Jack Shoulder
@jackshoulder.bsky.social
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️Co-writer and Co-Curator of @museumbums: https://museumbums.com/book/museum-bums/
Queer history, comics and lots of running.
Queer history, comics and lots of running.
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Netflix's latest Engagement Report showed relatively strong viewership of the gay Marines series compared with other shows that were renewed. Here are some theories why it was canceled.
'Boots' outperformed 'Nobody Wants This.' So why did Netflix cancel it?
www.out.com
January 27, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Netflix's latest Engagement Report showed relatively strong viewership of the gay Marines series compared with other shows that were renewed. Here are some theories why it was canceled.
#TodayInQueerHistory
Jan 27 (1994)
Deborah Batts is announced as a federal judge for the Southern District of New York.
Judge Batts was the 1st openly queer judge on US federal benches, there are now 23. Batts “Literally broke down the closet door and allowed the rest of us to walk through it.”
Jan 27 (1994)
Deborah Batts is announced as a federal judge for the Southern District of New York.
Judge Batts was the 1st openly queer judge on US federal benches, there are now 23. Batts “Literally broke down the closet door and allowed the rest of us to walk through it.”
January 27, 2026 at 9:22 PM
#TodayInQueerHistory
Jan 27 (1994)
Deborah Batts is announced as a federal judge for the Southern District of New York.
Judge Batts was the 1st openly queer judge on US federal benches, there are now 23. Batts “Literally broke down the closet door and allowed the rest of us to walk through it.”
Jan 27 (1994)
Deborah Batts is announced as a federal judge for the Southern District of New York.
Judge Batts was the 1st openly queer judge on US federal benches, there are now 23. Batts “Literally broke down the closet door and allowed the rest of us to walk through it.”
#TodayInQueerHistory
January 26 (1996)
🎶525,600 minutes
How do you measure, measure a year?🎶
RENT, the beloved musical opened #OTD in the New York Theatre Workshop.
Inspired by opera, La Boheme, RENT tells the stories of a cast of queer and marginalised characters during the AIDS crisis.
January 26 (1996)
🎶525,600 minutes
How do you measure, measure a year?🎶
RENT, the beloved musical opened #OTD in the New York Theatre Workshop.
Inspired by opera, La Boheme, RENT tells the stories of a cast of queer and marginalised characters during the AIDS crisis.
January 26, 2026 at 7:34 PM
#TodayInQueerHistory
January 26 (1996)
🎶525,600 minutes
How do you measure, measure a year?🎶
RENT, the beloved musical opened #OTD in the New York Theatre Workshop.
Inspired by opera, La Boheme, RENT tells the stories of a cast of queer and marginalised characters during the AIDS crisis.
January 26 (1996)
🎶525,600 minutes
How do you measure, measure a year?🎶
RENT, the beloved musical opened #OTD in the New York Theatre Workshop.
Inspired by opera, La Boheme, RENT tells the stories of a cast of queer and marginalised characters during the AIDS crisis.
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#TodayInQueerHistory
Jan 25
Happy Dydd Santes Dwynwen!
St Dwynwen is the Welsh saint of Love. She's not officially recognised by churches, but still celebrated.
Festivities include exchanging lovespoons, usually carved by men for their sweethearts. St Fagans Museum think this was carved for John.
Jan 25
Happy Dydd Santes Dwynwen!
St Dwynwen is the Welsh saint of Love. She's not officially recognised by churches, but still celebrated.
Festivities include exchanging lovespoons, usually carved by men for their sweethearts. St Fagans Museum think this was carved for John.
January 25, 2026 at 1:57 PM
#TodayInQueerHistory
Jan 25
Happy Dydd Santes Dwynwen!
St Dwynwen is the Welsh saint of Love. She's not officially recognised by churches, but still celebrated.
Festivities include exchanging lovespoons, usually carved by men for their sweethearts. St Fagans Museum think this was carved for John.
Jan 25
Happy Dydd Santes Dwynwen!
St Dwynwen is the Welsh saint of Love. She's not officially recognised by churches, but still celebrated.
Festivities include exchanging lovespoons, usually carved by men for their sweethearts. St Fagans Museum think this was carved for John.
