In the latest piece on the Julie Bindel controversy, guest writer and trans woman, Debbie Hayton, explains why she believes Bindel should be given a platform.
Category: Opinion
Queerbate: how do we deliver SRE in schools?
As the Conservative Party have once again blocked moves for schools to teach an inclusive approach to sex and relationships, Stephanie and Karen examine the issue and what can be done now.
Fragile masculinity: Hammond’s homophobic fear of ice cream
Stephanie Farnsworth takes Richard Hammond's comments to task that straight men don't eat ice cream.
The bisexual erasure / over-sexualisation feedback loop
Lois Shearing explores the ways in which bisexual erasure and over sexualised on-screen representations creates an environment in which being bisexual is seen as a behaviour rather than an identity.
The problem with The Guardian’s take on racism in LGBTQ+ spaces
There's nothing wrong per se with the content of Owen Jones' piece in The Guardian on racism in LGBTQ+ spaces, but it says a lot about the voices mainstream media chooses to publish.
The LGBTQ+ community is natural – the world proves it
Stephanie Farnsworth looks at the historic arguments that being LGBTQ+ is unnatural
Casual homophobia in the press: a perennial dilemma
Hadley considers the implications of the Daily Mail's most recent indulgence in casual homophobia.
Can someone tell the British LGBT awards that bi women are not part time lesbians
Yesterday the British LGBT awards claimed to be bi inclusive by promoting its largely unknown Lesbian and Bi women group. Karen Pollock explores the reasons why they have fallen short of the mark.
Will & Grace- joyful return or rehash of dated representation?
Our newest Curator, Donal wonders if the announced return of Will and Grace really is a cause for celebration?
Can straight people be queer?
This is The Queerness, but what is queerness, and who should be allowed to call themselves queer? Karen Pollock explores some of the thorny issues around queer identity
The Queerness 