Marty Davies
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Writer, artist, campaigner & creative cultural strategist.
Founder @transhistoryweek.com
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After the last 24 hours we’ve had it fees appropriate to share this.
I’m currently exhibiting a new solo work at Brixton (Tate) Library in an exhibition curated by @rockxaviergb.bsky.social called Under Our Skin.
I’m currently exhibiting a new solo work at Brixton (Tate) Library in an exhibition curated by @rockxaviergb.bsky.social called Under Our Skin.
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This is how ingrained transphobia is.
Let’s imagine “trying to live under the radar” was said about queer people. Gay men. Lesbians. Bisexual people.
That all these noisy gays are making it more difficult for good quiet gays to live “under the radar.” To live closeted. For the comfort of others.
Let’s imagine “trying to live under the radar” was said about queer people. Gay men. Lesbians. Bisexual people.
That all these noisy gays are making it more difficult for good quiet gays to live “under the radar.” To live closeted. For the comfort of others.
“Trying to live under the radar”
My transness isn’t something I should need to hide. I refuse to feel shame for something innate, usual and human.
Trans+ people living proudly as themselves is not what is causing our persecution.
My transness isn’t something I should need to hide. I refuse to feel shame for something innate, usual and human.
Trans+ people living proudly as themselves is not what is causing our persecution.
On one side, you have trans people asking to be left alone and maintain our access to health care. On the other, a bunch of people who believe we shouldn't exist. But Cass believes both sides are the same.
This whole interview is atrocious.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
This whole interview is atrocious.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
February 15, 2026 at 9:11 PM
This is how ingrained transphobia is.
Let’s imagine “trying to live under the radar” was said about queer people. Gay men. Lesbians. Bisexual people.
That all these noisy gays are making it more difficult for good quiet gays to live “under the radar.” To live closeted. For the comfort of others.
Let’s imagine “trying to live under the radar” was said about queer people. Gay men. Lesbians. Bisexual people.
That all these noisy gays are making it more difficult for good quiet gays to live “under the radar.” To live closeted. For the comfort of others.
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Can I just say…
Being transgender is also a “normal variation” if we want to go there.
The content made by transgender creators that I often see on social media can be reduced down to a simple message: “it’s ok to be yourself”
The problem is society is hardening its response to diversity.
Being transgender is also a “normal variation” if we want to go there.
The content made by transgender creators that I often see on social media can be reduced down to a simple message: “it’s ok to be yourself”
The problem is society is hardening its response to diversity.
and then cass has the absolute nerve to go on the bbc and say shit like this
February 15, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Can I just say…
Being transgender is also a “normal variation” if we want to go there.
The content made by transgender creators that I often see on social media can be reduced down to a simple message: “it’s ok to be yourself”
The problem is society is hardening its response to diversity.
Being transgender is also a “normal variation” if we want to go there.
The content made by transgender creators that I often see on social media can be reduced down to a simple message: “it’s ok to be yourself”
The problem is society is hardening its response to diversity.
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When I definitively transitioned in 79, I had enough backstory that I couldn't disappear unless I moved to another country. And I had tried that and it sucked.
I could not have had the moderately successful career I have had 'under the radar'.
I could not have had the moderately successful career I have had 'under the radar'.
February 15, 2026 at 9:18 PM
When I definitively transitioned in 79, I had enough backstory that I couldn't disappear unless I moved to another country. And I had tried that and it sucked.
I could not have had the moderately successful career I have had 'under the radar'.
I could not have had the moderately successful career I have had 'under the radar'.
This is how ingrained transphobia is.
Let’s imagine “trying to live under the radar” was said about queer people. Gay men. Lesbians. Bisexual people.
That all these noisy gays are making it more difficult for good quiet gays to live “under the radar.” To live closeted. For the comfort of others.
Let’s imagine “trying to live under the radar” was said about queer people. Gay men. Lesbians. Bisexual people.
That all these noisy gays are making it more difficult for good quiet gays to live “under the radar.” To live closeted. For the comfort of others.
“Trying to live under the radar”
My transness isn’t something I should need to hide. I refuse to feel shame for something innate, usual and human.
