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Letters: Big Issue’s Changemakers showed that in dark times it’s important to have hope
Letters

Letters: Big Issue’s Changemakers showed that in dark times it’s important to have hope

Our Changemakers issue has given readers some reasons to be cheerful

LGBTQ+ History Month: Is Bridgerton finally ready for queer romance?
Bridgerton

LGBTQ+ History Month: Is Bridgerton finally ready for queer romance?

LGBTQ+ history month is a reminder that LGBTQ+ people have always existed – including (Bridgerton writers take note!) in regency Britain.

LGBTQ+ History Month: We need to shout our history from the rooftops!
Norena Shopland

LGBTQ+ History Month: We need to shout our history from the rooftops!

‘Diversities in humankind have always been here,’ writes historian Norena Shopland, ‘and will always be here until the end of time’

Exercise is good for everyone – but too many LGBTQ+ people still don’t feel they belong
Simon Blake

Exercise is good for everyone – but too many LGBTQ+ people still don’t feel they belong

In turbulent times for the LGBTQ+ community, we must be courageous 
LGBTQ+

In turbulent times for the LGBTQ+ community, we must be courageous 

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Separate Rooms by Pier Vittorio Tondelli review – a welcome return to the queer canon
Books

Separate Rooms by Pier Vittorio Tondelli review – a welcome return to the queer canon

Transphobia and homophobia are terrible for the economy, report finds
LGBTQ+ rights

Transphobia and homophobia are terrible for the economy, report finds

Young LGBTQ+ people are made homeless because of who they are – but official stats don’t show it
Melissa Gilpin

Young LGBTQ+ people are made homeless because of who they are – but official stats don’t show it

Sex work is ‘just another option in London’s gig economy’, says Sebastian filmmaker Mikko Mäkelä
Film

Sex work is ‘just another option in London’s gig economy’, says Sebastian filmmaker Mikko Mäkelä

‘We don’t live single issue lives’: This exhibition is celebrating trans joy amid the culture wars
Trans rights

‘We don’t live single issue lives’: This exhibition is celebrating trans joy amid the culture wars

As progress marches on, young LGBT+ people need help to avoid being left behind
Laura Mackay

As progress marches on, young LGBT+ people need help to avoid being left behind

LGBTQ+ kids worry their straight parents won’t accept them. Here’s one way to fix that
LGBTQ+ rights

LGBTQ+ kids worry their straight parents won’t accept them. Here’s one way to fix that

I’m gay and a West Ham fan – this is how football has changed for people like me
Jo Bailey

I’m gay and a West Ham fan – this is how football has changed for people like me

Our history is way queerer than you think – here’s why that matters
Justin Bengry

Our history is way queerer than you think – here’s why that matters

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Media and campaigns
Changemakers 2025

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Media and campaigns

I should have spent school preparing for the future. Instead I spent it fighting to be included
Olive Watt

I should have spent school preparing for the future. Instead I spent it fighting to be included

Ripcord by Nate Lippens review – acid-tongued meditations on middle-aged homosexuality
Books

Ripcord by Nate Lippens review – acid-tongued meditations on middle-aged homosexuality

Pride or safety? This is the reality of being LGBTQ+ on public transport  
Kristian Jackson

Pride or safety? This is the reality of being LGBTQ+ on public transport  

65,000 people facing systemic inequities supported by over £1.8mil of Growth Impact Fund investments
Big Issue Invest

65,000 people facing systemic inequities supported by over £1.8mil of Growth Impact Fund investments

The Chase’s Paul Sinha: ‘My mum found out I was gay through an act of emotional sabotage’
LGBTQ+ rights

The Chase’s Paul Sinha: ‘My mum found out I was gay through an act of emotional sabotage’

Yes, LGBTQ+ Pride still matters. A lot. Here’s the many, many reasons why
LGBTQ+ rights

Yes, LGBTQ+ Pride still matters. A lot. Here’s the many, many reasons why

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The UK used to be the most LGBTQ-friendly place in Europe. Now, it’s not even close
LGBTQ+ rights

The UK used to be the most LGBTQ-friendly place in Europe. Now, it’s not even close

Dannii Minogue on I Kissed a Girl, family and ‘busting the door open’ for other queer allies
TV

Dannii Minogue on I Kissed a Girl, family and ‘busting the door open’ for other queer allies

Lesbian Visibility Week: There’s ‘enormous power’ in being a lesbian – but stigma and shame persist
Lesbian Visibility Week

Lesbian Visibility Week: There’s ‘enormous power’ in being a lesbian – but stigma and shame persist

Artist Ray Young: ‘Our government is threatening disabled people’s rights – there’s no compassion’
Theatre

Artist Ray Young: ‘Our government is threatening disabled people’s rights – there’s no compassion’