Samuel Leighton-Dore, Author at Star Observer

Why is Aussie reality TV so damn straight?

Samuel Leighton-Dore — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 03:17:51 +0000

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

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Can We Give The Kids Some F***ing Credit?

Samuel Leighton-Dore — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 13:01:30 +0000

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.

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Are same-sex relationships at a disadvantage?

Samuel Leighton-Dore — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 10:14:24 +0000

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.

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Don’t diss their date-ability

Samuel Leighton-Dore — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 03:10:21 +0000

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

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For your convenience: Homophobia and hospitality

Samuel Leighton-Dore — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 00:42:31 +0000

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

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The new PDA (public displays of affirmation)

Samuel Leighton-Dore — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 11:51:18 +0000

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.

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Timothy’s Legacy

Samuel Leighton-Dore — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 07:58:30 +0000

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.

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Ending “us vs them”

Samuel Leighton-Dore — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 09:20:51 +0000

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.

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Why do we lie online?

Samuel Leighton-Dore — Fri, 29 May 2015 07:44:14 +0000

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

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The subtext to acceptance (Meeting the in-laws)

Samuel Leighton-Dore — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 04:30:04 +0000

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

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The danger of “door handles”

Samuel Leighton-Dore — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 10:04:14 +0000

If you've ever dated a "closet case", there's a good chance you'll never to again. Samuel Leighton-Dore examines.

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The pursuit for equality (& why we want what we can’t have)

Samuel Leighton-Dore — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 05:05:10 +0000

The institution of marriage might be dying, but gay people aren't to blame. In fact, we could be the ones to save it. Samuel Leighton-Dore explains.

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How to move in with your lover (and not get dumped in the process)

Samuel Leighton-Dore — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 03:58:59 +0000

So, my partner and I just moved into our own place — and it’s (high octave) a pretty big deal. Not least because I was once convinced the closest I’d ...

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