LGBT

In Trump's America, there is nowhere for LGBT people to hide
Activism

In Trump's America, there is nowhere for LGBT people to hide

My Month With Trump — Each month until Trump leaves office we'll be hearing how he's impacted individual lives in our column My Month With Trump. As the Bigot-in-Chief looks poised to sign an anti-LGBT executive order, LA-based Jeff Leavell hits out at his fellow white gay men just like him sitting silently by in his community as the flames of prejudice spread. There is no safe space to hide in.

Written by: Jeff Leavell

Does Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron really hate gays?
Reportage

Does Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron really hate gays?

We went to ask him — Time and time again Tim Farron has been asked is he believes the act of gay sex is a sin, but he keeps on refusing to commit to an answer. We headed down to his big campaign speech to try and find out.

Written by: Michael Segalov

LGBT Londoners stand with tortured gay men in Chechnya
Reportage

LGBT Londoners stand with tortured gay men in Chechnya

'Hands off the gays' — Queer people and their allies descended on the Russian embassy in London last night after it was reported that gay men in Chechnya are being rounded up and killed.

Written by: Michael Segalov

The London pub reigniting the city's drag scene
Film

The London pub reigniting the city's drag scene

Huck Film: Nights of Glory — Welcome to The Glory, a queer East London pub at the heart of the city's drag scene. Step inside with us and enjoy a night of pure, unadulterated glory.

Written by: HUCK HQ

King and Queens in their Castles
Photography

King and Queens in their Castles

Intimate snapshots of LGBT life — Photographer Tom Atwood travelled the length and breadth of the United States, capturing queer icons at home in his personal celebration of LGBTQ life.

Written by: Biju Belinky

No, being kinky is not the same as being queer
Opinion

No, being kinky is not the same as being queer

From Where I Stand — When the Huffington Post decided to included kinksters in their definition of queer they disrespected a community that has been involuntarily fetishised for years.

Written by: Biju Belinky

Documenting the violence facing Turkey's trans community
Photography

Documenting the violence facing Turkey's trans community

Trans House — Queer photographer Omer Tevfik has spent years documenting Turkey's trans community, and with a conservative government banning Pride celebrations and trans people being murdered in the street, the need for resistance and visibility has never been greater.

Written by: Lorena Rios

What happens when you ask your community if it's homophobic
Activism

What happens when you ask your community if it's homophobic

Real talk in a seaside town — When queer artist Scottee was asked to organise an event for LGBT History Month in his seaside town, he responded with one, seemingly simple, question.

Written by: Scottee

We watched activists ad-hack London to commemorate LGBT history
Activism

We watched activists ad-hack London to commemorate LGBT history

Sexual Avengers — Blue plaques might commemorate important sites across London, but they're the reserve of the white, straight and male. We tagged along as activists ad-hacked important sites of LGBT history across central London to commemorate London's queer culture.

Written by: Matt Broomfield

Peckham Pride: Resistance and celebration by London's migrants and queers
Activism

Peckham Pride: Resistance and celebration by London's migrants and queers

Pride is a protest — In the United Kingdom, Pride used to be a protest for the LGBT community, but corporate sponsorship now reigns supreme. The battle is far from over for LGBT rights though. This Saturday, activists organised Peckham Pride, a politically charged pro-migrant, pro-LGBT march and celebration. One of the organisers, Charlie Smoke, explains why.

Written by: Charlie Smoke

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