Reflections on representation

Karen Pollock explores what LGBTQ+ representation means

The rise of LGBTQ+ awareness in mainstream media

Guest writer, Hadley Stewart, examines the situation of LGBTQ+ journalism.

It’s 2017 and nobody knows what ‘aro’ means

Stephanie Farnsworth tackles the myths being pushed about aromantic identities.

Government ignorance fails LGBTQ+ people

Karen Pollock looks at how the lack of regulation of counselling and psychotherapy leaves LGBTQ+ people unprotected from the harms of conversion therapy

In defence of Dragon Age’s Sera

For Gaming Month, Kath Rella explores the complexities behind one of Dragon Age's most infamous characters: Sera. Sera; a polarising presence in Bioware's Dragon Age: Inquisition. The lesbian anti-elf is rude, crude and thoroughly argumentative. I'll be honest, during my first playthrough, Sera and I did not get along. Sure, she made me chuckle on … Continue reading In defence of Dragon Age’s Sera

When employers are transphobic: the enemy within

Due to the content of this post, the writer has request anonymity to be able to safely reveal the struggle of working for an organisation that aids transphobia.

Et tu, Chimamanda?

Guest writer Sam Hope reflects on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichi's recent pronouncement on trans women and challenges the notion of 'real women'.

The magic of Dungeons & Dragons

For this month's theme, guest writer Sarah Ellis explores the much beloved Dungeon's and Dragon's game.

Queer and Wicca: a contradiction?

Can a religion that places heavy focus on balancing male and female energies and uses wombs and fertility as symbols of feminine power ever be truly inclusive and welcoming to queer and gender variant people? Lois Shearing explores what it means to be queer and Pagan.

How Overwatch changed gaming

For gaming month, Stephanie Farnsworth looks at what made Overwatch so successful.