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Dr Helen Clarke (she/her)

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Intersectional feminist & proud supporter of trans rights. Researching trans-exclusions in lesbian communities.

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Dr Helen Clarke (she/her) @drhelenclarke.bsky.social · Nov 17

Hello! 👋 Just to introduce myself, I am a woman, a lesbian & proud feminist. A ‘feminism’ that does not include trans women, trans men, & non-binary folks is not a space I want to be a part of. Together we are stronger. #transrightsarehumanrights #LBGwiththeT

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Dr Helen Clarke (she/her) @drhelenclarke.bsky.social · Aug 23

If you share the same opinions as Farage, Trump, and Tate, surely that’s a big enough hint that you’re standing on the wrong side of history? #transrights #transequality

Dr Helen Clarke (she/her) @drhelenclarke.bsky.social · Aug 12

Great work! If you can get this information, it will be so important. Following.

Dr Helen Clarke (she/her) @drhelenclarke.bsky.social · Jul 31

Apologies: this should be the Declaration of Women International.

Dr Helen Clarke (she/her) @drhelenclarke.bsky.social · Jul 31

As the wonderful @natacha.bsky.social highlights, more women have signed this than the Declaration of Women’s Rights (a transphobic group that seeks to curtail the rights of trans people, especially trans women).

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Dr Helen Clarke (she/her) @drhelenclarke.bsky.social · Jul 31

The incredible Not in Our Name. If you are a cis woman who supports the trans community then please do sign. It’s so important to highlight that the majority of cis women support trans women & their human rights.
@nionwomen.bsky.social

Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · Jul 31

The @nionwomen.bsky.social petition for cis women against this genocidal policy started less than 10 weeks ago. It’s focused on the UK rather than globally-targeted (although some people outside the UK have signed it).

Today it’s signatory total passed that of the transphobic “declaration’

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Not In Our Name
NION
Not in our name:
Women in support of the trans+ community
2. Sign petition
39,507°
Verified signatures

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Dr Helen Clarke (she/her) @drhelenclarke.bsky.social · Jul 31

Wow. I hadn’t come across GWD before (so thanks for posting). How disgustingly awful.

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Dr Helen Clarke (she/her) @drhelenclarke.bsky.social · Jul 27

Thank you for posting this as I hadn’t come across it anywhere else. This is horrendous.

Dr Helen Clarke (she/her) @drhelenclarke.bsky.social · Jul 25

Why can the gender-critical crowd not see that they are sharing their politics with those who would happily take away women’s most fundamental rights? The world stands at a tipping-point. We need allies now more than ever. #transrightsarehumanrights.

รℓσαɳε ℓყรɓεƭɦ 🏳️‍🌈 @sloanelysbeth.bsky.social · Feb 8

Sports edict makes
Trump a feminist hero
The man who used to boast about pussy-grabbing is being lauded by women after a commonsense stroke of his pen
Janice Turner
Friday February 07 2025, 8.00pm, The Times

Dr Helen Clarke (she/her) @drhelenclarke.bsky.social · Jul 14

Check out my new article on early trans-exclusionary writers! I argue that understanding these legacies is vital for those seeking to comprehend & critique today's so-called 'gender-critical feminism'. #transrightsarehumanrights #LGBwiththeT

doi.org/10.1080/0961...

Revisiting the legacy: the historical influence of Mary Daly, Janice Raymond, and Shelia Jeffreys on ‘gender-critical’ feminism

Although, in the UK, self-described ‘gender-critical feminism’ experienced a surge in popularity from 2016 onwards, after the prime minister announced plans for a consultation on making it easier f...

doi.org

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Dr Helen Clarke (she/her) @drhelenclarke.bsky.social · Jun 27

As a lesbian, I can only say how utterly embarrassed I am by this.

Dr Helen Clarke (she/her) @drhelenclarke.bsky.social · Jun 27

Cis women are tired of being told that trans women represent a threat. Or that the transphobes are protecting us. Not in our name!

