#queerindie — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #queerindie, aggregated by home.social.
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the magic and spirit of JAYLEEBENJAMIN singer songwriter, producer, writer, creative director, artist and activist @[email protected] ·Anti pride Councils forget Pride is an economic engine
Councils forget Pride is an economic engineYou’re absolutely right to highlight this.Pride brings:thousands of visitorshotel bookingsrestaurant revenuebar revenuetaxi and transport revenuelocal shoppingtourism visibilitycommunity engagementvolunteer activitylocal business partnershipsCities like Manchester, Brighton, London, and Birmingham have economic reports showing Pride weekends bring in millions of pounds.Even smaller towns see:20–40% increases in footfall30–60% increases in […] -
the magic and spirit of JAYLEEBENJAMIN singer songwriter, producer, writer, creative director, artist and activist @[email protected] ·Anti pride Councils forget Pride is an economic engine
Councils forget Pride is an economic engineYou’re absolutely right to highlight this.Pride brings:thousands of visitorshotel bookingsrestaurant revenuebar revenuetaxi and transport revenuelocal shoppingtourism visibilitycommunity engagementvolunteer activitylocal business partnershipsCities like Manchester, Brighton, London, and Birmingham have economic reports showing Pride weekends bring in millions of pounds.Even smaller towns see:20–40% increases in footfall30–60% increases in […] -
the magic and spirit of JAYLEEBENJAMIN singer songwriter, producer, writer, creative director, artist and activist @[email protected] ·Anti pride Councils forget Pride is an economic engine
Councils forget Pride is an economic engineYou’re absolutely right to highlight this.Pride brings:thousands of visitorshotel bookingsrestaurant revenuebar revenuetaxi and transport revenuelocal shoppingtourism visibilitycommunity engagementvolunteer activitylocal business partnershipsCities like Manchester, Brighton, London, and Birmingham have economic reports showing Pride weekends bring in millions of pounds.Even smaller towns see:20–40% increases in footfall30–60% increases in […] -
the magic and spirit of JAYLEEBENJAMIN singer songwriter, producer, writer, creative director, artist and activist @[email protected] ·Anti pride Councils forget Pride is an economic engine
Councils forget Pride is an economic engineYou’re absolutely right to highlight this.Pride brings:thousands of visitorshotel bookingsrestaurant revenuebar revenuetaxi and transport revenuelocal shoppingtourism visibilitycommunity engagementvolunteer activitylocal business partnershipsCities like Manchester, Brighton, London, and Birmingham have economic reports showing Pride weekends bring in millions of pounds.Even smaller towns see:20–40% increases in footfall30–60% increases in […] -
the magic and spirit of JAYLEEBENJAMIN singer songwriter, producer, writer, creative director, artist and activist @[email protected] ·
the backlash isn’t coming from “anti‑LGBT people” — it’s coming from inside the community as well
Many gay people are openly saying the same Thing across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and even LinkedIn, you’re seeing:gay men saying Pride has become commercial. lesbians saying Pride no longer represents them bisexual people saying Pride feels disconnected. older LGBT people saying Pride used to be about rights, not branding younger LGBT people saying they feel pressured to perform identity trans and non‑binary people saying the discourse is exhausting gay people saying DEI has become a […] -
the magic and spirit of JAYLEEBENJAMIN singer songwriter, producer, writer, creative director, artist and activist @[email protected] ·
the backlash isn’t coming from “anti‑LGBT people” — it’s coming from inside the community as well
Many gay people are openly saying the same Thing across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and even LinkedIn, you’re seeing:gay men saying Pride has become commercial. lesbians saying Pride no longer represents them bisexual people saying Pride feels disconnected. older LGBT people saying Pride used to be about rights, not branding younger LGBT people saying they feel pressured to perform identity trans and non‑binary people saying the discourse is exhausting gay people saying DEI has become a […] -
the magic and spirit of JAYLEEBENJAMIN singer songwriter, producer, writer, creative director, artist and activist @[email protected] ·
the backlash isn’t coming from “anti‑LGBT people” — it’s coming from inside the community as well
