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Leslie Clarke

Brighton, UK

Designer & political comms strategist. CEO, Pride Community Foundation. Ex-city councillor. Autumn lover, PSL in hand, mentally in LA—living and working in Brighton, UK.

Independence Day: Why LGBTQ+ America has no cause to celebrate

Independence Day: Why LGBTQ+ America has no cause to celebrate

For many LGBTQ+ people across America, this Fourth of July is not a celebration but a moment of reflection. As freedoms are questioned, communities across the country are quietly showing courage, care, and hope.

Berlin Pride: 5 tips for a wild, warm and wonderfully queer weekend in the Hauptstadt

Berlin Pride: 5 tips for a wild, warm and wonderfully queer weekend in the Hauptstadt

Berlin Pride is more than a party—it’s protest, play, and pure queer joy. From the unfenced, dance-all-day parade to legendary bars like Heile Welt and Tipsy Bear, here are 5 tips to make the most of your Pride weekend in the Hauptstadt.

Beats in the Underground: How Berlin is using techno and art to reclaim its U-Bahn stations

Beats in the Underground: How Berlin is using techno and art to reclaim its U-Bahn stations

Berlin is turning to techno and art to make its U-Bahn stations safer — not with more police, but with beats, art and light. It’s a bold, very Berlin move, rooted in the city’s queer spirit and belief that culture can build community where fear once lingered.

Outside the EHRC, protest is still a right

Outside the EHRC, protest is still a right

The High Court has rejected an attempt to stop trans rights protests outside the EHRC. Leslie Clarke explores what the ruling means for free speech, the right to protest, and the growing tension between LGBTQ+ communities and the body meant to protect them.

It's time for Scene's next step: We want you!

It's time for Scene's next step: We want you!

Scene is expanding and we’re looking for new voices. If you’ve got a story to tell — from queer politics to local culture — we want to hear from you. Writers from the UK, Ireland, the US and Europe are welcome. Join us and help shape the next chapter.

Pride Month 2025 - We need to talk

Pride Month 2025 - We need to talk

As Pride Month 2025 begins, we find ourselves at a turning point. What once felt like unstoppable progress for LGBTQ+ rights now feels fragile, even under threat. The author urges the community to move beyond nostalgia and instead recommit to protest, political engagement and coalition-building.

Meet Leslie: The New Chapter for Scene and the Pride Community Foundation

Meet Leslie: The New Chapter for Scene and the Pride Community Foundation

Hi everyone, I’m Leslie Pumm, and I’m proud to step into my role as CEO of the Pride Community Foundation – and just as proud to announce that Scene, Brighton & Hove’s iconic LGBTQ+ magazine, has officially joined our Foundation’s family. Born and raised in Berlin to an American dad and German mum

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