Giorgi Ninos
@giorgininos.com
Independent Journalist focused on LGBTQIA+ rights; Human rights and EU enlargement. 🇪🇺🇬🇪
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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. 💙
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.
cybernews.com
January 31, 2026 at 7:18 AM
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. 💙
“When 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
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.
www.nbcnews.com
January 31, 2026 at 4:14 AM
“When 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
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. 🇬🇪
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.
globalvoices.org
January 29, 2026 at 2:20 AM
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. 🇬🇪
Reposted by Giorgi Ninos
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.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
January 28, 2026 at 2:26 AM
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.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
Reposted by Giorgi Ninos
Georgia’s French-born fifth president, Salomé 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”.
My country was overwhelmed by Russia — Europe must act to stop it happening here
My country was overwhelmed by Russia — Europe must act to stop it happening here
www.brusselstimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:14 AM
Georgia’s French-born fifth president, Salomé 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”.
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.
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...
sportsmedialgbt.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:57 AM
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
Winter storm, sub-freezing cold descend on US, from Rockies to Atlantic Coast
"This is a mean storm," said meteorologist Jacob Asherman.
www.reuters.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:52 AM
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
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
#Tehran #ErfanSoltani
January 12, 2026 at 1:08 PM
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
#Tehran #ErfanSoltani
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
US immigration officer fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis - BBC News
Trump says the woman was attempting to run over ICE agents. Local leaders disagree.
www.bbc.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:12 AM
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
For centuries, survival required a profound understanding of nature, which was transformed into knowledge, myths, rituals, and artistic forms. #Greenland 🇬🇱
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...
www.firstonline.info
January 7, 2026 at 4:17 AM
For centuries, survival required a profound understanding of nature, which was transformed into knowledge, myths, rituals, and artistic forms. #Greenland 🇬🇱
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
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.
www.teenvogue.com
January 3, 2026 at 2:14 AM
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
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.
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...
www.scenemag.co.uk
December 27, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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.
Thank you @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org for the book! 🇪🇺 I just received it, and it made me feel European again. “Again” because, as Reinier also writes in his book, “we are living through a period marked by uncertainty and confusion.” I had almost forgotten what it feels like to be European.
December 2, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Thank you @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org for the book! 🇪🇺 I just received it, and it made me feel European again. “Again” because, as Reinier also writes in his book, “we are living through a period marked by uncertainty and confusion.” I had almost forgotten what it feels like to be European.
#LGBTQ+ kids shows and films will be celebrated by the archives (Netflix/Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Odd Nations Cartoons/Laika Studios/HBO Max)
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.
www.thepinknews.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:57 AM
#LGBTQ+ kids shows and films will be celebrated by the archives (Netflix/Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Odd Nations Cartoons/Laika Studios/HBO Max)
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. 😣
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. 😣
November 23, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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. 😣
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. 😣
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.
Dominican Republic celebrates historic court win against old anti-gay law - LGBTQ Nation
References to sodomy are “not in accordance with the Constitution,” the country's high court ruled.
www.lgbtqnation.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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.
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
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.
19thnews.org
November 4, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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
Someone threw rocks and smashed windows at several #LGBTQ organizations and businesses across town over the past week. #Denver
Windows smashed at multiple Denver LGBTQ businesses
Queer-owned businesses say they are on edge and are well aware of the pattern.
denverite.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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.
That’s the warning behind the #NoKingsMarch, which brought over 7 million protestors to the streets.
In Authoritarianism, Dictators Come for LGBTQ People First. Here’s Why • Michigan Advance
This story was originally published by Uncloseted Media, an LGBTQ-focused investigative news outlet. “Hey hey, ho ho, Donald Trump has got to go,” protestors chanted in the middle of Times Square, amo...
michiganadvance.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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.
That’s the warning behind the #NoKingsMarch, which brought over 7 million protestors to the streets.
At least 2 historic magnolia trees, Kennedy Garden appear to have been removed to make way for Trump's White House ballroom.
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
abcnews.go.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:46 PM
At least 2 historic magnolia trees, Kennedy Garden appear to have been removed to make way for Trump's White House ballroom.
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? 🥲
Trump wants to paint the southern border black so it gets too hot to climb. But will that really stop someone running from persecution? 🥲
Southern border wall will be painted black to make it ‘even harder for people to climb’: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
Trump made the request because he “understands 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…
nypost.com
August 20, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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? 🥲
Trump wants to paint the southern border black so it gets too hot to climb. But will that really stop someone running from persecution? 🥲
The first episode of my podcast.
🏳️🌈 Forced therapy, medical coercion, and the quiet violence #Queer youth face in Georgia.
🏳️🌈 Forced therapy, medical coercion, and the quiet violence #Queer youth face in Georgia.
The “Therapy” for Queer Youth in Georgia
Ctrl + Release with Giorgi Ninos · Episode
open.spotify.com
August 19, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The first episode of my podcast.
🏳️🌈 Forced therapy, medical coercion, and the quiet violence #Queer youth face in Georgia.
🏳️🌈 Forced therapy, medical coercion, and the quiet violence #Queer youth face in Georgia.
El Salvador survival told the media that he was tortured & sexually abused.
“It was an encounter with torture and death,” Hernández 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
“It was an encounter with torture and death,” Hernández 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
Makeup artist Andry Hernández Romero describes horrific sexual & physical abuse at CECOT in El Salvador
He called it "an encounter with torture and death."
www.out.com
July 26, 2025 at 3:32 PM
El Salvador survival told the media that he was tortured & sexually abused.
“It was an encounter with torture and death,” Hernández 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
“It was an encounter with torture and death,” Hernández 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
🏳️🌈 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
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
The “Therapy” for Queer Youth in Georgia
Ctrl + Release with Giorgi Ninos · Episode
open.spotify.com
July 26, 2025 at 8:26 AM
🏳️🌈 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
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