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Queer folks read their REAL teenage diaries live on stage πŸŒˆπŸ“– Get involved: Linktr.ee/hasbianqueerdiary www.queerdiary.org.uk

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Queer Manifestos: Editorials from Chinese Queer Zines | Made in China Journal Since the late 1990s, even amid continuing media censorship and sporadic government crackdowns on LGBTQIA+ activism, there has been a boom in queer groups, organisations, and events in urban China. Se...

Queer zines often feature queer manifestos. What do Chinese queer manifestos look like? Read this translated and edited essay from the latest issue of @madeinchinajournal.com. Thanks also to the support of the Leiden Chinese Queer Collection. madeinchinajournal.com/2026/02/23/q...

24.02.2026 21:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Brixton Library LGBTQ+ Zine Fair - LGBT+ History Month A day of fanzines, perzines, self publishing and arts from LGBTQIA+ zinesters, distros, publishers and artists. Over 20 stalls over two floors and tables of communal zines too. An annual event. Free e...

Brixton Library's LGBTQ+ zine fair is on this Saturday! Details on the LGBTQ+ History Month website lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/events/brixt...

16.02.2026 21:17 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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LGBTIQ+ history isn’t just the pastβ€”it’s happening right now in our lives across the UK. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆβœŠπŸΎ Today, we share a memory representing a unique journey & why it matters. Our history is being written today, by us. ✍🏾
#LGBTIQHistoryMonth #AfricanRainbowFamily #LivingHistory

08.02.2026 13:42 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

As Interim Chair of Ban Conversion Practices Coalition I’m concerned a parenting book promoting β€œdesistance” appears in 58 UK libraries. This is not evidence-based care; it draws from harmful conversion practices. Young people deserve dignity and support, not shame. We need a fully inclusive ban now

07.02.2026 11:13 πŸ‘ 41 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This might sound like hyperbole.

It is not.

They took a decision they were warned would cause trans kids to die. Trans kids died. They covered that up and attacked those trying to expose their cover up.

They deserve to go to prison and nobody will ever be held accountable.

It is the UK way.

07.02.2026 14:09 πŸ‘ 868 πŸ” 305 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 2
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Biphobia is sending our community back into the closet β€” here’s what we can do β€˜Has the bisexual β€œtrend” started to reverse?’ – no, any decrease just reflects how much harder it is becoming to be out as bisexual

β€˜Has the bisexual β€œtrend” started to reverse?’ – no, any decrease just reflects how much harder it is becoming to be out as bisexual

08.02.2026 18:02 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The festive season isn’t joyful for everyone.

If this time of year brings stress, loneliness, grief, or anxiety, you’re not alone. Our partners UOK can help you find mental health support that feels right.

www.uok.org.uk/services/

25.12.2025 21:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Surviving the Holidays as an Estranged Person β€” Assigned You may struggle over the holidays if you’re estranged from your family, but you are not alone.

The holidays are hard when you're estranged from your family, but it gets easier, and you are not alone.

From @sandyernestallen.bsky.social some counter programming for trans people who may be struggling today.

www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...

25.12.2025 11:39 πŸ‘ 272 πŸ” 109 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 5
Toolkit for UK Hunger Strikers

The eight Palestine Action hunger strikers have now been held without trial for months, and three have been hospitalised. Here's a toolkit with 11 proposed actions you can take to support them.

15.12.2025 17:01 πŸ‘ 141 πŸ” 118 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 7

🚨URGENT CALLOUT FOR SUPPORT AT HMP BRONZEFIELD🚨

Qesser Zuhra, who has been on hunger strike for 45 days, is in urgent need of hospital treatment
Despite this, calls for an ambulance have been denied by prison staff.

MOBILISE OUTSIDE HMP BRONZEFIELD IN ASHFORD, SURREY, ASAP TO DEMAND AN AMBULANCE

17.12.2025 03:13 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Five key moments in the assault on the rights of women and girls in 2025 Since Trump’s second term began in January, global healthcare, especially for sexual and reproductive health, has been under constant attack

... and the terfs are screaming and bellowing about absolutely none of these things.

16.12.2025 20:39 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New harm reduction materialsΒ for queer clubbers launched β€” The Love Tank CIC New harm reduction information on five of the most commonly used club drugs has been launched in a partnership between The Love Tank and Antidote at London Friend .

Our recent research shows queer people want more accessible harm reduction information about club drugs. This new work in partnership with Antidote at @londonfriend.bsky.social is a step towards implementing the findings of our community-based research.

www.thelovetank.info/news/sdc4all

11.12.2025 07:36 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

A reminder: migrants do not have to be β€œgrateful” or β€œsuccessful” to be able to live safely. We are entitled to freedom regardless of whether other people like us.

