The transgender sex worker, publisher and activist’s candidacy for Parliament is historic – but it’s just one step in a long and ongoing struggle against discrimination.
Following openDemocracy revelations, a new EU-funded study reveals a sharp rise in cases of criminalised solidarity and humanitarian aid under anti-smuggling laws.
Ultra-conservatives have launched homophobic campaigns against Disney and Marvel for 'LGBT propaganda'. It seems laughable but it’s part of a coordinated backlash.
The far right did not conquer the European Parliament – but this doesn’t mean the threats to our rights have receded. Just look at what’s happening in Italy today.
In March, I travelled from London to Verona, Italy to join a historic protest for women’s and LGBTIQ rights – while Matteo Salvini, from the far-Right Lega party, received a standing ovation at a key summit of ultra-conservative activists.Watch the film 'Solidarity is in the air' on YouTube
British restaurant critic and LGBT rights campaigners call for boycott over support for recent gathering of US, Russian and European politicians and activists in Verona.
British restaurant critic Jay Rayner slams leading prosecco firm for sponsoring coalition of ‘racists, bigots and ultra nationalists’ – with ‘ultraconservative’ eco-sustainable cheese producer also under fire
Elderly women, priests and firefighters among those arrested, charged or ‘harassed’ by police for supporting migrants, with numbers soaring in the past 18 months.
Leaked proposals from a senior Irish politician, backed by powerful Christian lobbyists, raise stakes in European elections, where the far right is pushing for big gains
openDemocracy undercover investigation reveals ‘explosive’ evidence of ‘deeply concerning’ coordination between controversial Madrid campaign group and far-Right parties across Europe Español.