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FeaturesExpression by Fur: A ScotiaCon weekend with the furry community
Hot on the hairy heels of ScotiaCon 2025, we chat to members of the furry community about harmful media misrepresentation, the joy of connecting IRL and finding freedom in fur Read more »| 13 Mar 2025 -
FeaturesFinding Your Feet: How foot fetishes (and other kinks) can reduce STI transmission
When it comes to safer sex, condoms are only the start of what can be a pleasure-filled, and even kinky conversation. We unpack the surprising connection between foot fetishes and reduced STI transmissions Read more »| 13 Feb 2025 -
FeaturesQueering Memory Lane: Mapping Edinburgh's LGBTQ+ history
This February, Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive spotlights Edinburgh's queer history in exhibition Desire Paths: Reading Queer Edinburgh. To celebrate, one writer takes a look at a handful of the city's landmarks and their queer tales Read more »| 11 Feb 2025 -
FeaturesRadical Review: The organisations who sought change in 2024
At the end of a difficult year, we’re grateful for the grassroots organisations who have shown us another way. We unpack a handful of these groups' practices and teachings, and look towards 2025 with hope Read more »| 09 Dec 2024 -
FeaturesFair Saturday on their 2024 programme
As November arrives, we’re looking forward to Fair Saturday – a festival like no other. We chat to the Fair Saturday Foundation about the value of the arts, money well spent, and this year’s stellar programme Read more »| 08 Nov 2024 -
FeaturesPassing Pixels: On contemporary meme culture
From Word Art sweet nothings to hyper-specific starter packs, memes are now commonplace in our everyday lives – but what does it all meme? We unpack the astronomical power of online humour to construct both utopias and dystopias Read more »| 06 Nov 2024
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FeaturesTaking Up (Green) Space: How people of colour are embracing Scotland's outdoors
The great outdoors is for everyone – not just white folks. We speak to people of colour-led organisations about connecting with and building community within nature Read more »| 15 Oct 2024 -
StudentsActivism 101: An Introduction to Student Protest
Learn how to support Palestine and squash transphobia from a pair of grassroots organisations based in Scotland Read more »| 10 Sep 2024 -
IntersectionsA Queer Ascent: The joy of Scotland's queer climbing community
Chalk-on-hands, carabiner clips – the climbing centre is the new queer place to be. We speak to the frontrunners in Scotland's queer climbing scene about representation in sports, creating safe spaces, and finding self-acceptance through community Read more »| 10 Jul 2024 -
IntersectionsAn Education in Disruption: Divestment in higher education
From fossil fuels to arms, university funds have long been corrupt. We take a closer look at institutional complicity and the recent student-led campaigns organising against the system Read more »| 21 Mar 2024 -
FeaturesAsk Anahit: AI Edition
In this month's Ask Anahit special, our regular advice columnist hands over the reins to (read: gets in a fight with) ChatGPT, exploring why we always look for answers when it comes to matters of the heart Read more »| 12 Feb 2024 -
FeaturesConnections in the Cold: Polyamory & community in Winter
It's getting pretty cold and 'cuffing season' is here – but monogamy isn't the only relationship structure that can bring us warmth. We speak to some folk about their experiences of polyamory and the intimacy it can offer, in winter and beyond Read more »| 05 Dec 2023 -
IntersectionsDemand A Daydream: The case for less manifestation in the arts
Fed up with affirmations? It's time to stare out of a window indefinitely and let our minds wander into artistic practice. One writer unpacks the power of daydreaming and letting go of productivity-based approaches to creativity Read more »| 02 Aug 2023 -
IntersectionsDog Days: Responsibility & reflection in trying times
A new puppy can bring all sorts of havoc to a life – but, really, we might actually welcome the ups and downs of canine parenthood. One writer explores growing up, emotional turmoil, and why we're embracing dog ownership in our twenties Read more »| 18 Jul 2023 -
IntersectionsArches DIY: The story of Glasgow's DIY skatepark
The Arches DIY is more than just your average skate park: it's a hand-built community. We chat to them about re-imagining space, constructing on multiple legacies, and the power of skate culture Read more »| 07 Jun 2023