Sophie Perry 🌈
@sophieperryportfolio.com
Senior reporter at PinkNews | Doctoral 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
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Ho ho ho-mosexuals! Dyke Santa contest draws stripping Father Christmases, femme Mrs Clauses and campy Grinches
Dyke Santa contest draws stripping Father Christmases
Following the success of its performative masc and femme contests, Booters Butch Bar served up a merry special treat: the Dyke Santa contest.
www.thepinknews.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Ho ho ho-mosexuals! Dyke Santa contest draws stripping Father Christmases, femme Mrs Clauses and campy Grinches
Following Girlguiding announcing a sweeping ban on trans girls taking part, I asked a simple question of the organisation: how many trans girls are already involved?
Girlguiding's response? They have never collected that data.
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Girlguiding's response? They have never collected that data.
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Girlguiding says it has no clue how many trans girls it will exclude under ban
The organisation has revealed to PinkNews that it does not have data on the number of trans girls who are members and, hence, will be barred.
www.thepinknews.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Following Girlguiding announcing a sweeping ban on trans girls taking part, I asked a simple question of the organisation: how many trans girls are already involved?
Girlguiding's response? They have never collected that data.
Read ⬇️
Girlguiding's response? They have never collected that data.
Read ⬇️
Make the Yuletide gay!!!!!!!!
Booters Butch Bar gave the lesbians what they want for Christmas: a dyke Santa contest 🎅
Don't be a Grinch, give it a read 👇
@pinknews.bsky.social
Booters Butch Bar gave the lesbians what they want for Christmas: a dyke Santa contest 🎅
Don't be a Grinch, give it a read 👇
@pinknews.bsky.social
Dyke Santa contest draws stripping Father Christmases
Following the success of its performative masc and femme contests, Booters Butch Bar served up a merry special treat: the Dyke Santa contest.
www.thepinknews.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Make the Yuletide gay!!!!!!!!
Booters Butch Bar gave the lesbians what they want for Christmas: a dyke Santa contest 🎅
Don't be a Grinch, give it a read 👇
@pinknews.bsky.social
Booters Butch Bar gave the lesbians what they want for Christmas: a dyke Santa contest 🎅
Don't be a Grinch, give it a read 👇
@pinknews.bsky.social
Probably my favourite opening par I have ever written, "crust-ilingus technique" is my magnum opus 🥧
December 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Probably my favourite opening par I have ever written, "crust-ilingus technique" is my magnum opus 🥧
The administration that touts the absolution of free speech is upset about... free speech.
Make it make sense.
This is not just a concern for journalists in the US, anyone who cares about the importance of a free press to hold governments to account should find this deeply worrying.
Make it make sense.
This is not just a concern for journalists in the US, anyone who cares about the importance of a free press to hold governments to account should find this deeply worrying.
Media Offenders
Explore the Media Bias Tracker that fact checks and holds Fake News accountable. False claims debunked, Hall of Shame for serial offenders, Leaderboard of networks ranked by Repeated Lies. Stay inform...
www.whitehouse.gov
December 1, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The administration that touts the absolution of free speech is upset about... free speech.
Make it make sense.
This is not just a concern for journalists in the US, anyone who cares about the importance of a free press to hold governments to account should find this deeply worrying.
Make it make sense.
This is not just a concern for journalists in the US, anyone who cares about the importance of a free press to hold governments to account should find this deeply worrying.
The BBC has started using "biological males" to describe trans women, despite its own style guide not requiring this.
So, I asked: Had a directive to do this been given to editorial staff?
The BBC has denied this – but why then is the same phrase appearing across stories?
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So, I asked: Had a directive to do this been given to editorial staff?
The BBC has denied this – but why then is the same phrase appearing across stories?
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BBC denies telling staff to describe trans women as 'biological males'
The BBC has denied giving any specific instruction or directive to editorial staff on using the phrase "biological males" to discuss trans women in their stories.
www.thepinknews.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The BBC has started using "biological males" to describe trans women, despite its own style guide not requiring this.
So, I asked: Had a directive to do this been given to editorial staff?
The BBC has denied this – but why then is the same phrase appearing across stories?
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So, I asked: Had a directive to do this been given to editorial staff?
The BBC has denied this – but why then is the same phrase appearing across stories?
