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Her Story – my new addiction

My social media has been full lately of the lead up to Her Story, Laura Zak and Jen Richards’ new project. I’ve been quietly waiting in anticipation of this show since I first heard about it, what seems like forever ago. And now of course I’m sitting here, having binged all six episodes with JDVContinue reading “Her Story – my new addiction”

My Ten Top Lesbian Film and TV Characters

I’ve been meaning to do this post for a while, but the truth is, I’ve found it hard narrowing it down to just ten (and technically I’ve cheated a little here, but you’ll see why when we get there). Here we go in descending order: 10. Camille Wray – Stargate Universe (SGU) Camille Wray isContinue reading “My Ten Top Lesbian Film and TV Characters”

To all who say they are sick of hearing about Caitlyn Jenner coming out…

I will never be sick of hearing about Caitlyn choosing to show the world who she is. I will never stop wanting to applaud her or those like her (see two of my personal heroes, Laverne Cox and Janet Mock), who have chosen to say “This is me, this is who I am.” I personallyContinue reading “To all who say they are sick of hearing about Caitlyn Jenner coming out…”

“I am who I am, I am my own special creation.”

It’s been a while since I played that song. The version from the La Cage Aux Folles soundtrack that sits in my iTunes, it’s been a while since I’ve heard it at all, and yet it’s been in my head all day. I suspect that spending a good two hours watching Laverne Cox talk aboutContinue reading ““I am who I am, I am my own special creation.””

Feminism and what it’s not about – a letter to Julie Burchill

Dear Julie Burchill, I’d like to take this moment to explain something to you that I don’t think you quite understand. Feminism. Feminism is not about belittling other people. It is not about humiliating and mudslinging other groups. It is not about taking out your feelings on people just so you can feel better aboutContinue reading “Feminism and what it’s not about – a letter to Julie Burchill”