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Sophie Perry

@sophieperryportfolio.com
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Multi-award-winning journalist, doctoral researcher, founder of the LGBTQ+ Journalism Network and the scribe at GIRL OF MY DREAMS linktr.ee/sophieperryportfolio

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 14/09/2026
Cis people do not understand how much trans people's rights have regressed in just 5 years. 5 years ago, there were none of these restrictions. 19 states banned legal recognition 21 states have bathroom bans 8 states ban gender marker changes on DLs 25 ban gender affirming care for trans youth
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Sophie Perry @sophieperryportfolio.com · 14/09/2026
It is literally incredible what you can achieve when your mental health is in a good place. Is this what some people have all the time?? Is this NORMAL????
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Sophie Perry @sophieperryportfolio.com · 12/09/2026
Check out my analysis of the day 👇
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Sophie Perry @sophieperryportfolio.com · 12/09/2026
I worked as a press officer during @transsolidarity.bsky.social's mass lobby of parliament 🏳️‍⚧️ From liaising with various outlets, to accompanying a case study during a studio interview and writing about it all for @wearequeeraf.com, it's been a busy incredibly fulfilling time.
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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 08/09/2026
Last week, a series of confusing and conflicting school policies came into force amid ever-increasing anti-trans rhetoric  Read full analysis from @sophieperryportfolio.com 
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Section 28 2.0: A complex web of anti-trans guidance that will make it vastly harder to overturn
Anti-trans rhetoric has been spread across a growing myriad of guidance and documents, with Trans+ children headed back to school facing segregation and teachers banned from “encouraging” them to question their gender.
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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 07/09/2026
Last week, a new era of anti-trans hostility in the education sector began - dubbed by many in the LGBTQIA+ community as ‘Section 28 2.0’ ✍️ @sophieperryportfolio.com 
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Section 28 2.0: A complex web of anti-trans guidance that will make it vastly harder to overturn
Anti-trans rhetoric has been spread across a growing myriad of guidance and documents, with Trans+ children headed back to school facing segregation and teachers banned from “encouraging” them to question their gender.
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Sophie Perry @sophieperryportfolio.com · 03/09/2026
I spoke with @gaydio.bsky.social about Section 28 2.0 following the introduction of new guidance in England's schools. The guidance, which is "confusing" and "contradictory", will negatively and disproportionately impact trans youth. @wearequeeraf.com 🔗 www.wearequeeraf.com/section-28-2...
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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 02/09/2026
🚨 This week, confusing and conflicting education guidance has come into force amid escalating anti-trans rhetoric We unpack how it’ll impact Trans+ young people 👇 ✍️ @sophieperryportfolio.com
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Section 28 2.0: A complex web of anti-trans guidance that will make it vastly harder to overturn
Anti-trans rhetoric has been spread across a growing myriad of guidance and documents, with Trans+ children headed back to school facing segregation and teachers banned from “encouraging” them to ques...
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Sophie Perry @sophieperryportfolio.com · 01/09/2026
Today, new RSE and KCSIE guidance came into force in England's schools – dubbed Section 28 2.0 by many. Unlike Section 28, these rules are spread across different documents, making it harder for LGBTQIA+ groups to fight to overturn their harmful impacts. My latest for @wearequeeraf.com 👇
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Section 28 2.0: A complex web of anti-trans guidance that will make it vastly harder to overturn
Anti-trans rhetoric has been spread across a growing myriad of guidance and documents, with Trans+ children headed back to school facing segregation and teachers banned from “encouraging” them to ques...
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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 01/09/2026
This analysis by @sophieperryportfolio.com also explores upcoming consultations that could further deepen a growing institutionalism of transphobia in English schools For the latest anti-trans policies and to understand the LGBTQIA+ news, get our free weekly newsletter 📨 wearequeeraf.com/subscribe
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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 01/09/2026
🆕 As schools begin their new term - a myriad of guidance documents make 'Section 28 2.0' vastly more complex to navigate and fight back against From Trans+ pupils facing segregation to teachers banned from “encouraging” students to question their gender 👇 www.wearequeeraf.com/section-28-2...
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Section 28 2.0: A complex web of anti-trans guidance that will make it vastly harder to overturn
Anti-trans rhetoric has been spread across a growing myriad of guidance and documents, with Trans+ children headed back to school facing segregation and teachers banned from “encouraging” them to ques...
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Sophie Perry @sophieperryportfolio.com · 27/08/2026
Can someone wrap Ian McKellen in cotton wool for the rest of the week? It's not safe out here for octogenarian gay icons.
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Sophie Perry @sophieperryportfolio.com · 26/08/2026
I am so proud to be an @nctj.bsky.social ambassador – and I am always keen to support the fantastic work it does. For GCSE and A-Level results, a campaign has been running a campaign to inspire the next generation of journalists. My contribution was published today👇 1/2🧵
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From results day to multi-award-winning journalist
Sophie Perry, former senior news reporter, Pink News, on the journey to an impressive journalism career.
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Sophie Perry @sophieperryportfolio.com · 25/08/2026
NOT DOLLY!!!!
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Dolly Parton, legendary US country singer, dies aged 80
Dolly Parton, legendary US country singer, dies aged 80.
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Sophie Perry @sophieperryportfolio.com · 25/08/2026
She’s here, she’s queer, she’s unemployed – and she’s launched a Substack. If you are reading for the first time, welcome to GIRL OF MY DREAMS. A place for miscellaneous personal essays, on (un)becoming. 🔗 girlofmydreams.substack.com/p/finding-th...
Finding the GIRL OF MY DREAMS 

