the European Council of Autistic People for this interview with our co-founder, Fergus Murray, and chair, Fiona Clarke. Fiona and Fergus talk about our recent work and activities, as well as autism policy in Scotland: eucap.eu/interview-am...

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Helping Autistic People to Help Each Other: An Interview with Autistic Mutual Aid Society Edinburgh (AMASE) - EUCAP

In this interview, AMASE co-founder Fergus Murray and chair Fiona Clarke share the group’s focus on mutual aid and autistic self-advocacy.

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ally pax arcari mair @goodgriefgoodlife.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

so proud of this paper from my phd work on grief and neurodivergence🙌 this study is in @journalautism.bsky.social and is about experiences of grief, relief, and (self-)belief followin late identification of neurodivergence. #AutRes

A graphical representation of the Grief, Relief, and Belief Cycle of late identification of neurodivergence.

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aslynn is just a ghoul 👻 @aslynnromano.com · 01/04/2026

Happy Autistic People's Month! I want to make sure you're AWARE Autistic people are not waiting for ACCEPTANCE & we deserve CELEBRATION in April, we make it clear: Autistic people will weave our own stories threads of lived experience we share spun into a rich cultural tapestry that belongs to us

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aslynn is just a ghoul 👻 @aslynnromano.com · 04/04/2026

Someone said in a research paper I should re-find and re-read: [paraphrased] The greatest folly in health & medicine is that we consider optimal whatever is the statistical mean of a sample population we considered "healthy", nevermind the NT bias read that & had to pick my jaw up off of the floor

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Dr Becky Wood @thewoodbug.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

➡️ What are the experiences, strengths & needs of autistic teachers? ➡️ How should we re-think the teacher role to be neurodiversity-inclusive? Summary of research from the Autistic School Staff Project, with links to open access resources 👇🏻 #Autres

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Today is the final day to have your voice heard in a Scot Gov consultation on school's buildings regulations. Respond today & make sure the Govt understands what is needed to make sure that every single pupil can be safe, supported & included at school. www.scottishtrans.org/protect-tran...

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AMASE @amase.org.uk · 27/03/2026

Several of Scotland's Autistic People's Organisations have put together a joint manifesto ahead of May's Scottish Parliament elections. This is about human rights, justice and inclusion. These actions would make life better for a great many people - Autistic and not. amase.org.uk/joint-manife...

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Scottish Autistic People’s Organisations Joint Manifesto – AMASE

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Joanne Limburg @jlimburg.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

This link is now live. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

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Weird Pride @weirdpride.day · 05/03/2026

Weird Pride Day made it into a TV news segment yesterday on @thatstvofficial.bsky.social, thanks to @auroraconsulting.bsky.social - as far as we know, the first time we've been mentioned on telly! www.facebook.com/100064659972...

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Weird Pride Day

Weird Pride Day finally makes it onto the telly!

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Dr Kelly Birtwell @kellybirtwell.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

“Dance is what I am. It's how I inhabit my body, and best meet the world; dancing is my main form of stim, and helps me live, rather than barely exist, in the world.” – autistic participant in the Ada study. We’re sharing results & short films on 26 March, 7pm UK time, registration link below. 🧵

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Dr Kelly Birtwell @kellybirtwell.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

If you are #autistic, come along to see if our findings resonate with you, and watch some amazing autistic dancers share their joy, and some challenges they experience. More info & link to register below. View our short trailer here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OGc... End/ bsky.app/profile/nihr...

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Ada Trailer

YouTube video by Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health UoM

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Justin Lewis @whenisbirths.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

For anyone who has struggled with where they belong, and whether you even want to belong. Brilliant discussion.

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Weird Pride @weirdpride.day · 04/03/2026

Tickets are still available for the @stimpunks.org + @amase.org.uk Lightning Talks in 51 minutes, and there's actually still one slot available for someone to give a talk if you're very quick... bsky.app/profile/weir...

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AMASE @amase.org.uk · 04/03/2026

Happy Weird Pride Day, everyone! This is just premiering right now. 😁🎉🐙

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Weird Pride @weirdpride.day · 03/03/2026

'Monstrous Pride' with @fergus.oolong.co.uk, @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social, @kikutowne.bsky.social, Nat Paterson & Sumita Unjumbled premières at 6pm GMT (10am PST) tomorrow - in time to give a bit of a break before the Lightning Talks hosted by @amase.org.uk + @stimpunks.org. youtu.be/0KjgcBFYhAQ?...

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Monstrous Pride

YouTube video by 0olong

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Weird Pride @weirdpride.day · 28/02/2026

We have more events happening for this year's Weird Pride Day (Wednesday) than we've ever had before. @stimpunks.org and @amase.org.uk are co-hosting a round of Lightning Talks at noon PST/8pm GMT on the day, where anyone can talk for up to seven minutes on a weirdness-related theme.

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What's Happening in 2026 - Weird Pride Day

What’s happening generally is why this year’s theme is Weird Pride in a Hostile World. This is a page about what’s happening for Weird Pride Day. First, there is always an open invitation for anyone t...

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