Jamie Wareham
@jamiewareham.co.uk
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Jamie Wareham
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· Jun 6
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This regards the UK media’s bias but it’s true in the US too where big media like nyt, now joined by Condé Nast, have enabled bigotry, misogyny and predation.
“It’s a clear example of institutional bias, contributing to a climate that harms women, the Trans+ community and gender-nonconforming cis people.” - @jamiewareham.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 9:47 AM
This regards the UK media’s bias but it’s true in the US too where big media like nyt, now joined by Condé Nast, have enabled bigotry, misogyny and predation.
Reposted by Jamie Wareham
5/ Our take @jamiewareham.co.uk
"The report relies largely on media coverage. Not every murder is reported, and in many countries trans identities are not even recorded in official reporting, making these figures an even clearer call to action."
"The report relies largely on media coverage. Not every murder is reported, and in many countries trans identities are not even recorded in official reporting, making these figures an even clearer call to action."
November 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
5/ Our take @jamiewareham.co.uk
"The report relies largely on media coverage. Not every murder is reported, and in many countries trans identities are not even recorded in official reporting, making these figures an even clearer call to action."
"The report relies largely on media coverage. Not every murder is reported, and in many countries trans identities are not even recorded in official reporting, making these figures an even clearer call to action."
The hearing is a huge blow to the watchdog’s reputation already.
But if it's found to have advised businesses across the UK wrongly on the law (in a way that has led organisations to break the law significant work will need to be done, for businesses to rely on it again 👇
But if it's found to have advised businesses across the UK wrongly on the law (in a way that has led organisations to break the law significant work will need to be done, for businesses to rely on it again 👇
Has the Equalities Minister changed her mind since she said the Supreme Court ruling provided "crystal clear" clarity?
In court last week, she seemed to suggest that the EHRC's guidance – was anything but clear.
What happened and why it matters 🧵👇
In court last week, she seemed to suggest that the EHRC's guidance – was anything but clear.
What happened and why it matters 🧵👇
November 18, 2025 at 12:58 PM
The hearing is a huge blow to the watchdog’s reputation already.
But if it's found to have advised businesses across the UK wrongly on the law (in a way that has led organisations to break the law significant work will need to be done, for businesses to rely on it again 👇
But if it's found to have advised businesses across the UK wrongly on the law (in a way that has led organisations to break the law significant work will need to be done, for businesses to rely on it again 👇
Reposted by Jamie Wareham
6/ Our analysis - @jamiewareham.co.uk: “As the EHRC faces mounting scrutiny from concerns over its use of AI to government rebukes, one question is increasingly being asked across Westminster: has this regulator gone rogue?”
November 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
6/ Our analysis - @jamiewareham.co.uk: “As the EHRC faces mounting scrutiny from concerns over its use of AI to government rebukes, one question is increasingly being asked across Westminster: has this regulator gone rogue?”
Then maybe take your product off the market and fix it - why is the responsibility on the individual, not the system here?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Don't blindly trust what AI tells you, Google boss tells BBC
Sundar Pichai candidly acknowledged concerns about inaccurate answers generated by Google's models.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Then maybe take your product off the market and fix it - why is the responsibility on the individual, not the system here?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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As Harvey Milk famously said, “you gotta give 'em hope”, a message politicians in both the US and UK have been adopting to surging success
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/is-hope-back-on-the-agenda-anti-trans-narratives-flail-in-us-elections-with-lessons-for-uk/
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/is-hope-back-on-the-agenda-anti-trans-narratives-flail-in-us-elections-with-lessons-for-uk/
Is hope back on the agenda? Anti-trans narratives flail in US elections, with lessons for UK
As Harvey Milk famously said, “you gotta give 'em hope”, a message politicians in both the US and UK have been adopting to surging success
www.wearequeeraf.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
As Harvey Milk famously said, “you gotta give 'em hope”, a message politicians in both the US and UK have been adopting to surging success
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/is-hope-back-on-the-agenda-anti-trans-narratives-flail-in-us-elections-with-lessons-for-uk/
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/is-hope-back-on-the-agenda-anti-trans-narratives-flail-in-us-elections-with-lessons-for-uk/
Reposted by Jamie Wareham
This 👇
The majority of what we wrote about the media in this story back when it first took place, is true two years on - it would have been her 19th birthday today
www.wearequeeraf.com/brianna-ghey...
www.wearequeeraf.com/brianna-ghey...
