LGBTQ

In photos: the gay rights movement of the ‘80s and ‘90s
Photography

In photos: the gay rights movement of the ‘80s and ‘90s

When he moved to London in 1978, photographer Sunil Gupta found a country still wracked by deep homophobia and a burgeoning protest movement resisting it.

Written by: Isaac Muk

A photographic diary of Travis Alabanza’s day-to-day
Photography

A photographic diary of Travis Alabanza’s day-to-day

A series of intimate portraits by Rene Matić, shot primarily in Alabanza’s home city of Bristol, portrays their authentic expression of self away from the spotlight.

Written by: Isaac Muk

Radical portraits of LGBTQI+ people around the world
Photography

Radical portraits of LGBTQI+ people around the world

Robin Hammond's polaroid series highlights queer people in countries where their identities are criminalised. The results speak to experiences of discrimination and violence, but also perseverance and hope.

Written by: Isaac Muk

Queer people grow old, too
Film

Queer people grow old, too

From social clubs and custom painted vans to bathhouses and retirement communities, more and more filmmakers and photographers are showing what life actually looks like for LGBTQ+ elders.

Written by: Jake Hall

Thousands join vigils in memory of Brianna Ghey
Activism

Thousands join vigils in memory of Brianna Ghey

Rest in pride — Following the brutal killing of trans teenager Brianna Ghey in Warrington this weekend, thousands gather at events held around the UK and Ireland in her name.

Written by: Ben Smoke

An electrifying portrait of New York’s ballroom community
Photography

An electrifying portrait of New York’s ballroom community

Yohon Tatum, aka Legendary Father of the House of Tisci, reflects on nurturing a new generation of talent.

Written by: Miss Rosen

What 2022 meant for trans rights in the UK
Activism

What 2022 meant for trans rights in the UK

Fight for liberation — We look back on a year that saw solidarity and strength in the face of huge blows to the trans community.

Written by: Caleb Howard

Inside Ireland’s first queer Gaelic football team
Magazine

Inside Ireland’s first queer Gaelic football team

Wear your colours — As the country slowly frees itself from the grip of social conservatism, its national sports are modernising too, powered by a new generation of athletes and fans determined to create more inclusive spaces. At the forefront of this movement is Na Gaeil Aeracha, the country’s first ever queer GAA club.

Written by: Róisín Lanigan

How one Australian teen changed trans rights for good
Film

How one Australian teen changed trans rights for good

Dreamlife of Georgie Stone — A new documentary follows the story of a teen whose battle changed the law on access to treatment for trans youth.

Written by: Molly Cavanagh

How protestors won the battle to save kink spaces
Activism

How protestors won the battle to save kink spaces

United in leather — Last week, Tower Hamlets council removed its nudity-restricting licensing conditions. It represents a huge win for London’s kink community, reports Bella Saltiel.

Written by: Bella Saltiel

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