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Not In Our Name (NION) Women @nionwomen.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
As we approach 100k signatures, we’ve an incredibly important and beautiful project to share. #DanceOfIdentity follows Sophie (a trans woman) and her partner Sandi (a cis woman) as they navigate their careers, relationship and personal journeys in 2020s Britain. youtu.be/0Z0u6Szqe28
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Why Dance of Identity needs your support
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Quill Scotland @quill.scot · 20/01/2026
This is an insult to the growing ranks of talented artists of Glasgow.
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Quill Scotland @quill.scot · 10/01/2026
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of queer poet Renee Nicole Good - murdered this week by a fascist military force, leaving behind her wife and children. We can only hope that with time resistance to the regime will bring justice to her killers. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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The ‘amazing’ poet mother of three shot dead by ICE agents in ‘public execution’
Renee Nicole Good was known for her creative endeavours, including for one of her award-winning poems
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Quill Scotland @quill.scot · 29/11/2025
Our Trans Day of Remembrance Readings Evening event last weekend was a beautiful time. We're hugely grateful to @argonautbooks.bsky.social for providing a safe and welcoming space for us.
Our lineup of readers from the TDOR event taken by @meganboothwriting
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Ian Fraser @ianfraser.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
This is madness. All books by Normal People and Conversations with Friends author Sally Rooney set to be withdrawn from sale. The 34-year-old Irish author says: “The disappearance of my work from bookshops would mark a truly extreme incursion by the state into the realm of artistic expression.”
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Sally Rooney books may be withdrawn from UK sale over Palestine Action ban, court told
Rooney has said she intended to use royalties from her work "to go on supporting Palestine Action."
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Quill Scotland @quill.scot · 22/11/2025
Our final reader introduction! Sarah Heitler joins us tomorrow for #tdor. Join us to commemorate - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/quill-pres...
Sarah Heitler - #TDOR Readings EveningSarah Heitler is a Glasgow based performance poet and award winning flashfiction writer. Her work is slowly gaining recognition in the Scottish queer poetry scene and her poem "Lazarus" was recently accepted for publication in the upcoming Trans Poetica anthology. Sarah's poetry is unashamedly vulnerable, queer and open, and she deeply loves performing her work.
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Quill Scotland @quill.scot · 22/11/2025
AW Earl joins us for their QUILL debut this Sunday. Join us tomorrow - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/quill-pres...
AW Earl - #TDOR Readings EveningA W Earl is a non-binary writer and storyteller whose work is concerned with gender, deviant bodies, and folklore. They studied English Literature and Creative writing at the University of East Anglia, and have performed their own work and traditional folktales across the UK. Their poetry has been published in various venues, and was recently shortlisted in Renard Press’ Interwoven competition, while their non-fiction has appeared in Lighthouse Journal and a collection by Watkins Press. Their debut novel was published in 2018.
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Quill Scotland @quill.scot · 21/11/2025
Welcoming back the fantastic to our line up of readers on Sunday! Join us @argonautbooks.bsky.social on Sunday evening for our commemoration of #tdor www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/quill-pres...
Jude Firesong #tdor readings eveningJude FireSong – aka Fabulous Phoenix Boy – is a Scottish-by-inclination, non-binary trans, polyamorous queer man and a neurodivergent, mad, disabled survivor. His work explores intersections of identity; love, loss; social alienation, community, found family; storytelling as identity, vocation, and catharsis.

