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...
Brixton Library's LGBTQ+ zine fair is on this Saturday! Details on the LGBTQ+ History Month website lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/events/brixt...
LGBTIQ+ history isn’t just the past—it’s happening right now in our lives across the UK. 🏳️🌈✊🏾 Today, we share a memory representing a unique journey & why it matters. Our history is being written today, by us. ✍🏾
#LGBTIQHistoryMonth #AfricanRainbowFamily #LivingHistory
As Interim Chair of Ban Conversion Practices Coalition I’m concerned a parenting book promoting “desistance” 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
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.
‘Has the bisexual “trend” started to reverse?’ – no, any decrease just reflects how much harder it is becoming to be out as bisexual
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/
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...
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.
🚨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
... and the terfs are screaming and bellowing about absolutely none of these things.
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
A reminder: migrants do not have to be “grateful” or “successful” to be able to live safely. We are entitled to freedom regardless of whether other people like us.
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
The Doctor is right and correct
“As 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.
🇵🇸🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Over two decades ago, a Labour government repealed “Section 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.
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 Beyoncé, 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!
✂️ Zine-making on Weds
💘 Hasbian performance on Thu
Both at alphabetti theatre with PWYC tix available
See u there 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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
Gender Clinic Files: Two-thirds of adults waiting for transgender healthcare in UK are under 25 👇
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/gender-clinic-files-two-thirds-of-adults-waiting-for-transgender-healthcare-in-uk-are-under-25/
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/
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 🌈📖
Oct 3 Hasbian, Durham
Queer coming-of-age comedy with REAL teenage diaries & a soundtrack of y2k pop classics & indie angst anthems 💘
Oct 22-23, Newcastle zine-making & a Hasbian show
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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'
Three trans flag button badges in small, medium and large
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...
Tour starts next week 🤯
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.
Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Slovenia
Eurovision monitor.
Blue = not taking part if Israel does
Polari Prize saga shows us how the Overton window on Trans+ rights has shifted 👇
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/polari-prize-saga-shows-us-how-the-overton-window-on-trans-rights-has-shifted/
"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
Thank you so much!! So glad u enjoyed & all kudos goes to tonight's incredible readers 😍🌈📖
