Opinion
My life as a transgender woman in Russia
‘I won’t be bullied into hiding’ — Russia is widely regarded as one of the most homophobic nations in the Western world. Following the enactment of a law against ‘gay propaganda’ in 2013, hate crimes against members of the LGBTQ community have soared, especially murder and serious violence. Transgender people are arguably even more of a target, given Russia’s culture of rigidly enforcing gender roles. 27-year-old Eva Borisov explains what it’s like being transgender in such an intensely hostile environment.
Written by: Eva Borisov, as told to Nick Chester
Welcome to Britain, a country that has finally lost its mind
Please help — Two years of constant political arguments and very little progress over Brexit has come to a head. Please, Theresa – put us all out of our misery.
Written by: Dawn Foster
PETA’s propaganda is as effective as it is mortifying
‘Two birds, one scone’ — The animal rights organisation came under fire this week for putting speciesism on par with racism and homophobia. Considering their history of publicity stunts, the headline-grabbing should come as little surprise.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
Brexit unpacked: your bullshit-free guide to the current mess
What is happening? — While it’s easy to switch off, Brexit will shape British politics, and our lives, for a generation – so we owe it to ourselves not to clock out. Writer Ben Smoke talks us through the mess.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Diversity at Victoria’s Secret: does it really matter?
Here we go again — Earlier this week, Victoria’s Secret came under fire for dismissing the inclusion of plus-size and transgender models in their shows. Personal trainer and writer Ban Hass probes why so many people – both in the fitness world and out – are still so oblivious to the power of their own privilege.
Written by: Ban Hass
It is time for Tony Blair to stop talking and go away
Read the room Tony — The former Prime Minister is a haunted relic who continues to plea for attention and relevance. It’s not helping anyone.
Written by: Dawn Foster
Why crowdfunding is now the left’s most effective weapon
Time to resist — Today's midterms will be the first time Trump’s administration has faced the electorate. But even if we don’t get the result we need, it’s not the end.
Written by: Samuel Spong
Why are trans men always left out of the conversation?
Out of sight — As a trans man, I've seen first-hand how male privilege can transform your life. By giving us a platform, we can become valuable allies in the fight against misogyny.
Written by: Lee Hurley
It’s time Britain confronted its racist, oppressive past
No more half-truths — The British education curriculum champions racists, reinforces stereotypes, and deliberately erases the experiences of minorities throughout history. Until we confront this uncomfortable reality, Black History Month feels like a waste of time.
Written by: Kemi Alemoru
A letter to the men who abuse me online
...and it is always men — As a woman writer with political opinions, Dawn Foster is a regular target for trolls – receiving death and rape threats on a daily basis. As this behaviour becomes increasingly normalised, she argues that the true danger lies in desensitisation.
Written by: Dawn Foster
