Based in the UK, Lou joined openDemocracy’s Tracking the Backlash team as a freelance contributor in September 2020, working on our global investigation into the money spent by US conservative groups opposing LGBTQ+ rights around the world. Later, they became a full-time fellow and now reporter for gender and identity, with a particular focus on UK trans rights. Follow them on Twitter (@_LouFerreira). Contact them at: [email protected]
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Published in: 50.50: AnalysisNo, Forstater’s legal victory doesn’t mean you can misgender people at workWhy trans people are still protected despite employment tribunal siding with ‘gender critical’ Maya Forstater
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Published in: 50.50: NewsChristian doctor who insisted on misgendering trans people loses caseBeliefs that restrict the fundamental rights of others are not protected under the Equality Act, tribunal holds
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Published in: 50.50: News‘Safe to Be Me’ in the UK? It’s anything but, say LGBTQ+ protestersTrans people and allies demonstrate at Downing Street after conference is cancelled due to boycott
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Published in: 50.50: NewsGovernment ignores calls for evidence behind ‘conversion therapy’ U-turnShadow equalities minister Anneliese Dodds calls out ministers’ failure to protect trans people
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Published in: 50.50: AnalysisMPs will debate a ban on trans ‘conversion therapy’. Here’s what to expect‘They’re playing on people’s fear, and spreading untruths’ – LGBT advocates dispel the myths that could come up on Monday
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Published in: 50.50: AnalysisUK conversion therapy ban must include trans people, say campaignersGovernment’s proposed ban leaves all LGBT people vulnerable because anti-trans practices harm cis people too