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Entertainment, Opinion

Is The L Word’s Jenny the ultimate queer villain?

May 12, 2022January 4, 2023 vanessamaki

Jenny Schecter is a queer villain who isn't the result of lazy homophobic writing.

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Entertainment, Opinion

Euphoria, queer women, and tragedy in sapphic relationships

March 20, 2022January 4, 2023 vanessamaki

Sapphic relationships in media too often end tragically.

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Entertainment, Opinion

What queer fans really want from Killing Eve’s final season

March 11, 2022January 4, 2023 vanessamaki

Spy thrillers are moving away from the cringy past of the genre.

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Tasmania

Minister for Women joins voices against Tas bill to ban trans women from sports

March 11, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

"Divisive, hurtful, and utterly unnecessary.”

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Tagged discrimination, Dr Charlie Burton, Equality Tasmania, gender, Hobart, Kristie Johnstone, Madeleine Ogilvie, News, parliament, sport, sports, trans, trans women, transphobia, womenLeave a comment
National

80% of women with HIV thought they were not at risk

March 9, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Women are being urged to test regularly for HIV.

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Tagged Dr Andrew Thompson, HIV, National Day of Women Living with HIV, News, sexual health, womenLeave a comment
National, Tasmania

Morrison supports banning trans women from sports

February 23, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The Prime Minister has backed a “terrific” move to exclude trans women.

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Tagged Claire Chandler, discrimination, Dr Charlie Burton, Equality Tasmania, gender, government, Hobart, law, News, protest, Scott Morrison, sport, trans, trans women, womenLeave a comment
Entertainment, Opinion

‘Unapologetically queer’: Seeing ourselves in the media we love

January 14, 2022January 4, 2023 vanessamaki

There's power in representing yourself, even in fiction. Vanessa Maki discusses Yellowjackets.

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International

Queer Black feminist author bell hooks dies at 69

December 16, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

“She is an everlasting force and blessing.”

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International

Bisexual women more likely to have suicidal thoughts: study

November 10, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Research has examined which groups among LGB communities are most at risk.

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Victoria

‘Spoiled by men’: Public safety of women, gender diverse people revealed

October 13, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Areas across Victoria need safety upgrades, especially for minorities.

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Tagged CrowdSpot, disability, Dr Nicole Kalms, gender diverse, government, harassment, Lily D’Ambrosio, migrants, Monash University, News, refugees, report, research, safety, study, trans, womenLeave a comment
International

Liberty, equality, fertility: France allows IVF for gay and single women

October 5, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

A national sperm shortage may mean some people continue to travel to conceive.

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International

Lesbian suing former employer over discrimination and forced resignation

October 1, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The woman’s supervisor encouraged her to pursue religious conversion therapy.

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Entertainment, Opinion

Do we finally have enough queer teen drama films?

September 16, 2021January 4, 2023 vanessamaki

Vanessa Maki reflects on how far LGBTQ representation has come and reviews five films that hold their own.

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Tagged Black community, Blue is the Warmest Colour, Booksmart, Moonlight, representation, reviews, The Half of It, The Miseducation of Cameron Post, women, young peopleLeave a comment
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National, New South Wales

Couple launches support service for trans women, queer community

July 5, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

TransGlitterusUs offers everything from makeup help to social support.

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National

Cervical screening urged for queer and trans people

June 23, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

All people with a cervix should have the simple test to prevent or identify cancer.

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Opinion

Pansexuality: My journey of self-love

June 17, 2021January 4, 2023 Jordan O'Halloran

There's nothing wrong with me. I’m going to keep loving whoever I want.

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