Stories, pride, and voices from the LGBTQ community.
Stories, pride, and voices from the LGBTQ community.
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Living in the 21st century is sometimes all about the labels - but Bella Thorne is here to tell you to stop. In a new interview with the Gay Times, the American actress - who is in an open relationship with both Mod Sun and Tana Mongeau - set the record…
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Despite the progress made by and for the LGBTQ community in recent years, people of this demographic can still face extreme adversity even in the most accepting parts of the world. Just yesterday, for example, actor Jussie Smollett was harmed in a homophobic attack, and, earlier this month, the White…
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If there's one thing that marginalised and minority communities love, it's being told that their struggle really isn't as big as they make it seem. From seemingly the beginning of time, the haves have always talked down to the have-nots, explaining that the status quo's just fine, and they're blowing…
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While we like to think that we're getting more civilised as a society as the years pass by, it's not easy to survive and thrive in 2019 - especially if you're trans. Trans rights have come a long way in the last decade, but there is still a staggering amount…
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More and more people in the modern world are considering polyamory, and what's more are being more and more open about their sexuality. According to independent academic Kelly Cookson: "It appears that sexually non-monogamous couples in the United States number in the millions. Estimates based on actually trying sexual non-monogamy…
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In 2019, it might be easy to assume that everybody has the confidence and the freedom to be their authentic selves. Unfortunately, this is not the case. For marginalized groups, like the LGBTQ+ community, being yourself can be a daunting challenge. Everyday tasks and interactions can be the cause of…
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For many gay people, the day you come out is one of the most important events in your life. It's a fundamental acknowledgement of your identity and sexual preference. For some it's a traumatic experience, fraught with homophobia, rejection and bitterness. For others, coming out is a positive affirmation of love…
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A woman who came out to her Sikh parents as gay, and refused to marry a man as part of an arranged wedding ceremony, has managed to come to terms with the experience through wrestling. Former marketing executive Charlene Blugher had always been a WWE fan throughout her childhood and admired the strength,…
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There are plenty of women out there with a strong maternal instinct, but who don't want to actually be in a relationship. The solution for these people often comes in the form of sperm banks and in-vitro fertilization. However, IVF treatment happens to be pretty damn expensive, and not everyone can…
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Patrick Manuel's historic win in the boxing ring on Saturday night should have been a completely happy moment for him. However, transphobic crowd members made the occasion bittersweet when they began booing the 33-year-old, who is now the first transgender man to fight professionally in the United States. The featherweight…
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Ever since Caitlyn Jenner famously appeared on the cover of Vanity Fair, the issues faced by trans people are finally beginning to be addressed in the mainstream media. However, there are plenty of people out there who aren't so pleased about the attention that Caitlyn is receiving as a high-profile…
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A pathologist's report has allegedly found evidence that a trans woman who died while in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody was beaten and neglected. Furthermore, the same report alleges that Roxsana Hernández Rodriguez, a 33-year-old a transgender woman from Honduras, died of dehydration brought about through diarrhoea on May 25,…
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Despite the leaps and bounds made by and for the LGBTQ community over the past few years, queer people still find themselves being discriminated against every single day. From verbal harassment to physical abuse to full-on ostracisation, individuals who are seen as "other" by the cisgender, heterosexual majority are put…
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From the age of 11, Ivana Vladislava always knew she was a girl. Born in a male body, from that moment onwards, she vowed to change her appearance and ever since then has been living as a woman. However, in the 15 years since she made that decision, she has…
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In a move that has been lauded as an important step by the LGBTQ community, the state of Tasmania in Australia has proposed to remove gender from birth certificates. The proposal is intended to be submitted to the Australian parliament later this year by the Labor and the Green parties, and…
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Today, India made headlines worldwide after overturning one of its most controversial social policies to date. In a historic verdict, India's Supreme Court has now ruled that gay sex is no longer a criminal offence. A panel of five judges made the decision, overturning a 2013 judgement which upheld section…
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When we talk about true love, we send to refer to it in the singular. We say "soul mate", not "soul mates", and talk about the experience of being married or a relationship as an exclusive thing. But the fact is that not everyone is hardwired to enjoy monogamy. Now,…
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Paris Jackson has always been a staunch LGBTQ+ supporter, who regularly speaks out against labels and leverages her fame to help other members of the community. "I will use my voice to speak for the voiceless, and fight for the rights that every one of us deserve. Every woman that…
