Lois Shearing explores what it means to be out, but not out-out as a bisexual and why it's important to respect our identity, even if we sometimes let ourselves 'pass'.
Category: Opinion
Bisexuality and stigma shift to acceptance
Stigma is one of the major issues facing the bisexual community, creating mental and physical health issues, while keeping people closeted in fear of rejection. Andrew Macdougall takes a look.
Trial by media over Speakers’ Corner fracas
A media circus has blown up over a scuffle between trans and anti-trans activists at Speaker's Corner. Sam Hope explores some context.
The case for animal rights as an intersectional issue
Lee Williscroft-Ferris proposes that intersectionality should extend to non-human species.
The LGBTQ+ community needs to talk about polyamory
Stephanie Farnsworth argues why the community needs to start being inclusive towards polyamorous queer people.
Yes, John Barrowman, we know you’re trying to provoke us
Writer and activist Sam Hope discusses why Barrowman's 'transgender tardis' comment was certain to bait the trans community.
Time for full bisexual acceptance into the LGBTQ+ community
Bisexuals still struggle to find acceptance within LGBTQ+ circles. The all pervasiveness of social media only seems to deepen the divide. Andrew Macdougall explores why.
An open letter to young bisexual people this Pride season
Following the incident in which no bisexual organisations were going to march in the Pride in London parade until UK Pride gave up half their slots, Lois Shearing addresses the isloation that young bi people may feel during Pride season.
Why does Durham Pride need to be educated about blackface in 2017?
Durham Pride has apologised for booking a white performer impersonating Beyonce with blackface make-up. Marcus Stow asks: Do we really need to remind people that blackface is offensive in 2017?
What is Pride in London for?
In light of yesterdays revelation that there is no separate Bi representation at Pride in London Karen takes the role of critical friend and asks what is Pride for?