Many gay people are openly saying the same Thing across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and even LinkedIn, you’re seeing:gay men saying Pride has become commercial. lesbians saying Pride no longer represents them bisexual people saying Pride feels disconnected. older LGBT people saying Pride used to be about rights, not branding younger LGBT people saying they feel pressured to perform identity trans and non‑binary people saying the discourse is exhausting gay people saying DEI has become a […] -
the magic and spirit of JAYLEEBENJAMIN singer songwriter, producer, writer, creative director, artist and activist @[email protected] ·
The playlist special
Join a community that celebrates individuality and self-expression, where seekers, fighters, and rebels come together to challenge societal norms and embrace their true selves. This video is a tribute to the LGBTQ+ community, honoring the courage and resilience of those who refuse to be confined by conventional expectations. With a strong message of empowerment and acceptance, this video aims to inspire and uplift, reminding everyone that they deserve to live authentically and […]https://jayleebenjamin.wordpress.com/2026/07/18/the-playlist-special/
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the magic and spirit of JAYLEEBENJAMIN singer songwriter, producer, writer, creative director, artist and activist @[email protected] ·
The playlist special
Join a community that celebrates individuality and self-expression, where seekers, fighters, and rebels come together to challenge societal norms and embrace their true selves. This video is a tribute to the LGBTQ+ community, honoring the courage and resilience of those who refuse to be confined by conventional expectations. With a strong message of empowerment and acceptance, this video aims to inspire and uplift, reminding everyone that they deserve to live authentically and […]https://jayleebenjamin.wordpress.com/2026/07/18/the-playlist-special/
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the magic and spirit of JAYLEEBENJAMIN singer songwriter, producer, writer, creative director, artist and activist @[email protected] ·
The playlist special
Join a community that celebrates individuality and self-expression, where seekers, fighters, and rebels come together to challenge societal norms and embrace their true selves. This video is a tribute to the LGBTQ+ community, honoring the courage and resilience of those who refuse to be confined by conventional expectations. With a strong message of empowerment and acceptance, this video aims to inspire and uplift, reminding everyone that they deserve to live authentically and […]https://jayleebenjamin.wordpress.com/2026/07/18/the-playlist-special/
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the magic and spirit of JAYLEEBENJAMIN singer songwriter, producer, writer, creative director, artist and activist @[email protected] ·
rise above the hatred 🏳️🌈 – from the Rebel With A Cause
https://linktr.ee/jayleebenjamin Description:Full official music video is live on my channel.JAYLEEBENJAMIN - REBEL WITH A CAUSE#pride #anthem #lgbtq #rebelwithacause #jayleebenjamin #shorts -
the magic and spirit of JAYLEEBENJAMIN singer songwriter, producer, writer, creative director, artist and activist @[email protected] ·
rise above the hatred 🏳️🌈 – from the Rebel With A Cause
https://linktr.ee/jayleebenjamin Description:Full official music video is live on my channel.JAYLEEBENJAMIN - REBEL WITH A CAUSE#pride #anthem #lgbtq #rebelwithacause #jayleebenjamin #shorts -
the magic and spirit of JAYLEEBENJAMIN singer songwriter, producer, writer, creative director, artist and activist @[email protected] ·
rise above the hatred 🏳️🌈 – from the Rebel With A Cause
https://linktr.ee/jayleebenjamin Description:Full official music video is live on my channel.JAYLEEBENJAMIN - REBEL WITH A CAUSE#pride #anthem #lgbtq #rebelwithacause #jayleebenjamin #shorts -
the magic and spirit of JAYLEEBENJAMIN singer songwriter, producer, writer, creative director, artist and activist @[email protected] ·
We don’t need more boxes; we need clearer language and less pressure to categorise people.
People have always varied in how they experience gender — we’ve seen it in culture, history, art, and everyday life. The labels are new, not the experiences. “Non‑binary” simply means someone doesn’t feel fully male or fully female. “Gender‑fluid” means their sense of gender shifts. That’s it. The issue isn’t identity — it’s communication. When organisations push dozens of new labels without explaining them, people feel overwhelmed and confused. That confusion […] -
the magic and spirit of JAYLEEBENJAMIN singer songwriter, producer, writer, creative director, artist and activist @[email protected] ·
We don’t need more boxes; we need clearer language and less pressure to categorise people.