11.07.2025 21:45 πŸ‘ 217 πŸ” 59 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Gen Z women are more likely to identify as bisexual, but still embrace lesbian label: study Around 45 percent of Gen Z women ages 20 to 29 use the bisexual label, compared to 42.2 percent who use lesbian.
16.12.2025 19:51 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A poster with pale pink background and a drawing of three people embracing surrounded by the trans flag. There is writing in blue promoting a survey that says "Take part in a 20 minute questionnaire exploring, How might the Supreme Court ruling influence the experiences of transgender people studying in higher education (HE). We want to hear from you if you are a transgender student; You are currently studying at a UK university; You are over 18; You are based in the UK; You have heard about the Supreme Court ruling; You are not currently seeking therapy. We especially want to hear from trans Black people and trans people of colour who are currently at university. Got a question? Email Samantha directly: S23006415@mail.glyndwr.ac.uk".

A poster with pale pink background and a drawing of three people embracing surrounded by the trans flag. There is writing in blue promoting a survey that says "Take part in a 20 minute questionnaire exploring, How might the Supreme Court ruling influence the experiences of transgender people studying in higher education (HE). We want to hear from you if you are a transgender student; You are currently studying at a UK university; You are over 18; You are based in the UK; You have heard about the Supreme Court ruling; You are not currently seeking therapy. We especially want to hear from trans Black people and trans people of colour who are currently at university. Got a question? Email Samantha directly: S23006415@mail.glyndwr.ac.uk".

Are you a transgender uni student currently studying in the UK? Take part in this survey forming part of the research looking at how the Supreme Court ruling might influence the experiences of transgender people studying in Higher Education. Email Samantha directly: S23006415@mail.glyndwr.ac.uk

29.11.2025 14:01 πŸ‘ 52 πŸ” 40 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

The Doctor is right and correct

29.11.2025 12:51 πŸ‘ 5274 πŸ” 1104 πŸ’¬ 37 πŸ“Œ 7
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Queerness, Genocide, and International Law - A Look atΒ Palestine - ECPS In the colossal scope of the annihilation of Palestinians since October 7, queerness is not a mere addendum when positioned in the scholarship and legality of

β€œAs scholarship continues to evolve, queerness must be acknowledged as an essential contributor to Palestinian liberation, complementing other political strategies.”

Queer Palestinians continue to challenge genocidal politics and advocate for freedom.

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ΈπŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

29.11.2025 09:10 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Over two decades ago, a Labour government repealed β€œSection 28” which aimed to prevent positive discussions about homosexuality and gay lives in schools. Now a Labour government pursues transphobia and erases trans and non-binary lives. Today’s political transphobia is basically recycled homophobia.

18.11.2025 18:25 πŸ‘ 39 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A split page, advertising 2 Queer Diary events at alphabetti theatre. On top: zine-making 22nd oct make your own mini-zine from real old teen magazines (with a doodle of scissors and the covers of kerrang featuring Skin, mizz featuring BeyoncΓ©, smash hits featuring George Michael and nme featuring green day. Below, hasbian show "a unique insight into growing up queer in the 90s" (5 stars, a young-ish perspective), featuring a picture of Beth opening a blue book and looking mock-shocked at the contents. Stickers surrounding beth show doc marten boots, cheap vodka, a brighton bus, lindsay lohan and Ashton Kutcher in hearts, and pop duo tatu looking on.

A split page, advertising 2 Queer Diary events at alphabetti theatre. On top: zine-making 22nd oct make your own mini-zine from real old teen magazines (with a doodle of scissors and the covers of kerrang featuring Skin, mizz featuring BeyoncΓ©, smash hits featuring George Michael and nme featuring green day. Below, hasbian show "a unique insight into growing up queer in the 90s" (5 stars, a young-ish perspective), featuring a picture of Beth opening a blue book and looking mock-shocked at the contents. Stickers surrounding beth show doc marten boots, cheap vodka, a brighton bus, lindsay lohan and Ashton Kutcher in hearts, and pop duo tatu looking on.

This week we're in Newcastle!