A place for miscellaneous personal essays, on (un)becoming.

She’s here, she’s queer, she’s unemployed – and she’s launched a Substack. 

girlofmydreams.substack.com
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Sophie Perry @sophieperryportfolio.com · 20/08/2026
PinkNews is making more staff redundant, closing its office and moving to use an AI tool to “condense work that previously took hours into minutes”. During my redundancy meeting in March I expressed concern the brand was heading down the route of AI slop – sad to see I was completely right.
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Sophie Perry @sophieperryportfolio.com · 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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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Can you help us reach more people than ever before? Respond to our Trans Lives Survey today, and share on your social media, so we can get a full picture of the experiences and views of trans people in the UK. Take the survey here: form.typeform.com/to/BRppksJ3 #TransLives #TransSurvey #Trans
A pink and blue graphic with a black and white cartoon of some people on the bottom. 

Text reads: TransActual is launching its biggest survey for the trans community yet!

TRANS LIVES SURVEY

2026

We want to hear about your experiences as a trans person living in the UK.

It's quick, anonymous, and will help us campaign for our community!
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Sophie Perry @sophieperryportfolio.com · 31/07/2026
I have an opinion piece in the new edition of DIVA Magazine ✨️ Entitled 'The sapphic scene gives me FOMO - and I LOVE it' I discuss the boom in FLINTA communities, clubs and events across the UK - which is more than any single dyke can do. Pick up a copy 👇
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Ed Burmila @edburmila.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
It would help a lot if a lot of journalists and pundits weren't using Twitter as their assignment editor, several years into its transition into Stormfront.
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Sophie Perry @sophieperryportfolio.com · 25/07/2026
I wasn't sure whether to post this, but then thought the shame is probably the patriarchy speaking - so felt I should! I had a very weird experience at a bar after London Trans+ Pride - but no, a trans person wasn't responsible. It was - of course - a cis man. 🧵 1/6
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Sophie Perry @sophieperryportfolio.com · 25/07/2026
London Trans Pride! 🏳️‍⚧️ 💙🤍🩷 @smartypantsmarty.com @mimihansford.bsky.social
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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 09/07/2026
The EHRC's proposed Code of Practice has been condemned as a "system of segregation", "impractical, intrusive and inhumane", and even "genocidal in nature" 
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EHRC says 'sex questioning' will be "rare" – but evidence suggests it's increasing
The chair of the EHRC has claimed in a letter to a Labour MP that sex questioning under the updated Code of Practice will be “rare and exceptional”
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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 10/07/2026
Over the past eight years, 11 countries and dozens of states worldwide have outlawed conversion practices. The UK is one of the few Western European nations yet to introduce a ban.
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Draft conversion practices bill loopholes make it “instruction manual for abuse”
Eight years after a ban was pledged the draft Conversion Practices Bill is here – and its not without problems
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The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
The NUJ has expressed solidarity with the family, partner, and friends of murdered journalist Lyra McKee ahead of the long-awaited verdict at the Belfast Crown Court today. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/jud...
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Judgment due in Lyra McKee murder trial
Judgment will be handed down in Belfast Crown Court today (Friday 3 July) in the long-running trial of three men accused of murdering freelance journalist and NUJ member Lyra McKee.
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Sophie Perry @sophieperryportfolio.com · 02/07/2026
Six years into our relationship and @sarayahaddad.bsky.social can still ask me the most riveting questions. Today's example: "If I was a pasta shape, what pasta shape would I be?"
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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 29/06/2026
The queer community pointed out two major loopholes in the government's draft conversion practices bill that could leave LGBTQIA+ people unprotected.
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Draft conversion practices bill loopholes make it “instruction manual for abuse”
Eight years after a ban was pledged the draft Conversion Practices Bill is here – and its not without problems
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Sophie Perry @sophieperryportfolio.com · 27/06/2026
This week, I wrote and produced @wearequeeraf.com's award-winning newsletter – and what a week for it! Keir Starmer resigning and the draft Conversation Practices Bill dropping – ALL during a heatwave? Give the queers a break 🥵 🧵/1
