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Independent Journalist focused on LGBTQIA+ rights; Human rights and EU enlargement. πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬πŸ‡ͺ β˜•οΈ Support me: https://ko-fi.com/giorgininos πŸ’Ό Portfolio: https://muckrack.com/giorgininos πŸ•ΈοΈ Website: www.GiorgiNinos.com

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Double exclusion. How is it to be a queer migrant from Eastern Europe in Poland today? LGBTQ+ rights in Belarus and Ukraine have remained static for years. The fear of coming out persists, both in one's home country and now within the diaspora abroad. Many queer migrants hide their sexu...

Double exclusion. How is it to be a #queer migrant from Eastern Europe in #Poland today?

27.02.2026 12:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show is the most viewed in history Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Half Time Show has broken records as the most watched performance in the show's history.

Bad Bunny has broken yet another record after his Super Bowl Halftime Show became the most watched in history.

10.02.2026 22:32 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bye, X: Europeans are launching their own social media platform, W European organizations may soon launch their own social media platform, W, requiring user identification and photo verification to prevent bots.

I genuinely believe @bsky.app has already proved there’s a better way. So whether it’s A, B, C, W, or X, I choose Bluesky. πŸ’™

31.01.2026 07:18 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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How daily life in Minneapolis has transformed since federal agents flooded the streets The fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by immigration agents and a sweeping federal operation have transformed the city.

β€œWhen I go to the grocery store now, it’s like, this all feels so weird to be doing normal things when we feel like we’re under attack,” Ann Cary said as she handed out doughnuts Sunday to people around the site of Alex Pretti’s killing. #Minneapolis #ICE #US #AlexPretti

31.01.2026 04:14 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A ballerina battles for European Georgia Not only did Natia Bunturi have to abandon her comfort to protect her values but she was also punished for standing up for her rights.

A year ago I wrote about a ballerina fighting for European Georgia. Today, Georgians are still protesting and young people are still in prison, held as political hostages by a regime desperate for legitimacy. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡ͺ

29.01.2026 02:20 πŸ‘ 48 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work.

I don’t let bullies win.

Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.

28.01.2026 02:26 πŸ‘ 84684 πŸ” 11600 πŸ’¬ 2467 πŸ“Œ 618
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My country was overwhelmed by Russia β€” Europe must act to stop it happening here My country was overwhelmed by Russia β€” Europe must act to stop it happening here

Georgia’s French-born fifth president, SalomΓ© Zourabichvili, says Europe's inability to preserve a country that was "almost at the door" of the EU "is a concern for us, but should be a concern for Europe also”.

15.01.2026 05:14 πŸ‘ 39 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3
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England's official LGBTQ fans group will not attend FIFA World Cup games in 'unsafe' USA Three Lions Pride, the group for England supporters who are LGBTQ, says it will not travel to the USA to follow the team at this year’s FIFA World Cup; 3LP was founded before Russia 2018 and has grown...

Three Lions Pride, an #LGBTQ group for #England supporters, says it will not travel to the #US for this year’s #FIFA World Cup, citing concerns over fan safety, human rights, and FIFA's ticketing and accessibility policies.

25.01.2026 02:57 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Winter storm, sub-freezing cold descend on US, from Rockies to Atlantic Coast "This is a mean storm," said meteorologist Jacob Asherman.

So, it’s not just snow. Deep freezes, ice storms, and dangerous wind chills are hitting places that aren’t used to this scale of cold. #IceStorm

25.01.2026 02:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Erfan Soltani is set to be executed this Wednesday by the Islamic Republic of #Iran after being arrested for protesting. Authorities say the sentence is final and have denied him access to a lawyer.
#Tehran #ErfanSoltani

12.01.2026 13:08 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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US immigration officer fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis - BBC News Trump says the woman was attempting to run over ICE agents. Local leaders disagree.

Such a shame! And we already know what comes next: nothing. This is #Trump’s America, where deadly force gets excuses and accountability never shows up. #ICE #Minneapolis

08.01.2026 06:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Greenland's history: a civilization that values ​​art as its identity, beyond economic logic. Greenland is often interpreted through a reductive lens that views it primarily as an object of economic, political, or strategic interests. This paper proposes an alternative reading, recognizing Gre...

For centuries, survival required a profound understanding of nature, which was transformed into knowledge, myths, rituals, and artistic forms. #Greenland πŸ‡¬πŸ‡±

07.01.2026 04:17 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Inside "Heated Rivalry," the Gay Hockey Romance Series Changing Queer TV The stars and creator of 'Heated Rivalry' tell all about bringing the queer novel to life on TV.

Tierney knew Williams and Storrie were the right actors to play Hollander and Rozanov when, after agreeing to take on the sexually explicit material, they did a chemistry read together via Zoom. #HeatedRivalry

03.01.2026 02:14 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The key moments that defined the queer community in 2025 Throughout 2025, we have seen a series of political, legal and cultural developments shape the experiences of queer people across the UK. From the Supreme Court ruling in April, to financial struggles...

It's fair to say that if 2025 was bad, we're in for a rough ride in 2026 not just in the UK, but worldwide.

27.12.2025 02:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org for the book! πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί I just received it, and it made me feel European again. β€œAgain” because, as Reinier also writes in his book, β€œwe are living through a period marked by uncertainty and confusion.” I had almost forgotten what it feels like to be European.

