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How Section 28 birthed today’s gay rights movement

A new book from Paul Baker traces the legislation’s tumultuous history and the lasting impact its had on LGBTQ+ activism today.

  • Activism
  • Leeza Isaeva

Why young people are turning to platonic marriages

Abolishing the family — As the role of the nuclear family and romantic relationships in modern society is increasingly called into ​question, people are finding new ways to exist outside heterosexist norms.

  • Activism
  • Katie Tobin

The Huck List: 20 for 2021

Hell Of A Year — We’re celebrating the inspiring individuals and activist groups who’ve been building a better future in 2021.

  • Activism
  • Huck

A queer archive of Northern England in the ‘90s

Out & About — Photographer Stuart Linden Rhodes recalls capturing the North’s diverse LGBTQ+ clubbing scene, and the vibrant characters who filled the dance floors.

  • Culture
  • Patrick Sproull

Inside the anti-capitalist, anti-border micronation

Welcome to Obsidia — Founded in 2015, Obsidia is the world’s only portable, feminist, self-declared territorial entity. More than just a playful venture, the nation is offering a means to explore alternative modes of political organisation.

  • Activism
  • Chloé Meley

Homophobia is on the rise in Ghana – here’s why

Fight the bill — The attacks on queer Ghanians have culminated in proposals for a terrifying new bill which would make identifying as LGBTQ+ a criminal offence punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

  • Activism
  • Almaz Ohene

Stonewall FC are creating a football culture for everybody

In partnership with EA Sports FIFA 22 — Common Goal is an editorial series created in partnership with EA Sports and FIFA 22. In this instalment, we explore how the world’s most successful LGBTQ+ football team are creating a more inclusive beautiful game.

  • Outdoors
  • Ben Smoke

The puberty blocker ruling offers trans people hope

Sigh of relief — The overturning of the Bell v Tavistock ruling thanks to a trans-led appeal is a cause for celebration that gives hope of a pushback against entrenched English transphobia, writes Robin Craig.

  • Activism
  • Robin Craig

Trans people deserve better than the fixation on our pain

Gender euphoria — All too often, transgender people are framed as a problem to be solved. In Liam Konemann’s new book, The Appendix, he calls for the focus to shift to encompass trans joy.

  • Activism
  • Liam Konemann

How the British LGBT Awards became guilty of pinkwashing

Forgotten struggle — Activists are calling out the MI6's sponsorship of the awards ceremony by pointing out just how antithetical it is to the roots of queer resistance.

  • Activism
  • Mishti Ali

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