So many new queer Lebanese blogs have sprouted over the past year, which is fantastic news! Bekhsoos will be featuring a round-up with… more »
Opinion Pieces
That Queer Feeling in Your Gut
I don’t get why people think “queer” is advanced or privileged politics. As if it’s difficult theory or something so complicated that people… more »
Featured Articles
Bekhsoos Blocked in Tunisia
Bekhsoos is tagged as pornographic content and blocked in Tunisia using McAfee’s SmartFilter web filtering software.. To help your friends in Arab countries that censor… more »
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We, the Gender Confusing
We, the gender confusing humans, would like to announce the creation of a new category of humans, henceforth referred to as the Gender… more »
Reflections
Be Not Afraid
We learned a long time ago, us queer kids, how to live in fear. When the phone rang at home, when a friend… more »
Lead Story
On Queers and Political Movements
As we approach our 6th annual celebration of the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) on May 17 (now a tradition of the Lebanese LGBT community), it is important that we reflect on the particular significance of the event this year within the wider political atmosphere in Lebanon. LGBT activists have been involved in the recent anti-sectarian movement as participants, organizers, and critical observers, and our involvement, predictably, has not passed without clashes and antagonism.
Featured Articles
How To Hide Your Friends On Facebook
This is our third article on online security tips for queers. Here is the first and second. For some, it might be helpful… more »