Brianna Ghey: Media must recognise its part in rising transphobia
Following years of media and government anti-trans messaging, a young trans person has been murdered in what appears to have been a targeted attack.
www.wearequeeraf.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
This 👇
The majority of what we wrote about the media in this story back when it first took place, is true two years on - it would have been her 19th birthday today
www.wearequeeraf.com/brianna-ghey...
www.wearequeeraf.com/brianna-ghey...
Brianna Ghey: Media must recognise its part in rising transphobia
Following years of media and government anti-trans messaging, a young trans person has been murdered in what appears to have been a targeted attack.
www.wearequeeraf.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The majority of what we wrote about the media in this story back when it first took place, is true two years on - it would have been her 19th birthday today
www.wearequeeraf.com/brianna-ghey...
www.wearequeeraf.com/brianna-ghey...
Is hope back on the agenda? Tomorrow in the @wearequeeraf.com newsletter I examine the lessons for Labour (and wider UK politics) from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's shock victory - and the Green Surge.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Is hope back on the agenda? Tomorrow in the @wearequeeraf.com newsletter I examine the lessons for Labour (and wider UK politics) from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's shock victory - and the Green Surge.
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Another nomination for the incredible @wearequeeraf.com podcast alumni, and the @transhistoryweek.com team!
Congrats to everyone involved, and alongside huge names like BBC Radio 4 and the National Trust!
Congrats to everyone involved, and alongside huge names like BBC Radio 4 and the National Trust!
Our podcast has been nominated for an Audio Production Award, recognising that together with @transhistoryweek.com we are:
"Really making a difference through identifying, nurturing or mentoring new and diverse talent to the podcast and audio industry" 🎉👏
wearequeeraf.com/podcast
"Really making a difference through identifying, nurturing or mentoring new and diverse talent to the podcast and audio industry" 🎉👏
wearequeeraf.com/podcast
October 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Another nomination for the incredible @wearequeeraf.com podcast alumni, and the @transhistoryweek.com team!
Congrats to everyone involved, and alongside huge names like BBC Radio 4 and the National Trust!
Congrats to everyone involved, and alongside huge names like BBC Radio 4 and the National Trust!
A critical investigation, which will provide, for some, a devastating set of predictions on waiting times for NHS help for their transition.
I hope it will be another piece of journalism that you can use to fight back 👇
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I hope it will be another piece of journalism that you can use to fight back 👇
Read it first in @wearequeeraf.com newsletter www.wearequeeraf.com/subscribe/
This Saturday after painstaking research and FOIs by @clairestranstalks.bsky.social with @whatthetrans.com, we'll publish 'The Gender Clinic Files' in our newsletter:
A new investigative series exposing deep structural issues with UK Transgender healthcare
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A new investigative series exposing deep structural issues with UK Transgender healthcare
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October 3, 2025 at 10:47 AM
A critical investigation, which will provide, for some, a devastating set of predictions on waiting times for NHS help for their transition.
I hope it will be another piece of journalism that you can use to fight back 👇
Read it first in @wearequeeraf.com newsletter www.wearequeeraf.com/subscribe/
I hope it will be another piece of journalism that you can use to fight back 👇
Read it first in @wearequeeraf.com newsletter www.wearequeeraf.com/subscribe/
Remarkable intervention, from a figure of seniority that we haven't seen in what feels like years, she added:
"I'm a woman, I'm a feminist and I see absolutely no contradiction in being a woman and also supporting the trans community"
news.sky.com/story/lucy-p...
