The Gay Doctor Who Fought Nazis

In the early 20th century, Magnus Hirschfeld was Europe’s foremost advocate for LGBTQ rights. Today, as the Right increasingly echoes Nazi ideas about gender and sexuality, we can learn from his example.

Send the Pope to Gaza

If all his lofty words about morality and care for the innocent are supposed to mean anything, Leo should break the blockade himself.

Animals-Banner-V1

Why not listen to the Current Affairs Podcast

Every other week our editorial team brings you a mixture of discussion, analysis, and whimsy.

It’s fun to pur­chase things in our Shop

subscribe to our weekly briefings to read THE NEWS