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Vegan bride says she's going to ban friends and family who eat meat from her weddingIt's supposed to be the most special day of your life - your wedding day - and in most cases you end up forking out a small fortune for the privilege of declaring your love in front of your nearest and dearest. As such, it makes sense that the bride…4 minutes read
Nicola A.
7 years ago
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Kesha's makeup-free selfie has gone viral for the most inspirational reasonWhile a new year inspires many of us to channel the whole "new year new me" schtick, after setting resolutions year after year and failing miserably, you eventually realise one of two things; that the "new year" is a wholly arbitrary date, and that putting so much pressure on yourself…2 minutes read
Nicola A.
7 years ago
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First ever trans woman in the US Army infantry explains why she won’t criticise TrumpPatricia King was the very first trans woman to serve in the US Army infantry. This was a unique time because the armed forces were just allowing women to serve in combat jobs such as the infantry. To that end, she was one of the first women ever to be…16 minutes read
Nicola A.
7 years ago
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Labour Party’s first ever trans Women’s Officer explains why she has the right to represent her genderLily Madigan was the first trans woman to be elected as the Labour Party’s Women’s Officer. A voice for millions of female voters, she also championed trans rights and - having previously sued her own school - fought to ensure that trans people are duly represented. Now a Labour Party…12 minutes read
Nicola A.
7 years ago
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Drum & bass artist B-Complex discusses her 'complicated' genderAn undeniably masculine sound, drum & bass is the world in which B-Complex has been immersed for more than two decades. She started playing around with music at the age of 12 and rose to prominence within the scene at the age of 25. A precursor to genres such as…17 minutes read
Nicola A.
7 years ago
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Amber Evans reveals the ups and downs of playing football as a transgender womanWhile glossy images of footballers rolling around in the floor in faux agony don't do much for the traditionally masculine image of the beautiful game, it's safe to say that until fairly recently the sport was almost exclusively a male-only pursuit at a professional level. Women's football is often derided…9 minutes read
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7 years ago
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Transgender racing driver Charlie Martin talks overcoming adversity and breaking down barriersIt's no secret that women have been fighting for years to be taken seriously in the sporting world. Certain fields like the Olympics, accept, celebrate and empower women for their athletic prowess, but in others, they are shunned and made to feel like second-class citizens. Imagine then, what it feels…8 minutes read
Fournine
7 years ago
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Trans police officers share tips on creating more inclusive workplaces in powerful filmTransgender employees of the Leicestershire Police Service have opened up about trans inclusion in the workplace, in order to foster more welcoming and diverse environments in all industries. The result of their efforts is a film which was created with the National Police LGBTQ+ Network, and it covers everything from…3 minutes read
Nicola A.
7 years ago
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This woman's story proves you've probably been wearing your bra wrong your entire lifeThere comes a certain time, as a girl, when you (or most likely your mum) decides it's time you started wearing a bra. For me, the realisation hit me in secondary school that I could no longer get away with going through an entire PE lesson without at least a…4 minutes read
Nicola A.
7 years ago
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Fitness Instagrammer photoshopped herself to have the 'perfect' body through history and it will make you rethink perfectionWith the prevalence of social media, standards of beauty are constantly shifting and evolving, and when you compare the so-called "perfect body" of one decade to the next, the differences can be staggering. In the 90's it was all about embodying the waif thin, "heroin chic" aesthetic, and now, if you…3 minutes read
Nicola A.
7 years ago
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Mother loses 77lbs after being fat-shamed by flight attendantA young mother has revealed how she lost over five stone after being fat-shamed by a flight attended while travelling from Auckland to Queensland, Australia. Kayla Martin spoke about the experience in a candid Instagram post, where she revealed that the distressing event inspired her to turn over a new…3 minutes read
Nicola A.
7 years ago
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How to make spooky Halloween cupcakes for your kids this yearWhat's more Halloween than getting creative while also consuming an ungodly amount of sugar? Thankfully, we have some top notch cupcake ideas to keep your little ones entertained on a budget. Jack Skellington Pull Apart Cupcakes [caption id="attachment_12449972" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Credit: Jungle Creations[/caption] You will need: White buttercream in a…4 minutes read
Nicola A.
7 years ago
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