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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OpinionLove Bites: Another Word
This month’s Love Bites columnist explores the failings of language and those connections like no other Read more »| 14 Mar 2023 -
FeaturesLucky (& Radical) in Love: A first read of Anahit Behrooz's BFFs
There's something truly powerful about female friendships – the intimacy, the joy, the romance. 404 Ink's BFFs by our very own Anahit Behrooz explores all this and more Read more »| 08 Mar 2023 -
OpinionQueer as Folk: Exploring LGBTQ+ stories through Scottish folk culture
Tradition is far from fixed. Composer Finn Anderson explores shared legacies, the connections between folk and queer culture, and the joy in celebrating both Read more »| 14 Feb 2023 -
InterviewsMind & Body Politic: In conversation with Ally Zlatar
With Eating Disorder Awareness Week at the end of February, we speak to the founder of The Starving Artist about reshaping narratives, creating change, and centring individual experiences Read more »| 08 Feb 2023 -
OpinionLove Bites: Revelling in Reggaeton
This month's columnist reflects on a trip to Chile, embracing reggaeton, and letting go of shame Read more »| 07 Feb 2023 -
InterviewsStick To It: The stickers of Glasgow's Southside
Everyone loves a good sticker – especially one with something to say. We talk to the Instagram account documenting the radical stickers of Glasgow’s Southside Read more »| 16 Jan 2023
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OpinionLove Bites: Revising Our Story
This month's columnist reflects on the story of marriage, dating apps, and a poetry evening – and how this story has changed over time Read more »| 04 Jan 2023 -
OpinionA Latke in Common: Continuing & adapting Jewish traditions
There's joy in tradition – whether old, new, or something in-between. One writer reflects on connecting with the Jewish faith and community through both the conventional and unconventional Read more »| 12 Dec 2022 -
MusicSpotlight On... Humour
Following the release of their debut EP pure misery, we catch up with Andreas Christodoulidis to shine a spotlight on new Glasgow band Humour Read more »| 01 Dec 2022 -
FeaturesChoose a Sustainable Christmas
There are many ways to be less wasteful at Christmas, from buying sustainable gifts to composting your tree Read more »| 29 Nov 2022 -
Opinion
Love Bites: In Handfuls of Rice
This month's Love Bites columnist reflects on making rice, family connections, and knowledge passing from generation to generation Read more »| 28 Nov 2022 -
InterviewsFrom Me To You: In conversation with Transgiving UK
Winter's rough – this one more so than most – but Transgiving UK are bringing a bit of joy to trans communities across the country. We speak to its founders about collective care, the power of gifting, and allyship amid seasons greetings Read more »| 28 Nov 2022 -
Opinion
Love Bites: On Old Bread
This month's columnist looks at remembering, forgetting, and all that rests in a stale baguette Read more »| 17 Nov 2022 -
OpinionPublic Speaking: Activists on the cost of speaking out
It's not easy being talked about – especially when you're trying to say something important yourself. We reflect on the emotional toll of both in-person and online critique Read more »| 15 Nov 2022 -
OpinionFika as Fuel: The need to rest and connect
There's power in taking time for ourselves and for each other. After spending time in Sweden, one writer reflects on how the country's culture harnesses this power – and how we should too Read more »| 09 Nov 2022