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Paris Jackson confirms she is a member of the LGBTI+ community

Paris Jackson confirms she is a member of the LGBTI+ community

Paris Jackson has been in the headlines in recent days for reportedly coming out as bisexual, but the actor has said that particular label doesn’t apply to her in a recent social media post. The daughter of the late Michael Jackson responded to fans who asked on Instagram if she was bi, answering initially by […]

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Labelling the community: What’s in a name?

Labelling the community: What’s in a name?

OPINION When a local Facebook community page changed their name, a conversation began. It is a conversation I have had and heard before, a complex discussion our community has been having for decades now: What is the most appropriate name for our community? The administrators of the local page shortened the “LGBTIQ+” acronym to “LGBT+”. […]

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‘Game of Thrones’ star Maisie Williams talks sexuality

‘Game of Thrones’ star Maisie Williams talks sexuality

One of ‘Game of Thrones’ fiercest stars Maisie Williams has opened up about her sexuality in an interview with Nylon Magazine. The 17-year-old says she is not eager to put a label on her sexuality, opting out of the rising number of labels for different iterations of sexual attraction. “It’s quite a natural thing for teenagers to be […]

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Author Ian McEwan: I can only think of people with penises as men

Author Ian McEwan: I can only think of people with penises as men

British author Ian McEwan has been criticised for recent comments he made about transgender people. McEwan has shared his thoughts about the recent debates about transgender people saying that he considers himself to be old fashioned and he can’t see someone who has a penis as being anything other than a man. Speaking at Britain’s […]

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Review: Labels gives an audience a lot to think about

Review: Labels gives an audience a lot to think about

Labels | The Blue Room until Sat 6 Feb |★ ★ ★ ★  Joe comes onto the stage carrying a suitcase. This becomes a lectern, a seat and the holder of props for his exploration of how labels have impacted on his life. He begins by quoting people in power throughout the world who have spread poisonous […]

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Opinion: What’s Labeling Got to Do With It?

Opinion: What’s Labeling Got to Do With It?

In an attempt to be more inclusive and keep up with the ever-evolving state of gender literacy, dating site OKCupid has been testing a new range of gender and sexuality options for some of their users. New options that go beyond the standard Neapolitan trio of sexuality (gay, straight and bisexual), include pansexual, demisexual, heteroflexible, […]

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