Student Times LGBT:

Money talks... now listen up!

New laws have come in that give gay people new protection whether it’s renting student accommodation, getting medical treatment or just when it comes to spending your cash. Here’s what you need to know

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Fighting back

Most gay people will have experienced verbal abuse at some point, an increasing number of us will even have been attacked because of our sexual orientation. But the fight back against hate crime has begun and you can pay part in helping to bring in more protections for gay people. Vicky Powell explains

Give us the goods

We've got Civil Partnerships, the age of consent has been equalised, Section 28 has been repealed and we've secured protection from discrimination at work, you're probably wondering if there's anything left to fight for. The answer is most definitely yes. There's still a much needed change in the law is required to make it illegal for businesses and service providers to turn away gay people. The 'goods, facilities and services' regulations will cover a huge range of important areas are expected to take effect early next year.

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If these new laws apply to bars, does that mean that gay pubs or gay nights in clubs won't be able to turn away troublemakers or people intent on stirring up homophobia?

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Jonathan Finney, Stonewall

Homophobic bullying

Homophobic bullying has drastic effects on those who've suffered it. This is why we at Stonewall decided to do something about it and tackle it head on with our Education for All campaign.

Vicky Powell, Stonewall

Donation not discrimination for gay and bisexual blood donors

Students from all over the UK have demonstrated on blood donation centres in their local towns campaigning for the National Union of Students Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (NUS LGBT).

A trans-inclusive campaign

Getting on the Gender Agenda

Like many LGBT people, I have resigned myself to a lifetime of coming out. That cataclysmic moment three years ago when I finally told my parents that I was gay was just the beginning. The all-pervasive heterosexism of our society means that assumptions are made and conclusions drawn about our sexuality and identity which limit us to heterosexual ‘normality’. In order for anyone to get to know the real me, I have to tell them about my sexuality, which impacts on so many areas of my life. Many times, however, I’ve encountered disbelief. “You can’t be a lesbian – you have long hair!” is one of the most common and pathetic responses. Stereotypes of identities exist because they make other people feel safe, but they leave me feeling frustrated, devalued and often isolated.