News you might have missed: September 2016

From Brexit plans (or lack thereof) to Justin Trudeau, and from Freshers to algorithms...

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

Politics

Melania Trump sues Daily Mail and US blogger for $150m over sex worker claims
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-37253025?SThisFB

Trump vs Daily Mail - time to break out the popcorn

Vaz, a Sex Scandal and our own Schadenfreude
https://lawandsexuality.wordpress.com/2016/09/04/vaz-a-sex-scandal-and-our-own-schadenfreude/

An interesting take on the Keith Vaz story... The interactions of sex, sexuality, prostitution and drugs (both legal and illegal) make it complicated for me to untangle and clarify my opinion on the different aspects.

Tim Farron MP writes…A Liberal Democrat plan for Britain in Europe

http://www.libdemvoice.org/tim-farron-mp-writesa-liberal-democrat-plan-for-britain-in-europe-51770.html

A sensible approach

Here's Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau saying "YAAAAS" and rating memes about himself.
https://www.facebook.com/BuzzFeed/videos/10155093523845329/

The awesome Prime Minister Potato Head

Fox slip up at WTO shows he has no Brexit plan

http://www.politics.co.uk/blogs/2016/09/27/fox-slip-up-at-wto-shows-he-has-no-brexit-plan

This à “We urgently need smart ministers, clear-thinking and an army of trade experts and negotiators. Instead what we have is the international trade secretary talking nonsense.”

Brexit, business & a divided society

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/brexit-business-divided-society-jo-swinson

Some good points on the disconnect between those with power and those without

A theory in progress: Managerial vs transformative politics

http://www.nickbarlow.com/blog/?p=5030

An interesting proposal for another dimension for the political compass

LGBT

The King of Norway gives incredible speech on the importance of accepting gay people

http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/king-norway-gives-incredible-speech-importance-accepting-gay-people/#gs.ouOyJco

Go Norway!

Trans people take UK government to task for 'disappointing' action on trans issues

http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/trans-people-uk-government/#gs.elIlAYc

Conservative government being conservative shock!

Church of England sets up group to discuss LGBT rights, doesn’t invite anyone pro-LGBT

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2016/09/19/church-of-england-sets-up-group-to-discuss-lgbt-rights-doesnt-invite-anyone-pro-lgbt/

Sigh

Guernsey officially approves same-sex marriage

http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/guernsey-officially-approves-sex-marriage/#gs.U34Px_o

Woop woop!

Education

‘More mission groups to emerge’ as devolution takes hold

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/more-mission-groups-emerge-devolution-takes-hold

But will the Government divide and conquer?

Labour MP to table 30 changes to education bill to benefit students

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2016/sep/06/labour-mp-wes-streeting-higher-education-bill-amendments-nus

A Labour MP being proactive in parliament – shocking!

'Socks go on feet, not smoke detectors' – a campus security guard's guide to freshers week

https://www.theguardian.com/higher-education-network/2016/sep/09/dear-students-welcome-to-freshers-week-here-are-the-mistakes-to-avoid

Some good advice

Some universities need to triple mental health services funding, says report

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2016/sep/22/universities-triple-mental-health-services-funding-report

There is clearly an unmet demand

Science/Technology

How algorithms rule our working lives
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/sep/01/how-algorithms-rule-our-working-lives?CMP=share_btn_fb

An interesting read on the rise of algorithms in the US - and how they interact with discrimination laws (or not as the case may be).

Government minister: We don’t have the money for HIV-preventing PrEP drugs

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2016/09/06/government-minister-we-dont-have-the-money-for-hiv-preventing-prep-drugs/

Yes you do!

Northamptonshire

More seats, free wifi and more ticket options in future for rail passengers between Birmingham and London
http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/more-seats-free-wifi-and-more-ticket-options-in-future-for-rail-passengers-between-birmingham-and-london-1-7555902

Sounds promising...

Northampton: The ancient English university killed by a king

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-37165019

There could have been the dreaming spires of Northampton!

Entertainment

Clegg book stuns with revelation that Gove and Osborne are twats
http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/politics/politics-headlines/clegg-book-stuns-with-revelation-that-gove-and-osborne-are-twats-20160905113352

The Daily Mash is on top form

Eurovision Song Contest to be held in Kiev
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-37319139?SThisFB

I wonder how many people will go?

New “Will & Grace” scene about 2016 Election
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzae4DKexko&feature=share

There are some cracking lines in this

Great British Bake Off gay contestant epically grills Paul Hollywood for joining Channel 4 series

http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/great-british-bake-off-gay-contestant-epically-grills-paul-hollywood-joining-channel-4-series/#gs.SU8=Y_U

Epic!

And finally.,.

My Power as an Introvert
https://scottdb.wordpress.com/2016/07/25/my-power-as-an-introvert/

“You’re sociable, but on your own terms” - This is very me

The Rocky Horror Show remake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3TDwa2cDOc&feature=share

Am not sure what to think about this...