Vada Magazine

Is the internet a tool for LGBT+ freedom?

5 August, 20145 August, 2014Rhys Harper

Adam Lowe discusses the importance of the web in LGBT+ life – and the risks it presents to our freedom

What the X-Men can teach us about LGBT rights.

25 May, 201427 May, 2014Rhys Harper

Rhys Harper takes a look at the X-Men franchise and what it can teach us about the LGBT struggle for equality and liberation

The trans* hypocrisy of LGBT inclusivity

14 April, 201422 February, 2015Rhys Harper

Rhys Harper writes on the disparities of trans* equality and the wider transphobia at play in the LGBT community.

Scotland & LGBT – One Size Does Not Fit All

27 February, 201427 February, 2014Rhys Harper

Rhys Harper reacts to findings in a recent Stonewall Scotland report into homophobia in Scottish public services.

Rage, Rage, and Rage Again

25 January, 201425 January, 2014Rhys Harper

Rhys Harper on how the internet functions through RAGE, as well as a look at a few things enraging him recently.

The Daley Lama

3 December, 201321 December, 2013Rhys Harper

Yesterday marked an important day for the LGBT community, as Vada writer Rhys Harper came out to his parents. Here he talks Tom Daley & coming out to Time Team.

Coming Out: A Relic of the Past?

5 November, 201319 November, 2013Rhys Harper 1

Rhys Harper shares his personal insight into coming out and his dislike for the concept. Why is it necessary?

Lorde Del Rey

27 August, 201327 August, 2013Rhys Harper

Rhys Harper on Lorde, the New Zealand starlet taking America by storm, reflecting on her similarities with Lana Del Rey, and whether it actually matters.