Marty Davies
@smartypantsmarty.com
Writer, artist, campaigner & creative cultural strategist.
Founder of @transhistoryweek.com
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Columnist for Campaign.
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Founder of @transhistoryweek.com
Founder of smartypantsmarty.com
Columnist for Campaign.
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🏳️⚧️ We’re back with paid opportunities for Trans+ creatives!
Writer? Illustrator? Audio producer? This is for you.
With @transhistoryweek.com we’re investing in 20 Trans+ creatives to make content for Trans+ History Week 2026.
Deadline 2nd Dec 2025, 11:59PM GMT 🗓️
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Writer? Illustrator? Audio producer? This is for you.
With @transhistoryweek.com we’re investing in 20 Trans+ creatives to make content for Trans+ History Week 2026.
Deadline 2nd Dec 2025, 11:59PM GMT 🗓️
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You know the energy we all give those doom posts?
I get that we share that stuff to keep each other informed, for an emotional outlet, to find community and to attempt to sense-make.
But it’s also very draining.
Let’s bring some of that same energy to positive actions and community creativity.
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I get that we share that stuff to keep each other informed, for an emotional outlet, to find community and to attempt to sense-make.
But it’s also very draining.
Let’s bring some of that same energy to positive actions and community creativity.
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Trans+ History Week takes place on the same week as the local elections next year.
So that’s going to be interesting.
So that’s going to be interesting.
🗓️ Mark your calendars for Trans+ History Week 2026
04–10 May
Get the history lesson you never had, find our what’s in store, early-bird ticket alerts and a history article every day of Trans+ History Week with @wearequeeraf.com
Sign up www.wearequeeraf.com/transhistory...
04–10 May
Get the history lesson you never had, find our what’s in store, early-bird ticket alerts and a history article every day of Trans+ History Week with @wearequeeraf.com
Sign up www.wearequeeraf.com/transhistory...
November 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Trans+ History Week takes place on the same week as the local elections next year.
So that’s going to be interesting.
So that’s going to be interesting.
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Super excited about this Good Law Project and Not a Phase gig at Wembley. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
November 29, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Super excited about this Good Law Project and Not a Phase gig at Wembley. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
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An extraordinary thing, this.
A line up of stars performing at Wembley Arena to show their love and solidarity with the trans community and in aid of Good Law Project and Not A Phase.
Register now for tickets.
www.transmissionlive.uk
A line up of stars performing at Wembley Arena to show their love and solidarity with the trans community and in aid of Good Law Project and Not A Phase.
Register now for tickets.
www.transmissionlive.uk
Trans Mission - Wednesday 11th March
Mighty Hoopla and Olly Alexander team up for a Trans Mission: an all-star solidarity concert for the trans community at OVO Arena Wembley
www.transmissionlive.uk
November 28, 2025 at 12:10 PM
An extraordinary thing, this.
A line up of stars performing at Wembley Arena to show their love and solidarity with the trans community and in aid of Good Law Project and Not A Phase.
Register now for tickets.
www.transmissionlive.uk
A line up of stars performing at Wembley Arena to show their love and solidarity with the trans community and in aid of Good Law Project and Not A Phase.
Register now for tickets.
www.transmissionlive.uk
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Despite being an important gig with lots of big names and at Wembley Arena, it’s almost certain that UK mainstream media will not whisper a syllable about this. So please share widely and keep sharing.
www.transmissionlive.uk
www.transmissionlive.uk
November 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Despite being an important gig with lots of big names and at Wembley Arena, it’s almost certain that UK mainstream media will not whisper a syllable about this. So please share widely and keep sharing.
www.transmissionlive.uk
www.transmissionlive.uk
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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?
🤨🤔
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?
🤨🤔
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?
🤨🤔
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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🗓️ Mark your calendars for Trans+ History Week 2026
04–10 May
Get the history lesson you never had, find our what’s in store, early-bird ticket alerts and a history article every day of Trans+ History Week with @wearequeeraf.com
Sign up www.wearequeeraf.com/transhistory...
04–10 May
Get the history lesson you never had, find our what’s in store, early-bird ticket alerts and a history article every day of Trans+ History Week with @wearequeeraf.com
Sign up www.wearequeeraf.com/transhistory...
November 28, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Keep this between us…
I can’t reveal more until we firm up our plans
But Wednesday, Friday and Sunday of Trans+ History Week you’re going to want to keep free if you’re near London. 🤓
I can’t reveal more until we firm up our plans
But Wednesday, Friday and Sunday of Trans+ History Week you’re going to want to keep free if you’re near London. 🤓
🗓️ Mark your calendars for Trans+ History Week 2026
04–10 May
Get the history lesson you never had, find our what’s in store, early-bird ticket alerts and a history article every day of Trans+ History Week with @wearequeeraf.com
Sign up www.wearequeeraf.com/transhistory...
