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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈

@claret-micro.bsky.social
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Professor of Microbiology and Inclusive Practice. Editor-in-Chief #FEMSMicrobiolLett. Passionate advocate for equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion. Also likes cycling, cheese and my cat.

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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Come and be part of something special! I know there are some exciting things planned and we'll also be celebrating the 50th anniversary of FEMS Microbiology Letters! #MicroSky
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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
We need to show rightwing newspapers that actions have consequences. Add your name: goodlawproject.org/s/abb8a1
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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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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: MSPs - show courage and stand up to the far-right. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/ms...
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MSPs - show courage and stand up to the far-right
Dear MSPs, Over the Scottish Parliament’s summer recess period, we have seen: A hijab wearing woman of colour attacked in Glasgow Black and Asian taxi drivers and food delivery workers attacked...
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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 12/08/2026
💡Inspired by interdisciplinary science? Join keynote speaker Prof. Liane G. Benning at #FEMSMICRO as she shares insights into microbial-mineral interactions and global biogeochemical cycles. Submit your session proposal and help shape the programme: buff.ly/FvW1lmh
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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Yesterday, I was at #CSDBerlin, which was an incredible and joyous event. After learning this morning of the terrible attack, I am still stunned. #pride #csd
Pride flags, for Christopher Street Day Parade, flying next to the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.
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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Explosive + diarrhea+ lettuce is the content I was not expecting to see today. I also had a little shudder there when I had to deliberately misspell diarrhoea.
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Marty Hades 🔥💀 @smartypantsmarty.com · 12/07/2026
New Campaign: Protect Pride. Protect Democracy! 🏳️‍🌈 I'm so Proud (with a capital 'P') to see this go live. protectprideprotectdemocracy.com
A vibrant campaign poster featuring an abstract, grainy background of swirling Progress Pride flag colors.

Large, bold white text in the center reads: "PROTECT PRIDE. PROTECT DEMOCRACY."

Below the main slogan, smaller white text reads: "JOIN THE MOVEMENT AT PROTECTPRIDEPROTECTDEMOCRACY.COM".

