Survey launched to measure levels of homophobia and transphobia in Ireland
The survey aims to “explore the impact of identity-based trauma on LGBTQI+ mental health”. A new survey aims to measure levels of homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia in the country, and compare it to levels from five years ago. The Being LGBTQI+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transexual, and Intersex) In Ireland survey was launched by Trinity College […]
3 years ago
Dublin Pride terminate partnership with RTÉ following Liveline programmes on gender identity
“As an official media partner of Dublin Pride, but more importantly as Ireland’s national broadcaster, we expect better than for RTÉ to stoke the flames of anti-trans rhetoric.” Dublin Pride has announced it has terminated its media partnership with RTÉ. The LGBTQ+ organisation made the decision in response to two recent episodes of Liveline on […]
4 years ago
Transphobia isn’t funny; it’s dangerous, and no “comedy special” can change that
Ricky Gervais would want to spend less time obsessing over what genitals a person has, and more time on writing a half-decent joke. Well, here we are once again. Another “edgy” comedian releases a stand-up special full of half-baked jokes surrounding vulnerable sections of society, and we once again have to argue just how much […]
4 years ago