Sophie Perry 🌈
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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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I am looking to speak with Pride organisers in the UK who have lost significant revenue during the last year due to reductions in corporates DEI budgets.
✉️ sophie.perry@pinknews.co.uk
#JournoRequest
✉️ sophie.perry@pinknews.co.uk
#JournoRequest
February 11, 2026 at 2:58 PM
I am looking to speak with Pride organisers in the UK who have lost significant revenue during the last year due to reductions in corporates DEI budgets.
✉️ sophie.perry@pinknews.co.uk
#JournoRequest
✉️ sophie.perry@pinknews.co.uk
#JournoRequest
Some sad news today 😔 National Student Pride 2026 will be the LGBTQ+ festival's final outing after 21 years, due to significant funding reduction linked to wider DEI budget cuts.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Some sad news today 😔 National Student Pride 2026 will be the LGBTQ+ festival's final outing after 21 years, due to significant funding reduction linked to wider DEI budget cuts.
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🎓UC Berkley professor Juana María Rodríguez and her students are editing Wikipedia to preserve LGBTQ+ people's stories, especially queer and trans people of colour.
🗣️"I am really proud of the impact my students are having to make sure that Wikipedia reflects the diversity of the world"
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🗣️"I am really proud of the impact my students are having to make sure that Wikipedia reflects the diversity of the world"
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University class making sure Wikipedia doesn't erase LGBTQ+ history
A professor and her students are editing Wikipedia pages to ensure they preserve and represent the lives and stories of LGBTQ+ people
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February 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM
🎓UC Berkley professor Juana María Rodríguez and her students are editing Wikipedia to preserve LGBTQ+ people's stories, especially queer and trans people of colour.
🗣️"I am really proud of the impact my students are having to make sure that Wikipedia reflects the diversity of the world"
👇Read
🗣️"I am really proud of the impact my students are having to make sure that Wikipedia reflects the diversity of the world"
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A number of WI groups have shared they will cease activities ahead of the organisation's blanket ban on trans women becoming members comes into force in April.
“Defining and policing the boundaries of womanhood is not something we feel we can do," Hackney Wicked Women said in a statement.
“Defining and policing the boundaries of womanhood is not something we feel we can do," Hackney Wicked Women said in a statement.
Women's Institute branches shutting down over trans ban
Several branches of the Women's Institute (WI) have declared they will suspend activities following the organisation's ban on trans women.
www.thepinknews.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:03 PM
A number of WI groups have shared they will cease activities ahead of the organisation's blanket ban on trans women becoming members comes into force in April.
“Defining and policing the boundaries of womanhood is not something we feel we can do," Hackney Wicked Women said in a statement.
“Defining and policing the boundaries of womanhood is not something we feel we can do," Hackney Wicked Women said in a statement.
Looking after our neighbour's cat and they brought round his fancy water fountain alongside his automatic feeder and all the mod cons a millennial couple could possibly buy for their furry child.
But, what does this boy want to drink? Fairy liquid water out of a bowl soaking in the sink...
But, what does this boy want to drink? Fairy liquid water out of a bowl soaking in the sink...
February 9, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Looking after our neighbour's cat and they brought round his fancy water fountain alongside his automatic feeder and all the mod cons a millennial couple could possibly buy for their furry child.
But, what does this boy want to drink? Fairy liquid water out of a bowl soaking in the sink...
But, what does this boy want to drink? Fairy liquid water out of a bowl soaking in the sink...
No way did I just see a charity focused on alleviating poverty advertise an internship that is UNPAID
February 9, 2026 at 12:56 AM
No way did I just see a charity focused on alleviating poverty advertise an internship that is UNPAID
Reposted by Sophie Perry 🌈
The trans panic is a men's rights movement in drag.
Trans teacher followed home by right-winger Tommy Robinson
A teacher was approached at home by Tommy Robinson after parents complained about them allegedly requesting to use the title 'Mx'.
www.thepinknews.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:51 AM
The trans panic is a men's rights movement in drag.
