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The February Bi Bulletin

Our February bulletin is out full of bi and bi-related stuff coming up during LGBT History Month.We have a few events to look forward to beyond the basic meetings including bi talks in Manchester, Liverpool and Stockport, and two mini exhibits of paper...

A fine debate in the Lords

Bi Community News reports on the second reading of the Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths Bill in the House of Lords last week.There were some excellent contributions all round, though Lib Dem peer Baroness Barker gave for my money the best contr...

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Text reads:WEIRDO ZINE FESTA self-publishing fair for…

Text reads:WEIRDO ZINE FESTA self-publishing fair for radical/marginalised makers.FREE ENTRYSaturday 9th February 2019. 12-5pmRoom 700, Leeds Central Library.Image of person with back to us, wearing a jacket that says, “Femmes against Facism” on the b...

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TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of Sexual Assault and Abuse….

TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of Sexual Assault and Abuse. Transphobia, Victim blaming.These are all my own experiences as a Survivor of physical & sexual abuse.Holidays are rarely good for me. Where other folk spend time with their families, I am left w...

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2018 in Bisexual

Something I wrote for the BCN website wrapping up loads of bi news from the past twelve months...So, 2018 has been and gone. Here are our bi-lights of the year past.Seen On ScreenWe had more bis on TV than ever including shows with bisexual leads The B...

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“Would you date a bisexual?”Among the many insensitive questions…

“Would you date a bisexual?”Among the many insensitive questions I’d like to see disappear in 2019, this is in my top 10. Firstly, it sets up the answer to be either ‘yes’ or ‘no’ and when it comes to dating and romance, things are rarely this simple....

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I’m trying to raise funds for a black friend who needs a safe…

I’m trying to raise funds for a black friend who needs a safe place to stay after escaping violence. They don’t want to disclose their details, but I will pass on anything I get from my paypal address https://www.paypal.me/acrystalgem Thanks for your ...

Being a bi trainee vicar on the frontlines

What does it mean to be an activist? To be struggling for visibility, equality, respect, change?I have always felt called to the frontlines of the fight that bisexuals face every day, and this past week I had an encounter that reminded me of that calli...

Bis Up North December – and into January!

Our latest newsletter is out now with bi goings-on around the North West and a little further afield, including that we don't have a First Tuesday meet this January on account of New Year's Day.It's here if it's not in your email inbox!Get it direct to...

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Fatty

*Fat person exists*Bigot: “Get some exercise, fatso!:*Fat person exercises because it’s fun*Bigot: “No, not like that. You’re still a lardass who stuffs their face!”*Fat person eats salad because they enjoy it*Bigot: “Quit pretending, fattie. Everyone...