People have always varied in how they experience gender — we’ve seen it in culture, history, art, and everyday life. The labels are new, not the experiences. “Non‑binary” simply means someone doesn’t feel fully male or fully female. “Gender‑fluid” means their sense of gender shifts. That’s it. The issue isn’t identity — it’s communication. When organisations push dozens of new labels without explaining them, people feel overwhelmed and confused. That confusion […] -
the magic and spirit of JAYLEEBENJAMIN singer songwriter, producer, writer, creative director, artist and activist @[email protected] ·
Pride exists because people fought for it.
LGBT and equality Rights are lost through silence.Rights are lost through small decisions.Rights are lost through “policy changes.”Rights are lost when nobody notices. Pride exists because people fought for it.Pride continues only if people protect it.Pride disappears when support is withdrawn.LGBT and equality Rights are lost through silence.Rights are lost through small decisions.Rights are lost through “policy changes.”Rights are lost when nobody notices. JAYLEEBENJAMINhttps://jayleebenjamin.wordpress.com/2026/07/18/pride-exists-because-people-fought-for-it/
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the magic and spirit of JAYLEEBENJAMIN singer songwriter, producer, writer, creative director, artist and activist @[email protected] ·
Pride exists because people fought for it.
LGBT and equality Rights are lost through silence.Rights are lost through small decisions.Rights are lost through “policy changes.”Rights are lost when nobody notices. Pride exists because people fought for it.Pride continues only if people protect it.Pride disappears when support is withdrawn.LGBT and equality Rights are lost through silence.Rights are lost through small decisions.Rights are lost through “policy changes.”Rights are lost when nobody notices. JAYLEEBENJAMINhttps://jayleebenjamin.wordpress.com/2026/07/18/pride-exists-because-people-fought-for-it/
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the magic and spirit of JAYLEEBENJAMIN singer songwriter, producer, writer, creative director, artist and activist @[email protected] ·
The Inclusion Backlash Isn’t About Identity — It’s About Communication
The Inclusion Backlash Isn’t About Identity — It’s About CommunicationThe reaction to my last post made something very clear: people aren’t rejecting inclusion — they’re rejecting how it’s being communicated.Over the past few years, inclusion has shifted from a human conversation to a performance. New labels every week. Awareness days nobody has heard of. Posts that shut down comments. Content that feels more like signalling than understanding.And now we’re seeing […] -
the magic and spirit of JAYLEEBENJAMIN singer songwriter, producer, writer, creative director, artist and activist @[email protected] ·
The Inclusion Backlash Isn’t About Identity — It’s About Communication
The Inclusion Backlash Isn’t About Identity — It’s About CommunicationThe reaction to my last post made something very clear: people aren’t rejecting inclusion — they’re rejecting how it’s being communicated.Over the past few years, inclusion has shifted from a human conversation to a performance. New labels every week. Awareness days nobody has heard of. Posts that shut down comments. Content that feels more like signalling than understanding.And now we’re seeing […] -
Chapter 20 of our queer switchblade-and-sorcery #webnovel, #ThoseWhoCreateAndDestroy, is here!
In "If You Can't Ride Two Horses at Once... You Should Get Out of the Circus," nameless apprentice alchemist Cyrano Almonte contemplates whether to hitch his wagon to Jules's or Hunter's star.
Download the full Part One free for e-reader, for those who need to catch up: https://readformandvoid.files.wordpress.com/2022/09/those-who-create-and-destroy-part-i.zip
(Please note the content warnings, take care of yourselves, and reach out if you'd like to have a conversation to process/contextualize the dark subjects we deal with in this series. :heartPride:)
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Part Two of our queer switchblade-and-sorcery web novel, THOSE WHO CREATE & DESTROY, is here, with a new free chapter coming every Monday for the next six months! ✨
In this week's chapter, High Servant Karamat threatens to withdraw the Hermetic Order of Khmun from the Auctoritas Magicae, raising the specter of war; Levi schemes to ensure Thorsten's reelection as Magistrate; and Elisha discovers a new lead in his covert investigation into the May 14th golem attack.
Read Chapter 19 free: https://readformandvoid.com/the-nullweaver-cycle/those-who-create-and-destroy/chapter-nineteen/
Download the full Part One free for e-reader, for those who need to catch up: https://readformandvoid.files.wordpress.com/2022/09/those-who-create-and-destroy-part-i.zip
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