While cis lesbian women and cis gay men are facing greater acceptance than ever before in the media it is a very different story for bisexual and transgender people, as Stephanie Farnsworth examines.
On the selfishness of the white cis gay male
As LGBT+ equality moves forward, we are increasingly presented with the selfishness of the white cis gay man. Jon B gives his opinion on why gay men need to do better by the rest of the LGBT+ community.
Why do you see so few black same-sex couples?
Marcus Stow delves into the reasons behind so many black gay men being in relationships with white guys and comes up with some fascinating conclusions.
Inside and out: acknowledging privilege and oppression
Sometimes, being supportive of those that are oppressed just means making sure their voices are heard. Stephanie Farnsworth discusses privilege and oppression.
Who ‘owns’ progress on LGBTQ+ equality?
The Conservative Party Conference has divided people down political lines. For many gay Tories, Cameron’s ‘equal marriage’ project proves his credibility as an ally. Lee Williscroft-Ferris takes issue.
Faith, hope, love. And the greatest of these is love
The Bible has long been wielded by conservative Christians as ‘proof’ of divine disapproval of homosexuality. In this essay, Emma C Williams deconstructs the main tenets of biblical bigotry.
Coming out – to yourself
Coming out is often seen as the pivotal moment in any queer person’s life. Ciera Littleford discusses the importance of coming out to yourself. Stumble across any LGBTQ+ blog, website or forum, and you’ll discover […]
Azealia Banks and the tangled web of privilege
She’s at it again and is still not sorry. Where does Azealia Banks as a ‘black bisexual woman’ fit into the theory of social privilege? Lee Williscroft-Ferris discusses.
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