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🇺🇸 Extremely insightful to speak with Michael Duffin, a former counter terrorism official who is running for Congress, about the rise in anti-LGBTQ+ hate in the US
🗣️ @duffin.bsky.social
🗣️ @duffin.bsky.social
Michael Duffin tackled white supremacy – he's taking on anti-LGBTQ+ hate next
An ex-federal employee who tackled white supremacy around the world is running for Congress on a pro-LGBTQ+ platform, amid increasing attacks from
www.thepinknews.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:17 PM
🇺🇸 Extremely insightful to speak with Michael Duffin, a former counter terrorism official who is running for Congress, about the rise in anti-LGBTQ+ hate in the US
🗣️ @duffin.bsky.social
🗣️ @duffin.bsky.social
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1. It would appear that in recent reporting, the BBC is now using the phrase "biological male who identifies as a woman" when they mean to talk about a transgender woman.
This is an incredibly demeaning way to talk about transgender women in news pieces.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
This is an incredibly demeaning way to talk about transgender women in news pieces.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
BBC Now Calling Trans Women 'Biological Males Who Identify As Women'
These stories come in the aftermath of allegations that a small but mighty cabal of “LGBT reporters” had somehow seized control of the BBC and “censored” right-wing views.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:13 AM
1. It would appear that in recent reporting, the BBC is now using the phrase "biological male who identifies as a woman" when they mean to talk about a transgender woman.
This is an incredibly demeaning way to talk about transgender women in news pieces.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
This is an incredibly demeaning way to talk about transgender women in news pieces.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Re Graham Linehan, a mobile phone worth £369 has more rights in the UK at the moment than a trans person
November 25, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Re Graham Linehan, a mobile phone worth £369 has more rights in the UK at the moment than a trans person
BREAKING 🚨
Graham Linehan has been found guilty of damaging Sophia Brooks phone, but not of harassing her
Graham Linehan has been found guilty of damaging Sophia Brooks phone, but not of harassing her
Graham Linehan cleared of harassing trans teen but guilty of criminal damage
Graham Linehan has been found guilty of damaging a trans teenagers phone during a confrontation but cleared of harassing her.
www.thepinknews.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:23 AM
BREAKING 🚨
Graham Linehan has been found guilty of damaging Sophia Brooks phone, but not of harassing her
Graham Linehan has been found guilty of damaging Sophia Brooks phone, but not of harassing her
My review of Wicked: For Good:
November 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
My review of Wicked: For Good:
When you don't think the media conglomerate can conglomerate any more, then it does
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Daily Mail owner agrees to buy Daily Telegraph for £500m
The publisher of the Daily Mail says it is in talks to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph for £500m.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
When you don't think the media conglomerate can conglomerate any more, then it does
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Today (20 November) marks Trans Day of Remembrance, a moment for us all to pause, reflect and grieve for those we have lost to transphobia 🕯️
But, it is also a call for action, a rallying cry for justice and liberation in the face of anti-trans hate, misinformation and violence ✊🏳️⚧️
But, it is also a call for action, a rallying cry for justice and liberation in the face of anti-trans hate, misinformation and violence ✊🏳️⚧️
November 20, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Today (20 November) marks Trans Day of Remembrance, a moment for us all to pause, reflect and grieve for those we have lost to transphobia 🕯️
But, it is also a call for action, a rallying cry for justice and liberation in the face of anti-trans hate, misinformation and violence ✊🏳️⚧️
But, it is also a call for action, a rallying cry for justice and liberation in the face of anti-trans hate, misinformation and violence ✊🏳️⚧️
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A new study undertaken by the Policy Institute at King’s College London and Ipsos has revealed many feel Britain is deeply divided
It has some interesting insights into the public's perception of the media as a source of division and how those views vary based on different demographics
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A new study undertaken by the Policy Institute at King’s College London and Ipsos has revealed many feel Britain is deeply divided
It has some interesting insights into the public's perception of the media as a source of division and how those views vary based on different demographics
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November 7, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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A new study undertaken by the Policy Institute at King’s College London and Ipsos has revealed many feel Britain is deeply divided
It has some interesting insights into the public's perception of the media as a source of division and how those views vary based on different demographics
⬇️
A new study undertaken by the Policy Institute at King’s College London and Ipsos has revealed many feel Britain is deeply divided
It has some interesting insights into the public's perception of the media as a source of division and how those views vary based on different demographics
⬇️
🚨 BREAKING 🚨
BASH BACK have targeted the EHRC's London HQ, smashing windows and spray painting the building
A spokesperson said: “This is just the beginning – we can only secure our freedoms through constant resistance. We will not stop until we are free”.
www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/31/b...
