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Sophie Perry 🌈

@sophieperryportfolio.com

Former Senior News Reporter at PinkNews | PhD Researcher at City St George's, University of London | Founder of the LGBTQ+ Journalism Network | Top 100 Future Leaders 2023 | Big fan of dinosaurs | she/her sophieperryportfolio.com/

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Sophie Perry 🌈@sophieperryportfolio.com · 5d ago

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 👇

DIVA Magazine@divamag.bsky.social · 6d ago

OUR AUG/SEP ISSUE IS HERE 🌈 Inside: Hearstopper’s #Tarcy, the Shane lookalike competition, our butch survey, queer line dancing, Sarah Waters, Brittany Howard, Hannah Einbinder and more Get your copy now: www.divadirect.info/diva-aug-sep... 📸:Petros

Ed Burmila@edburmila.bsky.social · 2w ago

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.

Adam Serwer@adamserwer.bsky.social · 2w ago

It is genuinely bizarre that we’ve become acclimatized to right wingers throwing a tantrum every time a black person (particularly a black woman) is cast in something, but are also supposed to pretend that this is not racism but related to some other substantive concern.

Sophie Perry 🌈@sophieperryportfolio.com · 2w ago

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

The National Union of Journalists@nujofficial.bsky.social · last mo.

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...

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 · last mo.

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 👇

Trans+ Solidarity Alliance@transsolidarity.bsky.social · last mo.

Important mass lobby update: With a red weather warning in place for the day, it will not go ahead. We are reaching out to participants with further detail and actions, but please do not travel. We are arranging a future date and will update ❤️ www.transsolidarityalliance.com/post/weather...

QueerAF@wearequeeraf.com · 2mo ago

Youth social media bans should raise privacy concerns for everyone 👇 www.wearequeeraf.com/youth-social...

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 · 2mo ago

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 👇

QueerAF@wearequeeraf.com · 2mo ago

New data reveals sharp rise in school suspensions linked to homophobic and transphobic bullying as new RSHE guidance dubbed “Section 28 2.0” prepares to come into force 

Sophie Perry 🌈@sophieperryportfolio.com · 3mo ago

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.

Switchboard - LGBTQIA+ Support Line@switchboard.bsky.social · 3mo ago

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 · 3mo ago

🚨 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

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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CN Lester 🏳️‍⚧️@cnlester.bsky.social · 4mo ago

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.

Not In Our Name (NION) Women@nionwomen.bsky.social · 4mo ago

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.”