Category: LGBT

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Bisexual day of visibility -beyond the binary?

CW// Biphobia, stereotypes, prejudice transphobia, discussions of sex and sexual acts September 23rd is Bisexual Visibility Day. Bisexuality is often marginalised and forgotten both within and outside of the LGBTQ+ community and because of this, many bisexual people have very different experiences to lesbian and gay people, despite the fact their issues are often viewed exactly the same or dismissed entirely. In the United States, … Continue reading Bisexual day of visibility -beyond the binary?

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Gender Recognition Act – an article by Ray Everall

CW// transphobia, trans rights, harassment, hate crimes, abuse, suicide and self harm “Transphobia can be deadly. Delaying reform of the Gender Recognition Act will only lead to more hate“ “Almost half of transgender people in Britain have attempted to take their own lives. If people could only see the human side of the debate, it would be a very different discussion“ These are the words of … Continue reading Gender Recognition Act – an article by Ray Everall

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Pride 2020

Content warning: Discusses Covid-19, human rights, LGBT rights, BLM, suicide and self harm and homelessness If you need any help and support regarding any of this issues discussed or anything else a list of organisations is provided at the bottom of the page. I am also available for contact too on my social media and via this page (although I don’t check this as often). … Continue reading Pride 2020

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PISSED: An Open Letter to The Stage

By Robin Craig. The original article can be read here @medium.com: https://medium.com/@robincraig_66759/pissed-an-open-letter-to-the-stage-cda8c1b05774 CW// transphobia, trans rights, harassment, hate crimes, abuse Following recent events regarding trans rights and potential changes to the equality act and ‘single sex spaces’, I thought it would be good to share an inside voice on this issue. Robin is a PhD student writing about trans & disabled performance. Please have a … Continue reading PISSED: An Open Letter to The Stage

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Happy International Non-binary People’s Day!

The 14th of July is International Non-binary People’s day and celebrates the wide range of people who are Non-binary worldwide! I know so many wonderful Non-binary people and I’m so proud of how far they’ve come. I’m always trying to learn and be a better ally and I found this article by Stonewall really useful in helping me find ways to ‘step up’ as an … Continue reading Happy International Non-binary People’s Day!

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Lizz Truss’ concerning proposals for trans rights

Including reaction and comments from the trans and non-binary commuity Content warning: discusses issues relating to mental health, LGBTQ+ and non-binary/transgender issues, political issues, human rights, access to healthcare and transphobia. If you need any help and support regarding any of this issues discussed or anything else a list of organisations is provided at the bottom of the page. I am also available for contact … Continue reading Lizz Truss’ concerning proposals for trans rights

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How to deal with homophobic/transphobic family (during lockdown and at other times)

Content warning: discusses issues relating to mental health, self harm and suicide/suicidal thoughts as well as LGBTQ+ and transgender issues, hate crimes, abuse and issues relating to healthy boundaries. If you need any help and support regarding any of this issues discussed or anything else a list of organisations is provided at the bottom of the page. I am also available for contact too on … Continue reading How to deal with homophobic/transphobic family (during lockdown and at other times)

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How to survive lockdown if you’re LGBTQ+

(Plus a resource pack for LGBTQ+ people by Mali Gupta-Archer from Sussex uni!) CW: NSFW references, homo/transphobia and absuive situations/references If you are struggling to cope use this article by stonewall to find organisations that can help or assist you. Britain is in lockdown. On Monday 23 March Boris Johnson ordered people not to leave the house unless absolutely necessary for example, for essential shopping, … Continue reading How to survive lockdown if you’re LGBTQ+

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My response to the UK general election -victory in defeat?

Cw: References to sexual helth, abuse and healthy relationships. References to human rights issues and abuses including LGBTQ+ rights. References to racism and slurs including LGBTQ+ slurs. References to welfare cuts and their asociated effects. Il n’y a pas plus sourd que celui qui ne veut pas entendre. I think this is a beautiful french proverb and roughly translated it means: there is no one … Continue reading My response to the UK general election -victory in defeat?

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Homophobes, transphobes and TERFS are shit

There’s not much more to say really is there I’m planning to write a detailed report about the rise in hate crimes in the UK and around the world soon so stay tuned! Here is a list of organisations you can use if you’ve been a victim of hate crime or abuse or if you need any help and support: Stonewall Mindout LGBTQ+ allsorts LGBTQ+ … Continue reading Homophobes, transphobes and TERFS are shit

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