29 June 2017 Believe Me Eddie Izzard and LGBT teaching. By Lynda Goetz Gender and sexuality are, these days, something of a minefield. Whenever I hear the term LGBT, I am ashamed to say I cannot help thinking BLT, which is clearly a frivolous and inappropriate response to a serious subject. However, for those of… Continue reading Issue 111: 2017 06 29: Believe Me (Lynda Goetz)
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Issue 78: 2016 11 03: Week in Brief: UK
03 November 2016 Week in Brief: UK Government HEATHROW: A series of legal challenges is now getting underway against the new runway at Heathrow. One group, representing Teddington residents, has suggested that Sir Howard Davies, who chaired the enquiry which recommended the proposal, was biased because of his links with GIC Private Ltd, an owner… Continue reading Issue 78: 2016 11 03: Week in Brief: UK
Issue 50: 2016 04 21: Ban Me, You Bastards (Chin Chin)
21 April 2016 Ban Me, You Bastards! Must I be the only one without a ban? By Chin Chin My goodness it makes me angry. Manchester University students debate banning Cameron from speaking even before he has indicated any wish to go there. Tiger Tatchell, too dangerous to be allowed out into the safe spaces… Continue reading Issue 50: 2016 04 21: Ban Me, You Bastards (Chin Chin)
Issue 47: 2013 03 31: Time to wind down Gay Pride? (John Watson)
31 March 2016 Time To Wind Down Gay Pride? Surely this movement has now served its purpose By John Watson Those who spend their time trawling through second-hand shops will tell you that in every one of them, if you look hard enough, there is something worth finding. It may be hidden at the back,… Continue reading Issue 47: 2013 03 31: Time to wind down Gay Pride? (John Watson)
Issue 38: 2016 01 28: Week in Brief: UK
28 January 2016 Week in Brief: UK MI5 LGBT: In an announcement which some may find surprising, the Security Service (MI5) has been described by Stonewall, the gay rights group, as the best employer of people who are in the LGBT category. RUSSIAN ESPIONAGE: A Russian commentator has estimated that the number of intelligence officers… Continue reading Issue 38: 2016 01 28: Week in Brief: UK