Jude’s work has appeared in issue 3 of new words and the Level Centre’s Public Open Exhibition 2024; more is forthcoming in rainy weather days, Hush LGBTQ+ Magazine, and Untold Stories (Bedlam Theatre, April ’25). His hybrid collection Made of Magic – poetry of rage & (be)longing was long-listed in nw{p}’s Chapbook Competition ’24; Jude later brought it to the Edinburgh Fringe as a solo poetry show/art exhibition.Billed performance history includes: Shrub Coop’s Queer Cabaret (Fringe ’23), LGBT Health & Wellbeing’s Pride Breakfast and Winter Celebration ’24, Push the Boat Out ’24, Loud Poets x Stanza Festival Slam Poetry Heat ’25.
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Z.K.A. (she/her) @pegasusunder.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
We saw a brilliant film adaptation of Albert Camus' L'ETRANGER (THE STRANGER) ... it was a haunting viewing experience! Watch/listen to our short review! SHOUT OUT to the French Film Festival, HAPPENING NOW! CHECK IT OUT!
Me and Lindz looking thoughtfully to the left, me black woman, Lindz with blonde hair and white skin, L'Etranger poster with white man Meaursalt looking up, lettering in red
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Quill Scotland @quill.scot · 20/11/2025
Welcome to the incredible Titilayo Farukuoye! We are so excited to hear them and their wonderful words this Sunday 💖 Get your tickets before they go! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/quill-pres...
Titlayo Farukyoye #TDOR Readings EveningTitilayo Farukuoye (they/them) is a writer, educator and organiser based in Glasgow. Their work addresses social justice and community care and is informed by rights and cultural leaders like Assata Shakur, Oyèrónkẹ́ Oyěwùmí and Paulo Freire. Titilayo invites us to dream and use our radical imagination to seek more just realities. Titilayo co-directs the Scottish BPOC Writers Network and is a winner of the 2022 Edwin Morgan Poetry Award. Their poetry pamphlet In Wolf’s Skin is available with Stewed Rhubarb Press and Titilayo’s non-fiction book But We Did: Dismantling colonialist myths towards collective liberation is forthcoming.
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Quill Scotland @quill.scot · 17/11/2025
Welcoming back @ambulancebox.bsky.social for our #tdor readings evening @argonautbooks.bsky.social this Sunday!
Amy Jo Philip #tdor Readings EveningAmy Jo Philip is the first out transgender priest in the Scottish Episcopal Church. Prior to transitioning, she published two pamphlets with HappenStance press and two full collections with Salt Publishing under her deadname. She is working on a third collection, to be published by Blue Diode Press in 2026.