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Everything is awful but the creativity behind some of these handmade posters gives me a glimmer of hope in humanity.
January 25, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Everything is awful but the creativity behind some of these handmade posters gives me a glimmer of hope in humanity.
Of course it stops raining when I get home from the run.
Yours damply,
Jack
Yours damply,
Jack
January 25, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Of course it stops raining when I get home from the run.
Yours damply,
Jack
Yours damply,
Jack
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In case you missed it, I wrote about the first legal gay marriage last week! It is a fascinating story that is worth sharing!
Today marks 25 years since North America's first legal gay marriage! On this day, Reverend Brent Hawkes of the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto got around the legal definition of marriage to officially marry two gay couples.
I wrote about the story on my website.
I wrote about the story on my website.
No Place in the Chapels of the Nation
The story of how Reverend Brent Hawkes forced the Ontario government to recognize gay marriage.
www.notyouraveragecistory.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:21 PM
In case you missed it, I wrote about the first legal gay marriage last week! It is a fascinating story that is worth sharing!
#TodayInQueerHistory
January 24 (1989)
Today, we expect to see LGBTQIA+ characters in soaps. They reflect everyday life. To an extent.
#OTD EastEnders aired the 1st on-the-mouth kiss between a gay couple on a UK soap. With 17 million viwwrers, the kiss had MPs calling for the soap to be cancelled.
January 24 (1989)
Today, we expect to see LGBTQIA+ characters in soaps. They reflect everyday life. To an extent.
#OTD EastEnders aired the 1st on-the-mouth kiss between a gay couple on a UK soap. With 17 million viwwrers, the kiss had MPs calling for the soap to be cancelled.
January 24, 2026 at 5:39 PM
#TodayInQueerHistory
January 24 (1989)
Today, we expect to see LGBTQIA+ characters in soaps. They reflect everyday life. To an extent.
#OTD EastEnders aired the 1st on-the-mouth kiss between a gay couple on a UK soap. With 17 million viwwrers, the kiss had MPs calling for the soap to be cancelled.
January 24 (1989)
Today, we expect to see LGBTQIA+ characters in soaps. They reflect everyday life. To an extent.
#OTD EastEnders aired the 1st on-the-mouth kiss between a gay couple on a UK soap. With 17 million viwwrers, the kiss had MPs calling for the soap to be cancelled.
Phew. It's safe to be on the internet again.
January 23, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Phew. It's safe to be on the internet again.
#TodayInQueerHistory
January 23 (2017)
#OTD Belgian supermodel Hanne Gaby Odiele shares with Vogue that she's intersex, saying:
“It was important for me to make this declaration now, based on where I am in my life. I want to live authentically as who I am and help to break down the stigma."
January 23 (2017)
#OTD Belgian supermodel Hanne Gaby Odiele shares with Vogue that she's intersex, saying:
“It was important for me to make this declaration now, based on where I am in my life. I want to live authentically as who I am and help to break down the stigma."
January 23, 2026 at 5:39 PM
#TodayInQueerHistory
January 23 (2017)
#OTD Belgian supermodel Hanne Gaby Odiele shares with Vogue that she's intersex, saying:
“It was important for me to make this declaration now, based on where I am in my life. I want to live authentically as who I am and help to break down the stigma."
January 23 (2017)
#OTD Belgian supermodel Hanne Gaby Odiele shares with Vogue that she's intersex, saying:
“It was important for me to make this declaration now, based on where I am in my life. I want to live authentically as who I am and help to break down the stigma."
Today is one of those days where I'm trying to do a million things and wear a million hats.
Please send strength and coffee.
Please send strength and coffee.
January 23, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Today is one of those days where I'm trying to do a million things and wear a million hats.
Please send strength and coffee.
Please send strength and coffee.
#TodayInQueerHistory
January 22 (2021)
It's a Sin hits UK TVs. Telling the story of Ritchie, Colin and Roscoe as they make a life for themselves in London.
Set between 1981 and 1991, It's a Sin shows the impact of the HIV/AIDS crisis in the UK.
It's a Sin currently has a Rotten Tomato score of 97%
January 22 (2021)
It's a Sin hits UK TVs. Telling the story of Ritchie, Colin and Roscoe as they make a life for themselves in London.
