‘Who is looking out for sissy Brown boys?’: TQ meets Queer Xicano Chisme

Michael Paramo interviews activist Queer Xicano Chisme, discussing the inception and ascension of his online platform, his inspirations and aspirations, as well as his greatest and most difficult moments.

Debunking myths: Why Supergirl isn’t as bad as you think it is

Guest writer Ell M. responds to Stephanie Farnsworth's recent article critiquing LGBTQ+ representation on 'Supergirl'.

We need Boy George like a fish needs a bicycle

After Boy George's biphobic twitter comments, Karen Pollock argues that it is time for the LGBTQ+ community to stop defending people based on who they might have been in their personal coming out story

January: The 2017 Book Club

In January, The Queerness is opening the pages on its favourite books, with personal views, and reviews.

Want strong LGBTQ+ representation? Supergirl isn’t the ship you’re looking for

Stephanie Farnsworth examines why the popular new ship 'Sanvers' is a deeply toxic relationship.

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.

Thank you, George Michael: an LGBTQ+ tribute

As the LGBTQ+ community absorbs the news that George Michael has died, Lee Williscroft-Ferris considers his vital legacy.

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.

Opinion is not expertise: Post-truth media commentary on LGBTQ+ issues

Karen Pollock explores how in asking a transphobic academic to comment on support for gender non-conforming children, 'Metro' highlights the rotten core of our current media.

DVD Review: Girls Lost

Dan Phillips reviews 'Girls Lost', a Swedish film with a unique take on the age-old theme of coming of age.