Her work was featured in ‘Side A/Side B’, February 2025’s issue of @badlilies, a digital journal of poetry. You can read ‘Knackered Babes’ at www.badlilies.uk.Amy Jo’s work has appeared in a number of magazines including Irish Pages, Gutter, Magma, Eemis Stane, and the final edition of Dreich. It has also been included in a number of anthologies, most recently ‘Scottish Religious Poetry: From the Sixth Century to the Present’ (St Andrew’s Press, 2024) and ‘10 Poets Defend their Cities Against Giant, Strange Beasts’ (Sidekick Books, 2024).
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Quill Scotland @quill.scot · 16/11/2025
Returning for a second QUILL event this year it's Sol Vardi! Join us @argonautbooks.bsky.social next week - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/quill-pres...
Sol Vardi - TDOR readings eveningSol is a writer and spoken word poet who explored queer and immigrant experiences. Their poetry weaves political issues, humour, and queer joy alongside everyday experiences of life in their acquired home of Edinburgh.
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Quill Scotland @quill.scot · 15/11/2025
Our host for our Trans Day of Remembrance event next Sunday @argonautbooks.bsky.social is JJ Fadaka!
JJ Fadaka profile photoJj Fadaka is a writer, facilitator, and radical based in Edinburgh. Their work explores the possibility of abolition, feminism, and love to create change.
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Quill Scotland @quill.scot · 14/11/2025
Join us @argonautbooks.bsky.social next weekend to commemorate trans day of remembrance with a lineup of fantastic trans and non-binary readers from across Scotland. #trans #transrights #scottish #scotland #tdor
Trans day of remembrance readings evening, join us for a cosy evening of powerful readings to mark trans day of remembrance, Sunday 23rd November 2025, 7-9pm at Argonaut Books, 15-17 Leith Walk, Edinburgh Readers - Titilayo Farukuoye, Amy Jo Philip, Sarah Heitler, Robyn O'Donnell, Sol Vardi, AW Earl, Lucille Wright, Jude Firesong
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Quill Scotland @quill.scot · 07/11/2025
Join us on November 23rd at @argonautbooks.bsky.social to commemorate Trans Day of Remembrance - Our third QUILL readings event of the year! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/quill-pres...
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QUILL Presents - Trans Day of Remembrance Readings Evening
Join us for an evening of powerful readings commemorating Trans Day of Remembrance
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Quill Scotland @quill.scot · 01/11/2025
Our next event is live! Grab tickets to our Trans Day of Remembrance event Sunday 23rd November at @argonautbooks.bsky.social ! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/quill-pres...
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QUILL Presents - Trans Day of Remembrance Readings Evening
Join us for an evening of powerful readings commemorating Trans Day of Remembrance
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Quill Scotland @quill.scot · 18/10/2025
This continued escalation should show the anti-trans movement for what it is - never interested in free speech, always focused on the intimidation and silencing of trans people and anyone who dares stand up for them. All opposition must be legally threatened until they wheesht.
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Quill Scotland @quill.scot · 18/10/2025
"While oceans of ink paint trans women as a monstrous threat or pitiable curiosity, trans women themselves have often remained locked out of the publishing world as both writers and presumptive readers — spoken of but not to." www.theverge.com/cs/features/...
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Trans women are building their own publishing world, and it’s under threat
Online communities are stepping in where traditional publishing stops.
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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Our Community Market, Joy for All, is this Saturday! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Our Artist Highlight for today is Rowantree Makes! They make makes cosy knits and cheerful jewellery from upcycled materials, including button pins, Pride flag knits, and all the pendants and earrings you can eat (please do not eat) 💪
Graphic with an orange background. At the top is a rainbow banner which says "Joy for All" "LGBTQIA+ Autumn Makers Market & Community Space! 11/10/25 - Norton Park Conference Centre". On the left is a picture of colourful handmade earrings on a stand, next to some crocheted hats and scarves. On the right it says "Artist Highlight: Rowantree makes" "Rowan makes cosy knits and cheerful jewellery from upcycled materials, including button pins, Pride flag knits, and all the pendants and earrings you can eat (please do not eat)"Graphic with an orange background. At the top is a rainbow banner which says "Joy for All". Below it says "LGBTQIA+ Autumn Makers Market! Join us for stalls from local artists and community organisations, crafting activities and making change! Sat 11th October 11am-4pm Norton Park Conference Centre Edinburgh EH7 5QY". On the left is a drawing of three pumpkins, one is short and pink, one is tall, curved and white and the other is tall and blue with a carved smiling face.
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Angus Robertson @angusrobertson.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
The BBC should join the growing number of broadcasters to boycott Eurovision if Israel is involved. The UK should not take part in Eurovision Song Contest as genocide continues in Gaza. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Netherlands ready to join Eurovision boycott over Israel
The Netherlands follows Ireland in saying it can "no longer justify Israel's inclusion" in the event.
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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 11/09/2025
Polari Prize saga shows us how the Overton window on Trans+ rights has shifted 👇 www.wearequeeraf.com/polari-prize-s…
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Polari Prize saga shows us how the Overton window on Trans+ rights has shifted
The Overton window on what is acceptable to say has shifted dramatically in recent years, especially when it pertains to Trans+ rights
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Jay Rattray @msjayteer.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
This is a link to the contact form if anyone wants to make a complaint auth.nls.uk/contact/feed...
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National Library of Scotland
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Quill Scotland @quill.scot · 05/09/2025
The National Library become the latest of our literary institutions to surrender wholesale to anti-trans campaigners. "We will always be inclusive, and we will always welcome everyone to the library." This, unfortunately, simply is not true as they promote bigotry. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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National library of Scotland in U-turn over gender-critical book
'The Women Who Wouldn't Wheesht' is a collection of essays on women's rights campaigning in Scotland
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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Today, along with over 80 partner organisations, we are writing to MPs across the UK calling for robust Parliamentary scrutiny of the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) forthcoming Code of Practice. Read the full statement on our website: www.scottishtrans.org/scottish-tra...
Today, along with over 80 partner organisations, we are writing to MPs across the UK, calling for robust Parliamentary scrutiny of the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) forthcoming Code of Practice on Services, Public Functions and Associations.
"Any change to law or policy that risks the human rights of any group should be subject to full Parliamentary oversight. ...
Anything less would represent a serious failure of parliamentary duty."What can you do? Write to your MP! Together, we have created a template letter that you can use to express your personal concerns and asking them to push for proper scrutiny of the Code.
It is incredibly important that MPs hear from their constituents that are directly affected, so they can advocate on your behalf. Please personalise your letter as much as you can - it helps to ensure that your concerns are heard and felt.
Link to the template on our website!
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Quill Scotland @quill.scot · 20/08/2025
Introducing Jommo Calley who will be reading their work for those lucky enough to be coming to our QUEER Riot literary cabaret event in just 4 days! 🤯 See you on Sun 24 @lighthousebks.bsky.social Jommo is a Malawian/Scottish poet exploring the intersectionality of identity, inequality & injustice.
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Quill Scotland @quill.scot · 20/08/2025
Grab a pal and come along to our Queer RIOT event @lighthousebks.bsky.social this Sun 24 Aug, 1pm, to hear Nyla Noor read their work!🌈 Nyla is a queer South Asian artist weaving storytelling, poetry, and visual arts into deep explorations of queerness, intergenerational trauma, and radical healing.
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Quill Scotland @quill.scot · 19/08/2025
Sol Vardi is reading at our Queer RIOT event happening this Sun 24 Aug, 1pm @lighthousebks.bsky.social! Sol is a writer & spoken word poet who explores queer & immigrant experiences. Their poetry weaves political issues, humour & queer joy, alongside everyday experiences of life in Edinburgh.
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Quill Scotland @quill.scot · 18/08/2025
With this debacle finally over let us hope that this is a lesson to all who seek to represent our community - we will not accept those who would divide us and assault our rights to be rewarded on our behalf. Solidarity means something. Solidarity delivered. Thank you to all who took a stand.
Polari is part of the LGBTQ+ writing and reading community and for fifteen years, trans, gender non-conforming and non-binary people have been part of that community - at our events, on our judging panels, on our long and short lists and among our prize winners. This commitment to inclusion remains unchanged. Polari is not and has never been a trans exclusionary organisation. These are not our values and we condemn all forms of transphobia.

