📢 Affiliate Announcement We're delighted to have another @rmtunion.bsky.social branch affiliate to #StrikeMap RMT Leominster & Hereford, joins 125 affiliates in supporting putting struggle on the map Affiliate your organisation: actionnetwork.org/fundraising/help-us-build-our-worker-powered-map

Indonesia is moving to ban LGBT+ content across digital platforms. Activists warn this will fuel harassment and arrests. Urge lawmakers to reject the Broadcasting Bill and defend free expression – censorship is not protection. a.allout.org/s/W7EXN/

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/op...

Nigel Farage: "Children who have two stable parents have a better chance in life... The most stable relationships, the ones that last the longest, tend to be between men & women... There's an awful lot of kids in the country not getting the kind of start... they deserve." Farage has two ex-wives.

So tired of these awful fucking people. Day after day after day of lies and rage and horror. It’s sucking the life out of Western society and I hate it.

Hungary has banned Pride marches, threatening LGBT+ rights and the freedom to protest. Sign the petition now to urge the EU to act before it’s too late. Every voice matters – help defend human rights across Europe! allout.lgbt/58994dd1

Let me repeat it! 👇🏼👇🏽👇🏾👇🏼👇🏽

Birds of a feather...

BBC: Remove Robbie Gibb now action.eko.org/a/bbc-remove...

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/sa...

Ireland could soon ban all trade with illegal settlements, but is being bullied by Washington to give up. Sign the petition — and show Ireland the world is behind this! action.eko.org/a/ireland-pa...

We need to see the law changed, so that employers and workers know when action must be taken to keep workers cooler and safer. Add your name. www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/we...

Glastonbury Festival: Drop Allianz action.eko.org/a/glastonbur...

Tell Charles River Laboratories: No more monkey business – end the illegal trade with long-tailed macaques! action.eko.org/a/stop-the-i...

I just told Speaker Hoyle to keep Trump out of Parliament - will you do the same? actionstorm.org/petitions/du... #DumpTrump

Donald Trump is ramping up his trade wars and crashing the global economy. He's not sparing the UK from his new tariffs, so why should we roll out the red carpet for him with a second state visit? Joinmorethan 200,000 of us and add your name to he petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...

We are delighted to be a part of the #GeneralStrike 100 anniversary national partnership with other museums, libraries, archives and groups. Find out how you can support this partnership here: bit.ly/GeneralStrike100 #GeneralStrike100

Thank you Senator Cory Booker. This guy truly cares about the people he represents.

Records are meant to be broken. Congrats @booker.senate.gov for stepping up and standing up for the American people. Blazing your own path for the W 👏👏👏👏👏

April’s ACT-UP London calendar 2025 Pin-Ups the fabulous KT and Shiv. #ACTUPLONDON #actuppinups #actuplondoncalendar2025 #ACTUP #stillnotsilent

Best start #bluesky #swimday #march #spring #2025 #lido #insta #instaphoto #blue #southlondon

Write to your MP now: r.ippl.es/benefit-cuts...

Interview on Manx Radio Spotlight programme about my verse memoir in the voice of Jonathan Blake ‘Patient L1’ from Polari Press. @polari.press @jonb-2149.bsky.social @manxradio.bsky.social

I'm calling on the Speaker to block Trump from addressing Parliament during his unprecedented second State Visit. Will you join me actionstorm.org/petitions/du...

I just told Speaker Hoyle to keep Trump out of Parliament - will you do the same? actionstorm.org/petitions/du... #DumpTrump

Patient L1 – The Jonathan Blake verse memoir – is out now with Polari Press polari.press/shop/books/p... www.gscene.com/features/int... @polari.press @jonb-2149.bsky.social

Getting there. 🪡 #crossstitch

The truth is disgustingly obvious and …. Ignored…

Wonderful online launch of ‘Patient L1’ - a fantastic verse memoir by @simonmaddrell.bsky.social speaking in the voice of @jonb-2149.bsky.social -from @polari.press. 🤩 ‘I’ll live a lot longer than you think…’

ZOOM TONIGHT Online Launch of Patient L1 Monday 24th Feb –– 7.30 to 8.30pm Readings by Simon Maddrell & Jonathan Blake Q&A with Jonathan Blake Free Zoom Registration: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... @polari.press @jonb-2149.bsky.social

Jack from Big Boys doing a Mike Jackson impersonation — meet the real one at Jonathan Blake @jonb-2149.bsky.social Patient L1 book launch at Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social Fri 21st Feb tickets in bio Poetry & Perverts meet LGSM Legends #lgbthistorymonth #lgsm #HIV #bigboys @polari.press

www.washingtonblade.com/2025/02/05/s... #ACTUPFIGHTBACK #pepfar #actup #actuplondon

On 22 January, GB News presenter Josh Howie repeated a homophobic slur linking the LGBTQ+ community to paedophilia. This is offensive, wrong and unlawful. Join me and @GoodLawProject to file a complaint to Ofcom :point_down: action.goodlawproject.org/ofcom-stop-g...

URGENT: Stop Trump's invasion of Gaza and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians. Tell Arab leaders to RESIST: action.eko.org/a/arab-leade...

Probably a very apposite day to share some poems about Palestine published in the great @culturematters.bsky.social anthology 'We are All Palestinian' www.culturematters.org.uk/product/we-a... #FreePalestine #SayNoToEthnicCleansing

#ACTUPLONDON #actup #SILENCEEQUALSDEATH www.attitude.co.uk/news/politic...

ACT UP LONDON FEBRUARY PINUPS MIQX and PATRICK #ACTUP #ACTUPLONDON #actuplondoncalendar2025 #actupfightback

ACT UP LONDON ‘PIN-UPS’ Calendar 2025. #ACTUP #ACTUPLONDON #actuppinupscalendar2025 #SOLDOUT #actupfightback

Excellent overview of the challenges we face in trying to achieve zero #HIV transmissions by 2030, the greatest of which is HIV-related #stigma. Better understanding of #PrEP, current HIV treatment and #UequalsU is essential in turning the tide!

Article in Manx Independent's 'Island Life' section sponsored by Isle of Man Arts Council about the book 'Patient L1' from Polari Press. Check out pre-orders and launch events at linkin.bio/simonmaddrell @polari.press @jonb-2149.bsky.social @thecommonpress.bsky.social @positiveeast.bsky.social

“On the face of it, this is a story about an incredible survivor… but it’s actually a story about love. And that ‘love is love’ in whatever shape.” www.iomtoday.co.im/news/enterta... @jonb-2149.bsky.social @polari.press

There are going to be a number of Launches of Jonathan Blake -Patient L1 written by Simon Maddrell Published by Polari Press in both Brighton & London as well as Online

@joejukes.bsky.social Please do”darken my door”

@joejukes.bsky.social Hello :saw your message on FB Joe - are U back in London or where be lovely to hear from U Jonathan

@garrybrough.bsky.social Hi Garry

@richardnelsson.bsky.social I went to swim🏊🏻‍♂️🏊🏻‍♂️ this afternoon 9.1c water temperature: Managed 4 lengths took me 15 mins BUT THEY WOULD LET ME USE THE SAUNA