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Short History of Queer Parenting by Kirsty Loehr

Short History of Queer Parenting by Kirsty Loehr

A smart, engaging read from a local author who knows how to make history feel relevant, fun and curious. It’s ideal for anyone who wants to understand the roots of queer family life—and why those roots matter now.

Inside The Pod: How Crawley LGBT+ Is Building Community, One Conversation at a Time

Inside The Pod: How Crawley LGBT+ Is Building Community, One Conversation at a Time

Sometimes, the most meaningful LGBT+ spaces are not the loudest or the flashiest they are the ones that quietly hold people together. That was the feeling that settled in almost immediately upon stepping into The Pod, a welcoming community space run by Crawley LGBT+, tucked into the heart of Crawley.

A Queer Carol: Ghosts of Midwinter Past, Present, and Fabulously Future

A Queer Carol: Ghosts of Midwinter Past, Present, and Fabulously Future

Our Scrooge sits alone on this midwinter night, when the ghost appears. "I wear the chain I forged in life," moans Marley—but what chains do we forge when we deny our natures? When we perform propriety instead of embracing authenticity?

Grindr thefts leave men facing debt and trauma as two men jailed in London

Grindr thefts leave men facing debt and trauma as two men jailed in London

Two men, Rahmat Khan Mohammadi, 23, and Mohammed Bilal Hotak, 21, have been jailed after using Grindr to commit dozens of offences against unsuspecting gay men, leaving victims feeling targeted for their sexuality and vulnerabilities.

To our readers: thank you for being part of Scene

To our readers: thank you for being part of Scene

A year of highs and lows has reminded us just how powerful community can be. As the year comes to a close, we want to thank our readers for standing with Scene and with each other.

Andy Burnham apologises for "past homophobic persecution" of LGBTQ+ people by Greater Manchester Police

Andy Burnham apologises for "past homophobic persecution" of LGBTQ+ people by Greater Manchester Police

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has apologised for the "past homophobic persecution" of LGBTQ+ people by Greater Manchester Police (GMP). In a letter to LGBTQ+ rights campaigner Peter Tatchell, the Mayor acknowledged that LGBTQ+ people in Greater Manchester were subjected to “unacceptable discrimination” by GMP and apologised

Rebels, Rockers, and Revolutionary Love: The Leather Boys ride again

Rebels, Rockers, and Revolutionary Love: The Leather Boys ride again

This slim volume absolutely flies by, utterly compulsive despite—or perhaps because of—its unflinching approach. It's essential reading for understanding how far we've travelled and what it cost those who came before.

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