LGBTQ+
‘I didn’t see a future’: Trans veteran forced to hide true self for decades under armed forces ‘gay ban’
‘I didn’t see a future’: Trans veteran forced to hide true self for decades under armed forces ‘gay ban’
A new comic book tells the stories of LGBTQ+ veterans impacted by the ban on homosexuality in the armed forces. That includes transgender fighter pilot Caroline Paige, who speaks to the Big Issue about her story
I was put into care after coming out as trans. But my loving foster family saw me for who I really was
I was put into care after coming out as trans. But my loving foster family saw me for who I really was
One of last year’s winners recalls the impact The Voices Creative Writing Competition run by Coram had on his life
I should have spent school preparing for the future. Instead I spent it fighting to be included
I should have spent school preparing for the future. Instead I spent it fighting to be included
‘On the bus to school each morning, I sat with sweaty palms and a lump in my throat,’ writes Olive Watt. Does it have to be that way?
I faced oppression as an LGBTQ+ man in Syria. We need to keep fighting for a brighter future
I faced oppression as an LGBTQ+ man in Syria. We need to keep fighting for a brighter future
I wound up living in my car after coming out as a lesbian. Now I use music to help people heal
I wound up living in my car after coming out as a lesbian. Now I use music to help people heal
Veterans kicked out of armed forces under ‘gay ban’ to get £75m. But can it right the wrongs?
Veterans kicked out of armed forces under ‘gay ban’ to get £75m. But can it right the wrongs?
‘Shameful’ Saudi Arabia to be 2034 World Cup hosts. It’s a ‘moment of great danger’ for human rights
‘Shameful’ Saudi Arabia to be 2034 World Cup hosts. It’s a ‘moment of great danger’ for human rights
Top 5 new queer books, chosen by author Rachel Dawson
Top 5 new queer books, chosen by author Rachel Dawson
‘I don’t know if I can get away with this’: Inside the making of feel-good queer comedy Smoggie Queens
‘I don’t know if I can get away with this’: Inside the making of feel-good queer comedy Smoggie Queens
Pride or safety? This is the reality of being LGBTQ+ on public transport
Pride or safety? This is the reality of being LGBTQ+ on public transport
Letters: Is DWP about to go after disabled people daring to save money for their future funerals?
Letters: Is DWP about to go after disabled people daring to save money for their future funerals?
This Remembrance Day, let us remember the LGBTQ+ veterans dismissed and imprisoned
This Remembrance Day, let us remember the LGBTQ+ veterans dismissed and imprisoned
LGBTQ+ rights have come a long way in the last 35 years – but the work is far from done
LGBTQ+ rights have come a long way in the last 35 years – but the work is far from done
Mr Loverman star Ariyon Bakare: ‘The struggle for LGBTQ+ acceptance continues in the Caribbean community’
Mr Loverman star Ariyon Bakare: ‘The struggle for LGBTQ+ acceptance continues in the Caribbean community’
Romeo & Seahorse by Nikolaj Tange Lange review – gayness throbs through vein and artery
Romeo & Seahorse by Nikolaj Tange Lange review – gayness throbs through vein and artery
The Chase’s Paul Sinha: ‘My mum found out I was gay through an act of emotional sabotage’
The Chase’s Paul Sinha: ‘My mum found out I was gay through an act of emotional sabotage’
LGBTQ+ homelessness is a topic that’s deeply personal for me – it’s heartbreaking
LGBTQ+ homelessness is a topic that’s deeply personal for me – it’s heartbreaking
Our Evenings by Alan Hollinghurst review – a poised look at the state we’re in
Our Evenings by Alan Hollinghurst review – a poised look at the state we’re in
1984: The Year Pop Went Queer by Ian Wade review – a celebration of gay visibility in music
1984: The Year Pop Went Queer by Ian Wade review – a celebration of gay visibility in music
‘We have the right to live with dignity’: More than 55,000 people march for London Trans+ Pride
‘We have the right to live with dignity’: More than 55,000 people march for London Trans+ Pride
How chicken factory musical Chuck Chuck Baby became a love letter to working-class women
How chicken factory musical Chuck Chuck Baby became a love letter to working-class women
Yes, LGBTQ+ Pride still matters. A lot. Here’s the many, many reasons why
Yes, LGBTQ+ Pride still matters. A lot. Here’s the many, many reasons why
Bradley Riches on Heartstopper, new musical Babies and how coming out helped him embrace his autism
Bradley Riches on Heartstopper, new musical Babies and how coming out helped him embrace his autism
‘We are here and we exist’: Inside the neighbourhood offering sanctuary to queer Russians and Ukrainians
‘We are here and we exist’: Inside the neighbourhood offering sanctuary to queer Russians and Ukrainians
The UK used to be the most LGBTQ-friendly place in Europe. Now, it’s not even close
