Culture
The opera shining a spotlight on Trump’s travel ban
Centre stage politics — After being banned from entering the US, British-Iranian composer Soosan Lolavar is taking on immigration, borders and racism with her new show ID, Please.
Written by: Briony Cartmell
Coming of age in a country that doesn't exist
Welcome to Transnistria — Transnistria is a self-proclaimed nation that broke away from Moldova in 1990. Now that its first generation are becoming adults – with few prospects and an economy in free-fall – they’re finding their way in a world that doesn’t recognise their identity.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Should only trans actors take up trans parts?
Summer in London — We asked the cast of Summer In London – a play that's made history with its entirely transgender cast.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Self-appointed 'King' Macron is no antidote to Trump
From Where I Stand — After parading through the Palace of Versailles with an entourage of underlings, French president Emmanuel Macron has allowed the mask to slip. What lies beneath, says Sam Kriss, looks scarily familiar.
Written by: Sam Kriss
Cosey Fanni Tutti: fearless provocateur, ultimate outsider
A life less ordinary — Branded a ‘wrecker of civilisation’ by the establishment, Cosey Fanni Tutti is a creative force who ripped up the rules in the realms of sex, music and performance art. Now the rest of the world is finally catching up to her.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Celebrating ten outrageous years of the UK's best queer club
Inside NYC Downlow — For just four nights a year, the UK's best queer club opens its doors. We went along to the NYC Downlow's messy, sweaty and wild tenth birthday celebrations at Glastonbury this weekend.
Written by: Michael Segalov
When a hippie oasis becomes an industrial nightmare
An American dream, cracked — Photographer Lars Borges spent two years documenting California's youngest and poorest county: a once-thriving border town now home to industrial sweatshops and strip bars.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Community and strength at last night's Finsbury Park vigil
United Against All Terror — With one dead and eleven still injured, London is once again in shock and mourning following the Finsbury Park Mosque terror attack.
Written by: Michael Segalov
The Daily Mail and the Sun are hate preachers, they must be held to account
From Where I Stand — In the aftermath of any terror attack we look for the preachers who have radicalised. Last night's attack on Finsbury Park Mosque can be no exception.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Perfume Genius is outrunning his fears, searching for peace
I'll be your mirror... — Outcasts often seek shelter in the music of Perfume Genius. But after finding stability in his own life, Mike Hadreas has realised that sobriety doesn't fix everything. It just casts a harsher light on the underlying problems.
Written by: Laura Snapes