What was supposed to be a celebration of exceptional LGBTQ+ literature has been overshadowed by hurt and anger, which has been painful and distressing for all concerned and we apologize to everyone who has been affected.

Many discussions have been undertaken over the last two weeks -with authors, judges, stakeholders, and funders - about the impacts and ramifications of the longlisting of John Boyne's novel and how we can learn from this experience and move forwards.

We have decided as a result to pause the prize this year while we increase representation of trans and gender non-conforming judges on the panels for all the awards and undertake a governance and management review to include our aims and values and work to better support everyone within our LGBTQ+ Polari community. We have already secured strong representation for next year, which we will build on.

We will also explore discussions about the tensions between the claims of freedom of expression and the need to create inclusive and supportive spaces in a world hostile to our trans community members and our community at large.

We extend our heartfelt apologies to everyone affected this year, for the disappointment and despair this has caused.

We acknowledge the ongoing support of the Polari community, everyone we have consulted, and our hugely supportive partners. We are a tiny operation that has run on goodwill and small pots of funding and sponsorship for 15 years and will endeavour to find a way forwards in good faith.Alt in first pictureAlt in first picture
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Jason Okundaye @jaseokundaye.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
I wrote about the decision myself and other authors took to withdraw from the longlist of the Polari Book Prizes for LGBTQ+ writers www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Why I withdrew my book from an LGBTQ+ literary prize | Jason Okundaye
The Polari first book prize claims to promote trans rights and trans voices. But when I saw the longlist, I had to act, says Guardian writer Jason Okundaye
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Quill Scotland @quill.scot · 15/08/2025
"It was not a difficult or painful decision – I felt misled about the principles underpinning the organisation and I no longer cared to be awarded by it." "The swell of public support is behind those who are supportive of the entire LGBTQ+ community." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Why I withdrew my book from an LGBTQ+ literary prize | Jason Okundaye
The Polari first book prize claims to promote trans rights and trans voices. But when I saw the longlist, I had to act, says Guardian writer Jason Okundaye
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EC Hallewell @echallewell.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Looking forward to the riot!
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Quill Scotland @quill.scot · 15/08/2025
Join us in Edinburgh next Sun 24th August as readers from the queer community bring you their rage, revolution, and renewal, breaking free with a riotous round of readings with a Q&A to follow! 🌟 ⏰ Sunday 24th August, 1-1.45pm 📍 @lighthousebks.bsky.social, 43-45 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh
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Assigned Media @assignedmedia.org · 12/08/2025
Assigned Media tracked down every single queer author who withdrew from the Polari Prize after they longlisted a self-proclaimed TERF, and linked to all their books. These authors showed solidarity and our story is blowing up with traffic from people who want to support them in return.
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Queer Authors Withdraw From Writing Prize En Masse Over Inclusion of Self-Proclaimed TERF — Assigned
A UK LGBTQ+ writing prize seems to be crumbling as the queer community protests the inclusion of an anti-trans writer on the long list. Trans prisoners in Georgia accuse the state of cruel and unusual...
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Sacha Coward @sachacoward.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Finally, far from least, the transgender people in this country who have been made to feel monstrous and inhuman by a constant barrage of misinformation and slander. How do they feel? It is awful that anyone feels broken by this situation, but is there space for their feelings? I fear not. /13
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Sacha Coward @sachacoward.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Irrespective of how John feels, his words are simply not compatible with an inclusive prize that celebrates all LGBTQ+ people. Just like a racist statement would not be allowed in a prize for writers of colour, or a sexist statement tolerated for a prize for feminist writers. /11
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Quill Scotland @quill.scot · 15/08/2025
Time and time again our media deliberately excludes the voices of our community when it speaks out in solidarity of trans people - whilst handing a loud speaker to the few who seek to divide us.
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Quill Scotland @quill.scot · 14/08/2025
Losing everyone to keep a transphobe. Was it worth it, Polari Prize? The community believes in solidarity among us, even if you don't.
