Maddy McMurray (They/Them)

I am a Non-Binary ADHD and Tech Accessibility Advocate, currently juggling a Performance Engineering role and being an OU Student.
Pronouns: They/Them

[GenderGP @GenderGP]

Recently, a new report found that the UK is among one of the least friendly and least welcoming countries for trans and gender diverse people in the world

The Ipsos LGBTQ+ pride 2023 survey highlighted how most British people agree trans people face discrimination in the UK 🧵

[Dylan / દિલન @dylan_patel]

"We tried to be diverse and it backfired on us."

This single line from Adventure Island CEO @PhilipMillerMBE says everything you need to know about conditional allyship, and how quickly brands will sell LGBTQ+ people up the river the moment their support receives criticism.

[Maddy McMurray (They/Them) @MaddyKilmurray]

@crystalwillseeu @PhilipMillerMBE @Adv_Island @Southend_Pride I've already sent multiple pissed emails to the CEO. I live local, and I am so incredibly disappointed with their response.
They've picked profit over the LGBTQ+, and made you a scapegoat in the process. Much love and strength to you!

[Crystal @crystalwillseeu]

NOT THE FISHNET TIGHTS!

WON’T SOMEONE THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!!

[Maddy McMurray (They/Them) @MaddyKilmurray]

First, they came for the Trans Folks....
Surprising no one, the LGB groups are starting to show their true colours.
I have never felt more unsafe, and I grew up in a very town with parents I no longer speak with.
#TransRightsAreHumanRights #LGBWiththeT #TogetherWeFight

[The Trevor Project @TrevorProject]

To our nonbinary femmes, trans masc nonbinary folks, & everyone existing in between, around & outside of the gender binary, we see you and 🧡 you.

Your identity is valid. Your pronouns should be respected. You deserve to see yourself represented everywhere + show up as you are.

[Maddy McMurray (They/Them) @MaddyKilmurray]

This week is non-binary awareness week, so... be aware of me, I guess?
(But also use gender neutral language as default, write to your MPs, and vote for trans rights)
#NonBinaryAwarenessWeek #TransRights

[Daniel Lismore @daniellismore]

Hey @V_and_A I know you’ve explained about the books, but you have not explained about this. I got an explanation. And it’s not satisfactory. “and the poster by itself could trigger a negative response in a highly charged environment.” Tell me
It’s not transphobia!?

[Maddy McMurray (They/Them) @MaddyKilmurray]

Annnnnd the BBC is just getting worse....

[PinkNews @PinkNews]

EXCLUSIVE: The BBC has advised its news employees to avoid attending any Pride events that might be considered a protest, in a bid to maintain ‘impartiality’ on LGBTQ+ issues, in updated guidelines shared with staff 🧵 (1/9)

[Maddy McMurray (They/Them) @MaddyKilmurray]

My favourite thing about London Pride was the huge show of support for trans peeps. Y'all SHOWED UP!
Definitely recharged the ol' queer battery a little. Now, it's time to follow it up with votes, protests, mutual aid & change for good.
#TransRights #LondomPride #NonBinary

[Maddy McMurray (They/Them) @MaddyKilmurray]

1st London pride in years. This year is extra important. 1) I can celebrate being healthy enough to take part. 2 & most important) LGBTQ+ rights are under attack more than ever & standing together is how we fight it
Stay safe, be loud, fuck off FARTs
#LondonPride #NonBinary

[Maddy McMurray (They/Them) @MaddyKilmurray]

This time last year, I was getting ready to launch our @team_rias rocket with @DiscoverSpaceUK at Machrihanish Space Port.
It was an amazing experience, my team was absolutely incredible, and it genuinely changed my life.
Still reaching for the sky, just higher than 1.5km now 😉

[Maddy McMurray (They/Them) @MaddyKilmurray]

One down, one to go. Nearly done for the year, bring on summer! #OpenUniversity #OU

[Wolf🐺💙 @W0LF_712]

Who got you into Final Space?

"I opened the door" "I locked it"

[Queer Little Shop @queerlittleshop]

This is your yearly reminder to buy your pride merch from actual queer people, and not massive cooperations who don't actually give a shit about queer people and our lives.

#PrideMonth #Pride

[Maddy McMurray (They/Them) @MaddyKilmurray]

@Tzardan @OpenGovUK Yes, 100%!!