02.12.2025 12:49 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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LGBTQ+ children's TV and film archive launched by the Rainbow Project An archive of LGBTQ+ children's TV shows and films has been launched amid cuts and attacks on queer storytelling.

#LGBTQ+ kids shows and films will be celebrated by the archives (Netflix/Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Odd Nations Cartoons/Laika Studios/HBO Max)

27.11.2025 00:57 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I feel so vulnerable fighting for my mom’s life, far from home, while she needs urgent cancer care.

My anger is absolute. #Georgia's system failed her, forcing us to seek treatment abroad. No citizen should be forced to beg abroad for their survival. 😣

23.11.2025 23:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dominican Republic celebrates historic court win against old anti-gay law - LGBTQ Nation References to sodomy are β€œnot in accordance with the Constitution,” the country's high court ruled.

The Dominican Republic’s Constitutional Court recently struck down provisions that criminalized consensual same-sex conduct by officers in the country’s National Police and Armed Forces.

21.11.2025 07:58 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mamdani and Cuomo's complete track records on LGBTQ+ issues With the New York City mayoral election just days away, here’s every key move the leading candidates have made related to the queer community.

If #Mamdani wins, it will represent New Yorkers’ desire for a politician who leans further left than the party’s traditional values. @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social

04.11.2025 21:29 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Windows smashed at multiple Denver LGBTQ businesses Queer-owned businesses say they are on edge and are well aware of the pattern.

Someone threw rocks and smashed windows at several #LGBTQ organizations and businesses across town over the past week. #Denver

30.10.2025 19:13 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In Authoritarianism, Dictators Come for LGBTQ People First. Here’s Why β€’ Michigan Advance This story was originally published by Uncloseted Media, an LGBTQ-focused investigative news outlet. β€œHey hey, ho ho, Donald Trump has got to go,” protestors chanted in the middle of Times Square, amo...

When a government targets #LGBTQ people, democracy is already in danger.
That’s the warning behind the #NoKingsMarch, which brought over 7 million protestors to the streets.

28.10.2025 03:43 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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At least 2 historic magnolia trees, Kennedy Garden appear to have been removed to make way for Trump's White House ballroom Satellite images show that President Donald Trump's project to build a $300 million grand ballroom has appeared to take down at least six trees on the White House grounds

At least 2 historic magnolia trees, Kennedy Garden appear to have been removed to make way for Trump's White House ballroom.

24.10.2025 21:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Southern border wall will be painted black to make it β€˜even harder for people to climb’: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Trump made the request because he β€œunderstands that in the hot temperatures down here, when something is painted black, it gets even warmer, and it will make it even harder for people to clim…

If it is not sadism, then please tell me what it is.

Trump wants to paint the southern border black so it gets too hot to climb. But will that really stop someone running from persecution? πŸ₯²

20.08.2025 12:19 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The β€œTherapy” for Queer Youth in Georgia Ctrl + Release with Giorgi Ninos Β· Episode

The first episode of my podcast.

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Forced therapy, medical coercion, and the quiet violence #Queer youth face in Georgia.

19.08.2025 12:19 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Makeup artist Andry HernΓ‘ndez Romero describes horrific sexual & physical abuse at CECOT in El Salvador He called it "an encounter with torture and death."

El Salvador survival told the media that he was tortured & sexually abused.

β€œIt was an encounter with torture and death,” HernΓ‘ndez said, describing how he and others were beaten, shot with rubber projectiles, and confined in dark cells, before they were suddenly freed on Friday. #ElSalvador

26.07.2025 15:32 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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The β€œTherapy” for Queer Youth in Georgia Ctrl + Release with Giorgi Ninos Β· Episode

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Forced therapy, medical coercion, and the quiet violence #Queer youth face in Georgia.

The first episode of my podcast is now live on Spotify and you can listen to it FOR FREE.

If the episode resonates with you, you’re welcome to support me. ko-fi.com/giorgininos

26.07.2025 08:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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She fought for trans youth in her home state. Now she's fleeing over fears for her safety. - LGBTQ Nation β€œI feel unsafe almost everywhere. It’s really scary,” says Hometown Hero Harleigh Walker.

Donald Trump’s trans fear-mongering in the 2024 presidential campaign and his return to the White House in January only catalyzed a sense of dread already growing amongst trans youth and their parents.

24.07.2025 19:21 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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The β€œTherapy” for Queer Youth in Georgia Ctrl + Release with Giorgi Ninos Β· Episode

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Forced therapy, medical coercion, and the quiet violence #Queer youth face in Georgia.

The first episode of my podcast is now live on Spotify and you can listen to it FOR FREE.

If the episode resonates with you, you’re welcome to support me. ko-fi.com/giorgininos

22.07.2025 19:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Russian bookstore raided & faces criminal prosecution for "LGBT propaganda" - LGBTQ Nation The bookstore was told to remove books by Susan Sontag and other out writers.

The bookstore, Podpisnye Izdaniya, was raided in April, and dozens of #LGBTQ+ and feminist books were seized as evidence. The prosecutor’s office said that many of the books had β€œsigns of #LGBT ideology.”

19.07.2025 19:19 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0