Opinion
Opinion pieces from our Intersections writers. Read the full archive of our Love Bites columns, where our writers share the things, people and places they love the most.
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IntersectionsUnited as One: the multi-cause solidarity of queer activism
Summer is nearly done – but solidarity's forever. We speak to queer activist groups about how they're working towards collective political goals and why that means liberation for all of us Read more »| 11 Aug 2022 -
OpinionLove Bites: To Friendships That Stay
This month's columnist reflects on old friends, changing relationships, and sharing a past and a future Read more »| 28 Jul 2022 -
IntersectionsStructures in Mind: on women's experiences with ADHD
The conversation around ADHD is increasingly opening up – but there's still a lot that goes unsaid. We speak to women about their experiences with diagnosis, the structures which dominate, and workplace professionalism Read more »| 13 Jul 2022 -
OpinionLove Bites: Marriage On Screen
This month's columnist reflects on dating shows, marriage, and trusting in love Read more »| 13 Jul 2022 -
IntersectionsFeeling Scottish: On racial and national identity
Looking to the future, one writer reflects on Scottish identity and finding joy in communities of colour Read more »| 04 Jul 2022 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: Cutting Hair, Coming Together
This month's columnist finds care and community in hair cuts Read more »| 14 Jun 2022
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IntersectionsFriendships in flux: On re-thinking relationships
Friendships are complicated – they form, fall apart, and come together again. One writer considers navigating these changes Read more »| 14 Jun 2022 -
IntersectionsHow the cost of living crisis is impacting creative workers
We’re already feeling the financial difficulties offset by the cost of living crisis – this is no different for those in creative industries. We speak to creative workers about how this economic instability is impacting their work Read more »| 12 May 2022 -
OpinionLove Bites: Running with my Pegasus
This month’s columnist reflects on running through life’s ups and downs Read more »| 02 May 2022 -
OpinionLove Bites: Navigating Memories in Heartbreak
This month’s columnist reflects on the memory of a partner following a break-up Read more »| 15 Mar 2022 -
OpinionAll is Not Lost: Rethinking failure in activism
In activist movements, failings are difficult to come to terms with. But failure may be more complex – and a little more hopeful – than we thought Read more »| 10 Mar 2022 -
OpinionLove Bites: Online Connections
This month's columnist reflects on online connections and long-distance internet friendships Read more »| 22 Feb 2022 -
OpinionLove Bites: On Audio Equipment
This month’s columnist measures their love of audio storytelling through her haul of podcasting equipment Read more »| 19 Jan 2022 -
OpinionLove Bites: Conversations with Exes
This month's columnist reflects on why they've felt unlucky in love through conversations with exes Read more »| 15 Dec 2021 -
OpinionLove Bites: Self-Love Selling Out
This month's columnist explores the crisis of commodified self-love Read more »| 25 Nov 2021