RE: https://mastodon.social/@workingclasshistory/116103440226824026

Thank you all for trying, most didn't....and I had my queer youth stolen from me because of it.
Trying to fit in with you Straights for a quiet life, did not make me a happy boy as it turned out.
It wasn't until the 21st century when Tony Blair finally got round to undoing this travesty, so fuck him for his slackness, but most of all fuck Thatcher for fucking over my Youth.
You don't forgive shit like that.
Ever.

#Section28 #TerfIsland #UKPOL #UKpolitics

It’s LGBTQIA+ STEM Day!

Just a quick post to point out that today is LGBTQIA+ STEM Day, which aims to celebrate  to celebrate the work of LGBTQIA+ people in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), but also to highlight the barriers still facing us.

For more information see here.

This also provides an opportunity for me to send my best wishes to all LGBTQIA+ staff and students at Maynooth and around the world! As far as I know, my Employer is not marking this occasion. This surprises me as it is not unknown for them to engage in pinkwashing from time to time, whenever it suits them for some reason.

P.S. I’m reminded that it was 22 years ago today that Section 28 was finally repealed in England and Wales. With reactionary fforces around the world attacking our hard-won rights, it is important that we cling on to what we’ve got.

#lgbtaia #lgbtqia #maynoothUniversity #section28 #stem

Weeknotes - 16 November.

Including, ‘History, Memory, Resistance: Section 28 in Wales’ event, a productive meeting about evaluation, EDI working groups, and a nice, quiet Friday. A good week, aside from having a lingering cold 🤧

#Weeknotes #Section28 #LGBTQia #LGBTHistory #Wales

https://medium.com/@mairerigby/weeknotes-16-november-c0b9bbe9c3f8

I had a lovely morning participating in the Being Human Festival 'History, Memory, Resistance: Section 28 in Wales' event in Cardiff. I lived through this period and was quite nervous going in, honestly, but it was a really warm and healing space.

You can find out more about the project here https://cardiffjournalism.co.uk/thecardiffian/2025/02/14/were-in-danger-of-losing-these-stories-tracing-the-controversial-history-of-section-28-in-wales/

#LGBThistory #Wales #Section28

The Paedos in the GOP are so fucking afraid of Queer people, it would be funny if they weren't trying to erase us all from existence.
Take it from this child of Section 28, the Queer kids you don't kill off with suicide and murder will never forgive your society again for what you are doing now.

I hate this country for what it did to be as a Queer child and you can take that fucking flag and shove up your Fascist asshole.

https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/01/republican-calls-for-federal-investigation-over-schools-bisexual-awareness-week-video/

#BisexualAwarenessWeek #LGBTQIA #Section28

"Small Acts"

Sent off a letter to my MP about the upcoming Trans Bathroom Ban and why as a Queer I can never find acceptance and safety in National flags. Bonus mention of Section 28 screwing me over as a kid.

#LGBTQIA #TransRightsAreHumanRights #Resistance #UKPOL #UKPOLITICS #Section28