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Anti-police protestors storm London Pride parade

Queer activist group Lesbians and Gays support the Migrants staged a die-in at the Pride in London parade to protest the inclusion of police in the march.

  • Activism
  • Ben Smoke

Inside the UK’s queer ‘pay-as-you-want’ cafes

‘It’s about dignity‘ — The last few years have seen an increase in LGBTQ-led initiatives to feed the hungry. While some have struggled to stay afloat, others are finding ways to survive despite the challenges, reports Jake Hall.

  • Activism
  • Jake Hall

British satire is fanning the flames of fascism

Cruel comedy — Satirical culture in the UK routinely protects the powerful and punches down. It’s time people stopped laughing along and took its threats seriously, writes Elia Cugini.

  • Opinion
  • Elia Cugini

Chronicling lesbian life in San Francisco in the ’90s

Photographer Phyllis Christopher recalls capturing sex and protest at a time when the city had become a haven for the queer community.

  • Photography
  • Eva Clifford

Capturing queerness in San Francisco’s lowrider scene

A collaborative art project celebrating LGBTQ+ identity is calling for greater diversity and inclusion in the Bay Area’s lowrider community.

  • Photography
  • Miss Rosen

Portraits celebrating queer love and connection

Look at me like you love me — Photographer Jess T. Dugan’s new book offers an intimate exploration of identity, relations, and desire across gender and sexuality.

  • Culture
  • Miss Rosen

The sex-positive party host championing consent

Queer utopia — Crossbreed – the queer, sex-positive rave – is revolutionising London’s kink scene. How does its founder Alex Warren make sure everyone’s on the same page?

  • Culture
  • Lydia Morrish

Returning to football after my gender transition

Man on — For many trans people, participating in sport can be fraught. Writer Arthur Webber recounts his return to football after transitioning and encouraging others to do the same.

  • Opinion
  • Arthur Webber

In the UK’s coastal towns, queer voices remain unheard

Salt in the wound — Poverty and deprivation are rife in the UK’s seaside towns. Writer Tom Stockley, who grew up in Torbay, describes how for LGBTQ+ communities, this can have a particularly devastating impact.

  • Activism
  • Tom Stockley

West Elm Caleb is a reminder that abuse is not a buzzword

After the uproar — Last week, a viral TikTok about a certain New York-based furniture designer sparked an internet furore. The drama should make us question whether condemning people in the harshest possible terms harms far more than it helps.

  • Opinion
  • Ben Smoke

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