"I'm a woman, I'm a feminist and I see absolutely no contradiction in being a woman and also supporting the trans community"
news.sky.com/story/lucy-p...
Lucy Powell calls for MPs to vote on single sex space guidance
The Labour deputy leadership candidate calls for a debate and vote on guidance which is expected to say that trans people should be excluded from single sex spaces.
news.sky.com
October 1, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Remarkable intervention, from a figure of seniority that we haven't seen in what feels like years, she added:
"I'm a woman, I'm a feminist and I see absolutely no contradiction in being a woman and also supporting the trans community"
news.sky.com/story/lucy-p...
"I'm a woman, I'm a feminist and I see absolutely no contradiction in being a woman and also supporting the trans community"
news.sky.com/story/lucy-p...
Congrats Jess 👏
This piece of journalism absolutely rocked, and continues to inform, deliver and help people understand the ramifications.
The media and law sectors are vastly better with @jessothomson.co.uk's work, challenging them to be and do better 💪
This piece of journalism absolutely rocked, and continues to inform, deliver and help people understand the ramifications.
The media and law sectors are vastly better with @jessothomson.co.uk's work, challenging them to be and do better 💪
Feels a bit egregious to post about awards two days in a row, but I have just found out I was nominated for – and have won – an independent journalism award for my reporting following the Supreme Court decision in For Women Scotland for @wearequeeraf.com
Thank you!
Thank you!
September 26, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Congrats Jess 👏
This piece of journalism absolutely rocked, and continues to inform, deliver and help people understand the ramifications.
The media and law sectors are vastly better with @jessothomson.co.uk's work, challenging them to be and do better 💪
This piece of journalism absolutely rocked, and continues to inform, deliver and help people understand the ramifications.
The media and law sectors are vastly better with @jessothomson.co.uk's work, challenging them to be and do better 💪
Reposted by Jamie Wareham
False balance is the concept that is also sometimes known as bothsidesism - a nonsense word, which should tell you everything you need to know already.
It sees journalists present issues as balanced between 'opposing viewpoints', even when one position is supported by an abundance of evidence
It sees journalists present issues as balanced between 'opposing viewpoints', even when one position is supported by an abundance of evidence
September 23, 2025 at 11:44 AM
False balance is the concept that is also sometimes known as bothsidesism - a nonsense word, which should tell you everything you need to know already.
It sees journalists present issues as balanced between 'opposing viewpoints', even when one position is supported by an abundance of evidence
It sees journalists present issues as balanced between 'opposing viewpoints', even when one position is supported by an abundance of evidence
There was 'technically' an equal amount of LGBTQIA+ trans inclusive organisations, as there were anti-trans respondents, but balancing the numbers isn’t everything:
It’s a trap the BBC often falls into and creates a false sense of balance, when views don't match up with facts
Let's take a look 🧵
It’s a trap the BBC often falls into and creates a false sense of balance, when views don't match up with facts
Let's take a look 🧵
Let's look at how Trans+ kids' voices were sidelined in new sex ed 'Section 28 2.0' rules over:
🔴 Sex Matters
🔴 Transgender Trend
🔴 Safe Schools Alliance
🔴 Bayswater Support Group
“It was still clear that they valued other viewpoints (specifically transphobic viewpoints) above ours." 🧵
🔴 Sex Matters
🔴 Transgender Trend
🔴 Safe Schools Alliance
🔴 Bayswater Support Group
“It was still clear that they valued other viewpoints (specifically transphobic viewpoints) above ours." 🧵
September 23, 2025 at 11:44 AM
There was 'technically' an equal amount of LGBTQIA+ trans inclusive organisations, as there were anti-trans respondents, but balancing the numbers isn’t everything:
It’s a trap the BBC often falls into and creates a false sense of balance, when views don't match up with facts
Let's take a look 🧵
It’s a trap the BBC often falls into and creates a false sense of balance, when views don't match up with facts
Let's take a look 🧵
And in tomorrow's @wearequeeraf.com newsletter, I also provide additional analysis on:
🔴 Why the EHRC told us on a Friday, just before the weekend?
