Following Lee Williscroft-Ferris' piece on the Tyson Fury furore, guest writer Lewis Henshall looks at what the issue says about homophobia in the media and in society at large.
Why the three wise monkey approach is failing queer young people
Karen examines how a new report into the health and wellbeing of 15 year olds highlights the way we prefer to ignore the gender and sexual identities of young people, regardless of the harm this does.
An exclusive community
While LGBTQ+ scenes are places of freedom and fun for much of the community, the welcome sign isn't out for everyone. Stephanie Farnsworth examines how queer disabled people have been failed. The LGBTQ+ world is often assumed to be one that is accepting and open, but for those inside it is a very different story. … Continue reading An exclusive community
Tyson Fury and the SPOTY dilemma
Champion boxer Tyson Fury has found himself embroiled in a row over his credentials as a 'Sports Personality of the Year'. Lee Williscroft-Ferris examines the case for his removal from the shortlist.
Why is conversion therapy still considered “good enough” for trans people?
Conversion therapy has been shown to have as much scientific basis as magic mirrors, so why is it still acceptable to offer it to the trans community? Content Notes for suicide, transphobia and homophobia. A year ago, many people were startled out of their post Christmas fug by the news of a suicide. A young trans … Continue reading Why is conversion therapy still considered “good enough” for trans people?
Cis-hets! at the Disco.
Are you a straight person considering a night out at a gay bar? Danni Glover has some words of caution.
Biggest myth about bisexuality? That LGBTQ+ orgs give a damn
LGBTQ+ media outlets have offered only token posts to bisexual people in the last twelve months. Stephanie Farnsworth challenges their sincerity and commitment to bisexual people. In the last year you'd be forgiven for thinking that the media was advancing when it comes to discussing and acknowledging bisexuality. LGBTQ+ sites have had a wealth of posts … Continue reading Biggest myth about bisexuality? That LGBTQ+ orgs give a damn
Cis gay men and Caitlyn Jenner: a match made in ignorance and assumption
Cis gay men have fallen out with Caitlyn Jenner because she still plans to vote Republican. Jon B explains why this shouldn't come as a surprise, and explores some of the misguided assumptions that cis gay men make of trans people.
Make your voice heard: an opinion on the futility of self-silencing
Rather than refuse to 'give oxygen' to toxic views and poisonous commentators, we need to play them at their own game. Jon B offers his view on why 'turning the other cheek' no longer seems to work.
Sheen’s HIV status is none of your concern
The ignorance surrounding the media frenzy around Charlie Sheen's HIV status shows we have much progress still to make. Stephanie Farnsworth offers her take on the situation.
The Queerness 