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

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+

Non-binary gender inclusion in the workplace

With recent progress made for trans men and women in law and society, we risk leaving non-binary trans individuals behind. Aria Ehren examines the issues facing non-binary transgender people in the workplace and makes recommendations on inclusive policy and practice for employers.

‘No-Platforming’ the privileged is not ‘silencing’, it’s doing the right thing

As Cardiff University comes under pressure to cancel a lecture by Germaine Greer on account of her unapologetic transphobia, Jon B offers his view on why so-called 'no-platforming' is a thoroughly justifiable standpoint.

Brave Man: rejecting ‘allyship’

With the release of Will Young's Brave Man came a discussion about what it means to be a trans ally. Our guest writer 'How Upsetting' takes issue with the concept of allyship and asks who does it really benefit?

‘Asexual Awareness Week’ – Thoughts

We're in the midst of Asexuality Awareness Week, and guest writer Pip Williams shares her thoughts on the subject.

On the selfishness of the white cis gay male

As LGBT+ equality moves forward, we are increasingly presented with the selfishness of the white cis gay man. Jon B gives his opinion on why gay men need to do better by the rest of the LGBT+ community.

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Faith, hope, love. And the greatest of these is love

The Bible has long been wielded by conservative Christians as 'proof' of divine disapproval of homosexuality. In this essay, Emma C Williams deconstructs the main tenets of biblical bigotry.