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LGBTQ+ Meta staff and the case of time off for “mental illness” – the saga continues
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LGBTQ+ Meta staff and the case of time off for “mental illness” – the saga continues

Meta’s Hate Speech Chaos: LGBTQ+ Employees Speak Out, and the Fallout Could Be Massive 🌈 In a shocking turn of events, LGBTQ+ employees at Meta are reportedly calling themselves “mentally ill” and taking time off work after the tech giant decided to relax its hate speech policies. This isn’t just a workplace issue—it’s a signal flare for the broader community and a potential harbinger of even darker days ahead. 💔 Let’s unpack this drama, darlings. Meta’s new policy, which seemingly allows certain types of hate speech under the guise of “freedom of expression,” has understandably left its LGBTQ+ employees feeling unsafe, unheard, and disillusioned. Some are even claiming that this shift in policy violates the company’s own ethos of fostering inclusivity. And honestly? They're not wrong....
Ariana Grande Spills the Tea on Wicked: Why Queer Fans Are Living for It 🌈
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Ariana Grande Spills the Tea on Wicked: Why Queer Fans Are Living for It 🌈

Ariana Grande tells us why her "Glinda" is a little queer! Pop icon, vocal powerhouse, and all-round legend Ariana Grande is making headlines again – and no, it’s not for dropping another chart-topping banger (though we wouldn’t say no to one). Instead, it’s her role in the upcoming Wicked movie that’s got everyone gagging, especially the queer community. Ariana recently opened up about the experience of filming the much-anticipated musical and the fabulous role it’s playing in her life right now. If there’s one thing we love about Ari (besides her four-octave range, obvs), it’s her ability to connect with LGBTQ+ fans on a deeper level. And Wicked, with its themes of love, acceptance, and fighting societal norms, is a story that resonates hard with our community. So, grab your glitter ...
Khalid Spills the Tea and Comes Out: “I Am Not Ashamed”
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Khalid Spills the Tea and Comes Out: “I Am Not Ashamed”

Khalid, sweetheart, you must not be ashamed! Pop powerhouse Khalid has sashayed into the spotlight with his truth, darling, and we’re absolutely living for it! The “Young, Dumb & Broke” crooner has officially come out as gay, following a rather messy outing situation. Instead of shrinking into the shadows, Khalid has snatched back the narrative and served up a bold declaration: “I am not ashamed.” I got outted and the world still continues to turn. Let’s get this straight (lmao) I am not ashamed of my sexuality! In reality it ain’t nobodies business! But I am okay with me 🖤 love yall — Khalid (@thegreatkhalid) November 23, 2024 After facing the grim reality of being outed against his will, the 26-year-old star turned a potentially crushing moment into an opportunity to live u...
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi to flee USA after Trump’s victory.
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Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi to flee USA after Trump’s victory.

Ellen and Portia Are Trading the US for Blighty: Here’s Why They’re Packing Their Bags Well, darlings, it looks like Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are officially saying ta-ra to the States and setting their sights on life in the UK. Following the tumultuous re-election of Donald Trump, the iconic pair have decided it’s time for a change—and honestly, who can blame them? From California to Cotswolds Dreams According to the latest tea from TPN, the power couple is fed up with the political turmoil Stateside. Ellen, famed for her legendary chat show and Finding Nemo quips, and Portia, the Aussie actress turned businesswoman, are reportedly looking for a slice of the quiet life here in the UK. "We’ve always loved England," Ellen told sources. "It feels like the right time to explor...
Homemade Pride Parade
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Homemade Pride Parade

A display of how a Homemade Pride parade during Covid 19 brings together, not only the LGBTQ+ community, but Everyone! After writing a recent post about how essential it is to educate children and young people on the importance of LGBTQ issues and history; I decided to follow that up with a Pride Parade celebration during Lockdown of Covid 19. But how you ask? Since life in lockdown has affected us all, whether it be home schooling, missing friends and family or even missing our favourite restaurants the importance of trying to maintain some form of normality has never been more significant! This being said all of London’s Pride events were cancelled. Many of the events being transformed into part of a virtual online pride. Including online live drag shows, talent acts, Q&A sessi...
Taking Pride in educating children
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Taking Pride in educating children

The only way to combat homophobia is by taking pride in educating our children in the fight for equality. I did not have a strong gay influence growing up, I was uneducated about many issues regarding queer history; and in my opinion, many essential teachings on LGBTQ+ history. Until secondary school I did not know that it was possible (let alone allowed) for the same sex to be in love, in my opinion society had already installed in me that this behaviour was unacceptable, meaning I kept my own sexuality a secret, tried to hide it. I was in no way ashamed, but instead scared of the reaction it would create. Society telling me that no gay person or LGBTQ+ allies would be welcome with open arms. Looking back, I'm curious as to how I would be different had I been informed and educated abo...
Are the labels really necessary?
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Are the labels really necessary?

Understanding lesbian labels and their purpose. Are we conforming to heteronormativity? The terms femme, butch, stud, stem, (along with many others) are continuously thrown around when it comes to the lesbian community, with these terms seeming much more prominent in the past few years. But why? Where did they even come from? The use of lesbian labels originated in the 1890s, with butch referring to a female butcher, “a hard-fisted woman of the people”. The term acting as a way to specifically identify homosexual women. As society assumed butch women were masculine, the labels acted as a way to highlight their lack of femininity, also deeming them outcasts within communities. Many of these assumptions about butch women are still upheld within the LGBTQ+ community. Such being that a but...
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