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[06/10/2014] Interview with an Ally: Straight Support     Interview with an Ally: Straight Support     I like to think of the LGBT community as a supportive family. After all, we have a shared struggle and thus an understanding of what it’s like to be queer in a hetero-normative w... [ more ] [08/09/2014] Jennifer Lawrence and the right to privacy     Jennifer Lawrence and the right to privacy     As I am sure we’ve all heard, a cyber hacker and sex offender violated Jennifer Lawrence’s right to privacy last week. She had nude photographs of herself ... [ more ] [08/09/2014] How NOT to appeal to women voters     How NOT to appeal to women voters     Whichever side of the Scottish independence debate you stand on, I’m sure none of us appreciated the sexist and patronising advert used by ‘Better Together’ – the cam... [ more ] [08/09/2014] I’d rather pee in the street       I’d rather pee in the street       Burger bar ‘Almost Famous’ in Leeds has caused quite a stir recently, but they shouldn’t exactly be surprised. Looking at a menu that off... [ more ] [08/09/2014] Public proposals show pride     Public proposals show pride   !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.pa... [ more ] [08/09/2014] ‘So much…equality…’     ‘So much…equality…’     Check out the short clip linked below, created by LGBT Noise to encourage people to get out and get voting in Ireland in support of equal marriage.     ... [ more ] [01/09/2014] Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt – Parenting: Doing It Right     Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt – Parenting: Doing It Right     Long time allies of the LGBT community Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie married in France recently. The couple has six beautiful young children ... [ more ] [01/09/2014] Education is Power     Education is Power     Oh, the power of the Internet.     Pakistani blogger and artist Eiynah 'Nicemangos' wrote 'My Chacha Is Gay ' - a short blog post about a y... [ more ] [01/09/2014] If You’re Going To Protest, At Least Do It Properly…     If You’re Going To Protest, At Least Do It Properly…     American Christian group 'Family Foundation' announced their new approach to protesting equal marriage rights in America recently, and... [ more ] [01/09/2014] Officially My New Favourite Place In The World     Officially My New Favourite Place In The World       If there was ever a time to start believing in God, this is it, because, ladies…heaven is real. 32-year old Kristen North has opened a magical, magica... [ more ] [01/09/2014] Freedom for Fonthes     Freedom for Fonthes     27-year old British lesbian Christina Fonthes is being held captive by her family in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She was on holiday visiting relatives when her mother apparently confiscat... [ more ] [25/08/2014] Two Russian Brides     Two Russian Brides       Congratulations to happy couple Alina Davis and Ellison Brux who wed in Russia yesterday. As we all know, the country’s laws are horrifically homophobic and, needless to say, same sex mar... [ more ] [25/08/2014] Stupid Questions About Gay People: Lesbian Style     Stupid Questions About Gay People: Lesbian Style     Buzzfeed recently published a fantastic article showing George Takei’s responses to ‘stupid questions about gay people’. So, I thought I’d give it... [ more ] [25/08/2014] Check out this girl taking on the WBC     Check out this girl taking on the WBC     Westboro Baptist Church recently parodied a Panic! at the Disco song, re-naming it ‘You Love Sin, What a Tragedy!’     Needless to say, it&r... [ more ] [25/08/2014] Old news to us: lesbians have more orgasms     Old news to us: lesbians have more orgasms     This may be news to the world, but it certainly was not news to me!  Yes, lesbians have more orgasms…     The research by the Kinsey ... [ more ] [25/08/2014] Say ‘Hola’ to Miss Spain     Say ‘Hola’ to Miss Spain         This week we would like to personally thank Patricia Yurena Rodríguez.     The Miss Spain winner from 2008 and 2013 cam... [ more ] [19/08/2014] If you just got your A Level results, listen to this, not Josie Cunningham     If you just got your A Level results, listen to this, not Josie Cunningham     I’ve been working on a university clearing hotline all week, trying to help young people find a place at university if their A Level results le... [ more ] [19/08/2014] Vicky Beeching: Out and Proud     Vicky Beeching: Out and Proud     Vicky Beeching has stolen the spotlight this week by making the brave decision to come out as a lesbian. A few days ago, the theologian, religious commentator, broadcaster and musician became an ... [ more ] [19/08/2014] Kellie Maloney: We’re Not All In This Together     Kellie Maloney: We’re Not All In This Together     Boxing promoter, manager of Lennox Lewis and former UKIP candidate Kellie Maloney has surprised the LGBT community this week by speaking out against same-sex couples raisi... [ more ] [19/08/2014] RIP Robin Williams   RIP Robin Williams     Robin Williams is quoted as saying: ‘In America, they really do mythologise people when they die’ , so to avoid the risk of doing so, I’ll keep this short.     