Trans+ people living proudly as themselves is not what is causing our persecution.
My transness isn’t something I should need to hide. I refuse to feel shame for something innate, usual and human.
Trans+ people living proudly as themselves is not what is causing our persecution.
On one side, you have trans people asking to be left alone and maintain our access to health care. On the other, a bunch of people who believe we shouldn't exist. But Cass believes both sides are the same.
This whole interview is atrocious.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
This whole interview is atrocious.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
February 15, 2026 at 9:11 PM
This is how ingrained transphobia is.
Let’s imagine “trying to live under the radar” was said about queer people. Gay men. Lesbians. Bisexual people.
That all these noisy gays are making it more difficult for good quiet gays to live “under the radar.” To live closeted. For the comfort of others.
Let’s imagine “trying to live under the radar” was said about queer people. Gay men. Lesbians. Bisexual people.
That all these noisy gays are making it more difficult for good quiet gays to live “under the radar.” To live closeted. For the comfort of others.
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We’re appealing to the High Court.
But we can’t do it without you.
Support our appeal here: https://goodlaw.social/m3oe
But we can’t do it without you.
Support our appeal here: https://goodlaw.social/m3oe
February 15, 2026 at 6:35 PM
We’re appealing to the High Court.
But we can’t do it without you.
Support our appeal here: https://goodlaw.social/m3oe
But we can’t do it without you.
Support our appeal here: https://goodlaw.social/m3oe
We are not trusted to be the primary authors of our own lives
If you want to understand why the BBC's stance on trans rights - only platforming cis people (and only those with a sceptical perspective) - is so outrageous imagine if it only platformed men talking about women's rights (and only those with a sceptical perspective).
February 15, 2026 at 5:19 PM
We are not trusted to be the primary authors of our own lives
Can I just say…
Being transgender is also a “normal variation” if we want to go there.
The content made by transgender creators that I often see on social media can be reduced down to a simple message: “it’s ok to be yourself”
The problem is society is hardening its response to diversity.
Being transgender is also a “normal variation” if we want to go there.
The content made by transgender creators that I often see on social media can be reduced down to a simple message: “it’s ok to be yourself”
The problem is society is hardening its response to diversity.
and then cass has the absolute nerve to go on the bbc and say shit like this
February 15, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Can I just say…
Being transgender is also a “normal variation” if we want to go there.
The content made by transgender creators that I often see on social media can be reduced down to a simple message: “it’s ok to be yourself”
The problem is society is hardening its response to diversity.
Being transgender is also a “normal variation” if we want to go there.
The content made by transgender creators that I often see on social media can be reduced down to a simple message: “it’s ok to be yourself”
The problem is society is hardening its response to diversity.
“Trying to live under the radar”
My transness isn’t something I should need to hide. I refuse to feel shame for something innate, usual and human.
Trans+ people living proudly as themselves is not what is causing our persecution.
My transness isn’t something I should need to hide. I refuse to feel shame for something innate, usual and human.
Trans+ people living proudly as themselves is not what is causing our persecution.
On one side, you have trans people asking to be left alone and maintain our access to health care. On the other, a bunch of people who believe we shouldn't exist. But Cass believes both sides are the same.
This whole interview is atrocious.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
This whole interview is atrocious.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
February 15, 2026 at 1:55 PM
“Trying to live under the radar”
My transness isn’t something I should need to hide. I refuse to feel shame for something innate, usual and human.
Trans+ people living proudly as themselves is not what is causing our persecution.
My transness isn’t something I should need to hide. I refuse to feel shame for something innate, usual and human.
Trans+ people living proudly as themselves is not what is causing our persecution.
Gorgeous write up of the exhibition. It’s on until 26th of Feb.
www.flickermagazine.art/post/under-o...
www.flickermagazine.art/post/under-o...
February 15, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Gorgeous write up of the exhibition. It’s on until 26th of Feb.
www.flickermagazine.art/post/under-o...
www.flickermagazine.art/post/under-o...
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This transmasc teddy minding his own business lifting weights 🏋️
February 13, 2026 at 7:28 PM
This transmasc teddy minding his own business lifting weights 🏋️
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‘Protect the Children’ is a collection of children’s erasers in an acrylic case arranged into the transgender flag and playing out different stories.
