Lee Williscroft-Ferris catches up with Edward Payne about his new book, Mr Impossible.
Read more "‘The perverts, pariahs and politics in all their fabulous glory’: TQ speaks to author, Edward Payne"Some would have LGBTQ+ people believe that Trump’s ‘Muslim Ban’ is good for their safety. Lee Williscroft-Ferris takes issue.
Read more "LGBTQ+ people are not pawns in your Islamophobic crusade"Last weekend’s public displays of resistance against the rise of right-wing populism were heartening but Lee Williscroft-Ferris argues that more sustained action is necessary.
Read more "Sustained intersectional resistance can defeat the forces of right-wing populism"As the LGBTQ+ community absorbs the news that George Michael has died, Lee Williscroft-Ferris considers his vital legacy.
Read more "Thank you, George Michael: an LGBTQ+ tribute"Following Karen Pollock’s controversial piece on ‘straight queerness’, Lee Williscroft-Ferris evaluates the queer credentials of his music idol, Björk.
Read more "Björk: A queer icon"Lee Williscroft-Ferris wonders whether he is the only person left feeling cold by GT’s footage of ‘straight men’ kissing other men.
Read more "Dear Gay Times, please leave the straight guy fantasy to GayTube"Surely, the ruling that the NHS can fund the distribution of PrEP can only be seen as a positive development? Apparently not. Lee Williscroft-Ferris is troubled by some of the reactions to this historic decision.
Read more "PrEP: No Holy Grail but no cause for sexual moralisation either"As part of our ‘All roads lead to…’ theme this month, Lee Williscroft-Ferris explains why he’s perfectly happy with life as a ‘rural gay’.
Read more "Not all roads lead to London. Why I’m happy being a ‘rural gay’"Pride in London’s decision to allow the RAF to stage a fly-past at this year’s event has caused consternation in some quarters. Lee Williscroft-Ferris gives his view on the need for less drama and more insight.
Read more "Pride in London’s RAF fly-past is excessive and short-sighted"PayPal is willing to place paramount importance on the safety of its LGBTQ+ staff in a state that puts their livelihoods – and lives – at risk. Lee Williscroft-Ferris praises their moral stance.
Read more "PayPal is pulling out of North Carolina for its anti-LGBTQ+ laws. More companies should show such courage"