🔴 Whether a Labour reshuffle will delay any of this?
🔴 Can it be challenged in the courts?
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🔴 Why the EHRC told us on a Friday, just before the weekend?
🔴 Whether a Labour reshuffle will delay any of this?
🔴 Can it be challenged in the courts?
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The Equalities Watchdog the EHRC has provided its updated code of practice to the government - but what happens next?
👉 Could it be challenged in courts?
👉 Can MPs stop it?
👉 How does secondary legislation like this work?
Let's take a look 🧵
👉 Could it be challenged in courts?
👉 Can MPs stop it?
👉 How does secondary legislation like this work?
Let's take a look 🧵
September 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
And in tomorrow's @wearequeeraf.com newsletter, I also provide additional analysis on:
🔴 Why the EHRC told us on a Friday, just before the weekend?
🔴 Whether a Labour reshuffle will delay any of this?
🔴 Can it be challenged in the courts?
Out Saturday morning: www.wearequeeraf.com/subscribe/
🔴 Why the EHRC told us on a Friday, just before the weekend?
🔴 Whether a Labour reshuffle will delay any of this?
🔴 Can it be challenged in the courts?
Out Saturday morning: www.wearequeeraf.com/subscribe/
Tomorrow's @wearequeeraf.com newsletter is jam-packed
As well as news on:
🔴 EHRC guidance given to the Government
🔴 Graham Lineham
🔴 Pride in London
We are publishing our latest investigation on the Supreme Court ruling
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As well as news on:
🔴 EHRC guidance given to the Government
🔴 Graham Lineham
🔴 Pride in London
We are publishing our latest investigation on the Supreme Court ruling
You don't want to miss this one 👇
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Skip the doomscrolling today, and trust tomorrow we'll deliver you a nuanced accessible explainers on news that the EHRC has provided its draft code of practice to government 👇
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September 5, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Tomorrow's @wearequeeraf.com newsletter is jam-packed
As well as news on:
🔴 EHRC guidance given to the Government
🔴 Graham Lineham
🔴 Pride in London
We are publishing our latest investigation on the Supreme Court ruling
You don't want to miss this one 👇
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As well as news on:
🔴 EHRC guidance given to the Government
🔴 Graham Lineham
🔴 Pride in London
We are publishing our latest investigation on the Supreme Court ruling
You don't want to miss this one 👇
www.wearequeeraf.com/subscribe/
Wonderful to see @wearequeeraf.com recognised in these awards!
🥳 We're finalists in the Social Enterprise UK 2025 awards!
We've been shortlisted in the Social Enterprise Building Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Justice Award 2025 🏳️🌈
This is why 👇
We've been shortlisted in the Social Enterprise Building Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Justice Award 2025 🏳️🌈
This is why 👇
September 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Wonderful to see @wearequeeraf.com recognised in these awards!
Reposted by Jamie Wareham
So the only ones that are masked are the ones rounding us up. Dystopia
🆕 @vic-parsons.bsky.social's reporting lays bare the dangerous shifts taking place in British policy that could drastically limit our community's ability to fight back against the growing anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric against us 👇
www.wearequeeraf.com/new-police-p...
www.wearequeeraf.com/new-police-p...
New police powers could criminalise wearing a mask at Pride
The police will have the power to make it a criminal offence to cover your face at a public protest if Labour’s proposed policing bill becomes law, putting LGBTQIA+ people attending Pride events in da...
