These activists, artists, doctors, and writers had a lasting impact on communities around the globe. Pride is a time for celebration and acceptance. Rainbow flags are hoisted high, droves rush to parades, and LGBTQ-identifying people and allies adorn their best Pride regalia. But it’s also a time to honor the people who…
The Government is to support an historic motion to apologise to gay people who were convicted because of their sexuality. The motion will be brought by Labour Senator Ged Nash this Tuesday, ahead of the twenty fifth anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Ireland. It is expected to receive all party support in the Dail and Seanad.
The apps are great. Bars are better. Perhaps watching Queer As Folk when I was a young and impressionable teenager wasn’t the best gauge of accuracy for how venturing out on to the gay scene would be. In my mind, everyone would be eye-fucking each other until, with the nod of a head…
Pope Francis has condemned same-sex parents and abortion in a series of scathing comments. It had been hoped that the Pope was in the process of softening the Catholic Church’s position on LGBT rights, particularly as it was just last month that he told Juan Carlos Cruz, a gay survivor of sexual abuse…
Coming out in our current social and political climate can be daunting, but know that you will find your tribe. The hardest part about coming out is the uncertainty. You’re exposing a very private part of your life to the world, and you don’t really know what you’re inviting by doing so.
Since Rainbow Relatives is essentially about kids and their acceptance of the LGBTQ community, it was imperative for me to get their perspective, as well. The following are some questions I asked children (some now grown) with LGBTQ relatives and their various responses about their experiences.
It’s ‘puto’ in the stadium and another slur outside. During Mexico’s stunning 1-0 World Cup win over Germany in Moscow on Sunday, some fans again chanted the gay slur “puto” during some kicks by Germany’s goalie. After the game, another slur was used by fans celebrating Mexico’s win. “El que no salta es un chileno maricón” some fans chanted…
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