04–10 May
Get the history lesson you never had, find our what’s in store, early-bird ticket alerts and a history article every day of Trans+ History Week with @wearequeeraf.com
Sign up www.wearequeeraf.com/transhistory...
November 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Keep this between us…
I can’t reveal more until we firm up our plans
But Wednesday, Friday and Sunday of Trans+ History Week you’re going to want to keep free if you’re near London. 🤓
I can’t reveal more until we firm up our plans
But Wednesday, Friday and Sunday of Trans+ History Week you’re going to want to keep free if you’re near London. 🤓
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🗓️ Mark your calendars for Trans+ History Week 2026
04–10 May
Get the history lesson you never had, find our what’s in store, early-bird ticket alerts and a history article every day of Trans+ History Week with @wearequeeraf.com
Sign up www.wearequeeraf.com/transhistory...
04–10 May
Get the history lesson you never had, find our what’s in store, early-bird ticket alerts and a history article every day of Trans+ History Week with @wearequeeraf.com
Sign up www.wearequeeraf.com/transhistory...
November 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
🗓️ Mark your calendars for Trans+ History Week 2026
04–10 May
Get the history lesson you never had, find our what’s in store, early-bird ticket alerts and a history article every day of Trans+ History Week with @wearequeeraf.com
Sign up www.wearequeeraf.com/transhistory...
04–10 May
Get the history lesson you never had, find our what’s in store, early-bird ticket alerts and a history article every day of Trans+ History Week with @wearequeeraf.com
Sign up www.wearequeeraf.com/transhistory...
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Pleased to report that, after we intimated we would sue it, Ofcom has changed course and will look again at whether TalkTV is complying with the Broadcasting Code.
We are also now starting to look with our lawyers at the BBC's whitewashing of trans existence. goodlaw.social/vfq2
We are also now starting to look with our lawyers at the BBC's whitewashing of trans existence. goodlaw.social/vfq2
TalkTV: Ofcom bows to pressure | Good Law Project
We said we’d sue over Ofcom’s decision to dismiss 22,000 complaints about transphobia on TalkTV – now the regulator has caved.
goodlaw.social
November 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Pleased to report that, after we intimated we would sue it, Ofcom has changed course and will look again at whether TalkTV is complying with the Broadcasting Code.
We are also now starting to look with our lawyers at the BBC's whitewashing of trans existence. goodlaw.social/vfq2
We are also now starting to look with our lawyers at the BBC's whitewashing of trans existence. goodlaw.social/vfq2
From a media organisation that leans on the crackpot science that is the ‘Cass Review’ - this is quite a bold opinion piece 😵💫
BREAKING:
Cost of Living could plummet as both Labour MPs and right wing commentators join forces to give Green Party free rent in their heads.
Obsessed.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Cost of Living could plummet as both Labour MPs and right wing commentators join forces to give Green Party free rent in their heads.
Obsessed.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM
From a media organisation that leans on the crackpot science that is the ‘Cass Review’ - this is quite a bold opinion piece 😵💫
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In all the years I've been campaigning, this is the first where I've feared retaliation - but even X is not above the law. That's why we've referred X to Ofcom for horrific posts that, having taken legal advice, we believe are illegal under the Online Safety Act. goodlaw.social/wk2q
X is not above the law
goodlaw.social
November 26, 2025 at 1:38 PM
In all the years I've been campaigning, this is the first where I've feared retaliation - but even X is not above the law. That's why we've referred X to Ofcom for horrific posts that, having taken legal advice, we believe are illegal under the Online Safety Act. goodlaw.social/wk2q
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We’ve had a lot of illustrators applying which is fantastic.
But we’d like to see more pitches from writers and podcasters.
Get your pitches in by the end of the week 👇
But we’d like to see more pitches from writers and podcasters.
Get your pitches in by the end of the week 👇
🏳️⚧️ We’re back with paid opportunities for Trans+ creatives!
Writer? Illustrator? Audio producer? This is for you.
With @transhistoryweek.com we’re investing in 20 Trans+ creatives to make content for Trans+ History Week 2026.
Deadline 2nd Dec 2025, 11:59PM GMT 🗓️
🧵 Details 👇
Writer? Illustrator? Audio producer? This is for you.