Reposted by Sophie Perry 🌈
Imagine a trans person, who has done nothing at all but finds themselves in the papers because they encountered a terf, sending this out and Ipso helping remind papers of their code of conduct...
![LATE on Friday evening, this notice was circulated from representatives of Peter Mandelson, via press regulator IPSO and the Press Association news wire, to all media across the UK.
In it, Mandelson uses clauses of the Editor's Code most typically associated with grieving families or those suffering harassment from the press to urge journalists to stop scrutinising his links to the most world's most notorious paedophile.
We believe it is strongly in the public interest to publish this memo. This is it in full.
CONFIDENTIAL - STRICTLY NOT FOR PUBLICATION: Ipso has asked us to circulate the following advisory:
Ipso has today been contacted by a representative acting on behalf of Peter Mandelson.
Mr Mandelson's representatives state that he does not wish to speak to the media at this time. He requests that the press do not take photos or film, approach, or contact him via phone, email, or in-person. His representatives ask that any requests for his comment are directed to [REDACTED]
We are happy to make editors aware of his request. We note the terms of Clause 2 (Privacy) and 3 (Harassment) of the Editors' Code, and in particular that Clause 3 states that journalists must not persist in questioning, telephoning, pursuing or photographing individuals once asked to desist, unless justified in the public interest.
Please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss any Code issues on [REDACTED] or out of hours on [REDACTED].
[IPSO official]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:o7uvmdqvvocs3vs562kbh3kz/bafkreihtuk2vnpjxhqihdsez746mtlpkh6yqnm633xew6rakefbq6wg33i@jpeg)
February 6, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Imagine a trans person, who has done nothing at all but finds themselves in the papers because they encountered a terf, sending this out and Ipso helping remind papers of their code of conduct...
Right-wing grifter and so-called 'journalist' Tommy Robinson hired a PI to find the home address of a trans teacher so he could film himself confronting them, following parent complaints
As my report details, Robinson paid no mind to journalistic ethics in the pursuit of this rotten transphobia
As my report details, Robinson paid no mind to journalistic ethics in the pursuit of this rotten transphobia
Trans teacher followed home by right-winger Tommy Robinson
A teacher was approached at home by Tommy Robinson after parents complained about them allegedly requesting to use the title 'Mx'.
www.thepinknews.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Right-wing grifter and so-called 'journalist' Tommy Robinson hired a PI to find the home address of a trans teacher so he could film himself confronting them, following parent complaints
As my report details, Robinson paid no mind to journalistic ethics in the pursuit of this rotten transphobia
As my report details, Robinson paid no mind to journalistic ethics in the pursuit of this rotten transphobia
Reposted by Sophie Perry 🌈
Always back yourself.
February 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Always back yourself.
The more and more I see from the Epstein Files I wonder why I overthink my writing when the most evil and powerful people in world send emails like: can yu. send m e the p0rn .?
February 5, 2026 at 3:18 PM
The more and more I see from the Epstein Files I wonder why I overthink my writing when the most evil and powerful people in world send emails like: can yu. send m e the p0rn .?
Reposted by Sophie Perry 🌈
journalists are workers who deserve to be paid fairly for our labor and I think that far too few consumers of media recognize or even care about this fact
February 4, 2026 at 5:20 PM
journalists are workers who deserve to be paid fairly for our labor and I think that far too few consumers of media recognize or even care about this fact
Not one but TWO bits of positive trans news in the UK today??? What a lovely change for once
January 29, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Not one but TWO bits of positive trans news in the UK today??? What a lovely change for once
Of the more than 38,000 people who took part in the consultation, 86 per cent agreed the ponds should remain trans-inclusive
Hampstead Heath ponds should stay trans-inclusive, say 86 per cent of swimmers
Nearly 90 per cent of people have backed keeping access to Hampstead Heath bathing ponds trans-inclusive, a consultation has found.
www.thepinknews.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Of the more than 38,000 people who took part in the consultation, 86 per cent agreed the ponds should remain trans-inclusive
The horrors of Grok never cease 🤢
People can now generate videos up to 10 seconds in length using Grok. Given the fact people were using it just a few weeks ago to generate child sexual abuse material such a feature is no doubt a harmful addition to an already actively dangerous tool.
