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Behind the fake marriages of young Chinese lesbians and gays

Inside The Chinese Closet — Sham marriages between young gay men and lesbian women are on the up in China - as a rift between two generations and their outlooks continues to grow. HUCK meets Sophia Luvara, director of Inside The Chinese Closet, a new film tracking the life of two young people in China as they confront their futures.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Activism

Transitioning gender in prison: finding the 'real me' in a high-risk environment

A Story of Self Re-discovery — Lauren was raised as a girl until the age of eight, when her father decided she should be a boy. The resulting confusion led to a life of crime and, ultimately, the need to find her true self while serving time in a male prison.

Written by: Cat McShane

Film

Chemsex is a modern fable of the collision between sex, drugs and technology

Interview with co-director Max Gogarty — Documentary Chemsex investigates hard drug use on the UK’s gay scene and the spread of addiction and HIV which is creating a new health emergency.

Written by: Alex King

Activism

Five things you should know about the Irish equality referendum

Fear, loathing and homophobia — Ireland's LGBT community are locked in a fierce battle with the religious right over the forthcoming equality referendum on May 22. Here's everything you need to know.

Written by: Cormac O'Brien

Why I do what I do

The 24-year-old gay filmmaker who stood up to Putin

We Will Riot — Romas Zabarauskas is using cinema to fight for LGBT rights and against prejudice.

Written by: Alex King

Activism

Yann-Xavier Horowitz is tired of being a spokesman for gay skateboarders

Pushing beyond the taboo — Skateboarding’s track record on accepting homosexuality is patchy. After Yann-Xavier Horowitz came out last year, he wants to stop having to explain himself and move the conversation forward.

Written by: Nick Mulgrew

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