Liam O'Dell – Freelance Journalist and Campaigner

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Activists need almost 100,000 followers to meet verification eligibility, Twitter confirms

by Liam O'Dell July 23, 2021

A white teenager in school uniform (white collared shirt) kneels and plays with a ball in his bedroom, the floor of which is lit up in multicolour.

‘Perspective’ review – Autistic teen’s enlightening play unlocks the power of understanding

by Liam O'Dell July 19, 2021July 19, 2021

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I’ve been verified on Twitter – now what?

by Liam O'Dell July 15, 2021July 15, 2021

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Twitter appears to no longer allow ‘hashtag movements’ for verification

by Liam O'Dell July 12, 2021July 17, 2021

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Twitter responds to the #VerifyDisabledTwitter campaign

Alfred Enoch, a Black man wearing a black bomber jacket and white shirt with the text 'good vibes only', stands on a ladder affixed to the side of Shakespeare's Globe.

‘Romeo and Juliet’ review – Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy goes back to bleak

Twitter Sign-in On Mobile Phone

Twitter’s verification process ignores the reality of notability

A Black woman in a yellow jumper and a blue shirt looks out at something off-camera. Behind her is a tree with multiple thin strands dangling down as branches.

‘seven methods of killing kylie jenner’ review – Jasmine Lee-Jones’ debut remains relevant and visceral

In the centre is a rounded blue tick, similar to Twitter's. Behind this is a pattern of symbols - a blind person with a cane, brain, signing hands and the wheelchair icon. The background is a dark blue.

Hey Twitter, where are all the verified disabled people?

Rafe Spall wears a black suit and white collared shirt. He appears emotional as he holds an England shirt close to his chest.

‘Death of England’ feature film to be filmed at National Theatre as new season announced