Set between 1981 and 1991, It's a Sin shows the impact of the HIV/AIDS crisis in the UK.
It's a Sin currently has a Rotten Tomato score of 97%
January 22, 2026 at 7:43 PM
#TodayInQueerHistory
January 22 (2021)
It's a Sin hits UK TVs. Telling the story of Ritchie, Colin and Roscoe as they make a life for themselves in London.
Set between 1981 and 1991, It's a Sin shows the impact of the HIV/AIDS crisis in the UK.
It's a Sin currently has a Rotten Tomato score of 97%
January 22 (2021)
It's a Sin hits UK TVs. Telling the story of Ritchie, Colin and Roscoe as they make a life for themselves in London.
Set between 1981 and 1991, It's a Sin shows the impact of the HIV/AIDS crisis in the UK.
It's a Sin currently has a Rotten Tomato score of 97%
#TodayInQueerHistory
January 21 (1926)
Vita Sackville West writes this to Virginia Woolf. ❤️
"I am reduced to a thing that wants Virginia. I composed a beautiful letter to you in the sleepless nightmare hours of the night, and it has all gone: I just miss you, in a quite simple desperate human way."
January 21 (1926)
Vita Sackville West writes this to Virginia Woolf. ❤️
"I am reduced to a thing that wants Virginia. I composed a beautiful letter to you in the sleepless nightmare hours of the night, and it has all gone: I just miss you, in a quite simple desperate human way."
January 21, 2026 at 6:23 PM
#TodayInQueerHistory
January 21 (1926)
Vita Sackville West writes this to Virginia Woolf. ❤️
"I am reduced to a thing that wants Virginia. I composed a beautiful letter to you in the sleepless nightmare hours of the night, and it has all gone: I just miss you, in a quite simple desperate human way."
January 21 (1926)
Vita Sackville West writes this to Virginia Woolf. ❤️
"I am reduced to a thing that wants Virginia. I composed a beautiful letter to you in the sleepless nightmare hours of the night, and it has all gone: I just miss you, in a quite simple desperate human way."
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My kid was subject to lesbophobic abuse in primary school because of having two mums. The school wouldn't even educate the kids at the school doing the bullying that it's okay to have two mums or that lesbian isn't a bad word.
They told the kids off for saying lesbian implying it *was* a bad thing.
They told the kids off for saying lesbian implying it *was* a bad thing.
I was heckled by another MP while asking about inclusive relationship education in schools
Sickened but not really surprised that homophobia is alive and well on the bench behind me
'They're primary school kids' he says - as if no primary school kids have lesbian or gay parents!
Sickened but not really surprised that homophobia is alive and well on the bench behind me
'They're primary school kids' he says - as if no primary school kids have lesbian or gay parents!
January 21, 2026 at 11:48 AM
My kid was subject to lesbophobic abuse in primary school because of having two mums. The school wouldn't even educate the kids at the school doing the bullying that it's okay to have two mums or that lesbian isn't a bad word.
They told the kids off for saying lesbian implying it *was* a bad thing.
They told the kids off for saying lesbian implying it *was* a bad thing.
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Atrocious response and homophobia discussed so blazé in Westminster
I was heckled by another MP while asking about inclusive relationship education in schools
Sickened but not really surprised that homophobia is alive and well on the bench behind me
'They're primary school kids' he says - as if no primary school kids have lesbian or gay parents!
Sickened but not really surprised that homophobia is alive and well on the bench behind me
'They're primary school kids' he says - as if no primary school kids have lesbian or gay parents!
January 21, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Atrocious response and homophobia discussed so blazé in Westminster
That's day 20 of 100 push ups a day. Lads (gender neutrally), and Maths Fans, that's 2000 PUSH UPS DONE IN JANUARY.
January 20, 2026 at 9:49 PM
That's day 20 of 100 push ups a day. Lads (gender neutrally), and Maths Fans, that's 2000 PUSH UPS DONE IN JANUARY.
Hey lovely folk of Bluesky, what is your favourite book shop?
January 20, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Hey lovely folk of Bluesky, what is your favourite book shop?