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Elen Caldecott @elencaldecott.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
UK readers, if you can't afford to buy any of these books, order them from your local library. The authors will see your support through loan figures and PLR. You don't even have to finish reading them if you don't want!
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Jay Hulme @jayhulmepoet.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
15 of 24 authors, and two judges, have now withdrawn. First Book: Curtis Garner, Jason Okundaye, Sacha Coward, Sanah Ahsan, Amy Twigg, Mae Diansangu, Eleanor Medhurst, Hanako Footman, Ciara Maguire, June Thomas Main: Olumide Popoola, Robert Hamberger, Andrew McMillan, Rhian Elizabeth, Jane Traies
The Polari first book Longlist with books by Curtis Garner, Jason Okundaye, Sacha Coward, Sanah Ahsan, Amy Twigg, Mae Diansangu, Eleanor Medhurst, Hanako Footman, Ciara Maguire, June Thomas crossed out to show they've withdrawn The Polari prize Longlist with books by Olumide Popoola, Robert Hamberger, Andrew McMillan, Rhian Elizabeth, Jane Traies crossed out to show they've withdrawn
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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
EXACTLY as trans people predicted... Cis women & non-binary people are being harassed & assaulted in toilets since the supreme court misjudgement. @libbybrooks.bsky.social in the Guardian. I'm now working on a way to monitor, document and record incidents like these. Attn @cliveefford.bsky.social
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‘I’ve been spat on’: gender non-conforming women tell of toilet abuse in aftermath of supreme court ruling
Support groups report that women and non-binary people are increasingly being challenged in toilets and changing facilities – but others call it scaremongering
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Noreen Masud @noreenmasud.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
3 books out of 12 left on the Polari First Book longlist, 7 out of 12 remaining on the main longlist. a colossal show of solidarity esp from debut authors
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Sam Missingham @samatlounge.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Looks like we need a truly-inclusive LGBTQ+ literary prize, lads.
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Quill Scotland @quill.scot · 11/08/2025
“The hurt and anger caused has been a matter of deep concern to everyone associated with the prize... despite these events, we are committed to going forward with the prize this year... undertaking a full review... ahead of next year’s awards.” The Polari Prize doesn't understand the situation.
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Jay Hulme @jayhulmepoet.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
These authors didn't ask for this, and we cannot and should not extrapolate their stance on trans rights by whether they stay or go. This is a highly pressurised and impossible situation. There is no objectively correct thing to do, and they are likely having a terrible time without you having a go.
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Jay Hulme @jayhulmepoet.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
I think we are very much losing the sight of the fact that it is not the authors we should be mad at. The only person we should be angry with is the organiser who has created this horrific situation for a group of LGBT writers due to their own transphobic ideology.
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Jay Hulme @jayhulmepoet.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
14 of 24 authors have now withdrawn. First Book: Curtis Garner, Jason Okundaye, Sacha Coward, Sanah Ahsan, Amy Twigg, Mae Diansangu, Eleanor Medhurst, Ciara Maguire, June Thomas Main: Olumide Popoola, Robert Hamberger, Andrew McMillan, Rhian Elizabeth, Jane Traies Judges: Nicola Dinan, Bob Hughes
The Polari first prize Longlist with books by Curtis Garner, Jason Okundaye, Sacha Coward, Sanah Ahsan, Amy Twigg, Mae Diansangu, Eleanor Medhurst, Ciara Maguire, June Thomas crossed out to show they've withdrawn The Polari Prize Longlist with books by Olumide Popoola, Robert Hamberger, Andrew McMillan, Rhian Elizabeth, Jane Traies crossed out to show they've withdrawn
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Jay Hulme @jayhulmepoet.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
New update on author withdrawals from the Polari Prize in protest of the inclusion of a proud transphobe From the First Book longlist: Jason Okundaye, Sacha Coward, Amy Twigg, Mae Diansangu, Ciara Maguire From the main award longlist: Rhian Elizabeth
the Polari Prize First Book longlist, with Jason Okundaye, Sacha Coward, Amy Twigg, Mae Diansangu and Ciara Maguire crossed out as they've withdrawn The Polari Prize Longlist with Rhian Elizabeth crossed out as she's withdrawn
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Quill Scotland @quill.scot · 09/08/2025
On Monday - Mon 11th Aug, 4-6pm at Urban Jungle Brunch Room in Edinburgh. Cabaret For A Cause - a performance fundraise from @fabulousphoenixboy.bsky.social Buy tickets at: www.tickettailor.com/events/fabul... Enjoy performances from Jude & friends 💛🧡❤💖💜💙💚
Mon 11th Aug, 4-6pm
at @sebsurbanjungle

