Riverdale and The Tokenization of Bisexual Women

Afterellen WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD We need to finally talk about the CW’s hit show, Riverdale. More specifically: the relationship between Cheryl Blossom and Toni Topaz, and how they have become another token set of characters to reach the lesbian and bi quota. Let’s back it up a little bit. If you’ve been watching the show,

OPINION: LGBT+ History Month – [UK] LGBT+ laws still to be enacted?

EILE Magazine February [marked] LGBT+ history month, so to celebrate this, I delved into the most life-changing achievements for the community to date. The law started to recognise LGBT+ rights in 1967, with the Sexual Offences Act and its partial decriminalisation of sex between consenting male adults, in England and Wales. Since this monumental move, we have

House Passes LGBTQ Equality Act

OutSmart Magazine The legislation is aimed at ending discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Read More

Olivia Wilde is Bi Culture (Even if She’s not Bi)

Afterellen With the news breaking about Olivia Wilde’s split from her ex-husband Jason Sudeikis and new found romance with none other than Harry Styles, the bi community is (as usual) speculating about her love life. We may or may not be setting intentions to womanifest a Sapphic romance for her. Because lezbi honest, Olivia Wilde

Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras During COVID-19

Afterellen The first Australian Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade I went to was when I was freshly eighteen, just after coming out ten years ago. I remember wearing heels, a leopard print shawl and a short dress because I wanted other lesbians to think I was hot, but I hadn’t been around any long