Laurene Boglio
You're right to worry about a revolving door between the Tories and the BBC
From Where I Stand — Last night news broke that two senior BBC political journalists held meetings with the Tories about moving to work at Number 10. No wonder the Beeb is out of touch with the political reality of today.
Written by: Tom Mills
As a girl skating was my escape. As a young woman, it was taken from me
Go Skateboarding Day 2017 — In her early years, skating provided Marianne Eloise with an escape: from anxiety, from a toxic household, the OCD that span around her head. But as she got older, all that changed; suddenly her board could no longer be a sanctuary.
Written by: Marianne Eloise
I learned first-hand how harmful Tim Farron's views on gay people are
From Where I Stand — Tim Farron's resignation as Lib Dem leader sees him playing the victim, but the reality is Britain has rejected his outdated views that caused me and other young gay men so much pain.
Written by: Benny Hunter
Manchester is our home, nothing will ever change that
Manchester and me — In the wake of the attack on Manchester we're asking those who love the city to share their thoughts and feelings. Photographer, filmmaker and skater Percy Dean came of age in the Northwest, but one day decided to run away. He came back though, people always do. Why? Because it's home.
Written by: Percy Dean
The media reaction to the Manchester bombing has been an absolute disgrace
From Where I Stand — In the wake of a terror attack the media has a responsibility to inform us, but over the past 24 hours journalists have spread bigotry, invaded privacy, and failed miserably to show any sign of humanity or respect.
Written by: Bridget Minamore
Why we must all be a little more Mancunian after last night's attack
Manchester and me — In the wake of the attack on Manchester we're asking those who love the city to share their thoughts and feelings. A lifelong resident of the city and Diversity Officer at Manchester University Students' Union, Ilyas Nagdee has one simple message for us all today - we must all be a little more Mancunian from now on.
Written by: Ilyas Nagdee
What can Captain America teach us about the state of US politics?
Quite a lot, actually... — Can the story of this all American super-hero teach us lessons about the racist Alt-right and the rise of Trump? Professor Jason Dittmer thinks so.
Written by: Jason Dittmer
Mental health practitioners keep mislabelling my mind
Misdiagnosis and me — People are always telling us to speak up about our mental illnesses – so why are mental health professionals dishing out so many wrong diagnoses? Biju Belinky investigates.
Written by: Biju Belinky
There's no shame in our mental health stories
Searching for salvation — Living with mental ill health can feel like yelling into a void with nobody listening, it's a reality that performer and activist Liv Wynter learnt at far too young an age. But now she wants to share her story, her past and present, to remind us that while we all choke there are ways to make sure next time it gets easier to breath again.
Written by: Liv Wynter
The royal family's mental health campaign patronises us lowly plebs
From Where I Stand — Speaking out about mental health is a privilege Prince Harry can afford but most of us can't. Their Heads Together campaign stinks of privilege.
Written by: Kate Bermingham