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International, Opinion

Zimbabwe tabloid stokes anti-LGBTIQA+ hate and discrimination

April 12, 2022January 4, 2023 Tafadzwa Evans Muranganwa

A "bad taste" story might set back the rights of LGBTIQA+ people in the country.

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Tagged Africa, discrimination, GALZ, Hands of Hope, homophobia, media, News, trans, transphobia, ZimbabweLeave a comment
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Entertainment

Lesflicks Film Awards to showcase and celebrate queer films

December 7, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The awards will celebrate queer women’s films released during 2020.

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Tagged awards, bisexual, film, lesbian, Lesflicks, media, Naomi BennettLeave a comment
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Opinion

‘The bravest people on the planet’: A cis reflection on trans challenges

November 21, 2020January 4, 2023 Bob Ristelhueber

Guest writer Bob Ristelhueber opens up about his journey of learning about trans experiences.

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Tagged Boys Don't Cry, Brandon Teena, Chrisitne Jorgensen, coming out, community, gender, media, Renee Richards, trans, transphobia, violenceLeave a comment
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Entertainment, Opinion

Lovecraft Country: Problematic execution of a queer relationship

November 19, 2020November 20, 2020 vanessamaki

Lovecraft Country has received critical acclaim, but its representation of a queer relationship leaves plenty to be desired.

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Tagged Black history, Lovecraft Country, media, television, women1 Comment
Entertainment, Opinion

We need more diverse final girls in horror films

October 15, 2020October 15, 2020 vanessamaki

"Lack of diversity makes for less appealing horror movies."

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Tagged diversity, film, media, racism, womenLeave a comment
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National

Anti-trans group Binary accused of fearmongering over ‘trans lessons’

May 17, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The group continues to claim young people are being taught by schools to be trans.

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Tagged Binary, Equality Tasmania, gender, Kirralie Smith, media, News, politics, Rodney Croome, The Australian, trans, transphobia, United Nations, Victor Madrigal-Borloz, young peopleLeave a comment
National

Backlash after The Australian compares trans youth to disease epidemic

February 10, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The conservative newspaper has been slammed after comparing trans people to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Tagged conversion therapy, coronavirus, Joshua Badge, media, News, Patrick Parkinson, social media, The Australian, trans, transphobia, young people1 Comment
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National

Conservative media continues attacks on trans children

February 1, 2020January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The Australian has responded to increasing gender clinic numbers with more scaremongering.

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Tagged Benjamin Law, Dr Stephen Stathis, GLORIAs, media, News, The Australian, trans, transition, transphobia, young people1 Comment
National

UN discrimination expert condemns Australian media trans coverage

November 12, 2019December 5, 2019 Jesse Jones

Mainstream press coverage has been called a "betrayal" of trans people and their rights.

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