11 things straight people need to know
As rainbow flags are flown around the world during Pride month, and many people have come to accept same-sex relationships as valid, it can be easy to forget that the LGBT+ community still...
Author: Philippa Willitts
Philippa Willitts is Editor in Chief of Global Comment. She is a British freelance writer who specialises in writing about disability, women's issues, social media and tech. She also enjoys covering politics and LGBTQI-related topics. She can be found on Twitter and Instagram @PhilippaWrites.
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Do Great Britain’s local elections betray the future for the country’s leadership?
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Death and terror for LGBT community in Chechnya
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A British General Election has been announced: promises and chaos abound
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