Willia... [ more ] [19/08/2014] Talk Nerdy To Me: Star Trek Writer Responds Fabulously to Homophobe     Talk Nerdy To Me: Star Trek Writer Responds Fabulously to Homophobe       Star Trek is known for its involvement of diverse characters in storylines, and though I’ve never gotten into the show (despite constan... [ more ] [12/08/2014] #FeministsAreUgly   #FeministsAreUgly     I didn’t use to be a big fan of Twitter (still figuring out Facebook after 6 years, if I’m being completely honest), but I’m starting to see its power. The only reason I visited the site in the first p... [ more ] [12/08/2014] ‘For Lesbians’   ‘For Lesbians’     As a student who has been hit by the increased tuition fees, I’m (unsurprisingly) not a huge fan of the Liberal Democrats. But, I must say, I do appreciate Nick Clegg’s sense of humour when dealing ... [ more ] [12/08/2014] LGBT Disney   LGBT Disney     Artist José Rodolfo Loaiza has created some fantastic artwork for his exhibition Profanity Pop. It’s Disney with a twist – the images depict well-known cartoon characters of the same sex sharing a kiss. The wor... [ more ] [12/08/2014] The 'Myth' of the Homosexual   The ‘Myth’ of the Homosexual       Anti-gay activist Linda Harvey is stirring up controversy yet again, by claiming this week that the ‘homosexual population’ is simply a myth.   &nbs... [ more ] [12/08/2014] Choosing to be Gay Choosing to be Gay     The commonly accepted argument is that one cannot choose to be homosexual, bisexual or heterosexual. Despite no concrete scientific evidence regarding the biological side of things, such as the discovery of a ‘gay gene&rsqu... [ more ] [04/08/2014] ‘Tickets, please!’ – Paying to be Proud   ‘Tickets, please!’ – Paying to be Proud         This weekend, Brighton Pride will take place in the beautiful and historically LGBT friendly city. The seaside city has already seen some interesting a... [ more ] [04/08/2014] ‘Wait..there are other shows on Netflix?’    ‘Wait..there are other shows on Netflix?’     If you haven’t seen it, close this browser and go watch Orange is the New Black on Netflix.     (I mean it - go, right now).   ... [ more ] [04/08/2014] Here to stay: Harriet Nakigudde Here to stay: Harriet Nakigudde       Coming out as LGBT was a challenge for most of us. Homophobia, biphobia and transphobia are still (unfortunately) commonplace, and many individuals worry about being accepted. For some, the threat is more... [ more ] [04/08/2014] Coming Up: Equal Marriage Down Under     Coming Up: Equal Marriage Down Under         Same-sex marriage is currently illegal in Australia, but LGBT couples down under will be happy to hear that this could soon be changing. The matter is to be deba... [ more ] [04/08/2014] Potential Victory in Uganda   Potential Victory in Uganda     Earlier this year, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signed a harsh homophobic law entitled the ‘Anti-Homosexuality Act’ that placed the lives of LGBT citizens, their families and their friends i... [ more ] [22/05/2014] BNP - Ignorance is not bliss     BNP - Ignorance is Not Bliss         The British National Party, led by Nick Griffin, plans to change the way this country operates. The far-right party believes that ‘pure’ English people a... [ more ] [21/05/2014] LGreenBT: A Gay Vote for the Greens LGreenBT: A Gay Vote for the Greens         The Green Party is the only main party that is led by a woman - the diligent Natalie Bennett. Deemed to be the biggest threat to Labour, they are currently part of the four... [ more ] [20/05/2014] A Little Lesbian Love for Labour   A Little Lesbian Love for Labour          The Labour Party is one of the most left-wing parties running in the European elections, proudly stating that they work to promote diversity and faith communities. Th... [ more ] [20/05/2014] The (Not-So) Conservative Party     The (Not-So) Conservative Party                     Historically speaking, the Conservative Party has not traditionally stood up in def... [ more ] [19/05/2014] Liberal Democrats - Running a straight campaign? The Liberal Democrats are possibly most well known for their failure to adhere to their promise of abolishing tuition fees. Though this incidence has certainly waivered trust, especially within student communities, the Lib Dems do seem to be looking out for LBGT people. Nick Clegg, the leade... [ more ] [18/05/2014] Here's a tip - don't vote UKIP   Here’s a tip – don’t vote UKIP                UKIP, the notorious political party led by Nigel Farage, has been causing quite a stir recently, predominantly within the LGBT community. Their of... [ more ]