IDAHOT 2013.

Jason Carson Wilson writes about the double bind of racism and homophobia, and how that lost him his job.

“My editor found it amusing to find a correlation between the length of my story and the length of my … well, you know. Of course, that’s when he wasn’t labeling me the “angry Black man” EVERYTIME I shared an opinion.”

IDAHOT 2013.

Musician Andi Fraggs writes about how his school failed to support him when he was mercilessly bullied, and cited Clause 28 as the reason..

“I developed more than a little interest in Madonna. In fact, her music and words would later literally help to save my life. She also helped me to realize from an early point that their was nothing wrong with me.”

IDAHOT 2013.

Eva Monkey writes a lyrical censure of the beer greased lads on a Saturday night, looking for anyone different to make them feel better about themselves.

“And here comes li’l old queerzy, just trying to get home through the sea of drunken malcontents that make up the jazzier parts of East London on a weekend.”

What would you do?

Christopher Bryant writes about how he reacted when the words ‘fucking poof’ were muttered by a passerby.

“It’s the centre of London, within a stone’s throw of the gay bars of Soho, so I didn’t think twice about putting my arms around him and kissing him goodbye. A pair of lads walked by and one of them muttered, ‘fucking poofs’.”

What would you do?

Bryon Fear writes about a homophobic confrontation, and how angry he was with himself when he turned away from it.

“I was suddenly reminded of my nine year old self who used to take mile long diversions home from school for fear of being met by the bullies who earlier had told me in the playground that they “would be waiting” for me after school..”

Homophobia appears in many guises.

David Watters writes about his experience of homophobia at work and in his personal life. To celebrate IDAHO 2012 Polari Magazine is publishing a series of stories from its writers about homophobic, transphobic and biphobic incidents.

“We all have our stories of bullying and, in sharing these, I hope that one message resounds – YOU have as much right to live and love as anyone else.”

There were worse things said at school than ‘gay’.

Little Bastard writes about the best friend that betrayed his trust. To celebrate IDAHO 2012 Polari Magazine is publishing a series of stories from its writers about homophobic, transphobic and biphobic incidents.

“When searching for a homophobic experience in my life to drag up, one that has shaped who I am and that still continues to do that to this day, this story was the only one I could think of.”

It’s there in that look of recognition.

Clayton Littlewood writes about the moment that his secret came out at school. To celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia/Biphobia and Transphobia Polari Magazine is publishing a series of stories from its writers about homophobic, transphobic and biphobic incidents.

“The genie was out the bottle and within minutes it was flying round the school. Literally. Everyone running in different directions, spreading the word. And by lunchtime the whole school knew. Dinner ladies too.”

How can you stand up to schoolboy bullying?

Polari‘s editor writes about being outed at 17. To celebrate International Day Against Homophobia/Biphobia and Transphobia Polari Magazine is publishing a series of stories from its writers about homophobic, transphobic and biphobic incidents.

“He turned and said, I wouldn’t fuck you if you paid me’. It was as if time stood still.”

The Iconic Film Festival Returns.

The 27th Torino GLBT Film Festival runs this month from April 19-25.

“The festival draws in over 40,000 people every year. Past hosts have included Gus Van Sant, John Waters, Kenneth Anger, Gregg Araki, Epstein & Friedman, James Ivory, Claudia Cardinale, Eytan Fox, Derek Jarman and Christophe Honoré.