Intersections
The home of our Intersections coverage, looking at the cultural world through the intersecting lenses of gender, race, economics, class and sexuality. Check out our feature writing, opinion pieces, interviews, and our regular Love Bites column on the things, people and places our writers love the most.
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OpinionMore Than A Crush: Michael Reid on limerence and his new play Safety
Playwright Michael Reid unpacks how limerence manifests itself within queer experiences – stolen glances, imagined moments, and all Read more »| 04 Aug 2026 -
OpinionLove Bites: Blisters and Tent Face
This month's columnist reflects on craving physical exhaustion Read more »| 21 Jul 2026 -
OpinionAsk Anahit: The Friendzone
In this month's advice column, one reader has fallen in love with a friend – and they're not happy about it Read more »| 17 Jul 2026 -
OpinionStay On Board: Skateboarding and collective connection
Helmet on, balance off – the skatepark’s ready to catch you. One writer explores how skateboarding can bring us closer to ourselves and others Read more »| 16 Jul 2026 -
OpinionTaking to the Mat: In praise of the straight boys at gymnastics
Reflecting on a love for gymnastics, one writer unpacks the sport’s complex relationship with gender and his newfound joy of backflipping through such binaries Read more »| 16 Jul 2026 -
FeaturesGame On Glasgow: The Commonwealth Games return to a changing city
It’s been a long 12 years. We take a look at the legacy of the 2014 Commonwealth Games and consider what the 2026 Games may offer Glasgow and its communities, amid trying times Read more »| 29 Jun 2026
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OpinionDating Outwith: On romantic relationships across ethnic groups
How does love orientate us? One writer explores dating someone outside her ethnic group and considers its impact on her Pakistani identity Read more »| 17 Jun 2026 -
OpinionTo Protest & Post: The digital footprint of protest imagery
Encouraging or endangering? In an age of heightened surveillance, we unpack the ethics of posting protest photos online Read more »| 15 Jun 2026 -
OpinionLove Bites: The Olives
This month’s columnist reflects on how a friendship – and its name – comes to be Read more »| 12 Jun 2026 -
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Ask Anahit: On Record
In this month's advice column, one reader wonders how soon is too soon when it comes to voice notes Read more »| 09 Jun 2026 -
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Ask Anahit: Aftermaths
In this month's advice column, one reader sleeps with a friend who won't text back Read more »| 12 May 2026 -
OpinionLove Bites: The Girly-Pops’ Discourse
This month’s columnist hails the feminist power of niche celebrity gossip Read more »| 11 May 2026 -
FeaturesReclaiming Space: 30 Years of Kinning Park Complex
This spring, Kinning Park Complex marks 30 years on from the occupation that saved it, with a 55-day programme of events. We speak to Events and Volunteer Coordinator Ren Clark about community organising, and reimagining the future of third spaces Read more »| 01 May 2026 -
FeaturesWe Meet Scotland’s Next Generation of Politicians
Election season is well and truly here. We speak to Scotland’s next generation of politicians about representing their communities, the ins and outs of party politics, and their hopes for the future Read more »| 01 May 2026 -
FeaturesBuilding Up, Pushing Out: Purpose Built Student Accommodation in Scotland’s cities
Vacant land? No problem – there’s an unaffordable and exploitative solution to that. One writer unpacks the impact of Purpose Built Student Accommodation looming large over our cities Read more »| 01 May 2026