βœ‚οΈ Zine-making on Weds
πŸ’˜ Hasbian performance on Thu

Both at alphabetti theatre with PWYC tix available

See u there πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

21.10.2025 20:18 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/our-work/uk-supreme-court-ruling-meaning-sex-equality-act-our-work

The EHRC has removed its interim guidance on the Supreme Court ruling on gender

But this guidance is what Virgin Active gyms and other organisations used to ban trans people from their toilets and changing rooms... so what now?
https://t.co/pnAgMzmVbr

21.10.2025 13:21 πŸ‘ 122 πŸ” 40 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 0
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Majority of adults waiting for Trans+ healthcare are under 25 Two-thirds of Trans+ people would lose care if all Cass Review recommendations implemented

Gender Clinic Files: Two-thirds of adults waiting for transgender healthcare in UK are under 25 πŸ‘‡

https://www.wearequeeraf.com/gender-clinic-files-two-thirds-of-adults-waiting-for-transgender-healthcare-in-uk-are-under-25/

17.10.2025 14:10 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Visibility is nothing if we don't translate it into understanding. Let’s reclaim it At a time of unprecedented awareness of the Trans+ community, we have never been more misunderstood

At a time of unprecedented awareness of the Trans+ community, we have never been more misunderstood

https://www.wearequeeraf.com/visibility-is-nothing-if-we-dont-translate-it-into-understanding-lets-reclaim-it/

01.10.2025 10:06 πŸ‘ 45 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Queer Diary event dates in the North East, listed in a typewriter font: Weds Oct 1 Queer Diary open mic diary-reading night Alphabetti Newcastle, Fri Oct 3 Hasbian performance Durham, Weds 22 Zine-making workshop at Alphabetti, Thu 23 Hasbian at Alphabetti. Around the dates, doodles of scissors, glue, a diary and a microphone. At the top the title Queer Diary in pink handwriting with a heart over the i. At the bottom, the qd logo (a rainbow bursting from an open book) and the quote "a place to look back on our formative years with laughter and kindness"

Queer Diary event dates in the North East, listed in a typewriter font: Weds Oct 1 Queer Diary open mic diary-reading night Alphabetti Newcastle, Fri Oct 3 Hasbian performance Durham, Weds 22 Zine-making workshop at Alphabetti, Thu 23 Hasbian at Alphabetti. Around the dates, doodles of scissors, glue, a diary and a microphone. At the top the title Queer Diary in pink handwriting with a heart over the i. At the bottom, the qd logo (a rainbow bursting from an open book) and the quote "a place to look back on our formative years with laughter and kindness"

Oct 1 QD, Newcastle
Bring ur old diary, poetry, fanfic, tumblr post- whatever you wrote when as a teen πŸŒˆπŸ“–

Oct 3 Hasbian, Durham
Queer coming-of-age comedy with REAL teenage diaries & a soundtrack of y2k pop classics & indie angst anthems πŸ’˜

Oct 22-23, Newcastle zine-making & a Hasbian show

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

01.10.2025 08:09 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
A recycled acrylic pin in the form of a name badge reading 'hello im... still bisexual'

A recycled acrylic pin in the form of a name badge reading 'hello im... still bisexual'

A large black button badge with a gold star in the centre, surrounded by the words 'gold star bisexual'

A large black button badge with a gold star in the centre, surrounded by the words 'gold star bisexual'

Three trans flag button badges in small, medium and large

Three trans flag button badges in small, medium and large

A vinyl sticker depicting three m&ms in pink, purple and blue

A vinyl sticker depicting three m&ms in pink, purple and blue

It's still bi+ month; help a gal out and get yourself an affirming treat.

We're trying to recover the costs of the bi+ community fair (if we don't break even its unlikely we'll be able to do it again).

thisisbiscuit.org.uk/shop/perfect...

27.09.2025 10:19 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Tour starts next week 🀯

18.09.2025 07:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This week (Tuesday 16th September - Tuesday 23rd September) is all about raising awareness of bisexuality; a sexuality that is often erased or misunderstood, but is no doubt a valid and sacred part of the LGBTQIA+ community.

17.09.2025 09:45 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Slovenia

Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Slovenia

Eurovision monitor.

Blue = not taking part if Israel does

12.09.2025 12:28 πŸ‘ 115 πŸ” 24 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 1
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Polari Prize saga shows us how the Overton window on Trans+ rights has shifted The Overton window on what is acceptable to say has shifted dramatically in recent years, especially when it pertains to Trans+ rights

Polari Prize saga shows us how the Overton window on Trans+ rights has shifted πŸ‘‡

https://www.wearequeeraf.com/polari-prize-saga-shows-us-how-the-overton-window-on-trans-rights-has-shifted/

11.09.2025 12:38 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trans people didn’t ask to get pulled into any of this | Xtra Magazine Charlie Kirk’s murder is the latest event in which trans people have suddenly, inexplicably, become main characters

"Any connection they can draw between us and this act of violence will be used to strip more of our rights, or threaten us more in our homes, our schools and our communities," writes @melwoods.me, on how trans people have been roped into the narrative around Charlie Kirk's death

11.09.2025 21:40 πŸ‘ 248 πŸ” 79 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you so much!! So glad u enjoyed & all kudos goes to tonight's incredible readers πŸ˜πŸŒˆπŸ“–

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