X-Men: Bad Queer Civil Rights Crusaders, Not Hetero Heroes

The X-Men characters are presented in more palatable heterosexual bodies but they are very much a coded narrative on two branches of queer protest and resistance. Sean O’Toole writes about why X-Men stories resonate with queer trauma, safe spaces, and survival.

Shoving it in their faces: the story of same-sex PDAs on film

Can we have meaningful LGBTQ+ representation without showing same-sex PDAs? Danni Glover investigates.

July: Dont look back in anger

As part of our July theme "Talkin 'bout my generation", Karen Pollock explores why so many of the big names of LGBTQ+ activism seem resistant to change and new ideas.

Chapter two – It’s different now?

It's different now though isn't it, the stigma, it's not as bad as it was in the early days of inscribed tombstones and crashing rocks? Juno Roche continues looking back over her story.

Film Review: The Duke of Burgundy

Karen Pollock explores the themes behind The Duke of Burgundy, a story of love, betrayal and how far we will go to please a love

Andreja Pejić has brought trans issues to the mainstream media

Andreja Pejić was featured on the cover of 'ES Magazine' last week. Why was this so significant? Guest writer Hadley discusses.

Supporting trans youths: TQ meets the CEO of Mermaids

Susie Green is the CEO of Mermaids, a charity dedicated to supporting transgender children and young people. She spoke with Stephanie Farnsworth about the work of Mermaids and the issues they faced daily in the battle to improve support for trans young people.

The Queerness of a Replicant

Willow Lloyd offers a queer retrospective on the Ridley Scott classic.

Call-outs: a user’s guide

It can be frustrating to be called out for being oppressive, particularly when you feel marginalised in some way yourself. Danni Glover considers how to approach the situation with grace.

July: Talkin ’bout my generation

This July we want to start a conversation about age, ageing, youth and the generation gap