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Some things cannot be left unsaid. So it’s here where I’ll spill tea about certain trending topics. It’s okay, you don’t have to accept everything!

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Free Speech Always Comes With Consequences

April 12, 2021 Christopher Kelly

Even in America, free speech isn’t really that free. And if you love living in a democracy, you’d be grateful for that. Because free speech always comes with a side of consequences. You might lose followers for what you say. … Continue reading Free Speech Always Comes With Consequences

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Don’t Knock My Golden Gaytimes!

March 26, 2021March 26, 2021 Christopher Kelly

The media love to blow a trivial news story out of proportion. Following the renaming of branded products like Coon Cheese and Red Skins, some radical gay activist launched a petition that wasn’t really making waves at all. In fact, … Continue reading Don’t Knock My Golden Gaytimes!

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Dark Mofo’s Bloody Art Should Not Be Censored

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 Christopher Kelly

“Art is not a mirror held up to reality but a hammer with which to shape it.”Bertolt Brecht Did you know that Australia is the only colonised country in the western world that hasn’t signed a treaty with their indigenous … Continue reading Dark Mofo’s Bloody Art Should Not Be Censored

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Randy Rainbow’s Best Parodies During The Trump Era

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 Christopher Kelly

And so we’ve come to the end of an era that is almost bittersweet – because as much as Trump has been a headache on our news feeds, we’ve had some great entertainment throughout. Most especially from the musical extraordinaire … Continue reading Randy Rainbow’s Best Parodies During The Trump Era

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3 Gay Memoirs You Must Read

January 19, 2021 Christopher Kelly

Most listicles like this are filled with books that the author hasn’t read. But I can assure you that I have read each of these gay memoirs from start to finish and loved them immensely. They are exquisite narratives that … Continue reading 3 Gay Memoirs You Must Read

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Dear Trump Supporters: He Lost. Get Over It

January 17, 2021January 18, 2021 Christopher Kelly

I feel like the realistic friend sitting down with their heartbroken buddy and telling them she isn’t worth getting emotional over. But, as we’ve seen with the riots at Capitol Hill, it’s safe to say that y’all have issues… Of … Continue reading Dear Trump Supporters: He Lost. Get Over It

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A Message of Hope for a Life Post-2020

August 18, 2020August 17, 2020 Christopher Kelly

“The ending has not yet been written.” – Atrus, Myst Series The above quote comes from a game called Myst, and it shares the perfect life lesson we all need. In these uncertain times, with the pandemic never seeming to … Continue reading A Message of Hope for a Life Post-2020

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Sports Players Are Allowed To Touch Each Other

August 12, 2020August 12, 2020 Christopher Kelly

There’s a media frenzy going on at the moment in Australia about sports players touching each other. From bum slaps to crotch grabs. And not just men, but women too. The main discussion point is about sexual harassment in the … Continue reading Sports Players Are Allowed To Touch Each Other

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I’m Turning 30 in the Middle of a Pandemic

August 10, 2020 Christopher Kelly

The end of an era is nigh. At least that’s what it feels like. But thanks to this pandemic, I’m not rushing to chase my dreams. Instead, I’m stuck at home wondering what my non-existent 30th birthday party will look … Continue reading I’m Turning 30 in the Middle of a Pandemic

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Anti-Maskers Need To Accept Reality

August 8, 2020 Christopher Kelly

The underlying reason why so many people refuse to wear masks is that they don’t want to face reality. Anyone who has gone through the motions of accepting personal life problems can easily see the similarities. It’s not so much … Continue reading Anti-Maskers Need To Accept Reality

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Three Things I Miss Most During This Pandemic

August 4, 2020 Christopher Kelly

I finally know what mandatory quarantine feels like. I had taken a test for COVID-19 last Friday and my negative result didn’t come back until Monday. Which meant I was stuck at home all weekend. Of course, I wouldn’t call … Continue reading Three Things I Miss Most During This Pandemic

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It’s Okay To Burden Your Workplace and Self-Isolate

July 31, 2020 Christopher Kelly

What’s more important: going to work sick and hoping they make a bit more money OR preventing unwanted deaths of your relatives, friends and local community members? It’s not a hard choice. And yet, some people think it is… Let’s … Continue reading It’s Okay To Burden Your Workplace and Self-Isolate

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