Sculptor Ama Menec on her campaign for a life-sized public statue in Calderdale of diarist Anne Lister, known as “Gentleman Jack”, and seen as “the first modern lesbian”
Ama Menec is a British based wildlife, feminist and historical sculptor mostly known for her bronzes. Ama has been campaigning for a life-sized statue of Regency diarist Anne Lister – known as “Gentleman Jack” – to be erected in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, where Lister lived much of her life. Anne Lister has been dubbed “the …
Marion Millar & The Modern Day Witch Hunt, by MrMenno
In 1727, up in the Scottish Highlands, a mother stood accused of being a witch. Her crime? Allegedly riding her daughter like a pony to have her shod by the devil. It may sound ludicrous today, but at a time of unchecked religious superstition and three hundred years into the European witch craze, this seemed …
Poésie queer: uppercuts sans alexandrins
Une rumeur queer gronde dans la poésie d’aujourd’hui. On s’est demandé si ce n’était qu’une impression avec celleux qui (ré)animent le genre en terres helvétiques. L’article Poésie queer: uppercuts sans alexandrins est apparu en premier sur 360°.
Claire Heuchan: I don’t mind the straights, but why does everyone need to know they’re straight?
Of all the places I expected to experience homophobia, a funeral was pretty far down the list. Social convention dictates that we mourners put aside our differences for long enough to pay tribute to the departed; keep the peace to comfort the family they left behind. So – in much the same way I’d never …
The Genius of Dancer Bill T. Jones Stars in ‘Can You Bring It’
The new documentary shows what Jones’s signature dance piece still says to us.
Time to Shame All the Antigay Antimaskers in the Air
The stupidity and cruelty of the Trump era is alive and well 20,000 feet up.
Sportscaster Who Quit After Antigay Slur Now Covers High School Games
Thom Brennaman, who used the f word on-air, will be covering high school sports instead of Major League Baseball.
Extremist Alaska Attorney General Wanted Drag Queen Burned Alive
A Twitter account connected to Assistant Attorney General Mathias Cicotte posted violent comments about race, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
‘13 Reasons Why’ Star Tommy Dorfman Comes Out As Trans
The star of the Netflix series said that coming out as trans was about clarity.
Wyoming Trans Woman Attacked in Her Apartment Complex’s Dog Park
The attacker yelled slurs at the woman and kicked her beside a fencepost.

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