Diversity benefits every aspect of society, so why don’t we see it in parliament? I’m Swedish so I can’t vote in the UK general election – well, I can vote for my […]
If I could vote, I’d vote for a new system
BellaQ
Swedish freelance journalist and part time barista based in the UK. I listen to music, travel and write for magazines.
BACKSTAGE WITH BELLA: HEATHER PEACE
VIDEO: My exclusive interview with Heather Peace – featuring an epic thumb war… Earlier this spring I had the great pleasure of interviewing British singer songwriter and actor Heather Peace backstage at […]
Video: Break The Silence
These brave Russian activists are making sure that LGBT voices are never silenced. Today, April 17th, is the International Day of Silence. Around the world, communities are drawing attention to the fact that discrimination and […]
Bye bye biphobia
This week I have a thing or two to say about biphobia – and I invite you to join me for a film premiere! Us bisexual people can have it tricky sometimes. […]
VIDEO: Hair Makeover Vlog
I got a hair makeover and found out why balloons are the secret to sexy hair… yes, really. I don’t know about you but I love getting my hair done, especially when […]
It’s time for the media to become trans friendly
My friend Nell is transgender and I have no interest in seeing what she looked like before she transitioned. It is none of my business and it shouldn’t be the business of […]
My most recent publications
Time for a bit of shameless self-promotion… Here are a few of my most recent publications. From a piece about the difficulties some women face when coming out to a talk about […]
Last week was Meat Free Week – but so is this week, and every week in my life
“Why are you a vegetarian, do you feel sorry for the animals?” The world is full of smug meat eaters, but guess what, you don’t need to be one of them. If […]
Mini March Travel Diary
What a month it’s been. Here’s a mini diary from spring so far. Sweden Two weeks ago I was sitting in Stockholm overlooking one of the capital’s many waterways. The sun had […]
JOIN OUR LIVE DEBATE: DO WE NEED A “GAY SCENE”?
Do we need a “gay” scene? What about LGBT specific services and spaces? Is a lack of LGBT specific establishments a sign of an inclusive community? What even is a “gay scene”? […]
