lgbtq+ rights
‘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
Drag Race star Tia Kofi: ‘Trump winning the election? I wouldn’t call it iconic…’
Drag Race star Tia Kofi: ‘Trump winning the election? I wouldn’t call it iconic…’
The winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs the World had a big year
Our Evenings by Alan Hollinghurst named Big Issue’s book of the year for 2024
Our Evenings by Alan Hollinghurst named Big Issue’s book of the year for 2024
Big Issue books editor Jane Graham’s book of the year is a vividly told tale of sexuality, class and love through the ages
Drag Race star Tia Kofi: ‘We need to stand side-by-side with trans people more than ever’
Drag Race star Tia Kofi: ‘We need to stand side-by-side with trans people more than ever’
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
Drag star Le Gateau Chocolat: ‘As a Black drag queen, I’m political… even when I don’t want to be’
Drag star Le Gateau Chocolat: ‘As a Black drag queen, I’m political… even when I don’t want to be’
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?
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
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
The UK needed Bronski Beat in 1984. Forty years on, their pop and politics remind us to be strong
The UK needed Bronski Beat in 1984. Forty years on, their pop and politics remind us to be strong
Will Ferrell takes a crash course in trans advocacy in new Netflix doc Will & Harper
Will Ferrell takes a crash course in trans advocacy in new Netflix doc Will & Harper
Dylan Mulvaney on womanhood, identity and why there’s so much on the line in the US election
Dylan Mulvaney on womanhood, identity and why there’s so much on the line in the US election
I found strength, joy, resilience and community on the dance floor of queer clubs
I found strength, joy, resilience and community on the dance floor of queer clubs
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
Walt Disco: ‘Politicians would rather talk about trans people than things affecting everyone’
Walt Disco: ‘Politicians would rather talk about trans people than things affecting everyone’
Queer asylum seekers ‘not safe’ in UK due to ‘institutionalised homophobia’ in Home Office, report finds
Queer asylum seekers ‘not safe’ in UK due to ‘institutionalised homophobia’ in Home Office, report finds
Spades, moustaches and 3D Tetris: The secrets of Glastonbury’s legendary Block9 revealed
Spades, moustaches and 3D Tetris: The secrets of Glastonbury’s legendary Block9 revealed
How world’s first drag troupe with Down’s syndrome is breaking boundaries for people with disabilities
How world’s first drag troupe with Down’s syndrome is breaking boundaries for people with disabilities
‘Making trans people into villains’: Tories slammed over pledge to change legal definition of sex
