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Marty Davies @smartypantsmarty.com · 2d

The stories we tell ourselves about ourselves really matter. Especially right now when so many stories about us are not by us and are hateful distortions and lies.

Now is your opportunity to shape the types of stories we develop for Year 3 of Trans+ History Week.

Please share with your network.

Trans+ History Week @transhistoryweek.com · 5d

Help shape Trans+ History Week!

Please complete our annual story survey and have your say on what kinds of stories we tell next year with @wearequeeraf.com

Shape Trans+ History Week - Have Your Say

What kinds of stories, history and communities should we focus on next year?

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Murphers Paradise @kerriemurphy.bsky.social · 1d

It goes without saying that Mamdani’s policies are good ones, but as someone in PR I am impressed by what great communicators he and his team are. They artfully tie his messages back to a moment in history that underscores he is not proposing anything radical, but a continuation of NY’s story. 1/2

Katelyn Boo-urns @katelynburns.com · 1d

I wrote a little about some of the little details you might have missed in this video and why it hit me so hard as a trans person this morning:

www.burnsnotice.com/you-have-to-...

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Marty Davies @smartypantsmarty.com · 1d

He was on a mad one alright. We’ve all been there. My drug of choice is Starmix.

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Marty Davies @smartypantsmarty.com · 1d

In all seriousness, I’ve packed away more cola bottles in less time.

The doctors sound a little dramatic.

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Marty Davies @smartypantsmarty.com · 1d

Haribo’s PR team:

a close up of a stuffed monkey wearing a green shirt and blue jeans .

Alt: a close up of a stuffed monkey wearing a green shirt and blue jeans giving the worried side eye

media.tenor.com

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Marty Davies @smartypantsmarty.com · 1d

“Haribo declined to comment when approached by the BBC.”

Barnsley man in hospital after three-day cola bottles binge

Nathan Rimmington ate his way through 3kg of sweets - and doctors were shocked he survived.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Bold Politics with Zack Polanski @boldpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

Solidarity with all trans and intersex people having their existence debated every time a tv host hasn't done their prep and can't think of any more questions

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Marty Davies @smartypantsmarty.com · 1d

Incredibly refreshing.

Honouring the wisdom of our ancestors who paved the way.

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 1d

UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera

In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.

As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 1d

UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera

In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.

As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.

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Marty Davies @smartypantsmarty.com · 2d

Well this is extremely refreshing

Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 2d

This is an amazing defence of trans people against one of the country’s worst transphobic bigots by @zackpolanski.bsky.social

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Marty Davies @smartypantsmarty.com · 2d

We’ve been applying pressure on Sky. Their involvement is much deeper than simply advertising on GB News. They sell all the advertising on the channel’s behalf, too.

www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/time...

Time for Sky to get its head out of the clouds

Pressure mounts on Ofcom and Sky to take action to end GB News’ campaign of hate.

www.campaignlive.co.uk

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Stop Funding Hate @stopfundinghate.bsky.social · 2d

Today's GB News TV advertisers include *Sky *Sun Life *Boxt *Avanti Travel Insurance *AllClearTravel *AliveCor *City_Moves *WeFix_London *PolandTravel_UK *WorldOfCruising *AprilKingLegal *Emerald_Cruises *getdrafty *TonicSurgery *HousingUnits *CandlelightUK *moneyfactscomp *Staysure *SimplyFactoring

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Marty Davies @smartypantsmarty.com · 2d

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FreeLinkophant sHELLey B Woke - Living Saint of Purity🏳️‍⚧️🖤💜🤍 💛 @shelleybwoke.bsky.social · 2d

"The stories we tell ourselves about ourselves really matter."

Marty Davies @smartypantsmarty.com · 2d

The stories we tell ourselves about ourselves really matter. Especially right now when so many stories about us are not by us and are hateful distortions and lies.

Now is your opportunity to shape the types of stories we develop for Year 3 of Trans+ History Week.

Please share with your network.

Trans+ History Week @transhistoryweek.com · 5d

Help shape Trans+ History Week!

Please complete our annual story survey and have your say on what kinds of stories we tell next year with @wearequeeraf.com

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Marty Davies @smartypantsmarty.com · 2d

The stories we tell ourselves about ourselves really matter. Especially right now when so many stories about us are not by us and are hateful distortions and lies.

Now is your opportunity to shape the types of stories we develop for Year 3 of Trans+ History Week.

Please share with your network.

Trans+ History Week @transhistoryweek.com · 5d

Help shape Trans+ History Week!

Please complete our annual story survey and have your say on what kinds of stories we tell next year with @wearequeeraf.com

Shape Trans+ History Week - Have Your Say

What kinds of stories, history and communities should we focus on next year?

erv8ks078ir.typeform.com

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Morgan M Page @morganmpage.bsky.social · 3d

Brighton: Tomorrow I’m chairing this panel on queer history with Sacha Coward, DJ Ritu, and Eleanor Medhurst at Coast Is Queer! Tickets: coastisqueer.com/event/resear...

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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 3d

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The UK’s independent scientific bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation - over the past 5 months I've been working with @martinmckee.bsky.social to map out their vulnerabilities and it's not good news.

Today our report is published!
www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...

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UK’s arm’s length public bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation

Seven in ten Britons say it is important for top scientific institutions to be independent in exclusive new polling.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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Helen 🏳️‍⚧️✊🏻💕 @mimmymum.bsky.social · 3d

Trans people must not be left behind: TGEU highlights critical gaps in the new EU LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy 2026-30

"The Strategy inadequately addresses the scapegoating of trans people, misses the opportunity to ensure the full protection of the rights of trans people under EU law,"

Trans people must not be left behind: TGEU highlights critical gaps in the new EU LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy 2026-30 - TGEU - Trans Europe and Central Asia

TGEU welcomes the publication of the LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy 2026–2030 and the European Commission’s renewed pledge to advance the rights of all LGBTIQ+ people while embedding an intersectional pers...

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Trans+ History Week @transhistoryweek.com · 3d

Free screening of Framing Agnes in London next week with Morgan Page👇

Morgan M Page @morganmpage.bsky.social · 4d

London: Come listen to me prattle on about trans history (and watch Framing Agnes!) at this free event at Birkbeck next week! www.bbk.ac.uk/events/event...

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Marty Davies @smartypantsmarty.com · 3d

I’m going to this.

I haven’t seen Framing Agnes before and I’ve been looking for a screening.

Come along and support Morgan, too.

Morgan M Page @morganmpage.bsky.social · 4d

London: Come listen to me prattle on about trans history (and watch Framing Agnes!) at this free event at Birkbeck next week! www.bbk.ac.uk/events/event...