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Indigenous Inclusivity Before Colonisation
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Gay Dating: Split From Our Sexual Selves
Dick Richards says we shouldn’t be ashamed of our desires and fantasies - they are an important part of who we are.
Who doesn’t love...
A Lesbian In The Wild: Judging Thirst Traps
Jessie Lewthwaite has notes for those trying to attract the female gaze (gays).
As is common for most busy professional millennials, I end most of...
Indigenous Inclusivity Before Colonisation
Elijah Luke Michel eyes the proposed curriculum changes to the teaching of gender identity and reflects on the pre-colonial normality of trans identities.
Life was...
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Travel: A Train Ride To The Centre of The Universe
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