You didn't hear it from us (13/03/2015)
Here’s a round-up of some of the news, blogs posts and comment we missed this week.
- In the wake of widespread disgust at the Home Office’s handling of Aderonke Apata’s asylum case, openDemocracy highlighted how the government just keep getting its judgements wrong. [Strictly speaking, we didn’t miss this, but Libby rightly thought you should see this wonderful article – Lottie].
- Adolescent hearts of all genders fluttered when Harry Syles of One Direction dropped more hints about his possible bisexuality.
- QWOC published a call for submissions from Muslim-Identified LGBTQ People of Colour.
- King Chan wrote eloquently on solidarity, self-acceptance and belonging in the queer world.
- A lone protester challenged the image used on a Bisexual Awareness Week poster at Spokane Community College. A rep for the College LGBTQI group called it a “lesbian and gay” issue and we at Biscuit rolled our eyes.
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You didn't hear it from us (9/03/2015)
Here’s a round-up of some of the news, blogs posts and comment we missed last week.
- The Australian Daily Telegraph discovered pansexuality and misdefined bisexuality.
- Hundreds of British troops officially declared their queerness on their military records but hundreds more have chosen to keep quiet, citing bullying from colleagues.
- M&S decided you weren’t allowed to use the word ‘gay’ when ordering a gift, then swiftly reversed the decision.
- The Daily Dot discussed sexual fluidity among men.
- Misogyny in the queer community got the everydayfeminism treatment.
- LadyGeekGirl used The 100 to dissect sexuality in dystopian fiction.
- Russell Tovey made some… interesting remarks about effeminate gay men. Patrick Strudwick wrote for Buzzfeed in defence of ‘prancing’ queers…
- In the week that Leonard Nimoy sadly passed away, Mike S wrote an emotional essay for bisexual.org on how Nimoy taught him how to fit in.
- Autostraddle advised us… Continue reading
You didn't hear it from us (27/02/15)