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Head of Partnerships and Development @consortium.lgbt‬ | Chair @proudchangemakers.bsky.social | LGBTQ+ Columnist Exposed Magazine #LGBWithTheT Proud Queer 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ www.heatherpaterson.co.uk
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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 6d
My column for October’s Exposed Magazine LGBTQ+ October Events in Sheffield'

www.exposedmagazine.co.uk/lgbtq/lgbtq-...

#LGBTQ #Sheffield #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffEvents #LWithTheT 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
LGBTQ+ October Events in Sheffield | Exposed Magazine
Spooky season is upon us, and Sheffield’s LGBTQ+ scene is gearing up for a jam-packed October full of events. Whether you’re into all-night dance parties, low-key social meetups, drag performances, cr...
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LGBT+ Fund @lgbtfunduk.bsky.social · 9h
We are the LGBT+ Fund, powered by @consortium.lgbt
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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 11h
Happy #InternationalLesbianDay! 🏳️‍🌈💖 from this proud queer woman to all my fellow femmes, thems, butches, studs, dykes, queers & women-loving-women

Today we celebrate our rich history, fierce diversity & unbreakable solidarity. You are seen, valid & loved. 💜👭

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #LWithTheT #ILD2025
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Caroline Litman @alicemydaughter.bsky.social · 1d
More 💩from transphobes. Falsely claiming research supports conversion practices, when the research explicitly condemns conversion therapy as "psychologically damaging" and linked to suicide.

“This is the most upsetting use of my scholarship in my career ...It's lethally dangerous to LGBTQ+ kids"
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Sam Levin @samtlevin.bsky.social · 1d
NEW: Christian legal group Alliance Defending Freedom "deceived" the Supreme Court + "profoundly misrepresented" LGBTQ+ research, according to scholars cited by ADF.

Quoted experts speak out about ADF's "distortions" + "false evidence" in major case, on deck tomorrow, to revive "conversion therapy"
Christian group ‘deceived’ supreme court about LGBTQ+ research, cited scholars say
Exclusive: Experts say Alliance Defending Freedom, arguing to revive conversion therapy, ‘profoundly misrepresented’ their work in case threatening trans and queer youth
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Aliza Adi (she/her) @alizaadi.bsky.social · 1d
Let’s be honest - @theguardian.com and much of the legacy media have spent years dressing up anti-Trans+ rhetoric as “fact”

They too have helped deceive the US and UK Supreme Courts

They share responsibility for the erosion of basic individual rights, including the right to control one’s own body
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Aliza Adi (she/her) @alizaadi.bsky.social · 1d
From Christian Concern and Sex Matters to the LGB Alliance, UK anti-Trans+ groups share ideological and strategic links with US organisations like ADF and the Heritage Foundation

What’s unfolding is a coordinated global effort to erode individual freedom, crush liberation, and control our bodies
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Sam Levin @samtlevin.bsky.social · 1d
NEW: Christian legal group Alliance Defending Freedom "deceived" the Supreme Court + "profoundly misrepresented" LGBTQ+ research, according to scholars cited by ADF.

Quoted experts speak out about ADF's "distortions" + "false evidence" in major case, on deck tomorrow, to revive "conversion therapy"
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TACC @tacc.org.uk · 1d
REPORT - INFORM - DEFEND The UK's only global LGBTQI+ rights summit is back this October reportout.org/so/8aPZOVXa6...
REPORT - INFORM - DEFEND
We are a registered charity in England and Wales: 1185887
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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 2d
When we understand that our history is diverse, it changes our outlook. I hope that this Black History Month, we all take the time to uncover the history lessons we were denied in school

https://www.wearequeeraf.com/how-many-more-generations-will-be-denied-black-queer-history-before-we-take-action/
How many more generations will be denied Black queer history before we take action?
When we understand that our history is diverse, it changes our outlook. I hope that this Black History Month, we all take the time to uncover the history lessons we were denied in school
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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 1d
7 Seconds of Love - Submarine
Submarine by 7 Seconds Of Love
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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 1d
Judith Butler warns that society must resist right-wing transphobia, or else…
Judith Butler warns that society must resist right-wing transphobia, or else... - LGBTQ Nation
Transphobia is a form of fascism, the nonbinary queer theorist said in a recent talk.
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What The Trans?! 🏳️‍⚧️ @whatthetrans.com · 2d
New Podcast Episode: The Gender Clinic Files Part 1

In this episode:

How Wes Streeting used out of date information

A look at the centuries-long waiting list

How newer clinics are doing much more with less, compared to the old GIC system.