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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 27/06/2026
Draft conversion practices bill loopholes make it “instruction manual for abuse” 👇 www.wearequeeraf.com/draft-conver...
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Draft conversion practices bill loopholes make it “instruction manual for abuse”
Eight years after a ban was pledged the draft Conversion Practices Bill is here – and its not without problems
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Sophie Perry @sophieperryportfolio.com · 27/06/2026
Idk if I'm around queer people too much but I just responded to a text from my 61-year-old, straight, cis, mum with "thanks diva boots"
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Sophie Perry @sophieperryportfolio.com · 22/06/2026
This is a huge shame, but absolutely the right decision. I was really looking forward to working with the Trans+ Solidarity Alliance team this week and carrying out comms support for this important event. Health and safety are paramount! More details 👇
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Sophie Perry @sophieperryportfolio.com · 22/06/2026
Prime Minister resignations are starting to feel like Christmas – they seem to come around quicker every year
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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 20/06/2026
Youth social media bans should raise privacy concerns for everyone 👇 www.wearequeeraf.com/youth-social...
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Youth social media bans should raise privacy concerns for everyone
TL;DR: The UK Government has announced a sweeping under-16s social media ban, which could have implications for privacy rights for everyone. The UK government has announced a sweeping ban on children under the age of 16 accessing social media. This landmark decision – in what is already a highly
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Sophie Perry @sophieperryportfolio.com · 20/06/2026
This week I wrote and produced @wearequeeraf.com's newsletter, discussing the Govenment's announcement of an under-16s social media ban and wider privacy rights Give it a read 👇
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Understand the LGBTQIA+ news: Youth social media bans should raise privacy concerns for everyone, especially the LGBTQIA+ community
Starmer's social media ban has been widely criticised - Understand the LGBTQIA+ news this week
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Sophie Perry @sophieperryportfolio.com · 05/06/2026
And the award for worst Pride Month post goes to...
Official statement from HelloFresh: 


We know eating isn't always a top priority this month.

We respect that.

But for those of you who are... prepping... we have an extensive lineup of high-fiber recipes available.

Happy Pride.
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Sophie Perry @sophieperryportfolio.com · 03/06/2026
Free speech lovers Reform showing once again they only love it when it suits them
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Reform UK bans Essex libraries promoting LGTBQ pride
It has been dubbed as "disturbing and alarming news" by Save Our Libraries Essex
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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 03/06/2026
“What pupils see and hear matters. Avoidance creates taboo, and taboo breeds prejudice.” @sophieperryportfolio.com on what effect new RSHE guidance could have on Trans+ lives 
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Recommended but not forced segregation: New guidance could push Trans+ people out of public life
The long-awaiting Code of Practice may have been watered down, but it could roll back trans inclusion laws by more than two decades.
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Sophie Perry @sophieperryportfolio.com · 01/06/2026
On Friday, I wrote and produced QueerAF's newsletter 📰 I examined new Department for Education data on homophobic and transphobic school suspensions in the context of the updated RHSE guidance coming into force in September. Read & subscribe to @wearequeeraf.com 👇
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Sophie Perry @sophieperryportfolio.com · 21/05/2026
It's worth remembering that the abhorrent EHRC Code of Practice – which treats trans people as a third sex – has been published literally two days after it was announced the UK will host the European IDAHOT+ Forum 2027. Labour might still claim to be an ally, but the emperor has no clothes.
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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
The newly published EHRC Code of Practice leaves trans people in the UK today with less rights than they had prior to last year’s Supreme Court ruling. Read our full statement here: transactual.org.uk/blog/2026/05...
Text reads: Updated statement on the new Code of Practice.  

The newly published EHRC Code of Practice leaves trans people in the UK today with less rights than they had prior to last year’s Supreme Court ruling.

Not only does this new guidance fail to protect the rights and dignity of transgender people, but appears to have weakened protections for the LGBTQ+ community as a whole. Rather than engage with our community with respect, the Government has instead withheld publishing its new Code of Practice until as late as possible.

