It seems like 20-something casting agents behind Australian reality TV have completely missed the memo.

Unless you’ve been out of the country for the past month or so, you would’ve certainly noticed how Safe Schools dominated media headlines for the wrong reasons. It was mostly a scenario of a few white, middle-aged privileged male politicians telling the country that the program wasn’t appropriate for children (to put it kindly). Samuel Leighton-Dore begs to differ.

The stereotype that many of us will fail to ever find a long lasting partner akin to our married heterosexual family and friends is hardly new. But how much truth is there in that, and why? Samuel Leighton-Dore pens his thoughts.

Samuel Leighton-Dore discusses the unique challenges faced by LGBTI people living with disabilities in the pursuit of sexual fulfilment and love.

Are we too submissive towards homophobic customers? Samuel Leighton-Dore reflects on his experiences in dealing with homophobia in hospitality and customer service industries.

Public displays of affection for couples in the LGBTI community have evolved into public displays of affirmation. As Samuel Leighton-Dore explains, there are many reasons why this should be celebrated and encouraged.

In anticipation of Holding The Man’s cinematic release, Samuel Leighton-Dore reflects on the transcendent power of Timothy Conigrave’s classic memoir of the same title — and discovers how ingrained in Australian (and personal) history it really is.

Is it necessary to be defensive or judgemental towards those who seemingly want to deny our equality and human rights? Samuel Leighton-Dore pens his thoughts.

With our lives more public than ever before, Samuel Leighton-Dore examines why social media makes us all so afraid to fail.

When it comes to your partner’s family embracing a same-sex relationship, could ignorance actually be bliss? Samuel Leighton-Dore explains.