BASH BACK have targeted the EHRC's London HQ, smashing windows and spray painting the building
A spokesperson said: “This is just the beginning – we can only secure our freedoms through constant resistance. We will not stop until we are free”.
www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/31/b...
Protest group vandalises EHRC HQ over controversial trans guidance: 'We will not stop until we are free'
A protest group has vandalised the EHRC's headquarters in response to its controversial interim guidance on single-sex spaces.
www.thepinknews.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:06 AM
🚨 BREAKING 🚨
BASH BACK have targeted the EHRC's London HQ, smashing windows and spray painting the building
A spokesperson said: “This is just the beginning – we can only secure our freedoms through constant resistance. We will not stop until we are free”.
www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/31/b...
BASH BACK have targeted the EHRC's London HQ, smashing windows and spray painting the building
A spokesperson said: “This is just the beginning – we can only secure our freedoms through constant resistance. We will not stop until we are free”.
www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/31/b...
Animal Crossing: New Horizons free update announcement ??? in 2025 ???? amid the horrors we are living through ?????
I just fell to my knees and wept
I just fell to my knees and wept
October 30, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Animal Crossing: New Horizons free update announcement ??? in 2025 ???? amid the horrors we are living through ?????
I just fell to my knees and wept
I just fell to my knees and wept
Media orgs when they say they have a diverse staff network:
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👨🏻🦱👨🏿🦱👨🏻🦰👩🏽🦱 👩🏻
👩🏿🦱👳🏾♂️👩🏻🦰🧕🏾👱🏻♀️👨🏿🦱👨🏽
Unsurprising who is always first, and the most, impacted by cuts
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👨🏻🦱👨🏿🦱👨🏻🦰👩🏽🦱 👩🏻
👩🏿🦱👳🏾♂️👩🏻🦰🧕🏾👱🏻♀️👨🏿🦱👨🏽
Unsurprising who is always first, and the most, impacted by cuts
NBC News’ 150 Layoffs Gut Black, Latino, Asian American and LGBTQ+ Diversity Teams
The cuts affected teams across the NBC News operation and came as the network no longer needed to support two different news operations. MSNBC has begun growing its own newsroom, hiring swaths of tale...
www.thewrap.com
October 16, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Media orgs when they say they have a diverse staff network:
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👨🏻🦳👱🏻♀️👨🏻
👨🏻🦱👨🏿🦱👨🏻🦰👩🏽🦱 👩🏻
👩🏿🦱👳🏾♂️👩🏻🦰🧕🏾👱🏻♀️👨🏿🦱👨🏽
Unsurprising who is always first, and the most, impacted by cuts
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👨🏻🦳👱🏻♀️👨🏻
👨🏻🦱👨🏿🦱👨🏻🦰👩🏽🦱 👩🏻
👩🏿🦱👳🏾♂️👩🏻🦰🧕🏾👱🏻♀️👨🏿🦱👨🏽
Unsurprising who is always first, and the most, impacted by cuts
Reposted by Sophie Perry 🌈
We're pleased that the loathsome comments carried by GB News, which equated being LGBT+ with being a paedophile, have been found in breach of the Ofcom code, following 71,000 complaints collected by @goodlawproject.bsky.social. pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/new...
GB News comment about LGBTQ+ including 'paedos' in breach of Ofcom code
A GB News presenter saying “full inclusion of LGBTQ+ persons” at a church would “include paedos” breached the Broadcasting Code, Ofcom said.
pressgazette.co.uk
October 6, 2025 at 2:10 PM
We're pleased that the loathsome comments carried by GB News, which equated being LGBT+ with being a paedophile, have been found in breach of the Ofcom code, following 71,000 complaints collected by @goodlawproject.bsky.social. pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/new...
Are you part of a trans knitting group, a queer poetry collective or a lesbian cricket club? (Or something else!)
