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Michael Dillon: The 2 Laws Which Could Have Saved Him
The 2 Laws Which Could Have Saved Michael Dillon | Read Time 3-5 Minutes.Who was Michael Dillon? Michael Dillon is one of the key figures in 20th-century trans history. Michael Dillon was the first to use masculinizing testosterone therapy and receive a penis through...
Same Sex Parenting: What to Consider Before Starting Your Family
Same Sex Parenting | Read Time 5-7 minutes. For same sex couples, there are more options than ever for starting a family. However, the laws that surround same sex parenting are still complex and lengthy. Knowing where to start can certainly be a challenge. LGBT...
Discrimination at work: Everything you need to know
Discrimination at work: everything you need to know | Read Time 5-7 Minutes.Table of Contents: 1. Discrimination 2. What Does Discrimination Mean? 3. Discrimination At Work - Employment Laws Which Protect You? 4. The Types Of Discrimination Which Can Arise At Work...
Who Is Maya Angelou? Author, Activist, Legend.
Title Photo Credit of https://achievement.org/achiever/maya-angelou/ Who Is Maya Angelou | Read Time 10-12 Minutes. “If you’re always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” Poet. Author. Memoirist. Civil rights activist. LGBT advocate....
Section 28: History, Response and Future Impact
Section 28 | Read Time 10 Minutes. Section 28: "a disturbing backwards step" In 1980's Britain, the LGBT movement was still finding its footing. For gay rights, the 80's was a strange state of limbo: the movement came a long way but wasn't quite there yet. The 20...
Living with HIV: What Does an HIV Diagnosis Mean?
Living with HIV: what does an HIV diagnosis mean? | 8 minute read This article covers living with HIV and the law in England and Wales. Living with HIV has changed dramatically over a relatively short space of time. Luckily, it's gradually becoming commonly accepted...
Lily Parr: 10 Things You Need To Know About the Football Legend
10 Things You Need To Know About Lily Parr | Read Time 5-7 Minutes.Table of Contents: 1. Lily Parr's History. 2. Playing For The Most Successful Women's Football Team To Date. 3. Lily Parr Refused to Conform to Stereotypes. 4. Parr Scored Almost 1,000 Goals in Her 32...
Gender Reassignment: 7 Legal Things You Need to Consider
gender reassignment | Read Time 10 Minutes.Today in the UK, roughly 1% of the population identifies as transgender or non-binary. This number is hugely progressive, compared to the 143 gender reassignment surgeries which were reported in 2009. Despite the numbers...
Sylvia Rivera: A Brief History of The LGBT Legend
Welcome to our infographic series “A Brief History Of…” This series is designed to be fun, interesting and educational. Whatsmore, we will be releasing a new piece weekly throughout LGBT History Month. In fact, we hope to be releasing a new infographic each week for...
Civil Partnerships VS Marriage: What Are the Positives and Negatives?
3 Reasons Why You May Want to Convert Your Civil Partnership into a Marriage and 2 Reasons Why You May Not | Read Time 3-5 Minutes. When it comes to civil partnerships vs marriage, the differences are few. But they can be important when choosing which route you and...
10 Things You Need To Know About Alan Turing and His Fascinating Legacy
10 Things You Need To Know About Alan Turing | Read Time 5-7 Minutes.10 facts about alan turing 1. History 2. Alan Turing is featured on the new polymer £50 note 3. He was chemically castrated after being convicted of gross indecency 4. He was open about his sexuality...
What is Bisexuality? The Invisible B in LGBT
What is Bisexuality? | Read Time 10-12 Minutes. My mother and I have a great relationship. She is, and I am sure she will always be, the most understanding and open-minded person I know. I remember when I told her that I was bisexual. Her response was, and to this day...