Full statement on our website Text reads: Updated statement on the new Code of Practice.  

TransActual will continue to fight for equal access to public life for all trans people, and will publish our full thoughts on the new Code once we have had the time to properly scrutinise it – something that the Government seems keen to avoid.

Full statement on our website Text reads: Updated statement on the new Code of Practice.  

If you, or someone you know, is struggling with today’s news, please reach out to a mental health helpline that can listen and offer support:
Trans specific
Mindline Trans – 0300 330 5468 (open Friday evenings)
TRUK Listens – 0800 009 6640 (open 8am-midnight, 7 days a week)

LGBT+ specific
Black and Brown Rainbow – 0800 054 1097 (open 6pm-8pm on Mondays and Wednesdays), info@blackandbrownrainbow.com
LGBT Foundation Helpline – 0345 3 30 30 30 (open 9am-8:30pm Monday to Friday, 10am-5:30pm at the weekend)
LGBT+ Helpline Scotland – 0800 464 7000 (open 12pm-9pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 1pm-6pm on Sundays)
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline – 0800 0119 100 (open 10am-10pm, 7 days a week)

Full statement on our website
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Switchboard - LGBTQIA+ Support Line @switchboard.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
You’re not alone. Our trained LGBTQIA+ volunteers are here to listen to any concerns you may have as a result of the revised EHRC guidance being laid before parliament. We’ve supported the community through trials and tribulations for over 50 years, and we’re here for you today.
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Sophie Perry @sophieperryportfolio.com · 19/05/2026
Pride Month is coming up and if you are still looking to hire a speaker to discuss LGBTQ+ inclusion then look no further, hire me – a real-life gay! 🌈 Get in touch! ✨ ✉️ hello@sophieperryportfolio.com #PrideMonth #LGBTQ+ #DEI
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Sophie Perry @sophieperryportfolio.com · 30/04/2026
🚨 EXCLUSIVE for @pressgazette.co.uk Nine positive Glassdoor reviews for PinkNews dating back six months have been deleted after a February complaint alleged they were AI-generated. This comes after a series of workplace culture scandals and redundancy waves. PinkNews denies involvement. 🧵/1
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Five-star employee reviews for Pink News deleted after AI allegation
A series of five-star employee reviews on Glassdoor for LGBTQ+ publisher Pink News have been taken down after a complaint to the platform.
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Sophie Perry @sophieperryportfolio.com · 28/04/2026
[add specific detail if you can]
An email which reads: Hey Sophie [redacted information] I can came across your work and really enjoyed it—especially [add specific detail if you can].
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Sophie Perry @sophieperryportfolio.com · 27/04/2026
Absolutely awful news 😞
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LGBT+ nightclub fire near Milton Keynes leads to arson arrest
An eyewitness says
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CN Lester 🏳️‍⚧️ @cnlester.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
If you're a cis person who thinks that Starmer and his government being appalling on trans human rights is a non-issue because 'nobody's perfect', rather than a telling insight into a fundamental lack of respect for basic human rights law, and a necessary warning for all people to heed...well.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 17/04/2026
We need to win big on May 7. Thousands of Green candidates are standing across England and Wales. This is a real chance to change politics - to give communities a stronger voice and challenge parties backed by big money. Support the campaign 👉 crowdfunder.co.uk/p/we-deserve...
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Not In Our Name (NION) Women @nionwomen.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
We crossed 99k signatures yesterday. As we approach the anniversary of the SC ruling tomorrow, we will share some thoughts on updates from our work over the last 12 months. It looks like our initial target of 100k signatures is firmly in reach, but we won’t stop there. Thank you everyone 🙏
Screenshot from the notinourname.org.uk Women in support of the trans+ community website. The words on screen show that 99,000 have signed. Let’s get to 100,000, under a quote that reads:

“We want the media and politicians to recognise that there is a large number of women who are supportive of the trans+ community. We call on them to report truthfully about the sources of violence against women and to address the systems that perpetuate harm.”
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What The Trans?! 🏳️‍⚧️ @whatthetrans.com · 09/04/2026
NINE protests are taking place this weekend against transphobia! View a full list of actions here: whatthetrans.com/compilation-... Please get in touch with us if you would like to add your campaign, protest etc. to our website.
A table of the 9 protests this weekend
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Sophie Perry @sophieperryportfolio.com · 03/04/2026
Jobs come and go, friendship is forever 💖 @marcuswratten.bsky.social @mimihansford.bsky.social + Chan 💖
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