February 13, 2026 at 7:28 PM
‘Protect the Children’ is a collection of children’s erasers in an acrylic case arranged into the transgender flag and playing out different stories.
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We have made an easy tool to tell your MP about this, here:
The High Court’s ruling confirms what we already knew: the EHRC’s code of practice is wrong.
Write to your MP and tell them it’s time to send it back 🏳️⚧️✉️
goodlaw.social/5e045f
Write to your MP and tell them it’s time to send it back 🏳️⚧️✉️
goodlaw.social/5e045f
Tell MPs: the EHRC’s guidance is wrong – it’s time to send it back
The High Court has confirmed what we already knew was true: it is entirely lawful for service providers to allow trans women to use the women’s toilets – without having to admit cis men. Put simply, t...
goodlaw.social
February 13, 2026 at 10:50 PM
We have made an easy tool to tell your MP about this, here:
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Here we see the dismantling of our rights. Toilet bans. Sports bans. The calculations and the dice rolls of everyday living. And the monstering of our community.
And yes, that is House Gryffindor in the toilet 🚽
And yes, that is House Gryffindor in the toilet 🚽
February 13, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Here we see the dismantling of our rights. Toilet bans. Sports bans. The calculations and the dice rolls of everyday living. And the monstering of our community.
And yes, that is House Gryffindor in the toilet 🚽
And yes, that is House Gryffindor in the toilet 🚽
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After the last 24 hours we’ve had it fees appropriate to share this.
I’m currently exhibiting a new solo work at Brixton (Tate) Library in an exhibition curated by @rockxaviergb.bsky.social called Under Our Skin.
I’m currently exhibiting a new solo work at Brixton (Tate) Library in an exhibition curated by @rockxaviergb.bsky.social called Under Our Skin.
February 13, 2026 at 7:28 PM
After the last 24 hours we’ve had it fees appropriate to share this.
I’m currently exhibiting a new solo work at Brixton (Tate) Library in an exhibition curated by @rockxaviergb.bsky.social called Under Our Skin.
I’m currently exhibiting a new solo work at Brixton (Tate) Library in an exhibition curated by @rockxaviergb.bsky.social called Under Our Skin.
After the last 24 hours we’ve had it fees appropriate to share this.
I’m currently exhibiting a new solo work at Brixton (Tate) Library in an exhibition curated by @rockxaviergb.bsky.social called Under Our Skin.
I’m currently exhibiting a new solo work at Brixton (Tate) Library in an exhibition curated by @rockxaviergb.bsky.social called Under Our Skin.
February 13, 2026 at 7:28 PM
After the last 24 hours we’ve had it fees appropriate to share this.
I’m currently exhibiting a new solo work at Brixton (Tate) Library in an exhibition curated by @rockxaviergb.bsky.social called Under Our Skin.
I’m currently exhibiting a new solo work at Brixton (Tate) Library in an exhibition curated by @rockxaviergb.bsky.social called Under Our Skin.
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Hi everyone. As you know, I am our trans rights lead at Good Law Project. I have been working alongside a fantastic team on our challenge since May last year. But whilst what we have achieved is significant - there is still a lot further to go.
If you can, please donate and help us keep fighting.
If you can, please donate and help us keep fighting.
Help us appeal the High Court’s judgment on trans rights | Good Law Project
goodlawproject.org
February 13, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Hi everyone. As you know, I am our trans rights lead at Good Law Project. I have been working alongside a fantastic team on our challenge since May last year. But whilst what we have achieved is significant - there is still a lot further to go.
If you can, please donate and help us keep fighting.
If you can, please donate and help us keep fighting.
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New School Guidance announces:
Full bathroom ban.
Full PE ban.
Full school trip accommodation ban.
Trans kids will not go to the bathroom, do PE or go on any school trips. 1/
Full bathroom ban.
Full PE ban.
Full school trip accommodation ban.
Trans kids will not go to the bathroom, do PE or go on any school trips. 1/
February 12, 2026 at 5:48 PM
New School Guidance announces:
Full bathroom ban.
Full PE ban.
