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The Queer Youth Network has written to the Press Complaints Commission following the publication of an article in The Sun newspaper which described sex change operations as "Sick Body Mutilation".
Upcoming dance artist Kim Petras who last year signed a record deal with Joyce Records has been described as "tacky" by tabloid columnist, Sky News presenter and former TalkSport radio presenter Jon Gaunt.
Earlier this year, The Sun interviewed Petras as she talked openly about her gender-reassignment surgery, which Gaunt described this week as "misguided" and more "odd" than Michael Jackson.
Milo Twistleton of the Queer Youth Network told Queer News: "She is someone who has a dream like thousands of people in the world" and felt Gaunt's article was "full of ignorance and incites transphobia".
The youth organisation claims that sensationalising the experiences of Transsexual people in the media makes hate crime seem more acceptable and more of a threat.
Crime statistics show Trans people are especially vulnerable to violent, unprovoked attacks and are significantly over-represented in hate crime figures nationwide. Many more incidences are thought to go unreported.
More information and further reading:
Queer Youth Network: http://www.queeryouth.org.uk
Trans Youth Network: http://www.transyouth.org
Trans Media Watch UK: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=158966085360
Kim Petras: http://www.myspace.com/kimilinlein
Jon Gaunt: http://www.gaunty.com/The Queer Youth Network has written to the Press Complaints Commission following the... more
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This guy has lived without cash since December 2007. You can read all about his adventures at www.losingface.wordpress.comThis guy has lived without cash since December 2007. You can read all about his... more
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This is my review on Bruno! Tell me what you though!
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Interview with Qasim Chowdary about his role as Specialist Advisor for Children, Young People & Families at Leicester City NHS STOP! Smoking Service.Interview with Qasim Chowdary about his role as Specialist Advisor for Children, Young... more
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One of our most shocking documentaries to date, where British filmmakers gain access to a regularly used crack den in Bristol. Young and old, we see one woman who lost her leg to her addiction come back to get her fix amongst the dirt and used syringes found in the abandoned warehouse.
Wasted Britain is an hour-long documentary investigation into Britain’s ever-growing drug and alcohol use. From booming new trends such as university students using 'smart pills', to the disturbing reality of life in a Bristol crack den, this is raw and unflinching documentary at its best from our dedicated British filmmakers.
Directed and Produced by Chaz Golding and Lawrence HooOne of our most shocking documentaries to date, where British filmmakers gain access... more
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ECSTATIC space officials at Nasa could be about to unveil one of their most stunning discoveries for 40 years — new and amazingly clear footage of the first moon landing.
The release of the new images next month could be one of the most talked about events of the summer.
The television images the world has been used to seeing of the historic moment when Neil Armstrong descended down a ladder onto the moon’s surface in 1969 is grainy, blurry and dark.
The following scenes, in which the astronauts move around the lunar lander, are so murky it is difficult to make out exactly what is going on, causing conspiracy theorists to claim the entire Apollo 11 mission was an elaborate fraud.ECSTATIC space officials at Nasa could be about to unveil one of their most stunning... more
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27.06.09
Or is it rethink your tax?
Locals of Brentford, South West London, have decided enough is enough and call the bluff on Mp's Ann & Alan Keen, whose first home remains an empty builders shell whilst they live comfortably in their second home in nearby Kensington.
The reclaimation of what some say could be deemed common property after this years extensive expense scams, took place early in the morning of Saturday 27th June.
Squatters posted a section6 on the building, moved in and banners were made and unfurled from the windows to allow people the opportunity to see for themselves exactly what was taking place in their neighbourhood.
It's genuinely fascinating to see how, amidst such climate of dishonour and stealth from political and business realms, the country over sees working people unite in the urge to reclaim democracy.
If one message is to emerge from these times it may well be this - consider where your tax dollar goes and just how close we are to the thousands of people displaced by corrupt regiemes - democracy is earned, use it or lose it.27.06.09
Or is it rethink your tax?
