LGBTQ+ rights and issues

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Aug 25
5 min

What does 'TERF' mean, and why has J.K Rowling been labelled as one?

Public figures such as J.K. Rowling have been labelled TERFs by LGBT+ activists. Brittany explains what the term means, and why it's used.

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Why are LGBTQ+ Activists Criticising Brands for their Pride Campaigns?

Brittany Hernández

Jul 16
6 min

Why are LGBTQ+ Activists Criticising Brands for their Pride Campaigns?

Brittany looks at the true impact of Pride marketing campaigns and why some people are accusing brands of 'pinkwashing'.

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How does the Scottish National Party vote on LGBTQ+ Issues?

Giovanni Florean

Jul 6
3 min

How does the Scottish National Party vote on LGBTQ+ Issues?

The third Cheat Sheet in this series looks at the LGBTQ+ voting history of some of the most influential Scottish National Party MPs.

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Christophe Locatelli

Jun 25
4 min

The History of Pride

This Pride month, Christophe looks back at how the movement started and why it's still important that we keep celebrating today.

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What Was the High Court Puberty Blockers Case, and What Was the Ruling?

Brittany Hernández

Jun 14
5 min

What Was the High Court Puberty Blockers Case, and What Was the Ruling?

Brittany takes a look at the recent ruling on Puberty Blockers in the UK, the response, and how this will impact young trans individuals.

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Why Has the Government's LGBT+ Advisory Panel Disbanded and What Happens Next?

Brittany Hernández

May 21
5 min

Why Has the Government's LGBT+ Advisory Panel Disbanded and What Happens Next?

In April 2021 the LGBT Advisory Panel disbanded due to conflicts over the banning conversion therapy. Brittany looks at the impact.

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How does the Liberal Democrats Party Vote on LGBTQ+ Policies?

Christophe Locatelli

May 14
3 min

How does the Liberal Democrats Party Vote on LGBTQ+ Policies?

The third Cheat Sheet in this series looks at the LGBTQ+ voting history of some of the most influential Liberal Democrats Party MPs.

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The Reaction to Lil Nas X's MONTERO Music Video: Why has the Video Attracted Debate?

Brittany Hernández

May 6
5 min

The Reaction to Lil Nas X's MONTERO Music Video: Why has the Video Attracted Debate?

Brittany analyses Lil Nas X's Montero video and the messages it carries around LGBTQ+ discrimination, as well as the debate it's provoked.

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How HIV and AIDS Have Affected the UK's LGBTQ+ Community

Brittany Hernández

Apr 14
5 min

How HIV and AIDS Have Affected the UK's LGBTQ+ Community

How have stereotypes around HIV/ AIDS impacted the UK's LGBTQ+ community? Brittany explores the social disparities resulting from the virus.

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How does the Labour Party Vote on LGBTQ+ Policies?

Jhilam Mukherjee

Feb 24
3 min

How does the Labour Party Vote on LGBTQ+ Policies?

The second Cheat Sheet in this series looks at the LGBTQ+ voting history of some of the most influential Labour Party MPs.

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LGBTQ+ Education: The Legacy of Section 28

Christophe Locatelli

Jan 22
5 min

LGBTQ+ Education: The Legacy of Section 28

What was Section 28? And what is its legacy in today's Britain? Find out in Christophe's article.

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How does the Conservative Party Vote on LGBTQ+ Policies?

Christophe Locatelli

Jan 14
3 min

How does the Conservative Party Vote on LGBTQ+ Policies?

Unsure about LGBTQ+ political alliances? Use this series of cheat sheets to determine which UK party best represents you.

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Abbie Jones

Dec 1, 2020
6 min

LGBTQ+ Representation in the Media

How has LGBTQ+ representation in the media improved, and why is this so important? Abbie examines the portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters.

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Christophe Locatelli

Nov 24, 2020
4 min

LGBTQ+ Legislation and What it Means

Want to find out more about what rights LGBTQ+ individuals do and don't have? Christophe breaks everything down in this cheat sheet.

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LGBTQ+ Activists & Individuals Who Shaped History

Konstantina Batsouli

Nov 11, 2020
5 min

LGBTQ+ Activists & Individuals Who Shaped History

Konstantina presents nine of the most influential LGBTQ+ activists and individuals, who helped change attitudes as well as legislation.

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Polly Lauryn Thomas

Oct 28, 2020
4 min

How to Be an Ally

So, you want to be an ally. But what is an ally? And how should you practice your allyship? Polly's guide will show you how.

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Matylda Rentflejsz

Oct 15, 2020
1 min

LGBTQ+ History: A Timeline

How much do you know about LGBTQ+ history? If the answer's not very much, Matylda's got the ultimate resource for you.

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Ed Hagen

Oct 6, 2020
3 min

LGBTQ+, Explained

You've seen the acronym plenty of times, but do you actually know what it means? Ed takes us through the term LGBTQ+ and how to use it.

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Katrina James

Sep 21, 2020
4 min

Pronouns

What are pronouns, and why are they so crucial? Katrina dispels the confusion around gender identities.

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