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Trans+ Solidarity Alliance @transsolidarity.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🚨🚨🚨 Mass lobby sign ups have just opened. Click here to sign up, invite your MP, and join us to show that we aren’t going away. Wednesday 9th September, just after Parliament returns, 1-5pm: www.transsolidarityalliance.com/mass-lobby-2...

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Mass Lobby for Trans Equality - 9th September 2026

The law around trans equality is fundamentally broken. Government inaction is hanging trans people and organisations out to dry - with a confusing mess of challenging rules and lawfare.

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

I've bridged my fediverse account from threads so if you do still want to enjoy my posts (unlikely). You can follow me here: @fruity.py.threads.net.ap.brid.gy Who knows? Maybe I'll be back natively one day.

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

I'm going to give Threads another try as although it may not be as in with those who fled X and I hate to use another Meta product, it feels like there's a lot more going on there.

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

I think Bluesky may not be for me. It's clear that the platform lacks the diversity that I value. For example I've struggled to find any significantly active QTPOC posters here which I think makes conversations worse. In addition bluesky lacks the fun factor in its content.

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

This really creeps me out, but I'm conflicted. If it helps her mum feel less alone then there is a bit if good... but I can't imagine conversation with an AI that is there to agree with you and treat you like a customer service worker is going to be particularly stimulating for the brain.

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

...what actually happened (from the Democrat's TikTok)

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

What he said... (From C-SPAN's TikTok)

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Trump talking about meeting Theodore Roosevelt in his speech (after he was taken to a museum to speak with an AI gen version of him)... Embarrassing but also reminds me of people I come across that treat AI as if it is magic and even those that use it thoughtlessly + uncritically.

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

It's this that makes me skeptical of the efficacy of letters, statements and petitions directed at no one in particular - as they are at risk of only engaging people who were already on side and not bringing the issues to life.

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

I like to think that in my very very short time as a volunteer in this space I think about making information as accessible outside of those in the weeds. But this was a reminder that often we are not communicating outwards enough.

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

I had a reminder at work that by staying in our own bubbles we maybe are not reaching all of our allies. I mentioned the work of @guidersfortrans.bsky.social to a colleague in a random desk yap. She was totally unaware of the situation and was visibly upset and angry that this was happening today.

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Thoughts are with the team who made it such a wonderful space whether it was to hot desk with an iced coffee, have a cheeky weekend cocktail or act as the venue we hosted the first two Trans Femmes of Colour community socials.

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

It's heartbreaking to hear that Damsel Collective in Hoxton a beautiful lesbian cafe/bar has closed its doors. A reminder that if we want spaces like this to exist we have to support them.

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Beginning to have the realisation that perhaps bluesky is not really the place to follow UK based QTPOC folk. Perhaps I'll give Threads another go...

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

You may have noticed I'm trying to be more active on bluesky. I realised that my following list could be a bit larger. So... 👉🏽👈🏽If anyone has any recommended accounts/lists/packs especially queer+ trans POCs or queer/WLW meme accounts send them my way. 💖

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Was really wonderful to be part of this panel.

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Rose Schmits @roseschmits.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

“Well we’re banning Some conversion” So like at least the most common version right? “….” Uhm so at least the ones that call themselves like “exploratory therapy” and such? “……well if they hit you or shock you” Isnt that already just illegal “….happy happy pride trans rights yay”

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

One for my fellow gadget/tech nerds. I'm at a relative's house and spotted these. Based on the products on the box what year do we reckon these are from?

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

The arts sector is enhanced by contributions of trans and queer people. Clare from @wshed.bsky.social is right to call out the disappointing response from the sector in standing up for trans inclusion. www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/watersh...

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Watershed boss 'incredibly disappointed' by sector response to EHRC guidance - Arts Professional

The chief executive of Bristol multi-arts venue Watershed has urged fellow venue leaders not to "panic" over the latest guidance on equality law.

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I suppose that *does* make sense as woke in the sense I'm using it is from the 1900s and Woking is documented as existing as far back as the early 700s.

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Leftist Gamer Memes @leftistgamermemes.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

💙🩷😸🩷💙

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

On a train going through Woking station, it doesn't seem very woke, there's a Starbucks right there on the platform.

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I do not need any more sweaters. I do not need any more sweaters. I do not need any more sweaters.

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Trans+ Solidarity Alliance @transsolidarity.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

We are not, as an organisation, active experts in this policy area (largely due to capacity) - so we will boost this statement from our colleagues who are:

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

It's been really disheartening to see some of the messages and emails in the TSA inbox. Regardless of an individual's desire to risk the deadly heat themselves, it would never be right for us to encourage 1000s of others to do so or put our volunteers at risk.