Locals of Brentford, South West London, have... more
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Brand Spanking New is more spanking than ever with a shiny new host, Current TV’s very own editor, Mat Laroche!
Brand Spanking New is a new weekly half hour show, where we showcase a selection of the week’s new short documentaries, whilst including more background on your stories, extra photos/footage, updates on your contributor’s progress and pretty much anything else you want to provide us with. It’s our chance to put your work in the limelight and tell the world it rocks!
Every Tuesday at 11pm
Tell your friends. Tune into Current TV. Get the credit you deserve.
Send your comments to brandspankingnew@current.com or mat@current.comBrand Spanking New is more spanking than ever with a shiny new host, Current... more
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Mothers and Fathers at the SERCO-run Yarl's Wood detention centre near Bedford are in the second day of a hunger strike against inadequate medical care, problems over food provision and the continued detention of children there. Since opening in 2001, the Bedfordshire detention centre has been plagued by hunger strikes, self-harm incidents, a suicide and riots. It was severely damaged by fire during disturbances in 2002.
The provision of health care at Yarl's Wood has been the subject of concern and criticism for many years. In 2006 a report by the Chief Inspector of Prisons found that "systems were inadequate and the healthcare service was not geared to meet the needs of those with serious health problems or ... detainees held for longer periods for whom prolonged and uncertain detention was itself likely to be detrimental to their well being." And that "the delivery of healthcare was undermined by a lack of needs assessment, weak audit and clinical governance systems, inadequate staff training in relation to trauma. Mental health care provision was also insufficient."
At that time Yarl's Wood was managed by GSL and health care was sub-contracted out to another private company, Veritas, who were not registered with the Healthcare Commission unlike all public sector health care providers. GSL subsequently lost their contract to run the detention centre to SERCO, with the health care to be provided by a subsidiary SERCO Health. Following the change over, health care provision was again criticised by the Prison's Inspector in 2008 as patchy and that there were no specialist health services for children.
In a report entitled The Arrest and Detention of Children Subject to Immigration Control, written by the Children's Commissioner for England Alan Aynsley-Green, one of the key findings was "substantial evidence that detention is harmful and damaging to children and young people" and that children held at Yarl's Wood regarded it as little more than a prison. Health care provision for minors was again criticised with "particular areas of concern are: the recording and availability of patient information; provision of follow-up care; delivery of immunisations; inadequacy of clinical care; poor care provided to children and adults with mental health needs; and consideration before removal of healthcare needs thereafter." Also criticised was the service to pregnant women.
The main conclusion of the report was that the UK should end the practice of detaining children in immigration prisons in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Yet the practice continues, as does the criticisms of heath care provision at the detention centre. In yesterday's Daily Mail (of all places!) an article blew the story of the latest protests inside Yarl's Wood, with numerous detainees willing to go on the record with their complaints: a mass outbreak of a virus amongst the children; an epileptic woman who suffers multiple seizures (up to 6 a day) who only has a 14 year old son to look after her who was accused of 'faking it' by staff; pregnant women, some with complications, detained with a total disregard of their well-being; the list goes on. (See also)
One woman was even forced to dial 999 when her five-month old son's temperature shot up and the medical staff at the centre ignored her requests for medical care. "He was really sick and he'd never been in that condition before. I tried telling the staff, and the staff were calling the health care but no one was coming."
http://nobordersbrighton.blogspot.com/2009/06/hunger-strikers-attacked-at-yarls-wood.html
http://nobordersbrighton.blogspot.com/2009/06/yarls-wood-update.html
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2009/06/432625.htmlMothers and Fathers at the SERCO-run Yarl's Wood detention centre near Bedford... more
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Mothers and Fathers at the SERCO-run Yarl's Wood detention centre near Bedford are in the second day of a hunger strike against inadequate medical care, problems over food provision and the continued detention of children there. Since opening in 2001, the Bedfordshire detention centre has been plagued by hunger strikes, self-harm incidents, a suicide and riots. It was severely damaged by fire during disturbances in 2002.
