Shamelessly HIV+ actor, writer, public speaker based in London.
Former CEO of aidsmap and Gay Men Fighting AIDS.
He/him. 🏳️🌈🇪🇺🌍🌱
Matthew Hodson
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Flying Pride flags or putting up posters costs councils virtually nothing but sends out a powerful message that LGBTQ+ communities are welcome and valued.
Newly elected Reform Councils across England are now withdrawing even this small support.
Our rights would not be safe with a Reform Government.
“The persecution of homosexuals belongs to the same sad chapter of history as the persecution of witches and heretics… May justice soon prevail over injustice in this regard, science conquer superstition and love achieve victory over hatred.”
- Magnus Hirschfeld in 1919.
There’s no need to criticise the appearance of the world’s first trillionaire when he has so many other qualities worthy of condemnation.
David Hockney was an out gay artist, depicting same-sex desire in his work, at a time when homosexuality was still illegal in the UK.
His work was revolutionary not just in the art world but in society.
Trans Advocacy and Complaints Collective is volunteer-run, pushing back on discrimination and media bias. Every pound helps us keep going and hold transphobia to account. If you can, support us or share 🏳️⚧️✊
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What commonly held views now will be considered reprehensible by future generations?
I have thoughts but I’d love to know yours.
At Pride in 1991.
My t-shirt is from Derek Jarman’s Edward II and my hair is awesome.
Came out gay in 1986.
Came out HIV+ in 2012.
No regrets.
#PrideMonth
There were 522 victims of homicide recorded in the year ending March 2025, 8% lower than the previous year and the lowest number recorded in a decade.
Each of these cases is its own tragedy but the narrative that murder rates are out of control in the UK is false.
Viktor Orban tried to ban Budapest Pride. Instead people marched in greater numbers than ever before.
And, at the first opportunity since, they kicked him out of power.
Now his replacement, Peter Magyar, a conservative, defends same-sex parents.
This is exciting progress for Hungary.
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Rochford LGBTQ+ community say Reform council’s ban on flying pride flags or holding events states they’re not welcome