People can now generate videos up to 10 seconds in length using Grok. Given the fact people were using it just a few weeks ago to generate child sexual abuse material such a feature is no doubt a harmful addition to an already actively dangerous tool.
Elon Musk announces new Grok horrors amid child sexual images scandal
Elon Musk announced X's chatbot Grok can now generate AI videos up to 10 seconds in length, and shared a video of Sydney Sweeney's likeness
www.thepinknews.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:51 AM
The horrors of Grok never cease 🤢
People can now generate videos up to 10 seconds in length using Grok. Given the fact people were using it just a few weeks ago to generate child sexual abuse material such a feature is no doubt a harmful addition to an already actively dangerous tool.
People can now generate videos up to 10 seconds in length using Grok. Given the fact people were using it just a few weeks ago to generate child sexual abuse material such a feature is no doubt a harmful addition to an already actively dangerous tool.
Today (29 Jan) is the very first Rebel Dykes Day ⛓️
💬 "This is an opportunity for DIY Dyke community to come together to create memories, joy, and make space together"
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of speaking with Siobhan Fahey about why it matters 👇
💬 "This is an opportunity for DIY Dyke community to come together to create memories, joy, and make space together"
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of speaking with Siobhan Fahey about why it matters 👇
International Rebel Dykes Day is for lesbians who ‘feel like outsiders’
A new international day celebrating dyke culture for everyone who has ever felt like an outsider in the lesbian community is launching.
www.thepinknews.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Today (29 Jan) is the very first Rebel Dykes Day ⛓️
💬 "This is an opportunity for DIY Dyke community to come together to create memories, joy, and make space together"
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of speaking with Siobhan Fahey about why it matters 👇
💬 "This is an opportunity for DIY Dyke community to come together to create memories, joy, and make space together"
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of speaking with Siobhan Fahey about why it matters 👇
So ready for my regency era sapphic crumbs, Franchaela's full season can't come soon enough
January 29, 2026 at 9:15 AM
So ready for my regency era sapphic crumbs, Franchaela's full season can't come soon enough
Reposted by Sophie Perry 🌈
EXCLUSIVE - Non-binary veteran Lindsay Church is fighting for democracy in Illinois: 'If not us, then who?'
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/01/27/lindsay-church-illinoiss-4th-congressional-district-non-binary-lgbtq/?utm_content=1769671200&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/01/27/lindsay-church-illinoiss-4th-congressional-district-non-binary-lgbtq/?utm_content=1769671200&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
Non-binary veteran fighting for democracy in Illinois: 'If not us, then who?'
Lindsay Church never saw themself as a politician but amid anti-trans rhetoric, ICE and voters being silenced, stranger things have happened.
www.thepinknews.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:20 AM
EXCLUSIVE - Non-binary veteran Lindsay Church is fighting for democracy in Illinois: 'If not us, then who?'
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/01/27/lindsay-church-illinoiss-4th-congressional-district-non-binary-lgbtq/?utm_content=1769671200&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/01/27/lindsay-church-illinoiss-4th-congressional-district-non-binary-lgbtq/?utm_content=1769671200&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
🚨 EXCLUSIVE 🚨
It was so inspiring to speak with Lindsay Church, a non-binary veteran, about their campaign in Illinois.
They never saw themself as a politician but felt compelled to fight for democracy after the sitting Democrat representative pulled a sneaky ploy to handpick his successor.
It was so inspiring to speak with Lindsay Church, a non-binary veteran, about their campaign in Illinois.
They never saw themself as a politician but felt compelled to fight for democracy after the sitting Democrat representative pulled a sneaky ploy to handpick his successor.
Non-binary veteran fighting for democracy in Illinois: 'If not us, then who?'