I want to speak with non-alcohol based, LGBTQ+ hobby groups about community, connection and the changing LGBTQ+ 'scene'
Get in touch! [email protected]
#JournoRequest
I want to speak with non-alcohol based, LGBTQ+ hobby groups about community, connection and the changing LGBTQ+ 'scene'
Get in touch! [email protected]
#JournoRequest
September 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Are you part of a trans knitting group, a queer poetry collective or a lesbian cricket club? (Or something else!)
I want to speak with non-alcohol based, LGBTQ+ hobby groups about community, connection and the changing LGBTQ+ 'scene'
Get in touch! [email protected]
#JournoRequest
I want to speak with non-alcohol based, LGBTQ+ hobby groups about community, connection and the changing LGBTQ+ 'scene'
Get in touch! [email protected]
#JournoRequest
Nottingham Against Transphobia held a die-in demonstration in the city centre on Saturday afternoon to protest the EHRC and Labour government "pushing trans people out of public life and pushing people to suicide"
“Hence, a die-in to show the public and MPs the reality we live," organisers said.
“Hence, a die-in to show the public and MPs the reality we live," organisers said.
August 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Nottingham Against Transphobia held a die-in demonstration in the city centre on Saturday afternoon to protest the EHRC and Labour government "pushing trans people out of public life and pushing people to suicide"
“Hence, a die-in to show the public and MPs the reality we live," organisers said.
“Hence, a die-in to show the public and MPs the reality we live," organisers said.
I am looking to speak with LGBTQ+ US couples about the potential for same-sex marriage to be rolled back if the Supreme Court hears Kim Davis's case, for a @pinknews.bsky.social feature.
Keen to hear from wedded, and soon-to-be wedded, couples.
📩 [email protected]
#JournoRequest
Keen to hear from wedded, and soon-to-be wedded, couples.
📩 [email protected]
#JournoRequest
August 12, 2025 at 9:49 AM
I am looking to speak with LGBTQ+ US couples about the potential for same-sex marriage to be rolled back if the Supreme Court hears Kim Davis's case, for a @pinknews.bsky.social feature.
Keen to hear from wedded, and soon-to-be wedded, couples.
📩 [email protected]
#JournoRequest
Keen to hear from wedded, and soon-to-be wedded, couples.
📩 [email protected]
#JournoRequest
Reposted by Sophie Perry 🌈
🎉 40,000 women have signed - and we’re not stopping here.
We’re united in rejecting discrimination against the trans and non-binary community. We refuse to let our voices be used to divide. This is our moment — and we’re heading for 50,000...and beyond! 🚀💥
📢 Here’s how you can help us get there...
We’re united in rejecting discrimination against the trans and non-binary community. We refuse to let our voices be used to divide. This is our moment — and we’re heading for 50,000...and beyond! 🚀💥
📢 Here’s how you can help us get there...
August 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🎉 40,000 women have signed - and we’re not stopping here.
We’re united in rejecting discrimination against the trans and non-binary community. We refuse to let our voices be used to divide. This is our moment — and we’re heading for 50,000...and beyond! 🚀💥
📢 Here’s how you can help us get there...
We’re united in rejecting discrimination against the trans and non-binary community. We refuse to let our voices be used to divide. This is our moment — and we’re heading for 50,000...and beyond! 🚀💥
📢 Here’s how you can help us get there...
My favourite argument opposing giving the vote to 16 year olds is that they, as an entire demographic, "don't know anything about politics". Girl, there are people in my family in their 40s who don't know who the current prime minister is 😭
July 18, 2025 at 12:41 PM
My favourite argument opposing giving the vote to 16 year olds is that they, as an entire demographic, "don't know anything about politics". Girl, there are people in my family in their 40s who don't know who the current prime minister is 😭
I just know if Glee was still going Ryan Murphy would do an evil, evil cover of Golden by Huntrix from KPop: Demon Hunters
July 9, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I just know if Glee was still going Ryan Murphy would do an evil, evil cover of Golden by Huntrix from KPop: Demon Hunters
Why did I go through months of sessions with my therapist when I could have just waited for Lorde's new album to drop and point to this lyric to explain why I am the way I am
July 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Why did I go through months of sessions with my therapist when I could have just waited for Lorde's new album to drop and point to this lyric to explain why I am the way I am