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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 12d
My column for October’s Exposed Magazine LGBTQ+ October Events in Sheffield'

www.exposedmagazine.co.uk/lgbtq/lgbtq-...

#LGBTQ #Sheffield #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffEvents #LWithTheT 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
LGBTQ+ October Events in Sheffield | Exposed Magazine
Spooky season is upon us, and Sheffield’s LGBTQ+ scene is gearing up for a jam-packed October full of events. Whether you’re into all-night dance parties, low-key social meetups, drag performances, cr...
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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 16h
Rest in peace, Miss Major.

We will carry the bricks forward.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 18h
The trailblazing transgender rights activist Miss Major has passed away at the age of 78.

Miss Major was a lifelong organizer and participant in the ballroom scene. She took part in the 1969 Stonewall Riots and was injured by the police — but she kept fighting.
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DIVA Magazine @divamag.bsky.social · 1d
“Parliament may be back, but so are those determined to defend equality. If this summer proved anything, it’s that the movement for trans rights never took a break”

✏️: @mimmymum.bsky.social
Parliament’s back – and so is the fight for trans rights
“Parliament may be back, but so are those determined to defend equality. If this summer proved anything, it’s that the movement for trans rights never took a break”
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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 13h
The Spook School - Binary
The Spook School - Binary
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Big Issue @bigissue.com · 1d
How much do you really know about abortion in the UK?

Senior reporter Isabella McRae has been uncovering whether our rights are still under threat.

Read the full series this week on bigissue.com 💻
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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 1d
Well my playlist is continuing to grow (largely from the suggestions on here) if you're still looking for some

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 1d
That has now been corrected 🎃
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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 1d
Check out Period Parrrty at Soho Theatre, a bold, celebratory coming-of-age show where a trans Tamil teen flips the script on a traditional Tamil period party.

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Period Parrrty - Soho Theatre
This is no ordinary coming-of-age story. This is a trans Tamil party. And you're invited.
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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 1d
🚨This is an emergency🚨

This Government is currently sitting on an EHRC Code of Practice that will lead to the segregation and exclusion of trans people in public life.

Use our tool to email your MP: tinyurl.com/scrap-the-bathroom-ban

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#ScrapTheBathroomBan
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LGBT+ Fund @lgbtfunduk.bsky.social · 1d
We support & resource UK LGBT+ groups, communities &allies to shape and connect the systems impacting our lives. We work to strengthen the sector through capacity building, networking, advocacy and influencing policy to advance equality and inclusion for a fair and equitable future.
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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 1d
🏳️‍🌈 Join City for LGBT+ (London or online) this Wed (15 Oct) – a live crowdfunding event supporting global LGBTQI orgs .

Let's defend LGBTQI rights under threat & build resilience together!

Register now: giveout.org/city-for-lgbt/

#LGBTQIRights #Crowdfunding #Fundraising #Philanthropy
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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 1d
Chappell Roan - The Subway
Chappell Roan - The Subway (Official Music Video)
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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 2d
Haha I take no responsibility for that 😂
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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 2d
Amazing list Thankyou
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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 2d
Spooky season is rapidly approaching . . . What tunes am I missing from my #Halloween playlist? 👻🎃👹🏮

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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 3d
October 11th-18th is National Hate Crime Awareness Week. Between 2023 – 2024, Galop saw a 100% increase in LGBT+ people accessing help for Hate Crime

If you have experienced LGBT+ hate and would like support you can contact Galop:
0800 999 5428
[email protected]
galop.org.uk
Or on the Zoteria app
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Consortium @consortium.lgbt · 3d
Today is National Coming Out Day, first observed in 1988 on the anniversary of the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.

This #NationalComingOutDay, it's important to acknowledge that coming out looks different for everyone!

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This image has a light brown textured background with a illustration of a turtle hiding in it's shell with a speech bubble that says: "It's okay if you're not ready yet!". The purple and black text reads: National Coming Out Day, October 11th. This image has a light brown textured background with an illustration of a file open, with different paper clips. There are two images, one a Keith Haring design of someone coming out of the closest ad a poster for the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay rights. The black text reads: he first National Coming Out Day, organised by Jean O’Leary and Dr. Robert Eichberg with the National Coming Out Day organisation, was observed on October 11, 1988, the first anniversary of the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. In 1993, the National Coming Out Day organisation merged with the Human Rights Campaign, formally known as the Human Rights Campaign Fund. During the first few years of the project, Artist Keith Haring contributed his famous 1988 image of a person stepping out of the closet to HRC’s project, and it continues to be a staple in supporting their work by providing resources to the LGBTQ+ community. They created the National Coming Out Project in 1996, which is part of the ongoing work that goes beyond the activities on October 11 to provide resource guides and information to people who are coming out or those interested in understanding the journey. hrc.org/campaigns/national-coming-out-day
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Consortium @consortium.lgbt · 3d
Whether you're out, not ready, or unable to come out, you are seen, you are valid, and you are not alone.

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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 3d
🆕️ Some 32,000 people could lose access to care if all of the Cass Review reccomendations are implemented a new investigation shows
Majority of adults waiting for Trans+ healthcare are under 25
Two-thirds of Trans+ people would lose care if all Cass Review recommendations implemented
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Galop @galopuk.bsky.social · 4d
The newly released Official Statistics for Hate Crime in 2024-2025 do not accurately reflect the true prevalence of anti-LGBT+ hate in England and Wales. This misrepresentation matters.

Read our full statement ⬇️
bit.ly/3J6BNYr
Galop's Statement on the 2024/25 Official Statistics for Hate Crime in England and Wales.
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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 6d
We've just released an accessible, web-based version of our report 'Still Complicated', which explores Bi+ experiences of accessing services and support, and how this can be improved. You can read it here: www.equality-network.org/assets/still...
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ILGA-Europe @ilgaeurope.bsky.social · 7d
After years of dedicated work alongside CoE Member States, OII Europe, and experts, ILGA-Europe is thrilled that the Council of Europe has adopted its first-ever Recommendation on intersex rights - a global first! Read more at www.ilga-europe.org/press-releas...
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Claire's Trans Talks @clairestranstalks.bsky.social · 3d
Part 2 of the Gender Clinic Files is out, looking at the impact if Cass recommendations for adult services were introduced, affecting more than 32k young trans adults just from the current waiting list.

Huge thanks to @wearequeeraf.com & @whatthetrans.com for their work on this series.
Majority of adults waiting for Trans+ healthcare are under 25
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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 2d
Paul Simon - Kodachrome
Paul Simon - Kodachrome (Official Audio)
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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 2d
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What The Trans?! 🏳️‍⚧️ @whatthetrans.com · 4d
New TKDB protest for the 1st Nov
transkids deserve better!! TRANSPHOBIA ALL OUT AGAINST !! All out against transphobia! On Saturday, November 1, TERFS intend to march in London, demanding trans exclusionary, discriminatory legislation, and threatening trans people on our streets. We cannot let this happen unchallenged- they may have been emboldened by the Supreme Court Ruling, but so have we. Just a few days after ruling, we marched through Westminster to express our rage, be with community, and make it clear that we would continue to fight for trans liberation. That march was only the start. We need as many people possible out again on the first of November, to show up for collective liberation and show the TERFS that they will never divide us. less
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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 3d
🌈 Today is #NationalComingOutDay!

Whether you’re out, not out, questioning, or can’t share your truth safely, you’re valid, seen, loved and part of community regardless of how visible you are.

Coming out is personal. Be proud of who you are, in whatever way feels right for you. ❤️
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