19 October 2017 What is ‘Normal’? Towards a post-gender age. By Lynda Goetz ‘Normal’ is a word I have never really liked. Many use it without thought. According to the Oxford Dictionary definition, the primary meaning of the adjective is ‘conforming to a standard; usual, typical or expected’. As a noun, the second definition is… Continue reading Issue 125: 2017 10 19: What Is “Normal”? (Lynda Goetz)
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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 35: 2016 01 07: Mounting the Soapbox (Lynda Goetz)
07 January 2016 Mounting the Soapbox Free speech in the 21st century. by Lynda Goetz “Sir, I detest your views, but would defend to the death your right to continue to express them.” These words (or various similar translations of them), generally attributed to the 18th century French writer and philosopher, Voltaire, may or may not… Continue reading Issue 35: 2016 01 07: Mounting the Soapbox (Lynda Goetz)
Issue 30: 2015 11 26: Week in Brief: UK
26 November 2015 Week in Brief: UK AUTUMN STATEMENT: In his autumn statement, the Chancellor claimed that the public finances had improved and that accordingly government expenditure would not need to be cut as much as previously envisaged. Inter alia, he announced: the abandonment of his plan to cut tax credits; an increase in the… Continue reading Issue 30: 2015 11 26: Week in Brief: UK
