Bisexuals still struggle to find acceptance within LGBTQ+ circles. The all pervasiveness of social media only seems to deepen the divide. Andrew Macdougall explores why.
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Selfish cis gay men: The stubborn stain on our community
Transport for London's decision to introduce more inclusive language has provoked outrage - and not just from those you might expect. Lee Williscroft-Ferris takes issue with selfish cis gay men.
Why do we find it so hard to ‘play the dating game’?
Louise McCudden unpacks the internalised queerphobia and misogyny underneath the dating experiences of queer people, especially those of us who are not cis men.
‘Queerness to me is freedom’: TQ meets Izikiel
Michael Paramo interviews poet and singer Izikiel, discussing the impending release of their debut single, the importance of self-love, and their journey to this moment. As a queer person, self-love is important. In a world that seeks to destroy queerness, art created by queer people exists as a method of empowerment and strength regarding loving … Continue reading ‘Queerness to me is freedom’: TQ meets Izikiel
The General Synod and a curate’s egg of protection for LGBTQ+ people
Whilst welcoming the agreement cis LGB people should be protected from the harms of conversion therapy, Karen Pollock questions why the Church of England does not extend the same protections to trans people
A Speech to the LGBTQ+ Community
In the last few days of pride month. Angel Rojas presents a written speech to his fellow members of the LGBTQ+ Community.
Saris, bangles, bindis and Doc Martens
"Long before I am near enough to talk to you, will make certain assumptions based on my clothes" - guest writer Pamela Rani Chabba discusses wearing traditionally Indian clothes in queer spaces
Top 20 songs released by queer and trans artists in 2017 (so far)
Queer and trans artists, and especially those of color, are marginalized and invisibilized. Michael Paramo constructs a list of what they feel to be the top 20 best songs released be queer and trans artists in 2017 (so far).
Pride in London is not worthy of the LGBTQ+ community’s support
Pride in London have, once again, proven themselves incapable of intersectional vision. Lee Williscroft-Ferris discusses the implications.
Moments in Queerness: The Compton Cafeteria Riots
Every movement has its beginnings. For the trans, non-binary, and intersex community this event is known as the Compton Cafeteria Riots. Angel Rojas takes a look at this often forgotten moment in LGBTQ+ history.
