LGBTQ Rights

Two people holding "Trans Rights Now" signs at an outdoor protest.
Activism

The UK is now second-worst country for LGBTQ+ rights in western Europe

Rainbow regression — It’s according to new rankings in the 2025 Rainbow Europe Map and Index, which saw the country plummet to 45th out of 49 surveyed nations for laws relating to the recognition of gender identity.

Written by: Ella Glossop

Activism

The LGBT Travellers fundraising for survival

This Christmas, Traveller Pride are raising money to continue supporting LGBT Travellers (used inclusively) across the country through the festive season and on into next year, here’s how you can support them.

Written by: Percy Henderson

Music

The film celebrating 40 years of queer resistance

Alongside the re-issue of Bronski Beat’s iconic ‘Age of Consent’, the band have worked with acclaimed filmmaker Matt Lambert to create a powerful new video for single ‘Why?’ exploring four decades of struggle.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Photography

Celebrating Fire Island’s fabled “Invasion of the Pines”

Photographer Phillip Gutman’s recent exhibition pays homage to an important chapter of LGBTQ history with a sumptuous array of hand printed scenes.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Activism

My trans son’s life depends on compassion not political point scoring

“I was scared every time he left the house,” writes the parent of a trans child following the murder of trans teen Brianna Ghey and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s comments mocking trans people this week.

Written by: Jo

Activism

The drag night at the heart of LGBTQ rights in Namibia

Amid a growing LGBTQ+ civil rights movement and multiple Supreme Court hearings that represent a crucial moment for equality in the country, Drag Night Namibia provides a space for queer joy and solidarity.

Written by: Chris de Beer-Procter

Outdoors

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.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Opinion

Easing the gay blood ban means more sexual stigma

Pyrrhic victory — In the wake of a rule change meaning that more gay men can give blood, writer Benjamin Weil argues that the burden of AIDS discrimination has merely shifted elsewhere in the community.

Written by: Benjamin Weil

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

The activists taking on Poland's 'LGBT-free zones'

Polish Stonewall — One-third of Poland has declared itself free of "LGBT ideology", as state-sanctioned hatred towards queer people escalates under the ultra-conservative Law & Justice party. Writer Jake Hall speaks to the local activists fighting back.

Written by: Jake Hall

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