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At London Trans+ Pride, I march for a future that teenage me didn't think I'd have
At London Trans+ Pride, I march for a future that teenage me didn't think I'd have
Trans pride isn't just a celebration, it's about survival. Oscar Sharples reflects on how we all need a bit more trans joy in our lives
LGBTQ+ inclusion doesn't just benefit certain Brits – it helps all of us
LGBTQ+ inclusion doesn't just benefit certain Brits – it helps all of us
My dad was beaten up for being trans. Trust me when I say the Supreme Court ruling will hurt people
My dad was beaten up for being trans. Trust me when I say the Supreme Court ruling will hurt people
Young LGBTQ+ people are made homeless because of who they are – but official stats don't show it
Young LGBTQ+ people are made homeless because of who they are – but official stats don't show it
'We don't live single issue lives': This exhibition is celebrating trans joy amid the culture wars
'We don't live single issue lives': This exhibition is celebrating trans joy amid the culture wars
Clara Amfo: 'You will never lose learning about how somebody else lives differently to you'
Clara Amfo: 'You will never lose learning about how somebody else lives differently to you'
Our history is way queerer than you think – here's why that matters
Our history is way queerer than you think – here's why that matters
Big Issue's Changemakers of 2025: Communities and equality
Big Issue's Changemakers of 2025: Communities and equality
'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'
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…'
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
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
Marc Almond on being the antidote to Thatcher and why he's probably a queer icon after all
Marc Almond on being the antidote to Thatcher and why he's probably a queer icon after all
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