With @transhistoryweek.com we’re investing in 20 Trans+ creatives to make content for Trans+ History Week 2026.
Deadline 2nd Dec 2025, 11:59PM GMT 🗓️
🧵 Details 👇
November 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
We’ve had a lot of illustrators applying which is fantastic.
But we’d like to see more pitches from writers and podcasters.
Get your pitches in by the end of the week 👇
But we’d like to see more pitches from writers and podcasters.
Get your pitches in by the end of the week 👇
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This Christmas, give a gift that can change lives. ✨
Across the UK, thousands of trans+ people face years-long waitlists and barriers to the care they need.
We’re asking you to donate to our Christmas fundraiser. Even £5 can make a difference. anne.health/christmas/ #CareForXmas
Across the UK, thousands of trans+ people face years-long waitlists and barriers to the care they need.
We’re asking you to donate to our Christmas fundraiser. Even £5 can make a difference. anne.health/christmas/ #CareForXmas
November 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
This Christmas, give a gift that can change lives. ✨
Across the UK, thousands of trans+ people face years-long waitlists and barriers to the care they need.
We’re asking you to donate to our Christmas fundraiser. Even £5 can make a difference. anne.health/christmas/ #CareForXmas
Across the UK, thousands of trans+ people face years-long waitlists and barriers to the care they need.
We’re asking you to donate to our Christmas fundraiser. Even £5 can make a difference. anne.health/christmas/ #CareForXmas
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Reminiscent of the story of James Barry.
“Against his explicit wishes to be buried quickly without being undressed, his clothes were removed by an unknown woman who attended to his body. Barry’s servant Sophia Bishop confirmed the body was ‘female’, with stretchmarks suggestive of childbearing.”
“Against his explicit wishes to be buried quickly without being undressed, his clothes were removed by an unknown woman who attended to his body. Barry’s servant Sophia Bishop confirmed the body was ‘female’, with stretchmarks suggestive of childbearing.”
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Reminiscent of the story of James Barry.
“Against his explicit wishes to be buried quickly without being undressed, his clothes were removed by an unknown woman who attended to his body. Barry’s servant Sophia Bishop confirmed the body was ‘female’, with stretchmarks suggestive of childbearing.”
“Against his explicit wishes to be buried quickly without being undressed, his clothes were removed by an unknown woman who attended to his body. Barry’s servant Sophia Bishop confirmed the body was ‘female’, with stretchmarks suggestive of childbearing.”
I think it’s no more complicated than Trump just likes people who have good ratings.
His view of the world is winners and losers.
His view of the world is winners and losers.
November 22, 2025 at 9:27 AM
I think it’s no more complicated than Trump just likes people who have good ratings.
His view of the world is winners and losers.
His view of the world is winners and losers.
Reminiscent of the story of James Barry.
“Against his explicit wishes to be buried quickly without being undressed, his clothes were removed by an unknown woman who attended to his body. Barry’s servant Sophia Bishop confirmed the body was ‘female’, with stretchmarks suggestive of childbearing.”
“Against his explicit wishes to be buried quickly without being undressed, his clothes were removed by an unknown woman who attended to his body. Barry’s servant Sophia Bishop confirmed the body was ‘female’, with stretchmarks suggestive of childbearing.”
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Reminiscent of the story of James Barry.
“Against his explicit wishes to be buried quickly without being undressed, his clothes were removed by an unknown woman who attended to his body. Barry’s servant Sophia Bishop confirmed the body was ‘female’, with stretchmarks suggestive of childbearing.”
“Against his explicit wishes to be buried quickly without being undressed, his clothes were removed by an unknown woman who attended to his body. Barry’s servant Sophia Bishop confirmed the body was ‘female’, with stretchmarks suggestive of childbearing.”
Stop Funding Fascism
"X chatbot suggested gas chambers at Auschwitz-Birkenau were ‘designed for disinfection’ not mass executions" - this is what X advertisers are funding. 💰Are the #NationalLottery, #FloPeriodTracker and #Dell happy to support this?
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
November 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Stop Funding Fascism
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Meanwhile the UK's National Lottery is *actively advertising* on Twitter - more info here: stopfundinghate.info/whos-still-a...
November 20, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Meanwhile the UK's National Lottery is *actively advertising* on Twitter - more info here: stopfundinghate.info/whos-still-a...
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While an MP, Lloyd attended briefings we held for Trans+ Solidarity Alliance in Parliament on healthcare and other issues. This was back when I was involved in the origins of this org.
