Peter Tatchell polarises opinion like no other human rights activist. TQ curators, Stephanie Farnsworth and Lee Williscroft-Ferris go head-to-head in this first 'Queerbate'.
Category: Opinion
Why Rebel Wilson’s ‘chocolate’ comment at the BAFTAs was offensive
Guest writer, Anthony Lorenzo, follows up on Jon B's piece on the Rebel Wilson furore earlier this week by explaining, from the perspective of a person of colour, why her words about Idris Elba were, in fact, offensive.
‘It’s just political correctness gone mad, isn’t it?’: How about no? Objecting to Rebel Wilson
As controversy rightfully ensues over Rebel Wilson's 'transgendered face' comment, Jon B vents his frustration with the 'it's just political correctness gone mad' brigade and their stubborn refusal to think beyond their own concerns.
‘Sorry, we can’t ban everything that offends you’ – the Julie Bindel school of fighting the wrong fight
Julie Bindel has taken a stand, decrying the fact that censorship has become the new norm. Jon B offers his perspective on why she's not only wrong, but fighting the wrong fight.
Being a lesbian is not a political choice
Stephanie Farnsworth dissects what it means to be lesbian and whether it can be considered a political label.
The Oscars, media diversity, and can LGBTQ+ people get paid?
As the debate about the lack of diversity in the Oscar nominations intensifies, Marcus Stow asks, can LGBTQ+ people get paid for telling our own stories?
The BriaAndChrissy videos: A tale of misogyny, homophobia and self-promotion
YouTube duo BriaAndChrissy have released a series of videos of lesbians and gay men touching one another intimately. Lee Williscroft-Ferris looks beyond the clickbait at the real issues this 'trend' raises.
Stop pushing a cis straight agenda on children!
Stephanie Farnsworth challenges the idea that children cannot understand LGBTQ+ issues.
Davina Ayrton and prison rape
The argument around allowing self identification when it comes to gender has led to a new, disturbing version of bathroom panic. Karen Pollock explores the issues around rape, prison and transphobia.
The hypocrisy of Jaden Smith’s critics
Stephanie Farnsworth looks at why we should be celebrating Jaden Smith's latest career opportunity.
The Queerness 