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Italy’s ban on surrogacy abroad is an abhorrent attack on reproductive rights

Italy’s ban on surrogacy abroad is an abhorrent attack on reproductive rights

On October 16, the Italian Government passed a ban on surrogacy abroad. What does this mean for the reproductive rights of the Italian people?
Let women write fanfiction

Let women write fanfiction

Fanfiction gave many, including myself, the space to be themselves. So, we look into the origins and communities behind fanfiction to shed light on why it shouldn’t be dismissed.
Falling in love with the screen: 7 things to watch this Valentine’s

Falling in love with the screen: 7 things to watch this Valentine’s

Spend this cold and unforgiving Valentine’s season snuggled up to a film or show, expertly judged and recommended by our globally cultural and renowned experts
Books are a girl’s best friend – Valentine’s edition

Books are a girl’s best friend – Valentine’s edition

Treat yourself this romantic season with a good read – books are much lower maintenance than men
In Memoriam review: Finding solace amongst sorrow

In Memoriam review: Finding solace amongst sorrow

Alice Winn’s debut In Memoriam has become Waterstones’ poster child for both historical fiction and LGBTQ+ romance. It has already been named an ‘instant classic’, but what separates this Great War story from so many others?
What in 451°F: How and why do book bans still exist?

What in 451°F: How and why do book bans still exist?

Book burning is finally outdated, but book banning is still a stable trend. Why is this still the case and what we can do about it?
Beautiful Thing review: An urban, coming-of-age love story

Beautiful Thing review: An urban, coming-of-age love story

This rendition of Beautiful Thing is a successful revival – Jonathan Harvey’s story is wonderfully tender, certainly withstanding the test of time
cheeky little brown Review: A story of Black friendship, heartbreak, and Queer relationships

cheeky little brown Review: A story of Black friendship, heartbreak, and Queer relationships

cheeky little brown gives an insightful view into the complexities of racialised relationships: from interacting with new hoity-toity white friends to adapting to the new changed version of an old familiar face.
Review: The F****ts and Their Friends Between Revolutions

Review: The F****ts and Their Friends Between Revolutions

The F****ts and Their Friends Between Revolutions is a riotous, fabulous and outrageous display of queer struggle, perseverance and celebration.
Cal Freeman: My experience as a Queer Irish filmmaker

Cal Freeman: My experience as a Queer Irish filmmaker

We talk to Manchester-based Cal Freeman about his experience as a Queer filmmaker, the projects he’s undertaken, and advice for aspiring filmmakers
Romance novels revisited: Finding the modern love story

Romance novels revisited: Finding the modern love story

The Mancunion discusses love stories throughout literary history, as well as which novel modern book lovers should spend your days reading!
Canal Street and beyond: The highlights of Manchester’s gay scene

Canal Street and beyond: The highlights of Manchester’s gay scene

Manchester is home to the world famous Gay Village with various hotspots for a fabulous night out. Get the rundown on the gay scene and what bars to dance the night away to
Jsky: Célfie – A new force to be reckoned with

Jsky: Célfie – A new force to be reckoned with

Manchester-based artist Jsky’s latest EP ‘Célfie’ is released on Valentines Day so prepare for the best
Why I’m fed up with straight people telling me to visit Dubai

Why I’m fed up with straight people telling me to visit Dubai

Why would I want to go on holiday to somewhere I wouldn’t feel welcome?
The beauty behind Call Me By Your Name

The beauty behind Call Me By Your Name

It’s been almost 15 years since the release of CMBYN. Since then, the book has made its mark in Western culture. This month it debuts a new cover, reminding us of the beauty and intricacy behind the novel’s words.
Review: Vignettes

Review: Vignettes

Fashion Editor Alex Bikard reviews Vignettes at Hope Mill Theatre
Mothers of all kinds

Mothers of all kinds

With Mother’s Day nearly upon us, Audre Lorde’s essay discussing her experience of lesbian parenthood from her collection ‘Sister Outsider’ is the perfect text to reflect on non-conventional parent dynamics
An Equal Relationship: Do entrenched norms still define dating?

An Equal Relationship: Do entrenched norms still define dating?

Traditional ideas of who does what when dating is still out there, but why?
Derek Jarman: PROTEST! Art and Activism collide at Manchester Art Gallery

Derek Jarman: PROTEST! Art and Activism collide at Manchester Art Gallery

Sarah Taylor reviews Manchester Art Gallery’s retrospective exhibition on the life and works of prolific filmmaker, artist, and activist Derek Jarman.
Scotland’s push for LGBTQ+ education

Scotland’s push for LGBTQ+ education

Scotland become the world’s first country to make LGBTQ+ education a mandatory part of its curriculum