Jack King

Activism

For LGBTQ+ football fans, even more must be done

Reclaim the game — This year’s Euros showed glimmers of hope for LGBTQ+ inclusion and diversity in football – but can that energy be channelled into the World Cup?

Written by: Jack King

Culture

‘Shiva Baby‘ is a viscerally anxious coming-of-age film

Emma Seligman in conversation — The first-time director discusses her new high-octave panic of a movie about a young bisexual Jewish woman, portrayed by Rachel Sennott, who runs into her sugar daddy at a shiva.

Written by: Jack King

Culture

An alternative guide to London’s rich queer legacy

Story of survival — Alim Kheraj discusses his new book celebrating the capital’s vibrant LGBTQ+ scene and the patchwork of bars, clubs, shops, Pride events, saunas and sex shops that have catered to the queer community – both past and present.

Written by: Jack King

Culture

George M. Johnson is uplifting young, queer Black readers

All Boys Aren’t Blue — The 35-year-old LGBTQ+ activist and author from New Jersey discusses their latest book, an unflinching memoir-manifesto traversing topics such as gender identity, toxic masculinity and Black joy.

Written by: Jack King

Activism

We mustn’t forget the tabloids‘ sins against the gays

Facing the past — When AIDS emerged in the ‘80s, it presented the perfect opportunity for tabloids to stir public fears. Holding the media accountable will mean acknowledging their bigotry – both past and present.

Written by: Jack King

Opinion

The LGB Alliance threatens more than trans rights

#LWithTheT — In the wake of a popular British gay magazine sharing several tweets from a transphobic organisation last month, writer Jack King argues that these attempts to stoke division are a danger to us all.

Written by: Jack King

Activism

Have we already forgotten the AIDS crisis?

Lessons to be learnt — In ignoring America's last great pandemic, we are missing many vital lessons for dealing with coronavirus, argues writer Jack King.

Written by: Jack King

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