The provision of health care at Yarl's Wood has been the subject of concern and criticism for many years. In 2006 a report by the Chief Inspector of Prisons found that "systems were inadequate and the healthcare service was not geared to meet the needs of those with serious health problems or ... detainees held for longer periods for whom prolonged and uncertain detention was itself likely to be detrimental to their well being." And that "the delivery of healthcare was undermined by a lack of needs assessment, weak audit and clinical governance systems, inadequate staff training in relation to trauma. Mental health care provision was also insufficient."
At that time Yarl's Wood was managed by GSL and health care was sub-contracted out to another private company, Veritas, who were not registered with the Healthcare Commission unlike all public sector health care providers. GSL subsequently lost their contract to run the detention centre to SERCO, with the health care to be provided by a subsidiary SERCO Health. Following the change over, health care provision was again criticised by the Prison's Inspector in 2008 as patchy and that there were no specialist health services for children.
In a report entitled The Arrest and Detention of Children Subject to Immigration Control, written by the Children's Commissioner for England Alan Aynsley-Green, one of the key findings was "substantial evidence that detention is harmful and damaging to children and young people" and that children held at Yarl's Wood regarded it as little more than a prison. Health care provision for minors was again criticised with "particular areas of concern are: the recording and availability of patient information; provision of follow-up care; delivery of immunisations; inadequacy of clinical care; poor care provided to children and adults with mental health needs; and consideration before removal of healthcare needs thereafter." Also criticised was the service to pregnant women.
The main conclusion of the report was that the UK should end the practice of detaining children in immigration prisons in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Yet the practice continues, as does the criticisms of heath care provision at the detention centre. In yesterday's Daily Mail (of all places!) an article blew the story of the latest protests inside Yarl's Wood, with numerous detainees willing to go on the record with their complaints: a mass outbreak of a virus amongst the children; an epileptic woman who suffers multiple seizures (up to 6 a day) who only has a 14 year old son to look after her who was accused of 'faking it' by staff; pregnant women, some with complications, detained with a total disregard of their well-being; the list goes on. (See also)
One woman was even forced to dial 999 when her five-month old son's temperature shot up and the medical staff at the centre ignored her requests for medical care. "He was really sick and he'd never been in that condition before. I tried telling the staff, and the staff were calling the health care but no one was coming."
http://nobordersbrighton.blogspot.com/2009/06/hunger-strikers-attacked-at-yarls-wood.html
http://nobordersbrighton.blogspot.com/2009/06/yarls-wood-update.html
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2009/06/432625.htmlMothers and Fathers at the SERCO-run Yarl's Wood detention centre near Bedford... more
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This is the recipe on how to make easy and quick Brownie Ice Cream
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Do you complain about the healthcare in this country?
Do you worry about your local hospital and the care that it you get?
Do you wish that we had more doctors and nurses?
Time for a reality check.
See www.ma-ma.co.uk for more details of our work
DJDo you complain about the healthcare in this country?
Do you worry about your local... more
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This award winning short documentary offers a moving insight into the lives of two gay Iranian men establishing new lives in the U.K. Since arriving in Leeds after fleeing from Iran, both men have become good friends. With Ramtin’s boyfriend captured by the authorities back home and Ali’s partner tragically executed, they look to the future together by setting up a support group for others alike.
Produced & Directed by Glen Milner
Winner Best LGBT Film @ New York Short Film Festival
Official Selection Austin Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Aired version can be found:
http://current.com/items/89994246_iranian-gay-seeking-asylum.htmThis award winning short documentary offers a moving insight into the lives of two gay... more
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A look at the reality behind a UK importer's festival stalls -- not economic exploitation and sweatshops, but a friendship and loyalty over many years with her Indian supplier as both their businesses expand, leading to the question what 'fair trade' really means.A look at the reality behind a UK importer's festival stalls -- not economic... more
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