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The Arc Is Long.

In the UK, February marks LGBT+ History Month, and perhaps there is no better time for Yeovil Pride to hold its AGM and an Open Meeting (than last Saturday).

To tell the truth, I’ve been trying to work out exactly what I want to say with this post, and I’ve been going over and over draft after draft trying to get it right, but today I found out that in recent days, the Council of Europe released a report that, to summarise, stated that ‘the UK is moving backwards in terms of LGBT+ equality.’

Pride, Politics, PersonalJK DoranFebruary 9, 2022 Comment

Hold many to ransom.

In 2020, even the idea of young queer kids having to come out is absurd and as we continue to both appear to be in a more accepting society, the battle for equality persists. In the last week, the number of homophobic crimes reported has almost trebled in five years. Whether that’s because of more confidence in the police, or not, it is a stark reminder that there is far to go.

PrideJK DoranOctober 11, 2020Comment

Pride wasn’t cancelled this year.

So as Pride Month comes to an end and you’re currently flying the Pride flag, think about why you’re still flying it. If you’re displaying your support for queer liberation, then wave that flag, but if not it was never really your flag to fly anyway.

PrideJK DoranJune 30, 2020Comment

Fifty Years of Queer Revolt.

I found myself stood in front of the Stonewall Inn. It’s glorious in New York City. The sun is shining and the crowds are swelling, all queueing to get a selfie with it’s iconic sign – red and neon. This bar has rightly become a beacon in the queer community, because of what started on this hallowed ground fifty years ago.

PrideJK DoranJuly 5, 2019Comment

Stop educating our children.

Let me start with a grossly offensive and obscene statement: “We should not teach our children about religion. It is my right as a parent that my kid doesn’t become exposed and converted to Islam or to Judaism or Christianity. As a parent it’s my job to decided when to educate my child on these religious identities, these lifestyle choices. No one forces you to be religious, and I don’t mind people being religious, as long as you don’t shove it down my family’s throat!”

Politics, PrideJK DoranMarch 29, 2019Comment

Fighting for all.

When one part of our community is dismissed, or separated, or attacked, we must all bleed. To share the burden of pain from said event in order that we rebuild, grow stronger and closer, that we are solidified in our family.

PrideJK DoranFebruary 28, 2019Comment

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