#TodayInQueerHistory
January 20 (288)
Today is the feast of Saint Sebastian. Traditionally seen shot through with arrows, he survived, only to be bludgeoned when en route to warn Diocletian about his sins.
Sebastian has been adopted by the queer community, featuring in queer art and poetry.
January 20 (288)
Today is the feast of Saint Sebastian. Traditionally seen shot through with arrows, he survived, only to be bludgeoned when en route to warn Diocletian about his sins.
Sebastian has been adopted by the queer community, featuring in queer art and poetry.
January 20, 2026 at 9:37 AM
#TodayInQueerHistory
January 20 (288)
Today is the feast of Saint Sebastian. Traditionally seen shot through with arrows, he survived, only to be bludgeoned when en route to warn Diocletian about his sins.
Sebastian has been adopted by the queer community, featuring in queer art and poetry.
January 20 (288)
Today is the feast of Saint Sebastian. Traditionally seen shot through with arrows, he survived, only to be bludgeoned when en route to warn Diocletian about his sins.
Sebastian has been adopted by the queer community, featuring in queer art and poetry.
#TodayInQueerHistory
January 19 (1921)
Novelist Patricia Highsmith is born. She had relationships with men & women but never settled down, saying: "My imagination functions much better when I don't have to speak to people."
She's known for Strangers on a Train, The Talented Mr Ripley and Carol.
January 19 (1921)
Novelist Patricia Highsmith is born. She had relationships with men & women but never settled down, saying: "My imagination functions much better when I don't have to speak to people."
She's known for Strangers on a Train, The Talented Mr Ripley and Carol.
January 19, 2026 at 8:19 PM
#TodayInQueerHistory
January 19 (1921)
Novelist Patricia Highsmith is born. She had relationships with men & women but never settled down, saying: "My imagination functions much better when I don't have to speak to people."
She's known for Strangers on a Train, The Talented Mr Ripley and Carol.
January 19 (1921)
Novelist Patricia Highsmith is born. She had relationships with men & women but never settled down, saying: "My imagination functions much better when I don't have to speak to people."
She's known for Strangers on a Train, The Talented Mr Ripley and Carol.
If you can, go and see Ben. You're in for a treat.
February is LGBT History Month and will be a very busy month for me this year. I’m doing various events across the country. If you’re nearby, please come along and say hi! Whether it’s to learn more about my book “50 LGBTQ+ Finds” or just to learn some fun facts about queer history.
January 19, 2026 at 3:41 PM
If you can, go and see Ben. You're in for a treat.
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This is a good lesson, no matter how you come to learn it
January 18, 2026 at 3:11 PM
This is a good lesson, no matter how you come to learn it
Uh oh. I had an idea for another project. Should I start looking for a new notebook?
January 18, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Uh oh. I had an idea for another project. Should I start looking for a new notebook?
#TodayInQueerHistory
January 18 (1904)
Hollywood ❤️throb Cary Grant was born #OTD (in Bristol).
Cary's sexuality was a bit of an enigma - he was linked to Randolph Scott. Cary's daughter said "Dad somewhat enjoyed being called gay. He said it made women want to prove the assertion wrong."
January 18 (1904)
Hollywood ❤️throb Cary Grant was born #OTD (in Bristol).
Cary's sexuality was a bit of an enigma - he was linked to Randolph Scott. Cary's daughter said "Dad somewhat enjoyed being called gay. He said it made women want to prove the assertion wrong."
January 18, 2026 at 6:08 PM
#TodayInQueerHistory
January 18 (1904)
Hollywood ❤️throb Cary Grant was born #OTD (in Bristol).
Cary's sexuality was a bit of an enigma - he was linked to Randolph Scott. Cary's daughter said "Dad somewhat enjoyed being called gay. He said it made women want to prove the assertion wrong."
January 18 (1904)
Hollywood ❤️throb Cary Grant was born #OTD (in Bristol).
Cary's sexuality was a bit of an enigma - he was linked to Randolph Scott. Cary's daughter said "Dad somewhat enjoyed being called gay. He said it made women want to prove the assertion wrong."
Ladies, I think you mean HONKules.
January 17, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Ladies, I think you mean HONKules.