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News, Opinion

PRIDE MONTH: ‘Vegan Pride’ is an insult to the LGBT+ community

Celebrating my cruelty-free lifestyle and eating great vegan food. All in my capital city, alongside hundreds of people who share my values. Maybe I could gain a few Facebook friends, or even bag myself a cute vegan to date. It sounded like my ideal event, but there was one thing stopping me from going: this …

Opinion

Figs are nice, but dicks are better: nudity and art censorship

My nose is pointing at the ceiling. I feel my neck hurt from looking up, but the Michelangelo’s ‘Last Judgment’ staring back at me is definitely worth it. The way he portrayed the bodies in such detail, with such meticulousness, each muscle, each body part, every… fig leaf? Don’t get me wrong, each painting and …

Bi, News, Opinion

Own goal: right wing papers try to out Premier League footballer for being bisexual

Two newspapers have faced widespread criticism after attempting to reveal a football player’s sexuality. ‘The Sun’ and ‘the ‘Daily Star on Sunday’ both published details implying a Premier League player was bisexual, following the end of his relationship with his partner. Although ‘The Sun’ does not name the player, they publish hints about who he …

News, Opinion

Danny Noriega, we Adore you – ‘The Whatever Tour’ comes to Birmingham

Danny Noriega was the sweetheart and sass of American Idol back in 2008. Even then, at the age of just 19, his natural musical ability was undeniable. Little did he know that one day he would be touring the world, sharing his artistry and music with his huge fanbase under his drag persona: Adore Delano. …

Love and Sex, Opinion, Stories

Fans and fiction: why people turn to the internet for LGBT+ representation

From a distance, fanfiction can seem a little strange. Thousands of people flock to the internet to read these strange publications, to share theories and ideas and fleeting thoughts. They write and rewrite over and over, taking their ideas from the canon material or from one another. What if he hadn’t frowned as he said …

Opinion, Trans

Why were we so quick to forget about RuPaul’s transmisogyny?

“Drag queens are MEN that dress as caricatures of women” This is the opinion of a transgender female – but just one opinion of many after the speculation around RuPaul’s comments on trans-competitors on his popular programme, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’. For those of you who do not have social media (in which case, what are …

Opinion

Memes and millennials: how a sexual fluidity joke took over Twitter

The ‘I’m Gay, I’m Bi, I’m Straight’ meme became a Twitter moment just days ago; moments later, it’s essentially broken the internet. I’m: ⚪ Straight ⚪ Gay 🔘 NOT. THAT. INNOCENT! pic.twitter.com/hwEkb5J3be — Jonathan (@ABadDadJoke) May 25, 2018 Who knew Twitter users pasting their favourite quotes, song lyrics and niche references could attract so many …

News, Opinion

Pope Francis: “God made you like that and loves you,” but can he change a whole institution?

Homosexuality and the Catholic Church are oxymoronic concepts. If you are gay and act upon your sexuality, you are sinful and victim of a “moral disorder”, hence, you are to be condemned in God’s eyes. The same God who accepts and loves all – yeah, that one. Traditionally, the Catholic Church and its head, the …