And more!

whatthetrans.com/ep141/
What the trans logo at the top. Episode 141 below, and below that "the gender clinic files". On the left is a pair of swallows which highlights some good news in Estonia. On the right unfortunately is Wes streeting. Below him is the text "part 1, in collaboration with Queeraf" To the left is the fantastic Claire Prosho. And to the left is another face.
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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 2d
Adult content restrictions could pave the way for anti-LGBTQIA+ content bans

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Adult content restrictions are paving the way for more anti-LGBTQIA+ content censorship
Bans on 'adult content' can quickly be extended to deem LGBTQIA+ content as ‘mature’ enforceing wider censorship
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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 2d
New Report Says Cass Review Should Not Be Benchmark For Trans Healthcare in Australia
New Report Says Cass Review Should Not Be Benchmark For Trans Healthcare in Australia - Star Observer
A major new peer-reviewed report warns that the Cass Review is fundamentally ill-suited to guide Australia's care for trans young people.
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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 2d
Jodie Harsh - My House
Jodie Harsh - My House (Official Video)
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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 2d
M.I.A. - Paper Planes
M.I.A. - Paper Planes
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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 3d
Scene Queen - Pink Panther
Scene Queen - Pink Panther (Official Video)
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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 3d
Hole - Violet
Hole - Violet
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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 3d
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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 3d
Pete & Bas - Mr Worldwide
Pete & Bas - Mr Worldwide [Music Video] | GRM Daily
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Attitude Magazine @attitudemag.bsky.social · 3d
Here, to mark Black History Month, we look back at inspiring public statements from Black LGBTQ public figures past and present, from pacifist and civil rights activist Bayard Rustin to former Attitude cover stars Billy Porter and Laverne Cox. www.attitude.co.uk/life/black-h...
Black History Month 2025: inspirational quotes from LGBTQ icons about life, love and freedom
“I have been beaten, I have been thrown in jail, I have lost my job for gay liberation – revolution now!” – Marsha P. Johnson
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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 3d
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Trans Pride Exeter @transprideexeter.bsky.social · 3d
We did a thing today!
Exeter high street full of protesters at the first Trans Pride Exeter.
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Birkenhead News @birkenheadnews.bsky.social · 5d
Liverpool's Homotopia Festival returns for 2025 www.birkenhead.news/liverpools-h...
Liverpool’s Homotopia Festival returns for 2025
Liverpool’s Homotopia festival returns to the city next month, promising an unmissable programme of performances, film screenings, exhibitions, walks, talks, workshops, and parties. The 21st edition o...
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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 4d
Revealed waiting times of all GICs in UK: Most Trans+ people in the UK will wait more than a third of their adult life to get an appointment, and some will never receive care
Some people in Scotland will never get gender clinic appointment on 224-year waitlist
Revealed waiting times of all GICs in UK: Most Trans+ people in the UK will wait more than a third of their adult life to get an appointment, and some will never receive care
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Consortium @consortium.lgbt · 5d
Do you want to connect with more LGBT+ organisations? Join our online networking sessions!

These sessions are for you to share updates with other Consortium members, hear news from the Consortium team and build relationships with organisations across our membership.

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This image has a dark and light blue background. The white text reads: Online Networking Sessions for Consortium Members. Monthly sessions on Tuesday/Wednesday. Connect with other LGBT+ organisations. More info on our website.
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Consortium @consortium.lgbt · 5d
Sessions will take place monthly, alternating between Tuesdays 3pm-4pm and Wednesdays 6pm-7pm.

Our next session is on Tuesday 21st October, 3pm-4pm.

Visit the link below for more information and to register:
consortium.lgbt/consortium-members-networking-sessions/

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What The Trans?! 🏳️‍⚧️ @whatthetrans.com · 4d
Earlier last month, Wes Streeting said to the independent that the waiting list had over 42,000 people waiting.

Our data shows he was given data from last year and the number is actually 48,000 people.

www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
‘Unacceptable’ waiting list of up to eight years for NHS gender care
Exclusive: ‘This breaks my heart,’ says minister Wes Streeting as waiting list tops 42,000
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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 4d
Hate Crime Awareness Week 2025: Statement of Support
Hate Crime Awareness Week 2025: Statement of Support
Statements of Support 2025 | 17-24-30 NationalHCAWAt Proud Changemakers, we stand in unwavering solidarity with everyone affected by hate crime. National Hate Crime Awareness Week is an essential mome...
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