www.wearequeeraf.com
September 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
So the only ones that are masked are the ones rounding us up. Dystopia
Reposted by Jamie Wareham
🚨 New police powers could ban face coverings at Pride protests even if you need to protect your identity because:
🔴 Risk of domestic abuse
🔴 You're not out as queer/Trans+
🔴 Fear of political views being made public
Health and disability reasons also won't prevent you getting arrested 🧵Here's why
🔴 Risk of domestic abuse
🔴 You're not out as queer/Trans+
🔴 Fear of political views being made public
Health and disability reasons also won't prevent you getting arrested 🧵Here's why
September 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🚨 New police powers could ban face coverings at Pride protests even if you need to protect your identity because:
🔴 Risk of domestic abuse
🔴 You're not out as queer/Trans+
🔴 Fear of political views being made public
Health and disability reasons also won't prevent you getting arrested 🧵Here's why
🔴 Risk of domestic abuse
🔴 You're not out as queer/Trans+
🔴 Fear of political views being made public
Health and disability reasons also won't prevent you getting arrested 🧵Here's why
🆕 @vic-parsons.bsky.social's reporting lays bare the dangerous shifts taking place in British policy that could drastically limit our community's ability to fight back against the growing anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric against us 👇
www.wearequeeraf.com/new-police-p...
www.wearequeeraf.com/new-police-p...
New police powers could criminalise wearing a mask at Pride
The police will have the power to make it a criminal offence to cover your face at a public protest if Labour’s proposed policing bill becomes law, putting LGBTQIA+ people attending Pride events in da...
www.wearequeeraf.com
September 1, 2025 at 11:25 AM
🆕 @vic-parsons.bsky.social's reporting lays bare the dangerous shifts taking place in British policy that could drastically limit our community's ability to fight back against the growing anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric against us 👇
www.wearequeeraf.com/new-police-p...
www.wearequeeraf.com/new-police-p...
Reposted by Jamie Wareham
This is a vastly upsetting case, that uses CPS guidelines that effectively mean if Trans+ people don't come out before sexual contact, they can now be found guilty of sexual assault - which is what has happened here
Let's take a look at the background 🧵
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Let's take a look at the background 🧵
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Thornaby transgender woman guilty of sexually assaulting man
Ciara Watkin lied about being a biological female when the pair had a sexual liaison, a court hears.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
This is a vastly upsetting case, that uses CPS guidelines that effectively mean if Trans+ people don't come out before sexual contact, they can now be found guilty of sexual assault - which is what has happened here
Let's take a look at the background 🧵
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Let's take a look at the background 🧵
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This is a vastly upsetting case, that uses CPS guidelines that effectively mean if Trans+ people don't come out before sexual contact, they can now be found guilty of sexual assault - which is what has happened here
Let's take a look at the background 🧵
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Let's take a look at the background 🧵
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Thornaby transgender woman guilty of sexually assaulting man
Ciara Watkin lied about being a biological female when the pair had a sexual liaison, a court hears.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
This is a vastly upsetting case, that uses CPS guidelines that effectively mean if Trans+ people don't come out before sexual contact, they can now be found guilty of sexual assault - which is what has happened here
Let's take a look at the background 🧵
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Let's take a look at the background 🧵
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The wider narrative that the organisation seemed to overlook was the 'can you separate the work from the author?' Q.
In the case of JK Rowling, many have concluded that you cannot. She has made public how she funnels profits into anti-trans campaigns and lawsuits 👇
www.linkedin.com/pulse/polari...
In the case of JK Rowling, many have concluded that you cannot. She has made public how she funnels profits into anti-trans campaigns and lawsuits 👇
www.linkedin.com/pulse/polari...
Polari Prize 'pauses' after standing by inclusion of self-proclaimed 'TERF' author, and the majority of authors withdrawing
Welcome to the weekly QueerAF Explainer from me, Jamie Wareham. This week, after a great focus, the Polari Prize has "paused" its celebration this year following its stance by the inclusion of a self-...
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August 22, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The wider narrative that the organisation seemed to overlook was the 'can you separate the work from the author?' Q.
In the case of JK Rowling, many have concluded that you cannot. She has made public how she funnels profits into anti-trans campaigns and lawsuits 👇
www.linkedin.com/pulse/polari...
In the case of JK Rowling, many have concluded that you cannot. She has made public how she funnels profits into anti-trans campaigns and lawsuits 👇
www.linkedin.com/pulse/polari...