LGBTQ+
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
There is no guarantee that Article 520, which criminalises homosexuality in Syria, will be lifted following the fall of the Assad regime. An LGBTQ+ writer shares his story of fleeing the country and his hopes for the 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
The Big Issue spoke to Onye Ezeh, aka OneDa, about her deeply personal debut record – and about what the future holds
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?
Former Royal Navy Commander, Craig Jones MBE leads the campaign for LGBTQ+ military charity Fighting With Pride to bring compensation and justice for victims and those who suffered under the LGBTQ+ ban in the armed froces. Here he writes for the Big Issue
‘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
Trans Brits feel like a ‘constant target’ in wake of Brianna Ghey’s murder: ‘Trans kids deserve better’
Trans Brits feel like a ‘constant target’ in wake of Brianna Ghey’s murder: ‘Trans kids deserve better’
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
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
LGBTQ+ homelessness is worse than people think. This charity is ‘on a mission’ to create safe spaces
LGBTQ+ homelessness is worse than people think. This charity is ‘on a mission’ to create safe spaces
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
The UK used to be the most LGBTQ-friendly place in Europe. Now, it’s not even close
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
Dannii Minogue on I Kissed a Girl, family and ‘busting the door open’ for other queer allies
Top 5 queer love stories, chosen by Justin Myers aka The Guyliner
Top 5 queer love stories, chosen by Justin Myers aka The Guyliner
These Letters End in Tears by Musih Tedji Xaviere review – love in the face of hate
