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Devastating report into trans lives shows we are ‘stronger together’, says Green leader Zack Polanski Green party leader speaks out as devastating report makes clear why many Trans+ people might be feeling powerless right now

“Our report clearly shows the relentless creep of far-right narratives and policies into the UK mainstream – depriving us of healthcare, stripping us of the privacy that comes with self-determination and whipping up harassment and violence against us."

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Milestones Milestones is six part, editorially independent, newsletter series from QueerAF on the legal cases, political changes and campaigns that have shaped the rights of trans, non-binary, and intersex people in the UK today. Written by some of the UK’s most respected Trans+ journalists and funded by Trans+ History Week,

History shows the UK’s trans+ healthcare system isn’t broken - it’s working exactly as designed: for cisgender people.

Tomorrow, @ludovicparsons.bsky.social takes us through the history. Join 10K readers 👇

Transmission: The story behind the concert fighting for Trans+ rights Maxine Heron explores the significance of one of the UK’s biggest Trans+ solidarity events

When you’re a de facto minority, you just don’t have the numbers to deliver all the change you need - that’s where allies really count.

Could Transmission be a significant and historical intervention from some of the UK's biggest household names? We explore 👇

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🏳️‍⚧️ “We are seeing a rise, to put it bluntly, in fascism. Transphobia is an arm of fascism,” - Olly Alexander speaking to the @wearequeeraf.com podcast

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It’s time for allies in the media industry to speak up for LGBTQIA+ people We need more voices - not just in private, but in the newsrooms, speaking out in pitching meetings, and pushing back against harmful narratives.

It’s time for allies in the media industry to speak up for LGBTQIA+ people

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Social media ban is "reactionary measure" that will harm LGBTQIA+ youth, campaigners warn It would disproportionately affect LGBTQIA+ young people, who rely more heavily on the platforms to connect with other queer people

Campaigners have been clear that restricting social media - framed as protecting youth - would disproportionately harm LGBTQIA+ young people, who rely on it more than their heterosexual counterparts

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Rise of social media bans is a blunt force that will harm LGBTQIA+ children, especially in rural areas If we are serious about protecting young people, we need to approach social media policy with that nuance in mind.

“The debate about social media bans often centres on screen time and addiction, but rarely pauses to ask what, and who, might be lost in the process.” 👇

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What fasting again taught me as a transgender Muslim In the wake of the killing of an openly gay imam earlier this year, Jaheim Karim writes on being trans and Muslim

In the wake of the killing of an openly gay imam earlier this year, Jaheim Karim writes on being trans and Muslim

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The historically pivotal court case, that is critical to the future UK Trans+ rights Christine Goodwin v UK, changed the lives of Trans+ people across Europe, leading to the UK Gender Recognition Act. But it continues to be misunderstood

The historically pivotal court case you need to understand to fight for Trans+ rights, since the UK Supreme Court case 👇

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Why Black queer history belongs in Britain's classrooms Our landmark scheme for underrepresented or emerging creatives to share their perspective and get journalism and strategic communication skills sessions. This week, for our Black History Month series, it’s Declan Dadzie.

Why Black queer history belongs in Britain's classrooms

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Understand the LGBTQIA+ news: 99% of trans and non-binary people in the UK say transphobia is impacting their mental health What it would take to reduce the 48,000 people wait list for transgender healthcare in the UK?

Read our full analysis 👉

Analysis of a significant shift in the queer media landscape. The US brand them has been sold by Conde Nast to Equalpride, publisher of brands like Out, The Advocate, and Pride.com. The purchase comes amid a significant number of job cuts within Equalpride, including The Advocate and Pride.com's editors-in-chief, as well as multiple managers and staff writers across the organisation's magazine portfolios. The CEO said cuts were being made amid dwindling advertising revenue.

It also means, amid wider cuts at Conde Nast, there's few if any Trans+ staffers left across the organisation's publications.

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Understand the LGBTQIA+ news: 99% of trans and non-binary people in the UK say transphobia is impacting their mental health What it would take to reduce the 48,000 people wait list for transgender healthcare in the UK?

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A rising star in the football team has got a six-match suspension for homophobic behaviour, but its impact will be limited as it won't be applied in Premier League matches. Jack Fletcher, an 18-year-old rising star at Manchester United, has been banned for six matches for calling an opponent a homophobic slur at an under 21s match. He's also been fined £1500, and will have to attend an education programme.

However, in an important caveat to the ban, it can only be applied when he is not playing a Premier League match, limiting its impact now he's joined the senior team (Source: @outsports.com)

George stepped down after anti-trans rhetoric was found in his social media posts, documents show 👇

Devastating report into trans lives shows we are ‘stronger together’, says Green leader Zack Polanski Green party leader speaks out as devastating report makes clear why many Trans+ people might be feeling powerless right now

Such an important report from @transactualuk.bsky.social, reporting from @wearequeeraf.com and support from @zackpolanski.bsky.social.
Transphobia is everywhere, and it's exhausting. I refuse to believe we're powerless in the face of it, but it can feel that way
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Unshakeably tired? You're not the only one muddling through the spike in fatigue How can we begin to bring our best to our work from a new foundation of radical compassion?

Unshakeably tired? You're not the only one muddling through the spike in fatigue

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Devastating report into trans lives shows we are ‘stronger together’, says Green leader Zack Polanski Green party leader speaks out as devastating report makes clear why many Trans+ people might be feeling powerless right now

Nearly every single trans person in the UK has been impacted by transphobia, report by @transactualuk.bsky.social finds

Unlock our secret data: Go behind the scenes of QueerAF's 2025 Every year, we review our work as an independent, regulated LGBTQIA+ publisher. Now you can too, with our transparency report:

Unlock our secret data: Go behind the scenes of QueerAF's 2025 👇

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Rise of social media bans is a blunt force that will harm LGBTQIA+ children, especially in rural areas If we are serious about protecting young people, we need to approach social media policy with that nuance in mind.

If we are serious about protecting young people, we need to approach social media policy with that nuance in mind.

www.wearequeeraf.com/rise-of-soci...

You can support Trans+ rights and win a British election: A consequential Green victory Spencer has been a supporter of Trans+ rights and was accompanied on her campaign by Zack Polanski, the party's first openly gay leader

Spencer campaigned against divisive politics and was vocal on progressive issues - including Trans+ rights

Transmission: The story behind the concert fighting for Trans+ rights Maxine Heron explores the significance of one of the UK’s biggest Trans+ solidarity events

Maxine Heron explores the significance of one of the UK’s biggest Trans+ solidarity events

www.wearequeeraf.com/transmission...