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Inside New York’s underground ’60s & ’70s cruising scene
Cruising in the Shadows — For gay men in the pre-Liberation era, The Ramble in Central Park was a secretive hotspot to find love and connection. Arthur Tress was there to capture the glances, gestures and pleasures.
Written by: Miss Rosen
In photos: The people of Glastonbury’s queer heart The NYC Downlow
Elation and family — Once a year, a meatpacking warehouse nightclub springs up in Glastonbury’s South East corner and becomes a site of pilgrimage for the festival’s LGBTQ+ scene. We met the people who make The NYC Downlow so special.
Written by: Isaac Muk
How pop music introduced queer culture to the mainstream
The Secret Public — Between the ’50s to the ’70s, pop music was populated with scene pushers from the margins. A new book by Jon Savage explores the powerful influence of LGBTQ+ folk.
Written by: Miss Rosen
There have never been only two sexes — intersex people exist
Hemaphrodite Logic — Juliana Gleeson’s new book explores the intersex movement from 1990-2025. In this exclusive extract, the author outlines intersex liberation as an “unlikely offspring” of feminist and gay/lesbian struggles.
Written by: Juliana Gleeson
“Moment of escape”: Maen Hammad’s defiant West Bank skate photos
Landing — Choosing to return to Palestine after growing up in the USA, the photographer found himself drawn to Ramallah’s burgeoning skate scene. His debut monograph explores the city’s rebellious youth, who pull tricks in the face of occupation.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Inside the weird world of audio porn
Porn without pictures — Storyline-driven and ethical, imageless erotica exploded during the pandemic. Jess Thomson speaks to the creators behind the microphones.
Written by: Jess Thomson
Coming of age in New York’s ’70s punk heyday
I Feel Famous — Through photographs, club flyers and handwritten diary entries, Angela Jaeger’s new monograph revisits the birth of the city’s underground scene, while capturing its DIY, anti-establishment spirit.
Written by: Miss Rosen
In photos: Hundreds gather outside court to protest Kneecap terror charge
‘Free Mo Charah’ — With drums, smoke and applause, protesters greeted the rapper outside court as he was released on unconditional bail.
Written by: Ella Glossop
Misan Harriman: “The humanity I bear witness to is extraordinary”
Shoot the People — Following the premiere of a new film exploring the photographer’s work and driving forces, we caught up with him to chat about his rapid rise, shooting protests and the need for powerful documentarians in times of struggle.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Transphobia is the main reason why people ‘detransition’, according to new survey
Transphobia’s toll — The largest ever survey of its kind found that just 9% of respondents had "gone back to living as their sex assigned at birth at least for a little while at some point in their lives”, with the biggest reason being discrimination, harassment and being shunned by friends and families.
Written by: Ella Glossop