At the bottom left and right corners, the logos for ILGA Europe and EPOA (European Pride Organisers Association) are displayed in white.
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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Hey #MicroSky We are now accepting submissions for interactive sessions for@femsmicro.org FEMS Micro 2027. I am super keen to see proposals for the Engagement & Growth track so I hope you'll get thinking. Deadline for proposals is 30 Sep 2026 (23:59 CEST). www.femsmicro.org/interactive-...
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FEMS MICRO Ljubljana 2027 | Interactive Sessions
We are proud to host the FEMS MICRO 2025 Congress & Exhibition in Milan, Italy at the Allianz MiCo Convention Centre (MiCo), one of Europe’s largest and most versatile conference venues.
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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
My #FEMSMicrobiolLett Editor's Choice for May: Real-Lab-Day as an innovative approach to optimize and validate laboratory protocols for higher education practical classes: focus on bacterial pathogenicity #MicroSky academic.oup.com/femsle/artic...
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Real-Lab-Day as an innovative approach to optimize and validate laboratory protocols for higher education practical classes: focus on bacterial pathogenicity
This study demonstrates Real-Lab-Day as an innovative active learning approach that adapts and optimizes robust, complex microbiology protocols for practic
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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
At FEMS Microbiology Letters, we have an open call for our next thematic issue on pathogenic E. coli, guest edited by Nicola Holden, Janet Nale & Todd Callaway. Submission deadline 30 November 2026. #MicroSky @femsjournals.bsky.social academic.oup.com/femsle/pages...
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Calls for papers from FEMS Microbiology Letters
FEMS Microbiology Letters, a journal focused on promoting new ideas across microbiology, publishes a variety of thematic issues covering a diverse range of topi
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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 16/06/2026
Dr. Matthias Steiger, FEMS Delegate of ÖGMBT, warmly invites you to join him this Sept at the FEMS Regional COLLAB, taking place within the 18th ÖGMBT Annual Meeting in Vienna. ⏰ Don’t miss the 23 June early bird and oral abstract deadline: buff.ly/pg2yXvN
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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Algae rock!! 🤭
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Hannah Graham @drhannahgraham.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
A wee group of angry balaclava and mask-wearing anti-immigration guys tried to stop the good people of Glasgow showing solidarity with migrants and standing up to racism and fascism. Well, the far right are far outnumbered... #RefugeesWelcome #MigrantsWelcome #NeighboursNotStrangers #Glasgow
Photo of a small group of mostly men wearing black, with masks and balaclavas, surrounded by a Police Scotland cordon in the bottom of the photo, in the foreground. In the background, a very large colourful crowd of people with saltires, trade union banners, and hand-made signs in support of migrants and against racism have turned up to gather to show solidarity, and the far right guys were hoping to thwart that. They didn't.
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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Thank you to the brilliant guest editors for pulling together this excellent thematic issue. I highly recommend a read! #MicroSky
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FEMS Journals @femsjournals.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Love microbiology? Curious about science communication? 🦠 Join FEMS Microbiology Ecology as a volunteer Journal Social Media Editor. No experience needed. Training provided. 📱 1–2 posts/week | Remote Apply: buff.ly/BRf9J66
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Freya Harrison @friendlymicrobe.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
My super department @warwicklifesci.bsky.social is hiring 6 assistant profs in the wake of recent retirements. We're looking for people in microbiology/infection, cellular disease / immunity; environmental biology; and plant/crop science. #MicroSky warwick-careers.tal.net/vx/lang-en-G...
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Assistant Professor x6 (111522-0426) - University of Warwick
Title: Assistant Professor x6 (111522-0426). Application Deadline: . Position Type: Permanent
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FEMS Journals @femsjournals.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Improving research culture means moving beyond high-stakes competition and supporting the people behind the papers. Community journals are one way to do that. That's because when publishing is driven by the right motivations (community, rigor, and support) the quality of science improves.
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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Hello folks at 🧪 🦠 Could this be you?
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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
"the market for new antibiotics is not lucrative for many pharma companies" * Sigh * www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Pipeline of new drugs to fight superbugs is ‘worryingly thin’, experts warn
UK’s GSK is leading the way in research but AstraZeneca is not involved in the area, report finds
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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 03/03/2026
FEMS is saddened to learn of the recent passing of Prof. Jeff Cole, former Editor-in-Chief of FEMS Microbiology Letters. He was committed to advancing the field & supporting young scientists. His legacy will continue to shape the community he helped nurture: t.co/g9kxRhYniO
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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Gosh, I can think of so, so many. #MicroSky please get nominating - I'm sure @femsmicro.org won't mind having to consider hundreds, or even thousands, of wonderful women in microbiology!
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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Congratulations to all the authors recognised, and especially to Stewart et al for their article in FEMS Microbiogy Letters! 🦠 fems-microbiology.org/fems-journal...
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FEMS Journals Announce Article Award Winners from 2025
Get ready to celebrate excellence in microbiology research as we proudly announce the winners of the FEMS Journals Article Awards from 2025. These awards recognize the outstanding contributions of res...
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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 17/02/2026
The WHO Priority Pathogen List includes 19 fungal pathogens that pose serious global health risks. 😷 Our new #FEMSmicroBlog explores how these pathogens appear in tropical Indonesian ecosystems and why they often go undetected. #MicrobiologyIsEverywhere
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FEMSmicroBlog: Uncovering Indonesia’s hidden fungal threats
This #FEMSmicroBlog outlines how WHO-listed priority fungal pathogens appear across Indonesian ecosystems and why they often go undetected.
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Chrystal Starbird @drstarbird.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
I am SO incredibly excited to announce the launch of a global list of Inspiring Black Scientists. You can use this list to nominate and connect with researchers. Please share and join us in highlighting these outstanding scientists for #BlackHistoryMonth and beyond! www.wiley.com/en-us/resear...
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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Results of UK 2025 Public Attitudes to Science study are out. pas.ipsos.com. Young people mostly seek science info from TikTok and Instagram, and 1/3 say school has put them off science. Gosh. #Science #SciSky #MicroSky #AcademicSky
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Public Attitudes to Science |
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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Very cool, indeed! I'm sure there must be some folks on #MicroSky who would be interested!
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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
This is an important read. Data colonialism is real.
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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
“Why can’t you be normal?”: an urgent call for social and institutional inclusivity of neurodivergent scientists in STEM workplaces | mBio journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
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“Why can’t you be normal?”: an urgent call for social and institutional inclusivity of neurodivergent scientists in STEM workplaces | mBio
Autism is a neurodevelopmental phenotype characterized by challenges with socialization (1). Officially classified as an intellectual disability (2), the term “neurodivergent” (antonym: “neurotypical”...