Full school trip accommodation ban.
Trans kids will not go to the bathroom, do PE or go on any school trips. 1/
Full bathroom ban.
Full PE ban.
Full school trip accommodation ban.
Trans kids will not go to the bathroom, do PE or go on any school trips. 1/
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Before Stonewall or Pride, this is one of the earliest recorded queer uprisings that shaped LGBTQIA+ rights 👇
The pivotal riot that shaped modern LGBTQIA+ rights, you don't hear about enough
Before Stonewall, Pride, or the rainbow became a symbol for the queer community, a group of trans women started a revolution that history almost forgot
www.wearequeeraf.com
February 7, 2026 at 7:31 AM
Before Stonewall or Pride, this is one of the earliest recorded queer uprisings that shaped LGBTQIA+ rights 👇
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Matt Wrack said: “We have serious concerns about the changes to the RSHE guidance for schools. In its current form, the guidance seeks to guide schools to adopt approaches to teaching learning and support that do not reflect the obligation on schools to operate in the best interests of the child.”
February 7, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Matt Wrack said: “We have serious concerns about the changes to the RSHE guidance for schools. In its current form, the guidance seeks to guide schools to adopt approaches to teaching learning and support that do not reflect the obligation on schools to operate in the best interests of the child.”
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A vital piece of work 👇👇
📣 Today @felicitycallard.bsky.social and I have published the first peer-reviewed response to the 'Sullivan Review' of research and data on sex and gender.
doi.org/10.1111/tran...
The Review could threaten trans rights and inclusion, erode academic freedom, and undermine research quality.
doi.org/10.1111/tran...
The Review could threaten trans rights and inclusion, erode academic freedom, and undermine research quality.
February 3, 2026 at 9:17 AM
A vital piece of work 👇👇
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"Any new version of the EHRC's code that does not provide clarity for service providers on how to include trans people will not fix this mess,” says @transsolidarity.bsky.social director Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social
Read our analysis 👉 www.wearequeeraf.com/understand-t...
Read our analysis 👉 www.wearequeeraf.com/understand-t...
February 4, 2026 at 11:41 AM
"Any new version of the EHRC's code that does not provide clarity for service providers on how to include trans people will not fix this mess,” says @transsolidarity.bsky.social director Alex Parmar-Yee @fruitypy.bsky.social
Read our analysis 👉 www.wearequeeraf.com/understand-t...
Read our analysis 👉 www.wearequeeraf.com/understand-t...
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Support queer journalism 👇
Censorship of queer lives is rising - from algorithms burying our stories to AI-driven misinformation.
That’s why we’re crowdfunding to protect access to journalism that fights back.
But we can’t do this alone. Support us 👇
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/queeraf202...
That’s why we’re crowdfunding to protect access to journalism that fights back.
But we can’t do this alone. Support us 👇
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/queeraf202...
February 5, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Support queer journalism 👇
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LATEST: Together, we have sent a vital message to our political representatives:
www.transsolidarityalliance.com/protectinclu...
www.transsolidarityalliance.com/protectinclu...
February 7, 2026 at 12:04 PM
LATEST: Together, we have sent a vital message to our political representatives:
www.transsolidarityalliance.com/protectinclu...
www.transsolidarityalliance.com/protectinclu...
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Pride in Education founder Laïla El Métoui commenting on the latest developments in their open letter campaign said:
“The current direction of travel is failing the sector and ultimately harming young people. Teachers know it, unions know it, and now the evidence is undeniable”
“The current direction of travel is failing the sector and ultimately harming young people. Teachers know it, unions know it, and now the evidence is undeniable”
The general secretary of NASUWT (major trade union for teachers) wants the revisions to the RSHE guidance to be withdrawn and has signed the @prideineducation.bsky.social open letter.
February 7, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Pride in Education founder Laïla El Métoui commenting on the latest developments in their open letter campaign said:
“The current direction of travel is failing the sector and ultimately harming young people. Teachers know it, unions know it, and now the evidence is undeniable”
“The current direction of travel is failing the sector and ultimately harming young people. Teachers know it, unions know it, and now the evidence is undeniable”
Reposted by Marty Davies
