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Why Tom Daley’s sexuality is still important, even if it shouldn’t be.

Here’s a quick quiz: Which of the following responses to someone coming out as queer [gay/lesbian/bi/trans] is homo/bi/trans/phobic? Ok, but Continue reading →

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I Hope Their Kid Is Gay

Queer people? We do not exist to provide punchlines in straight people's stories. We do not exist to punish straight people for the error of their ways. Life is not a fairy tale, and we are not supporting characters in someone else's morality play. I...

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“I’m (not) sorry for hating you.” On Homophobia and Bigotry.

A few days ago Alan Chambers, of the now defunct Exodus International [an organisation which claimed to help ‘cure’ people Continue reading →

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Don’t Call Me Bisexual: another oldie

This was originally posted back in 2010. I came across it as I was looking for my old civil partnerships video, and figured I’d give it an airing. Enjoy! Don’t call me bisexual. Seriously, don’t. Call me bi, call me queer, you can even call me by my name if you really want to. […]

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A Terribly Polite Homophobe

I had an argument on Monday. I really shouldn’t have, but I did anyway. In response to my post on feeling vulnerable, hurt and overwhelmed by homophobia, someone called @JamesMcAdams82 over on Twitter took it upon himself to castigate me for attempting to silence my opponents and to tell me over and over and over again […]

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When I Can’t Argue Inequality: Homophobia and Vulnerability

I’m an activist. I’m outspoken about my opinions and willing to argue them. I put my views out here on the internet on a regular basis, knowing that at any point anyone could see what I have to say and respond. I do it because I love to discuss, share and persuade. I love to […]