Category: Opinion

On top of a dark blue to light blue gradient background, a screenshot shows the text and blue badge which reads: 'Congratulations! You're now verified. With this badge comes great responsibility.'

I’ve been verified on Twitter – now what?

A blue gradient background. Centred at the top is a hashtag. Underneath, at the bottom of the image is a row of people in a crowd, some holding flags and banners.

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

Twitter Sign-in On Mobile Phone

Twitter’s verification process ignores the reality of notability

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?

Twitter Sign-in On Mobile Phone

I Got Impersonated For Calling Out Ableism – Twitter’s Verification Process Must Protect Disabled People

On the right, horizontal text reads: 'Deaf Awareness Week 2021. Appreciate access as is'. On the left, in a column, is an illustration of two hands signing and text, angled vertically, which reads: 'Liam O'Dell, Freelance Journalist and Campaigner'.

Appreciate Access As Is | Deaf Awareness Week 2021