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Alan Richardson
@alanrichardson1980.bsky.social
Hi I'm A Gay and Autistic Activist and I'm a Member Of The Socialist Labour Party London UK!

https://www.aaasupport.co.uk/

https://www.aaasupport.co.uk/about-me.htm

https://linktr.ee/alan1980richardson45/
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This Lit Hub piece looks at how a “chill” in the market — fueled by book bans and political pressure tied to the Trump administration — has made it harder for LGBTQ+ books (especially kids’ and YA titles) to sell and get placed in stores. 📚🌈 buff.ly/EboBqv4 #PublishingNews #BookBans #LGBTQBooks
Thanks to the Trump administration, LGBTQ+ books are getting harder to sell.
As Surina Venkat reported at The Hill this morning, both authors and publishing executives have detected “a notable chill in the market for queer stories.” Children’s books in par…
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January 21, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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Oscar at his favorite coffee shop @dublinroasterscoffee keeping me company as I write book #3. #dogs #dogsky #writesky #authorsky #amwritingya #queerbooks #lgbtqauthors
January 21, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Getting my next paperback ready 📚🌈 Almost at 60 pages! 🥳 www.amazon.com/stores/One-L...

& I can’t believe that in 2027 OLU will be 10 yrs old 🥹💖 How crazy is that?!😭🤧

#yuri #yurisky #lesfic #sapphicbooks #blackartist #comic #lesbiansky #webcomic #comicbooks #wlw #GL #sapphic #author #lesficauthor
January 21, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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This gay book was so sad at the start that now that it's less sad I'm living in fear of the return of the sad, waiting for the other shoe to drop, apprehension, tension

Guess that means the writing is good, guess that means the story is close to home
January 21, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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Anybody building in the queer book-o-sphere, this is a great follow. If you’re looking for community, readers, and fellow authors here on BookSky, J.M. Weaver is one to connect with. Wishing you a smooth path to publication. 🌈📚 #Booksky
January 21, 2026 at 7:45 PM
youtu.be/IIYGl5_NQRU?... Here's a new LGBT Comedy Film I'm starring in folks!
"I didn't know you cared!"
YouTube video by Sco fair
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January 21, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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University cancels class because professor won’t say when LGBTQ+ issues would be discussed - buff.ly/OfoFjYB
January 20, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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Karamo Brown was a no-show on CBS Mornings and Today.
Karamo Brown pulls out of 'Queer Eye' interview because he felt 'mentally and emotionally abused'
www.out.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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Trans advocates blast upcoming puberty blocker studies as unethical & biased - buff.ly/B6FaSdZ
January 20, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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A full year of Trump and LGBTQ issues: All that’s been lost - buff.ly/zj3ORH3
January 20, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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For High School Musical's 20th anniversary, a queer writer looks back at the franchise and determines which songs had overt (and subvert) gay themes.
Ranking the gayest 'High School Musical' songs, 20 years later
www.out.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:14 PM
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The couple got a write-up in The New York Times about their special day.
Joel Kim Booster weds partner John Michael Sudsina after four years together
www.out.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:11 AM
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WATCH: A gay grandpa reconnects with his grandkid in this emotional intergenerational drama - buff.ly/FtmPlif
January 21, 2026 at 2:15 AM
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No thank you.
January 21, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating after a rider was slashed on a Manhattan 6 train for kissing his transgender partner. The suspect fled at the 23rd Street station. Anyone with info is asked to call 1-800-577-TIPS.
Man Slashed on NYC Subway for Kissing Trans Partner
A 28-year-old man was slashed on an NYC subway after kissing his trans partner. The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating the bias-motivated attack.
www.metroweekly.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:37 AM
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January 21, 2026 at 9:40 AM