We should be allied against a right-wing that seeks to undermine feminist, queer, trans, anti-racist movements, to destroy unions and to engage in climate destruction for a profit.

Even in African countries with slightly more favourable LGBTQI+ legislation, queer people are still subject to prejudice and violence.

Let me say this for the record: people who hold and express fatphobic convictions may identify as queer, but they certainly are not embodying queerness.

When we have spaces to be our authentic selves, neurodivergent queer people can find a genuine sense of community and belonging.

I will not allow Zionism, imperialist governments or the state of Israel to take my compassion or empathy from me. Compassion is the key to our collective liberation.

From Progress Shark to lesbian literature, activism to polyamory and so much more, here are Archer Magazine’s editors’ top picks for 2023.

When you’re a trans person who is criminalised, you are minority in a minority. Unfortunately, we end up in prison a lot of the time because of the way we are treated by society.

In 1990s Tasmania, identifying as a queer teen felt analogous to asking for a vegetarian option at a restaurant and being told that I could order fish.

The Voice referendum was about our humanity, but without our voices. It’s time for treaty and truth-telling. It’s time to end Black deaths in custody.

I’ve found myself in a constant state of limbo, occupying that peculiar grey area of being a mixed-race person in the current divisive racial climate.

In lieu of governing bodies taking the cries of the most vulnerable in our society seriously, I believe it forces our hand.

Masses along the march route are happy to support the party, but often overlook the queer protest, the history and the violence.

In a world where the imagery of Pride has been dominated by white, gym-fit, able-bodied and muscular cis men, Progress Shark is a symbol for us all.

In response to harmful representation, the New Queer Cinema Movement arose; giving a voice to queer identities in a politicised, gritty way.

In 2020, an estimated 34,000 people died due to HIV in Indonesia. I can’t comprehend that level of loss, grief and death.

Assuming that all art is activism is bad for artists. Activism is about pragmatism; it’s about dealing with practical realities of the world.

For Wear It Purple Day, we’ve asked Frankie, a trans young person, to write about how to be a good ally to transgender people in your life. 

We need employers to make workplaces genuinely safe, warm, and welcoming for all.

In 1990, after divorcing my dad, my mum moved to Brunswick aged 30. Here, she encountered feminist politics and lesbian activism.

We know that transgender people, allies, and those with anti-trans views can all play a role in the TERF wars.

We are excited to announce the next print issue of Archer Magazine – the DISABILITIES issue.

The first time I met someone – other than a relative – that I knew was also intersex, it was over twenty years ago. We met quietly at a crusty pub near Roma Street station in Brisbane. We spent the afternoon sharing our experiences; revealing to one another our chromosomal patterns, family histories and hormone replacement regimes. …