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Trans+ Solidarity Alliance @transsolidarity.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

National rail say: “If you are travelling on Wednesday 24 or Thursday 25 June to from or within the red weather warning zone, please only travel if absolutely necessary.” They are updating this page with the latest travel refund information: www.nationalrail.co.uk/service-disr...

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Incident: Hot weather | National Rail

Hot weather is forecast in England and Wales until at least Saturday 27 June; please only travel if absolutely necessary on 24 and 25 June. Find details of all current incidents on National Rail Enqui...

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Confession: I'm a sapphic Londoner that loves the hidden history of the streets I go through everyday. This post that I stumbled on via TikTok really scratched an itch. leannewoodfull.substack.com/p/lesbians-o...

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Lesbians On The Map: London | Hidden Sites of Sapphic History

Wandering through London's forgotten sapphic landmarks.

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

However, the spiciest conversation was clearly if bubble tea should be classified as a soup. If you are a trans woman or trans femme of colour and fancy joining our WhatsApp community, drop me a DM. Note: we are currently very London-focused.

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

It was the first time many of us felt able to yap freely on deep intentional topics like how calls to "live unapologetically" by white trans folks, for us, comes with additional baggage of losing our cultural communities and being left as outsiders in white-dominated queer spaces.

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I'm so incredibly proud of the growing social/support community for trans femmes of colour that I started last year. We had our second irl meet up at the wonderful Damsel Collective on Saturday.

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

I definitely wouldn't be able to 'trailblaze' without the support of my Awin colleagues AND the small team of TSA volunteers

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The anti-venom to the poison that has been sent my way in the aftermath of my opinion piece. This award's call out of my work in my day job and work as a volunteer for @transsolidarity.bsky.social was a nice way of seeing my worlds combine.

Glass rectangular prism shaped award reading

'Daily Mirror, British LGBT Awards 2026, Trailblazer, Alexandra Parmar-Yee '

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Trans+ Solidarity Alliance @transsolidarity.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

We're so proud to have @fruitypy.bsky.social, as a trans woman of colour, speaking for us here. The abuse directed at her for this has been awful. Though anti-trans activists claim they are silenced, they deliberately put a huge cost on speaking up while trans. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Trans people like me are facing segregation now. We need parliament to restore our rights | Alexandra Parmar-Yee

Hard-won, vital legal protections have been upended – ultimately our lawmakers must fix this, says director of Trans+ Solidarity Alliance, Alexandra Parmar-Yee

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

The past few days have felt heavy (and not just because of the heat). The EHRC code will devastate so many of our lives and inaction by parliament is a political choice. I have put my thoughts into this Opinion piece for The Guardian here. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Trans people like me are facing segregation now. We need parliament to restore our rights | Alexandra Parmar-Yee

Hard-won, vital legal protections have been upended – ultimately our lawmakers must fix this, says director of Trans+ Solidarity Alliance, Alexandra Parmar-Yee

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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 25/05/2026

"It’s ridiculous that [Hampstead Ponds] are going to have to spend public money defending their inclusive choice against well-funded lawfare. "It’s on this government to ensure a coherent legal framework that protects inclusive spaces like this more clearly." @fruitypy.bsky.social

Text: The world-famous bathing ponds will remain Trans+ inclusive, after councillors accept proposals brought forward by a vote of 38,000 members.
Councillors have voted for proposals that will keep Hampstead Heath's bathing ponds Trans+ inclusive, maintaining existing access arrangements as well as accepting plans for a major programme of works to upgrade the facilities - BBC

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

3. To keep the fight going we have to make sure we ensure that good work continues. Supporting, amplifying and funding the trans-led organisations (not specifically TSA) doing good work is so important. Let's see what happens next! Let's keep fighting!

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

2. The amazing volunteers I have been able to work alongside, all of who have worked to burn out several times over all unpaid, alongside full time employment. If you are impressed by what a handful of volunteers from all sorts of walks of life can do then take that you may be able to do the same.

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

1. Whatever we are facing, we need to remember the power we can have when we fight back. Our community and allies held the code back for a year. We have power if we use it well.

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

However, I was maybe wrong to assume that our community had lost a lot of the hope and fight that resulted in ~900 attendees, the largest LGBTQ+ Parliamentary lobbying event in British political history. As we anticipate the next iteration of the EHRC code I reflect on the following:

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Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

This week last year, at the pub, the idea for running our Mass Lobby came out my mouth. The team told me to run with the idea. I will be honest my wildest dreams at the time were getting as close to 100 as we could to attend.

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