Features & Longread

Deep dives, untold stories, and bold perspectives. In this section, you’ll find longform journalism, personal essays, and reported features that explore the richness and complexity of queer life — from culture and politics to identity, history, and community. Take your time, dig in, and discover stories that stay with you.

OPINION: ‘Craig’s Thoughts’ by Craig Hanlon-Smith
Features & Longread

OPINION: ‘Craig’s Thoughts’ by Craig Hanlon-Smith

FEATURE: Trains by day, training by night
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FEATURE: Trains by day, training by night

Illinois Office of Tourism renew Gay Star News partnership
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Illinois Office of Tourism renew Gay Star News partnership

LGBT+ friendly destination in the heart of the Peak District
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LGBT+ friendly destination in the heart of the Peak District

INTERVIEW: Ricky Rebel – “I’m being very open about my sexual fantasies”
Arts

INTERVIEW: Ricky Rebel – “I’m being very open about my sexual fantasies”

FEATURE: Transitioning with Sugar – A year in her life 
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FEATURE: Transitioning with Sugar – A year in her life 

Martin Fisher Foundation wine tasting fundraiser
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Martin Fisher Foundation wine tasting fundraiser

FEATURE: Friends Like These 
Arts

FEATURE: Friends Like These 

FEATURE: Poetry, the new rock and roll? Well as of November 18, it might be
Arts

FEATURE: Poetry, the new rock and roll? Well as of November 18, it might be

TRAVEL FEATURE: From Manchester to ‘La Dolce Vita’
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TRAVEL FEATURE: From Manchester to ‘La Dolce Vita’

Martin Fisher Foundation Update
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Martin Fisher Foundation Update

How does PrEP affect our sex lives?
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How does PrEP affect our sex lives?