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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

Sebastian reflects the experiences of young gay men involved in sex work in London. Director Mikko Mäkelä explains how it came to be

‘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

TRANSCESTRY: 10 years of the Museum of Transology is a new exhibition celebrating Trans joy and resistance

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

This LGBT+ History Month, by all means celebrate how far we’ve come, writes Laura Mackay. But children and young people still need our help

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

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Ban on puberty blockers is unjust – but young trans people can endure and thrive despite it
Cleo Madeleine

Ban on puberty blockers is unjust – but young trans people can endure and thrive despite it

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’

From the NHS to levelling up: Here are all the broken promises after 14 years of Tory rule
General Election 2024

From the NHS to levelling up: Here are all the broken promises after 14 years of Tory rule

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’

‘Sport saved me’: Paralympic legend Lauren Rowles on queer joy, Paris 2024 and becoming a mum
Sport

‘Sport saved me’: Paralympic legend Lauren Rowles on queer joy, Paris 2024 and becoming a mum

‘Not fit to be PM’: Calls for Rishi Sunak to resign over trans jibe in front of Brianna Ghey’s mum
Politics

‘Not fit to be PM’: Calls for Rishi Sunak to resign over trans jibe in front of Brianna Ghey’s mum

Nobody knows what Esther McVey’s new ‘anti-woke’ cabinet job means – except for even more culture wars
Culture wars

Nobody knows what Esther McVey’s new ‘anti-woke’ cabinet job means – except for even more culture wars

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Cowbois: This ‘big queer Western’ is subverting macho tropes and celebrating gender outlaws
Theatre

Cowbois: This ‘big queer Western’ is subverting macho tropes and celebrating gender outlaws

Are you gay enough for Suella Braverman? How Home Office expects LGBTQ+ migrants to ‘prove’ themselves
LGBTQ+ Rights

Are you gay enough for Suella Braverman? How Home Office expects LGBTQ+ migrants to ‘prove’ themselves

Suella Braverman sinks to new low saying asylum seekers pretend to be gay for ‘special treatment’
Asylum seekers

Suella Braverman sinks to new low saying asylum seekers pretend to be gay for ‘special treatment’

‘I was terrified I would be sent to prison for being gay in the armed forces. I had a mental health crisis’
LGBT+ veterans

‘I was terrified I would be sent to prison for being gay in the armed forces. I had a mental health crisis’