Author: Lee Williscroft-Ferris

Lee is a 38-year-old left-handed dyspraxic vegan and spends his time between Northumberland and Reykjavik. He has written for several online and print magazines, including The Independent, Huffington Post UK and Reykjavik Grapevine. He is the founder of The Queerness. He likes Björk, Eurovision, animals, politics and his Beats headphones.

Community by Lee Williscroft-FerrisJun 4, 201821:12

Pride: Why are we still having to ‘protest this shit’?

As the LGBTQ+ community heads into Pride month, Lee Williscroft-Ferris considers why exactly we are ‘still protesting this shit’.

Television by Lee Williscroft-FerrisMay 4, 201815:11

Preview: Eurovision Song Contest 2018

It’s that time of year again! As the ‘Eurovision Song Contest 2018’ approaches, Lee Williscroft-Ferris reveals what we can expect from this year’s event.

Opinion by Lee Williscroft-FerrisJan 7, 201815:58

Will Young, India Willoughby and 2018: Year of the intersectional fightback

Lee Williscroft-Ferris issues a rallying call to the LGBTQ+ community to stand up and defend their rights in the era of the alt-right ascendency.

Opinion by Lee Williscroft-FerrisSep 26, 201707:45

The case for animal rights as an intersectional issue

Lee Williscroft-Ferris proposes that intersectionality should extend to non-human species.

Community by Lee Williscroft-FerrisJul 17, 201722:25

Selfish cis gay men: The stubborn stain on our community

Transport for London’s decision to introduce more inclusive language has provoked outrage – and not just from those you might expect. Lee Williscroft-Ferris takes issue with selfish cis gay men.

Social by Lee Williscroft-FerrisJun 29, 201717:12

Pride in London is not worthy of the LGBTQ+ community’s support

Pride in London have, once again, proven themselves incapable of intersectional vision. Lee Williscroft-Ferris discusses the implications.

Politics by Lee Williscroft-FerrisJun 5, 201714:42

Leo Varadkar’s ascendency and the need for an intersectional lens

An openly gay Prime Minister in Ireland should be a cause for celebration. Lee Williscroft-Ferris looks at Leo Varadkar’s dubious record and suggests otherwise.

Music by Lee Williscroft-FerrisMay 25, 201707:30