Lee Hurley
Journalist. NUJ member. Artist. Trans. He/him. Usually found saying 'but that's not true!'
4 anti-trans articles in Sunday Telegraph
The Sunday Telegraph love their anti-trans content and this week they've produced four pieces from Ewan Somerville, David Spencer, Edward Malnick and, of course, Hayley Dixon as usual.
Mail on Sunday upset doctors told to treat trans people like everybody else
Michael Powell and the Mail on Sunday are upset that doctors are being 'told not quiz patients on trans status'.
Daily Telegraph mislead with headline about Mermaids as smear continues
As part of their ongoing Mermaids smear campaign, the Daily Telegraph have produced yet another misleading headline and article as they attempt to pressure the Prime Minister and police into opening an investigation.
Liz Truss backs biased call for police to investigate Mermaids
Liz Truss has backed calls from an MP with an anti-LGBTQ+ record for police to start an investigation into Mermaids after the matter was raised at Prime Minister's Questions on Thursday.
Trans talking points: Bailey, Joyce + more
As it has been very quiet in the papers since the death of the world's largest landowner, I thought it a good idea to...
Graham Norton: JK Rowling ‘enjoys’ fighting on Twitter
In an interview with the Sunday Times, Graham Norton said that he believes JK Rowling enjoys fighting on Twitter after comments she made to him.
Phallo or meta? Deciding on lower surgery
The day after I had top surgery, a friend asked me ‘when’s your next operation?’
As I struggled to lift my arms after having had...
Queer people with every reason to fear new UK Cabinet
As Liz Truss announced her cabinet on Tuesday night, our worst fears were realised. It was clear - the far right think tanks had completed their silent coup.
How men can be better feminists
As a guy who can even grow a beard, I find myself in a rather weird position these days.
I spent 36 years of my...
GCs and media continue to erase lesbians: The week in trans 04/09/22
Another week, another series of articles talking nonsense about trans people in the Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph, and Times.