He asked questions with vulnerability and sought to understand better and find ways he could support Trans+ people
He asked questions with vulnerability and sought to understand better and find ways he could support Trans+ people
Welcome to the Green Party, former Labour and Co-operative MP for Brighton Kemptown, @russell-moyle.co.uk 💚
November 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
While an MP, Lloyd attended briefings we held for Trans+ Solidarity Alliance in Parliament on healthcare and other issues. This was back when I was involved in the origins of this org.
He asked questions with vulnerability and sought to understand better and find ways he could support Trans+ people
He asked questions with vulnerability and sought to understand better and find ways he could support Trans+ people
While an MP, Lloyd attended briefings we held for Trans+ Solidarity Alliance in Parliament on healthcare and other issues. This was back when I was involved in the origins of this org.
He asked questions with vulnerability and sought to understand better and find ways he could support Trans+ people
He asked questions with vulnerability and sought to understand better and find ways he could support Trans+ people
Welcome to the Green Party, former Labour and Co-operative MP for Brighton Kemptown, @russell-moyle.co.uk 💚
November 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
While an MP, Lloyd attended briefings we held for Trans+ Solidarity Alliance in Parliament on healthcare and other issues. This was back when I was involved in the origins of this org.
He asked questions with vulnerability and sought to understand better and find ways he could support Trans+ people
He asked questions with vulnerability and sought to understand better and find ways he could support Trans+ people
I really don’t understand the popularity of animal abuse packaged up as entertainment.
It should be banned.
I’m talking about ‘I’m a Celeb’ of course
It should be banned.
I’m talking about ‘I’m a Celeb’ of course
November 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
I really don’t understand the popularity of animal abuse packaged up as entertainment.
It should be banned.
I’m talking about ‘I’m a Celeb’ of course
It should be banned.
I’m talking about ‘I’m a Celeb’ of course
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Whoever came up with this ad, I hope she found estrogen
When I was watching XPlay, this Mountain Dew ad came on where this guy forcefemmes transgenderizes his homie.
November 19, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Whoever came up with this ad, I hope she found estrogen
If you’re in London on Thursday and want to attend a vigil that centres those who we’ve lost, you can attend Soho Square. Regularly facilitated by Not A Phase.
18.30-20.00
Wrap up warm
18.30-20.00
Wrap up warm
November 19, 2025 at 7:39 AM
If you’re in London on Thursday and want to attend a vigil that centres those who we’ve lost, you can attend Soho Square. Regularly facilitated by Not A Phase.
18.30-20.00
Wrap up warm
18.30-20.00
Wrap up warm
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How can we use history stories as a tool for liberation? Three Trans+ creatives share their insights 👇
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/how-do-we-tell-trans-history-so-we-can-all-learn-from-it/
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/how-do-we-tell-trans-history-so-we-can-all-learn-from-it/
How do we tell Trans+ history, so we can all learn from it?
How can we use history stories as a tool for liberation? Three Trans+ creatives share their insights
www.wearequeeraf.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:04 PM
How can we use history stories as a tool for liberation? Three Trans+ creatives share their insights 👇
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/how-do-we-tell-trans-history-so-we-can-all-learn-from-it/
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/how-do-we-tell-trans-history-so-we-can-all-learn-from-it/
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Anti-Trans+ ideology thrives on the false claim that Trans+ people have no past, no present, and no future
But Trans+ folk do exist - always have and always will
By uplifting and celebrating Trans+ history, we shatter that narrative
#TransHistoryWeek
4th - 10th May 2026
But Trans+ folk do exist - always have and always will
By uplifting and celebrating Trans+ history, we shatter that narrative
#TransHistoryWeek
4th - 10th May 2026
Owen’s latest piece articulates why I believe that amplifying our gender diverse history through cultural production will give us a greater foundation, rooted in our common humanity, on which to advocate for our rights.
🚨 Publication Alert 🚨
I'm pleased to say my article 'Cis-Supremacist Pasts: Constructing a History Against Contemporary Trans Equality' has been published today with International Public History and it is fully open access!
Check it out here:
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
I'm pleased to say my article 'Cis-Supremacist Pasts: Constructing a History Against Contemporary Trans Equality' has been published today with International Public History and it is fully open access!
Check it out here:
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
November 18, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Anti-Trans+ ideology thrives on the false claim that Trans+ people have no past, no present, and no future
But Trans+ folk do exist - always have and always will
By uplifting and celebrating Trans+ history, we shatter that narrative
#TransHistoryWeek
4th - 10th May 2026
But Trans+ folk do exist - always have and always will
By uplifting and celebrating Trans+ history, we shatter that narrative
#TransHistoryWeek
4th - 10th May 2026