Axed literary magazine Meanjin finds a new home after its axing

Melbourne University Press closed the much-loved literary magazine last year, saying it was losing too much money.

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AI Doesn’t Reduce Work—It Intensifies It

One of the promises of AI is that it can reduce workloads so employees can focus more on higher-value and more engaging tasks. But according to new research, AI tools don’t reduce work, they consisten...

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Work is broken. Queer and trans workers could help fix it | Xtra Magazine

The five stories in Xtra’s On the Clock series show queer and trans workers searching for, fighting for and inventing work that’s fair and meaningful

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How a trans woman's removal from a restroom tore the world of competitive pinball apart

Pinball is one of the most welcoming sports for trans players. But after a confrontation at an arcade last fall, pinball’s governing group is struggling to rebuild trust.

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Collaborative list: Black-led communities for entrepreneurs and creators you should know about

15+ communities, collectives and memberships for and by Black entrepreneurs. Add yours, comment on these or make suggestions for great ones to include.

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'We've heard from many who want nothing to do with AI': Mozilla is rolling out AI controls for Firefox in the next build

Ah, my letter appears to have made it to the Mozilla postbox.

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KO_OP is hiring a QA Analyst

We’re looking for a QA Analyst to remotely join our wonderful team. The ideal candidate will have excellent hands-on-QA fundamentals, with a focus on manual testing.

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Contributor Guide

How to pitch and how to write for Revenue Rulebreaker

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How to Work in Travel Media: A Four-Week Live Masterclass

<p>Love travel and telling global stories that matter? Don’t miss this live virtual masterclass taught by a seasoned travel journalist this February.</p><p>You’ll get <strong>10 years of industry knowledge</strong> distilled into <strong>actionable steps </strong>to turbocharge your work and walk away with a clear understanding of how it works, where you fit, and how you can start today.</p><p><strong>Yulia Denisyuk</strong> is the creator of <a href="https://www.goingplacesmedia.com/" rel="noreferrer"><strong>Going Places</strong></a>, which features "global stories of hope through a decolonial lens." We think <strong>Going Places</strong> shares a lot of values with <strong>Remote Queer</strong>, which is why we're excited to feature this announcement directly from Yulia:</p><h2 id="learn-how-to-work-in-travel-media-feb-728-2026">Learn How To Work In Travel Media: Feb 7 - 28, 2026</h2><p>Join us for a live virtual masterclass where you'll learn actionable steps to kickstart your career in the travel industry. We’ll demystify travel media in sessions like <strong>pitching to travel editors, working with tourism boards, and the economics of travel.</strong></p><p>We'll meet on Zoom <strong>every Saturday in February at 1 pm EST (U.S.)</strong>.</p><p>This masterclass is for anyone who loves storytelling and wants travel to become a larger part of their professional lives.</p><p>Learn from <a href="https://www.yulia-denisyuk.com/">Yulia Denisyuk</a>, a seasoned journalist who has worked with tourism boards from Sierra Leone to Hong Kong, published work in top global outlets like National Geographic, The NYT, and many more, and taught numerous travel media classes to emerging storytellers.</p><p><strong>Yulia's students have been published in outlets like TIME, Nat Geo, Conde Nast Traveler, and more. </strong></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.yulia-denisyuk.com/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Yulia Denisyuk</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Portfolio site for travel journalist, photographer, and writer Yulia Denisyuk</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://cdn.mymidnight.blog/a50abba8132a77191791390c3eb19fe7/icon/favicon-1769659694210.ico" alt="" /><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Yulia Denisyuk</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://cdn.mymidnight.blog/a50abba8132a77191791390c3eb19fe7/thumbnail/IMG_3982-1769659694628.PNG" alt="" /></div></a></figure><p><strong>Our agenda:</strong></p><p><strong>February 7 at 1 pm EST</strong>: Working with tourism boards and PR agencies (how to get press trip invites)</p><p><strong>February 14 at 1 pm EST</strong>: Working with travel publishers (how to navigate the media landscape)</p><p><strong>February 21 at 1 pm EST</strong>: Foundations of pitching (how to get editors to tell you 'yes')</p><p><strong>February 28 at 1 pm EST</strong>: The economics of travel media (how much can you earn?)</p><p>Class Pass ticket holders also get<strong> a portfolio review + their own publishing roadmap</strong> with actionable next steps on entering the industry.</p><p>All attendees get the masterclass recording.</p><div class="kg-card kg-cta-card kg-cta-bg-grey kg-cta-minimal "> <div class="kg-cta-content"> <div class="kg-cta-content-inner"> <div class="kg-cta-text"> <p><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">Get a </span><b><strong style="white-space:pre-wrap">$147 class pass</strong></b><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> to attend all four sessions or choose a </span><b><strong style="white-space:pre-wrap">$55 single-ticket option</strong></b><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> for a session of your choice.</span></p> </div> <a href="https://book.goingplacesmedia.com/travel-media-masterclass-2026/" class="kg-cta-button " style="background-color:#000000;color:#ffffff"> Register now </a> </div> </div> </div><hr /><h2 id="why-going-places">Why <em>Going Places</em>?</h2><p>In the face of consolidation and homogenization of travel media, <strong>Going Places</strong> is a reader-supported publication that isn't afraid to question prevailing narratives around how and why we travel.</p><p>You'll find thoughtful articles like this profile of <strong>Karen Oosterhoff, </strong>a queer tattoo artist based in Brighton, U.K.:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.goingplacesmedia.com/meet-the-artist-tattooing-for-palestine/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Meet the Artist Tattooing for Palestine</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">And get your own solidarity tattoo.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://cdn.mymidnight.blog/a50abba8132a77191791390c3eb19fe7/icon/GP-favicon-1769633369817.png" alt="" /><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Going Places</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Yulia Denisyuk</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://cdn.mymidnight.blog/a50abba8132a77191791390c3eb19fe7/thumbnail/Going-Places-5-Questions-With-Headers-1-1769633370205.png" alt="" /></div></a></figure><p>Or this podcast interview with <strong>Imani Bashir</strong>, an American abroad who's written about the complexity of life as a Black digital nomad:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.goingplacesmedia.com/imanibashir/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">What Is Intersectional Travel?</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">A Black Muslim journalist reflects on becoming a global citizen.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://cdn.mymidnight.blog/a50abba8132a77191791390c3eb19fe7/icon/GP-favicon-1769633493913.png" alt="" /><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Going Places</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Yulia Denisyuk</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://cdn.mymidnight.blog/a50abba8132a77191791390c3eb19fe7/thumbnail/RReEcd34cPt_Rn_Ls_7U04ouHWhW3VdtB7zmK36gPVs-1769633494162.jpeg" alt="" /></div></a></figure><p><strong>Going Places</strong> also highlights freelance opportunities, like this call for pitches from <strong>Intrepid Travel</strong>, a company I've traveled with several times:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.goingplacesmedia.com/a-call-for-pitches-from-intrepid-travel/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">A Call for Pitches From Intrepid Travel</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">PLUS: meet me in NY this week.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://cdn.mymidnight.blog/a50abba8132a77191791390c3eb19fe7/icon/GP-favicon-1769635297178.png" alt="" /><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Going Places</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Yulia Denisyuk</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://cdn.mymidnight.blog/a50abba8132a77191791390c3eb19fe7/thumbnail/DSC06593-1769635297336.jpg" alt="" /></div></a></figure><p>We think you'll learn a lot from Yulia's approach to work and travel. So <a href="https://book.goingplacesmedia.com/travel-media-masterclass-2026/" rel="noreferrer">join the masterclass</a> and get ready to grow your career in the travel industry today.</p><p>As always, thanks for reading!</p><p>Saul &amp; the RQ Team</p>

