Tag: Explainer
The fascinating history of the lesbian slang terms ‘stud’ and ‘stem’
Imagine being out on a date and they tell you that they’re a “baby dyke”, or a “chapstick lesbian” –…
A bizarre conspiracy about Taylor Swift and Joe Biden is going viral – and her fans aren’t happy
Many people view Taylor Swift’s relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce as a cute love story after her years of…
Grindr’s trans-inclusive filter angers gay rights activist: ‘Delete your service’
A gay rights activist has criticised Grindr for its trans and nonbinary-inclusive filter. Currently, the dating app prevents users from…
Groundbreaking map shows which US states are the least safe for LGBTQ+ people
An independent non-profit think tank based in the US has created an interactive map to show which states in the…
Why is Black History Month celebrated in February in the US but in October in the UK?
February 2024 is LGBT History Month in the UK, however it’s also Black History Month 2024 in the US. This…
Ron DeSantis put his presidential hopes in ‘anti-woke’ attacks – and it failed
Florida governor Ron DeSantis – once thought to be Donald Trump’s biggest challenger for the Republican presidential nomination – has…