From Nick Clegg's Last Leg to burning books, and Catwoman's sexuality to Magic Mike XXL...

Here's the news you might have missed in February...

Politics

It’s a full moon tonight – so there’s a Tory MP who thinks your blood won’t clot
http://www.markpack.org.uk/126764/full-moon-tonight-theres-tory-mp-thinks-blood-wont-clot/

First Past the Post prevented Rotherham Council being challenged sooner

http://markreckons.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/first-past-post-prevented-rotherham.html

“It doesn't matter what party is in control, if they have massively disproportionate power unchecked and unopposed locally due to a distorting electoral system then there is an increased risk of situations such as those we have seen in Rotherham happening and being allowed to continue to happen.”

The myth about 1 million people being wiped off electoral register: it's not true
http://www.markpack.org.uk/128471/1-million-people-electoral-register/

"The unthinkable happened": comedian Adam Hills reviews Nick Clegg's performance on The Last Leg
http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2015/02/unthinkable-happened-comedian-adam-hills-reviews-nick-cleggs-performance-last-leg

The Nandos line was practically perfect

Comment: Fifty Shades of Grey exposes the problem with extreme porn laws

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2015/02/14/comment-fifty-shades-of-grey-exposes-the-problem-with-extreme-porn-laws/

Did Charlie Whelan really put his cigarette into Ed Balls’ coke can?

http://www.libdemvoice.org/did-charlie-whelan-really-put-his-cigarette-into-ed-balls-coke-can-44690.html

Why everyone always receives a great reception on the doorstephttp://liberalengland.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/why-everyone-always-receives-great.html

Danny Alexander is the Lib Dems most successful minister. Why does he not get the credit?

http://thinkingliberal.co.uk/?p=1556

Because an evidence base can’t beat a reputation

Listen to Caron Lindsay and me debate the “Lib Dem predicament” on Radio 4’s Westminster Hour

http://stephentall.org/2015/02/16/listen-to-caron-lindsay-and-me-debate-the-lib-dem-predicament-on-radio-4s-westminster-hour/#sthash.7zbxXFTK.dpuf

Sir Malcolm Rifkind steps down as security committee chairman and as an MP
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-31603202

That was quick

Isis burns thousands of rare books and manuscripts from Mosul's libraries - Middle East - World - The Independent
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/isis-burns-thousands-of-rare-books-and-manuscripts-from-mosuls-libraries-10068408.html

Burning books can never be good

How right-wing am I? The Good Right's manifesto ideas
http://viewfromtheshire.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/how-right-wing-am-i-good-rights.html
My journey into the political spectrum begins...

LGBT

Man survives 7-storey drop then is stoned to death by ISIS for being gay

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2015/02/03/man-survives-7-storey-drop-then-is-stoned-to-death-by-isis-for-being-gay/

Sick

DHSSPS Reveals No Medical Evidence to Support ‘Gay’ Blood Donation Ban in NI

http://eile.ie/2015/02/05/dhssps-reveals-no-medical-evidence-to-support-gay-blood-donation-ban-in-ni/

Who would have guessed that there was no medical evidence in favour of a permanent ban?

Ireland: Gay Byrne backs gay marriage
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2015/02/07/ireland-gay-byrne-backs-gay-marriage/

Tunisia: Swedish man jailed for homosexual acts

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2015/02/08/tunisia-swedish-man-jailed-for-homosexual-acts/

Sad

Homophobia is alive and well - I know first hand.

http://sosamsaid.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/homophobia-is-alive-and-well-i-know.html

The fight goes on

Can Cis Lesbians and Trans Women Learn to Get Along?

http://www.slate.com/blogs/outward/2015/02/16/cisgender_lesbians_and_trans_women_how_to_mend_the_rift.html

Interview: Stonewall CEO Ruth Hunt on why the charity is going trans inclusive
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2015/02/16/interview-stonewall-ceo-ruth-hunt-on-why-the-charity-is-going-trans-inclusive/

I think the advantages (more resources, people already think its what they do) will outweigh the disadvantages (confusing sexuality and gender identity)

This Is What Happens When You Elect a Lesbian to Lead Your Party

http://www.slate.com/blogs/outward/2015/02/18/ruth_davidson_and_her_girlfriend_star_in_a_charming_new_scottish_conservative.html

A US take on Scottish politics

Entertainment

Goodness Gracious Me to return for another special
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a628607/goodness-gracious-me-to-return-for-another-special.html

Looking forward to it

'Criminal Minds' Nicholas Brendon arrested for felony grand theft
http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/criminal_minds_nicholas_brendon_arrested_felony_grand_theft-2015-02

Felony grand theft aka getting drunk, trashing his hotel room and not paying his bill