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Visiting Portland

Welcome to Portland, the largest city in the state of Oregon with a population of over 2.5 million people in the greater metro area. The conference takes place in inner Southeast Portland at Revolu...

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Rebooting communities

2025 was an 'interesting' year. For me it was best defined by the rebooting of several open source, technical communities. This post is a pause-and-think reflection on close to ~14 months of community...

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Write the Docs Salary Survey

This annual survey, run by the Write the Docs community, aims to gather data about salaries for people working in documentation and related fields around the world. We hope that this data can help…

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Travel Grants

PyCon US 2026

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Should you quit social? 7 entrepreneurs on their social media free strategies

Why entrepreneurs are leaving social media now, where they're going and their warnings to us if we stay

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Who Are the Radical Faeries? 8 Queer Sanctuaries and Circles Around the World

A few months ago, I met someone at a festival in Australia who invited me to visit Faerieland, a Radical Faerie sanctuary in New South Wales, where they live long-term with several other residents on a semi-off-grid property. I had first learned about the Radical Faeries at a countercultural festival in the U.S., but I had never been to a sanctuary before. This one is located in the Rainbow Region, a subtropical part of Australia known for its permaculture farms and LGBTQ+ festivals. There tends to be a lot of overlap between Radical Faeries and other alternative lifestyles, so I was already familiar with some of their values and practices. But who exactly are the Radical Fairies, and what can you expect when you go to a gathering or sanctuary? Read on to find out. ## Who Are the Radical Faeries? The Radical Faeries were first formed in the 1970s by Harry Hay, Mitch Walker, Don Kilhefner, and John Burnside, who were active in the gay rights movement and other countercultural movements during the same time period. The desert’s Radical Faeries - High Country NewsHow a gathering of gay men in the Sonoran Desert started a worldwide movement rooted in nature.High Country NewsMiles W. Griffis They drew from hippie cultural, neopaganism, and ecofeminism to create their own response to more mainstream gay rights activism. According to RadFae.org, “we tend to be queer people who look for a spiritual dimension to our sexuality; many of us are healers of one kind or another. Our shared values include individual responsibility rather than hierarchy, gender fluidity, feminism, respect for the Earth.” Since then, the Radical Faeries have expanded to form a loose network of events and communities around the world. Although the group originated among gay men, you’ll find faeries of all genders and LGBTQ+ sexualities. If you’re seeking a place where you can be yourself and leave the world behind for a while, check out one of these Radical Faerie circles and sanctuaries: ### This post is for subscribers only Become a member to get access to all content Subscribe now

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Are you YES AI or NO AI? Vote now.

Big Tech doesn't care if you want AI or not. They should.

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