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Opinion: Leave Ari Alone!

Opinion: Leave Ari Alone!

In the wake of criticism surrounding Ariana Grande’s headline slot at Manchester Pride, Alex Corns asks for some perspective
Homosexuality and science: the good, the bad, and the ugly

Homosexuality and science: the good, the bad, and the ugly

In the wake of LGBT history month, we take a look at how scientific understanding of homosexuality shaped our cultural and political attitudes.
Manchester Pride Bosses uphold decision to escalate ticket prices following backlash from fans

Manchester Pride Bosses uphold decision to escalate ticket prices following backlash from fans

Supporters are facing ticket prices of over £70 for weekend passes
LGBT History Month 2019 begins in Manchester

LGBT History Month 2019 begins in Manchester

February marks the national education campaign, which will feature a theatrical performance at Manchester’s People History Museum
Review: Sex Education

Review: Sex Education

Educational and embracing – two words that describe Netflilx’s 8-episode series, Sex Education, which pleases not only young demographics, but also the LGBT community.
Outing the past: LGBT History Month in Manchester

Outing the past: LGBT History Month in Manchester

With LGBT History Month approaching, Jessica Blair takes a look at the upcoming events aiming to celebrate Manchester’s diverse community in a time of political adversity
Stonewall ranks UoM as the 20th best LGBT Employer

Stonewall ranks UoM as the 20th best LGBT Employer

MMU also ranked in the top 25 in a strong endorsement of Manchester’s LGBT credentials in Higher Education
University Women’s Rugby supporting Stonewall UK

University Women’s Rugby supporting Stonewall UK

Find out why the University of Manchester Women’s Rugby Club are wearing rainbow-coloured laces, and how you can get some too
LGB students at higher risk of suicide and self-harm

LGB students at higher risk of suicide and self-harm

Recent research has revealed that LGB students are 24% more likely to commit self-harm, and 21% more likely to attempt suicide in their lifetime.
A new Queer-a? The loss of place for Manchester Pride

A new Queer-a? The loss of place for Manchester Pride

Sam Brougham discusses the relocation of the Pride festival in Manchester away from Canal Street due to planned redevelopments and what this means for the LGBTQ+ communities who have celebrated there for decades.
Siemens Unveils Diversity Pedestrian Signals for Pride Weekend

Siemens Unveils Diversity Pedestrian Signals for Pride Weekend

The Manchester Pride Festival has seen pedestrian signal across the city centre changed to represent LGBT+ relationships for the forthcoming Pride parade
Are You Coming Out? – The New LGBTQ Club Night

Are You Coming Out? – The New LGBTQ Club Night

The University of Manchester LGBTQ Society has teamed up with Manchester Academy and the Students’ Union to put on a brand new LGBTQ+ Club Night!
Manchester and the history of HIV/AIDS

Manchester and the history of HIV/AIDS

In light of LGBT History Month 2018, James Huyton recounts the winding history of HIV/AIDS and a city that fought to overcome the stigma
LGBTQ+ history month launches at the Students’ Union

LGBTQ+ history month launches at the Students’ Union

The month will kick off with a club event ‘OUT’ at Manchester Club Academy
It’s time we talked about LGBT hate crime more

It’s time we talked about LGBT hate crime more

James Huyton speak candidly to The Mancunion about LGBTQ hate crime, how we can recognise it, and what you can do to combat it

The Village Angels: The everyday heroes of Manchester’s Village star in new documentary

Mancunian charity front national initiative to make nightlife more LGBT inclusive in new film

Review: Beach Rats

An anxious, dream-like story, Eliza Hittman’s tale of male sexuality is a unique depication of LGBT issues

Why are there no openly gay footballers?

Is football as progressive as we think?

Live: Little Mix

An ardent fan and an unacclimated neutral review Little Mix’s Manchester show

Remembering the mother of marriage equality, Edie Windsor

In the wake of the death of Edie Windsor, James Johnson pays tribute to a woman who – in the name of love – took on the American government