One of the biggest issues facing the bisexual community is poverty, but why are LGBTQ+ groups so reluctant to acknowledge this? Stephanie Farnsworth argues that we cannot continue to exclude issues of class and poverty from our activism.
Author: Stephanie Farnsworth
Stephanie Farnsworth is a queer journalist and poet from the North East of England. Her/their writing is focused particularly upon politics, social justice and the environment.
Stop looking for the gay gene!
Stephanie Farnsworth challenges why studies searching for a 'gay gene' are needed.
An exclusive community
While LGBTQ+ scenes are places of freedom and fun for much of the community, the welcome sign isn't out for everyone. Stephanie Farnsworth examines how queer disabled people have been failed. The LGBTQ+ world is often assumed to be one that is accepting and open, but for those inside it is a very different story. … Continue reading An exclusive community
Biggest myth about bisexuality? That LGBTQ+ orgs give a damn
LGBTQ+ media outlets have offered only token posts to bisexual people in the last twelve months. Stephanie Farnsworth challenges their sincerity and commitment to bisexual people. In the last year you'd be forgiven for thinking that the media was advancing when it comes to discussing and acknowledging bisexuality. LGBTQ+ sites have had a wealth of posts … Continue reading Biggest myth about bisexuality? That LGBTQ+ orgs give a damn
Sheen’s HIV status is none of your concern
The ignorance surrounding the media frenzy around Charlie Sheen's HIV status shows we have much progress still to make. Stephanie Farnsworth offers her take on the situation.
Don’t feed the trolls! Time to boycott the media feminists
While newspaper and magazine columns dedicate pages to debate trans lives, Stephanie Farnsworth examines the issue and calls for a boycott. White, cis media feminists are doing everything they can to hold women back so it's time to stop funding them. A boycott of their ridiculous, self-indulgent and hate-filled Guardian and New Statesman columns and … Continue reading Don’t feed the trolls! Time to boycott the media feminists
LGBTQ+ domestic violence: the silenced issue
Despite statistics showing LGBTQ+ people are just as likely to experience domestic violence the issue has largely been hushed by the community - Stephanie Farnsworth examines why.
The difficulties of ageing while LGBTQ+
Despite all that older generations of LGBTQ+ people have endured - from conversion therapy, experiencing a time when it was a crime to be who they are, to the AIDS crisis- their struggle remains. Stephanie Farnsworth examines what issues older LGBTQ+ people are facing and what can be done. The United Kingdom has a chronic … Continue reading The difficulties of ageing while LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+ youth homeless: forgotten on all fronts
As LGBTQ+ youth homelessness continues to soar, Stephanie Farnsworth examines this silent issue. While the middle class gay leaders of our community may applaud same sex marriage as our last great battle they are insulting those who have been completely left behind, particularly in the midst of the LGBTQ+ youth homelessness crisis. 'Crisis' may seem … Continue reading LGBTQ+ youth homeless: forgotten on all fronts
The different stories of LGBTQ+ media representation
While cis lesbian women and cis gay men are facing greater acceptance than ever before in the media it is a very different story for bisexual and transgender people, as Stephanie Farnsworth examines.
The Queerness 