#JudeFireSong, aka #FabulousPhoenixBoy presents:

#CabaretForACause - a #performance #fundraiser in support of The @charlieandcarterfoundation & @prideactionnorth

buy tickets at linktree in bio, or:
 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/fabulousphoenixboy/1799299

[includes "donation only" option for those unable to attend]

on top of ticket sales, raffle tickets, and donations, 15% of all café purchases will also be donated to our amazing charities.

Jude hopes to see many of your  beautiful faces there 💛🧡❤💖💜💙💚

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enjoy performances from Jude & friends, including:

☆ @not_that_robyn

☆ @ambulancebox

☆ Jude's partner @incompletemachine (in his performance debut!!)

☆ @tomas.bepalo

☆ @itsrevv

🎁🎁🎁

WIN incredible prizes in our raffle, including:

☆ original art (donated by Jude, @celesti_ink, and Dee Fairchild)

☆ handmade journals (donated by Dee)

☆ stationery bundles (from Jude’s personal collection)

☆ custom accessories (donated by @mountain_gautier)

☆ vouchers/swag
(donated by Urban Jungle,
@kafekweer,
@ancientrobotgames, @cutebutdeadly.nailco)

☆ book bundle & tote (donated by @cymerafestival)

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access notes:

☆ the venue is not accessible,* as the only bathroom is fairly small, and down a set of stairs

*(as a disabled performer himself, Jude tried his best)

☆ trigger/content warnings will be given by each performer at the start of their set/individual pieces

☆ due to a lack of resources, there will be no interpreting available

☆ hand sanitiser will be available, as well as masks for guests who need them (masking is not compulsory, but welcome)

#charity #CharityFundraiser #LGBT #LGBTcharity #LGBTQ  #LGBTQcharity #LGBTQIA  #LGBTQIAcharity  #PrideActionNorth #CFF #TheCharlieAndCarterFoundation 

#LGBTEdinburgh  #LGBTQEdinburgh #LGBTQIAEdinburgh #QueerEdinburgh #TransEdinburgh #liveEdinburgh
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Carrie plays guitar 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @carriem.co.uk · 09/08/2025
X marks the spot, where "spot" means "excellent book you should buy immediately, ideally from your local queer bookshop".
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