Not In Our Name (NION) Women @nionwomen.bsky.social · Jun 27

Should trans people have fewer rights? ‘Not in our name’, say over 35,000 women

Women tired of being told that their rights are threatened by trans people are standing up for inclusive feminism

By @jennykermode.bsky.social for @yorkshirebylines.co.uk

Should trans people have fewer rights? ‘Not in our name’, say over 35,000 women

Women tired of being told that their rights are threatened by trans people are using a petition to stand up for inclusive feminism

yorkshirebylines.co.uk

Dr Helen Clarke (she/her) @drhelenclarke.bsky.social · Jun 26

This is why, when we criticise Rowling, we must do so on the basis of her obnoxious beliefs. When we call her names, or threaten her, we not only stoop to her level, we give her vital ammunition & play right into her hands #transwomenarewomen #transrightsarehumanrights #LGBwiththeT

Dr Helen Clarke (she/her) @drhelenclarke.bsky.social · Jun 20

This is so interesting & a great example of how many TERFs make their obnoxious beliefs the centre of everything they do/think. “It can’t possibly be because I am a nasty bully…so it must be because of what I believe’.

Dr Helen Clarke (she/her) @drhelenclarke.bsky.social · Jun 18

Three gender-critical MPs (Wes Streeting, Bridget Phillipson & Rosie Duffield) are among those who abstained from yesterday’s vote to decriminalise abortion. Tell us again how gender-critical folk are supporting women’s rights…!
#transrightsarehumanrights

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Dr Helen Clarke (she/her) @drhelenclarke.bsky.social · Jun 18

I did not know this. Thank you for highlighting.

Dr Helen Clarke (she/her) @drhelenclarke.bsky.social · Jun 3

Kate Nash’s new single, ‘Germ’ (which stands for Girl, exclusionary, regressive, misogynist) is fantastic! It’s a shout out to all cis women, to engage in an inclusive feminism that supports *all* women, cis & trans alike. It also has a catchy beat! I recommend buying it & playing it loud!!!

Dr Helen Clarke (she/her) @drhelenclarke.bsky.social · Apr 23

Happy ‘lesbian visibility week’ to all lesbians, cis and trans alike. #lebianvisibilityweek #transrightsarehumanrights

Dr Helen Clarke (she/her) @drhelenclarke.bsky.social · Mar 13

I’m so sorry that you had to write this. My heart is with you. Your words are going to help so many people. Alice’s legacy will be something you can be very proud of. I’m looking forward to reading the book.

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Dr Helen Clarke (she/her) @drhelenclarke.bsky.social · Mar 12

A cis woman has been convicted of historical sexual assaults on a 12-year-old boy. Not a trans woman. Not a drag queen. Where is the 'gender-critical' outrage over this?

Dr Helen Clarke (she/her) @drhelenclarke.bsky.social · Feb 11

Two years ago, Brianna Ghey was fatally stabbed in a vicious transphobic attack. Today we remember her & all members of the trans community who experience abuse, violence & discrimination. #transrightsarehumanrights

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Dr Helen Clarke (she/her) @drhelenclarke.bsky.social · Feb 4

Thank you for this! What a wonderful list. I'm very excited by the opportunity to learn more.

Dr Helen Clarke (she/her) @drhelenclarke.bsky.social · Jan 31

Trump is blaming DEI. In other words, he’s blaming women, LGBTQ+ folk & people of colour.

Dr Helen Clarke (she/her) @drhelenclarke.bsky.social · Jan 17

This sounds great! I look forward to hearing more about it.

Dr Helen Clarke (she/her) @drhelenclarke.bsky.social · Nov 26

Here are the details if you want them:
www.supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2...

For Women Scotland Ltd (Appellant) v The Scottish Ministers (Respondent)

Case details

www.supremecourt.uk

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Dr Helen Clarke (she/her) @drhelenclarke.bsky.social · Nov 26

“For a few years, Amnesty International UK has been increasingly worried about the deterioration of rights and quality of life for trans people in the UK”

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