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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Your societies need you #MicroSky! Editorial from the European Academy of Microbiology Task Force: Society journals matter—supporting science through renewed commitment: academic.oup.com/microlife/ar...
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Editorial: society journals matter—supporting science through renewed commitment
Scientific publishing is in flux. Commercial publishers have expanded their influence, driven by profit margins and citation metrics. At the same time, a g
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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Fellow microbiologists - your voice definitely matters so please do fill out this important survey! 🦠
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FEMS Journals @femsjournals.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
🔬 Explore new career opportunities in microbiology! 🌱🧫 ~ Professor: Join KU Leuven to focus on microbes in the food chain. ~ PhD: Join the "Laboratory of Plant-Microbe-Environment Interactions." ~ PhD: Fish microbiomes & health 👉 Find out more: buff.ly/vicIBQA
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Jessica Blair @jessicamablair.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Assistant Prof post in bacterial genomics @unibirmingham.bsky.social Come and join us!! @imibirmingham.bsky.social www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOO184/a...
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Assistant Professor (Research and Education) in Bacterial Genomics at University of Birmingham
Looking for a new job opportunity in academia? Check out this job opening for a Assistant Professor (Research and Education) in Bacterial Genomics on jobs.ac.uk!
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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Well, this is interesting, and I am the total opposite of the author! How about you #MicroSky?! www.independent.co.uk/life-style/h...
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Microbiologist reveals how she avoids salmonella by never eating these foods
Picnic food and bagged salads are off the menu
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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 12/07/2025
#FEMS2025 kicks off in just 2 days 🚀✨ Now is the perfect time to explore the FEMS MICRO app and start building your personalised onsite agenda 📅✅ Flag your favourite sessions ⭐️, identify must-see speakers 🎤, and plan your day 🗺️ to make the most of every moment ⏳ buff.ly/nN0DaPL
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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
We are looking forward to good discussions and forming positive actions together!
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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Stand up for trans rights 🏳️‍⚧️ Join me and @GoodLawProject and help us fight the Supreme Court’s harmful decision:https://goodlawproject.org/s/c41bb8
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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 03/04/2025
Postdocs! Level up your research at FEMS Summer School 2025 📣 🗓️ Dates: 2-10 September 2025 📍 Location: Metropol Resort Hotel Ohrid, North Macedonia 🔬 Focus: Harnessing microbial solutions in environmental research and One Health. Apply by 18 April 2025, 23:59 CET buff.ly/zLA2RQg
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500 Women Scientists @500womensci.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Scientists are all around you! 36.8 million workers make up the STEM workforce (24% of the total civilian workforce in the US) in 2021. More than half don't have a Bachelor's degree. YET 72% of the US can't name a living scientist! Peeps, share your science!! ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsb2024...
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The STEM Labor Force: Scientists, Engineers, and Skilled Technical Workers | NSF - National Science Foundation
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workers make important contributions to improve the nation's living standards, economic growth, and global competitiveness. This report touches...
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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
About to jump on our LGBTQ Zwifters Trans Day of Visibility @gozwift.bsky.social club ride to celebrate and support our wonderful trans community. We see you every day my friends.
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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
A "spate" of findings. Interesting interpretation!
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Marcela Hernández @matehg.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Applications are now open for the FEMS Summer School for Postdocs 2025! Thank you so much for the invitation, Tillmann and Joana. I'm really happy to be part of this great event! I can't wait to be there and mentor our fantastic ECRs. #FEMS_SSPD_2025 #Mentorship #ECRs @femsmicro.bsky.social
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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Wow, although not surprising. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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French scientist denied US entry after phone messages critical of Trump found
France’s research minister said the scientist was traveling to Houston for a conference when his phone was searched
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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Good news #MicroSky! #FEMS2025 early bird registration is now open! #Microbiology #Research #Science #MagnifyingMicrobialImpact #EcoInnovations #HealthHorizons #Biotechnology #EngagementandGrowth
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Prof Paula Salgado @pssalgado.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
#Phd alert! Want to do interdisciplinary research into #superbugs and their armour? We got the PhD for you in #Salgadolab @newcastleuni.bsky.social, co-supervisors Peter Chivers @durham-university.bsky.social & Agnieszka Bronowska (NUChemistry)! shorturl.at/agD5h 2 weeks left to apply! #MicroSky
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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 08/03/2025
Hear from our new Editor-in-Chief of #FEMSMicrobiolLett, Dr Clare Taylor, in our latest #MicrobesAndUs podcast episode: buff.ly/xy1ghaD On #IWD2025, we are excited to learn from her the vision being formed for the future of the journal. #AccelerateAction #WomenInScience
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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
This is amazing! Witches tartan - created to memorialise those who suffered as a result of The Witchcraft Act 1563 to 1736 in Scotland. I look forward to replacing all my clothes with this! www.tartanregister.gov.uk/tartanDetail...
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Tartan Details - The Scottish Register of Tartans
The Scottish Register of Tartans is an online database of tartan designs, established by the Scottish Register of Tartans Act 2008 and administered by the National Records of Scotland.
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Pat Schloss @patschloss.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
My editorial simultaneously published in all of @asm.org's journals addresses the ongoing effort by the administration to halt efforts to diversify science. It should be obvious from ASM Journals' efforts over the years, but we aren't fans journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
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A call for healing and unity | mBio
Executive orders signed since 20 January 2025 aim to end programs intended to diversify the scientific workforce via equitable and inclusive practices and processes; cut federal funding for research and innovation; and stifle scientific communications. They represent a stunning reversal of policies that have been the bedrock of the U.S. scientific research enterprise and its leadership in the world, and therefore not surprisingly they have been met with a number of legal challenges. Some of the executive orders have been blocked by temporary restraining orders, and others are pending judicial review.
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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
* sigh * www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
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‘Systemic barriers’ block gender equality in research, experts say - Research Professional News
Warning comes as “timely” Commission report stresses that promoting equality is “not about culture wars”
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Clare T 🏳️‍🌈 @claret-micro.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Caturday be like...
A tabby cat lying sideways on a person's legs, trapping them on the sofa!
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ACLU @aclu.org · 14/02/2025
Erasing our history won't erase us. Transgender people have always been here — and we always will be.
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U.S. Park Service Strikes Transgender References From Stonewall Website
The “T” was removed in references to L.G.B.T.Q.+ on the official site for the Greenwich Village monument, which marks a milestone in the fight for gay rights. Later, the Q+ also disappeared.
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