Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe current controversy over the UK government’s determination to overthrow the Scottish Parliament’s bill to make it easier for trans people to gain legal recognition of their gender has made people realize how unfair/ridiculous the devolution of power really is . Until 1999, the UK Parliament was the source of all legislation across … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe very best place to celebrate New Years’ Eve is in Scotland as they do it with such passion. Before they start partying there are several traditions and superstitions that should be taken care of before midnight on the 31st of December: these include cleaning the house and taking out the ashes from the fire, … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterQueerguru takes a quick look around the world right now to see how LGBTQ+rights are faring in this exceptionally peculiar political climate. Some days it seems like the gains we have made over the years in our struggle for equality will be taken away from us again. On the other hand, our community … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterIn the UK the larger-than-life octogenarian actress Miriam Margolyes is something of a national treasure. Her long career ranges from being the most successful voice-over actress (she did animated mops to soft porn) to winning a BAFTA Award for her performance in Martin Scorsese‘s The Age of Innocence . Hard to believe that this expert … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterIn 2009, Scottish playwright Jo Clifford performed the first production of her new play, The Gospel According to Jesus Queen of Heaven, in a tiny Glasgow theatre. She played the role of Jesus come back to earth from her own perspective, as a trans woman. … A decade later, the play is still being performed. “Going to see … Continue reading