Lindsay Church never saw themself as a politician but amid anti-trans rhetoric, ICE and voters being silenced, stranger things have happened.
www.thepinknews.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:48 PM
🚨 EXCLUSIVE 🚨
It was so inspiring to speak with Lindsay Church, a non-binary veteran, about their campaign in Illinois.
They never saw themself as a politician but felt compelled to fight for democracy after the sitting Democrat representative pulled a sneaky ploy to handpick his successor.
It was so inspiring to speak with Lindsay Church, a non-binary veteran, about their campaign in Illinois.
They never saw themself as a politician but felt compelled to fight for democracy after the sitting Democrat representative pulled a sneaky ploy to handpick his successor.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE 🚨
County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust has confirmed to me that policies around facility use are being reviewed.
But, when I asked if trans staff can continue to safely use single-sex spaces during this review period, the answer I was given was hardly reassuring.
County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust has confirmed to me that policies around facility use are being reviewed.
But, when I asked if trans staff can continue to safely use single-sex spaces during this review period, the answer I was given was hardly reassuring.
One thing remains unclear for trans staff after NHS tribunal ruling
An NHS Trust is reviewing its policies after the outcome of a tribunal, but one thing remains unclear for trans staff
www.thepinknews.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:24 PM
🚨 EXCLUSIVE 🚨
County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust has confirmed to me that policies around facility use are being reviewed.
But, when I asked if trans staff can continue to safely use single-sex spaces during this review period, the answer I was given was hardly reassuring.
County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust has confirmed to me that policies around facility use are being reviewed.
But, when I asked if trans staff can continue to safely use single-sex spaces during this review period, the answer I was given was hardly reassuring.
Reposted by Sophie Perry 🌈
This applies to the UK media, also, especially the Telegraph, Times Daily Mail, Guardian, Express, Spectator, and BBC
We didn't make everything about us. They did. Compare the Advocate, the oldest and largest LGBTQ newspaper in the US, to Fox and the NYT. Both have been publishing more about us than our own newspapers for 3+ years.
January 28, 2026 at 12:32 PM
This applies to the UK media, also, especially the Telegraph, Times Daily Mail, Guardian, Express, Spectator, and BBC
I honestly think the most lesbian thing they ever did on The L Word – outside of all the sex, affairs, U-hauling etc etc – is have a literal funeral for Mr Piddles, Dana's cat
RIP Mr P.
RIP Mr P.
January 27, 2026 at 11:52 PM
I honestly think the most lesbian thing they ever did on The L Word – outside of all the sex, affairs, U-hauling etc etc – is have a literal funeral for Mr Piddles, Dana's cat
RIP Mr P.
RIP Mr P.
January 27, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Stop Sex Matters lobbying for conversion therapy.
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Stop Sex Matters infiltrating the Council of Europe
In just one week, the Council of Europe will be voting to ban conversion therapy. This would be an incredibly important step to stop the rollback in the rights of LGBTQ+ people. But Sex Matters is inf...
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January 27, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Email sent!
I've just used Good Law Project's tool to email MPs on the Council of Europe and let them know they don’t have to bend down to Sex Matter’s transphobic threats.
The more they hear from us, the harder it’ll be for them to ignore us. goodlaw.social/9f10d1
The more they hear from us, the harder it’ll be for them to ignore us. goodlaw.social/9f10d1
Stop Sex Matters infiltrating the Council of Europe
In just one week, the Council of Europe will be voting to ban conversion therapy. This would be an incredibly important step to stop the rollback in the rights of LGBTQ+ people. But Sex Matters is inf...
goodlaw.social
January 27, 2026 at 10:44 AM
I've just used Good Law Project's tool to email MPs on the Council of Europe and let them know they don’t have to bend down to Sex Matter’s transphobic threats.
The more they hear from us, the harder it’ll be for them to ignore us. goodlaw.social/9f10d1
The more they hear from us, the harder it’ll be for them to ignore us. goodlaw.social/9f10d1