The Score: 400 to 175

Yes, MPs vote in favour of same-sex marriage, which means that Parliament backs David Cameron’s plans by an impressive majority of 225. As the Prime Minister announces that this is a “step forward for our country”, his own party was ripped in two by this free vote. However, as good as this vote is for [...]

Hairy palms time

The truth about masturbation. It’s one of those activities that can be both relaxing and exhilarating at the same time. For a young male (and possibly for a young female) that first experience can be frightening, surprising and confusing… but brilliant because it might just help us get to sleep. There are hundreds of euphemisms [...]

Is That Discrimination?

A campaign by the UK’s leading advice agencies is helping people to become more aware of their rights as budget cuts and redundancies loom. The ‘Is that discrimination?’ campaign helps people tackle unfair treatment and therefore protect themselves and others. Its Plain English award-winning guides and information can help people quickly and easily: Understand what [...]

February 2011: Editor’s Words

Now that we are well into 2011 many of us will be turning our thoughts to the warmer weather and anticipating a holiday in the coming months. The fact that the recent court case concerning whether a ‘Christian’ couple, who owned a bed and breakfast, had the right to deny a same sex couple a [...]

All things Religious

Religion’s spring summer collection is a reflection of the rebellious attitudes and ad hoc style of the tattoo clad, selfassured kids of the East End streets. £90 – Cotton Wax Jacket, £35 – Vest with Praying Skeleton £80 – Black Twill Jeans www.religionclothing.co.uk

Editor’s Words Equality: the state of being equal

Equality seems a strange concept for an awful lot of people to comprehend yet the precept is very simple – We are all Equal. Of course in George Orwell’s literary classic ‘Animal Farm’ we know that once some achieve power the adage that ‘we are all equal… just some are more equal than others’ comes [...]