Feminism

Trans people aren't a threat to women's rights, the state is
Activism

Trans people aren't a threat to women's rights, the state is

A call for unity — As far-right radicalism escalates in the UK, it's time we started treating transphobic hate crimes, anti-migrant protests, and police violence against women as part of the same problem.

Written by: Tommy Vickerstaff and Liv Wynter

Why the Wages for Housework Campaign is still vital
Activism

Why the Wages for Housework Campaign is still vital

The fight continues — 50 years since its inception, and the campaign calling for recognition that capitalism depends on domestic labour is as pertinent as ever, writes Adele Walton.

Written by: Adele Walton

Why young people are turning to platonic marriages
Activism

Why young people are turning to platonic marriages

Abolishing the family — As the role of the nuclear family and romantic relationships in modern society is increasingly called into ​question, people are finding new ways to exist outside heterosexist norms.

Written by: Katie Tobin

The rise of anti-abortion activism in UK universities
Activism

The rise of anti-abortion activism in UK universities

‘It’s actively dangerous‘ — The government’s efforts to protect ‘free speech’ within universities has emboldened pro-life campaigners operating on campus. Unsurprisingly, it has led to significant backlash among students.

Written by: Katie Tobin

Poignant photos celebrating women of the African diaspora
Culture

Poignant photos celebrating women of the African diaspora

Complex identities — A new exhibition brings together the work of three artists navigating contemporary life in the US, raising pertinent questions about identity, place, migration and immigration.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Self care as warfare: Portraits of Black American womanhood
Photography

Self care as warfare: Portraits of Black American womanhood

21st century girls — Artist Katherine Simóne Reynolds uses photography to dismantle the myths and stereotypes that surround black women today.

Written by: Miss Rosen

JK Rowling is not the victim here
Opinion

JK Rowling is not the victim here

The battle for trans rights — The author’s view on trans people is dogmatism dressed up as rationalism – she is casting herself as a victim in a fight she has no place in.

Written by: Dominique Sisley

Zaina Arafat on queer love, desire, and Palestinian identity
Books

Zaina Arafat on queer love, desire, and Palestinian identity

2020’s breakout author — The author’s powerful debut novel, You Exist Too Much, follows the story of a bisexual Palestinian-American with a penchant for unattainable women.

Written by: Kate Wyver

Photos of American teens taking on the patriarchy
Photography

Photos of American teens taking on the patriarchy

Girl pictures — Photographer Justine Kurland reimagines a mythical new world for young women – one where they’re allowed to roam, rebel, and live lawlessly off the land.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Why Gibraltar still has Europe’s harshest abortion laws
Activism

Why Gibraltar still has Europe’s harshest abortion laws

Time for change — The UK territory is set to become the third country ever to hold a public vote on its abortion laws – and it’s been a long time coming.

Written by: Lydia Morrish

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