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The magazine sold by drug addicts to feed their habits
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The magazine sold by drug addicts to feed their habits

Illegal Magazine — For four years, Illegal magazine has been speaking honestly about drugs in Denmark, providing a source of income for addicts in the process while not passing judgement. Now the publication is hitting the streets of London.

Written by: Tenelle Ottley-Matthew

This artist turned 'male 4 male' Craigslist ads into NSFW drawings
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This artist turned 'male 4 male' Craigslist ads into NSFW drawings

No kissing — In '(no kissing)', Dominic Myatt turns the ads in one of the kinkiest corners of the internet into saucy drawings.

Written by: Marta Bausells

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

London still hates Donald Trump
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London still hates Donald Trump

We really do — With Bigot-in-Chief Donald Trump still looking set to be treated to a royal welcome to the United Kingdom, protests erupted inside and outside Parliament last night.

Written by: Theo McInnes

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

The artist exploring her uncle's secret 1950s transgender identity
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The artist exploring her uncle's secret 1950s transgender identity

Ken. To be destroyed — When Sara Davidmann discovered old documents that made it clear her uncle Ken was a transgender woman, she set out to explore and celebrate her life.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Sisters Uncut demand action on violence this Valentine's Day
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Sisters Uncut demand action on violence this Valentine's Day

'You're breaking our hearts' — Feminist direct action group Sisters Uncut demand the Mayor of Hackney fulfil his promises of safe, secure housing for survivors of domestic violence.

Written by: Marta Bausells

The female artists taking inspiration from ancient erotic poems
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The female artists taking inspiration from ancient erotic poems

Happy Valentine's Day — In 2017, there are still many parts of the world where celebrating female lust is an act of revolt in itself. These international artists find inspiration in ancient Arab poems to render radical love.

Written by: Marta Bausells

The play putting the everyday stories of sex workers on stage
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The play putting the everyday stories of sex workers on stage

Neither villains nor victims — See Me Now, a new play at the Young Vic in London, is written and performed by current and former sex workers. We talk to its creators about why it's time their voices are heard.

Written by: Marta Bausells

Why we're building a movement to oppose Trump in Britain
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Why we're building a movement to oppose Trump in Britain

Owen Jones explains — As the British government steamrolls ahead with plans to welcome Bigot-in-Chief Trump to Britain with open arms on a state visit, a grass-roots movement to oppose his administration in the UK is growing. Owen Jones explains why.

Written by: Owen Jones

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