MindOut job advert Besi May 19, 2013 – 1 min read Share this post Share this post Written by Besi Comments News Trans creators condemn Bluesky suspensions over J.K. Rowling criticism A growing number of trans creators have voiced outrage over what they describe as disproportionate and inconsistent moderation by social media platform Bluesky, following a series of suspensions linked to criticism of author J.K. Rowling. The controversy erupted after trans writer and YouTuber Jessie Earl, known online as Jessie By Graham Robson • 2 min read News Gay Mauritian couple celebrates UK civil partnership and calls for full equality at home Mauritian nationals Pliny Soocoormanee, who works for Peter Tatchell Foundation, and Jay Raj have officially registered their civil partnership in Birmingham - a personal milestone they describe as both a celebration of love and a statement of visibility. Their union comes just two years after the Supreme Court of Mauritius By Contributor • 1 min read News Prince Philip’s cousin Lord Ivar Mountbatten shares late Duke’s supportive words after coming out as gay In a heartfelt revelation, Lord Ivar Mountbatten, a cousin of the late Prince Philip, has shared the kind and accepting words the Duke of Edinburgh offered upon learning of his relative’s sexuality. Speaking on the Rosebud podcast with Gyles Brandreth, Lord Ivar recounted his surprise when Brandreth mentioned to By Graham Robson • 1 min read Culture INTERVIEW: From having his name on a Britney Spears record to viral mashups, meet Adamusic Oops!... he remixed it again (soz I just had to get a pun in here somewhere) By Dale Melita • 6 min read UK Unions rally to support Durham Pride after Reform UK council withdraws funding Trade unions across the North East have pledged their support for Durham Pride following a controversial decision by the newly elected Reform UK-led Durham County Council to withdraw financial backing for the annual LGBTQ+ celebration. The council, which had previously invested up to £10,000 in the event as part By Graham Robson • 1 min read North America Community restores Pulse Memorial Rainbow Crosswalk hours after it was painted over In a powerful act of solidarity and defiance, members of the Orlando community have come together to restore the Pulse Memorial rainbow crosswalk, just hours after it was controversially painted over by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The Pulse Memorial rainbow crosswalk, located outside the former Pulse nightclub, was By Graham Robson • 2 min read Community Corner Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove honoured with Brighton & Hove Switchboard LGBTQ+ Inclusion Award Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove (Age UK WSBH) has been recognised for its commitment to inclusivity with the Brighton & Hove Switchboard LGBTQ+ Inclusion Award. The accolade was presented by Rob Sainsbury, CEO of Switchboard, to Helen Rice, CEO of Age UK WSBH, in a ceremony celebrating the By Graham Robson • 2 min read Candidates confirmed for Queen’s Park by-election A by-election will take place to elect a new ward councillor for Queen’s Park, Brighton on Thursday, 18 September between 7am - 10pm. The by-election will fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Labour councillor Tristram Burden due to a conflict of interest with his new job. The By Graham Robson • 1 min read Edward Bluemel as William Shakespeare Culture Was Shakespeare queer ? William Shakespeare’s sexuality, the homoerotic relationship between a talk show host and a composer, and the closeted world of Hollywood’s gay actors all feature on the London stage this month and next. Scholars and LGBTQ+ commentators are undecided about whether our greatest playwright William Shakespeare was gay or By Brian Butler • 2 min read
News Trans creators condemn Bluesky suspensions over J.K. Rowling criticism A growing number of trans creators have voiced outrage over what they describe as disproportionate and inconsistent moderation by social media platform Bluesky, following a series of suspensions linked to criticism of author J.K. Rowling. The controversy erupted after trans writer and YouTuber Jessie Earl, known online as Jessie By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Gay Mauritian couple celebrates UK civil partnership and calls for full equality at home Mauritian nationals Pliny Soocoormanee, who works for Peter Tatchell Foundation, and Jay Raj have officially registered their civil partnership in Birmingham - a personal milestone they describe as both a celebration of love and a statement of visibility. Their union comes just two years after the Supreme Court of Mauritius By Contributor • 1 min read
News Prince Philip’s cousin Lord Ivar Mountbatten shares late Duke’s supportive words after coming out as gay In a heartfelt revelation, Lord Ivar Mountbatten, a cousin of the late Prince Philip, has shared the kind and accepting words the Duke of Edinburgh offered upon learning of his relative’s sexuality. Speaking on the Rosebud podcast with Gyles Brandreth, Lord Ivar recounted his surprise when Brandreth mentioned to By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture INTERVIEW: From having his name on a Britney Spears record to viral mashups, meet Adamusic Oops!... he remixed it again (soz I just had to get a pun in here somewhere) By Dale Melita • 6 min read
UK Unions rally to support Durham Pride after Reform UK council withdraws funding Trade unions across the North East have pledged their support for Durham Pride following a controversial decision by the newly elected Reform UK-led Durham County Council to withdraw financial backing for the annual LGBTQ+ celebration. The council, which had previously invested up to £10,000 in the event as part By Graham Robson • 1 min read
North America Community restores Pulse Memorial Rainbow Crosswalk hours after it was painted over In a powerful act of solidarity and defiance, members of the Orlando community have come together to restore the Pulse Memorial rainbow crosswalk, just hours after it was controversially painted over by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The Pulse Memorial rainbow crosswalk, located outside the former Pulse nightclub, was By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Corner Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove honoured with Brighton & Hove Switchboard LGBTQ+ Inclusion Award Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove (Age UK WSBH) has been recognised for its commitment to inclusivity with the Brighton & Hove Switchboard LGBTQ+ Inclusion Award. The accolade was presented by Rob Sainsbury, CEO of Switchboard, to Helen Rice, CEO of Age UK WSBH, in a ceremony celebrating the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Candidates confirmed for Queen’s Park by-election A by-election will take place to elect a new ward councillor for Queen’s Park, Brighton on Thursday, 18 September between 7am - 10pm. The by-election will fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Labour councillor Tristram Burden due to a conflict of interest with his new job. The By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Edward Bluemel as William Shakespeare Culture Was Shakespeare queer ? William Shakespeare’s sexuality, the homoerotic relationship between a talk show host and a composer, and the closeted world of Hollywood’s gay actors all feature on the London stage this month and next. Scholars and LGBTQ+ commentators are undecided about whether our greatest playwright William Shakespeare was gay or By Brian Butler • 2 min read
