As LGBTQIA+ History Month enters its final week, I’ve been thinking a lot about the challenges facing the community - especially the rollbacks on protections I mentioned last issue in the US. But more than anything, I’ve been reflecting on what’s happening to trans people right now.

The way some politicians, leaders and the media fixates on and demonises such a small part of the population, using them as a distraction from real issues, strips away their humanity. We’ve seen this pattern before - with immigrants, marginalised communities, and so many others. But when I stop and think about trans people, both individually and as a community, it’s clear how much resilience and courage they need just to exist right now.

So, what am I doing to show support? How many times have I seen an awful headline about trans rights, felt that sinking feeling, and just scrolled past? It’s easy to become numb, to feel like there’s nothing we can do - but small acts of solidarity matter. Sharing, speaking up, refusing to let this become background noise. When we show up, it makes it easier for others to do the same. And more importantly, it’s a reminder to the trans community that they’re not alone.

Oliver, Director of Marketing

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Millennials waited to have kids - so why is parenting still so hard?

Many millennials put off having children until they were financially secure and further along in their careers, but now they’re finding that higher positions come with more pressure- making it even harder to juggle work and parenting.

Why is it so tough for working parents?

Many waited to have kids until they had stable, well-paid jobs, only to find those roles demand longer hours, more responsibility, and less flexibility. Rising childcare costs make things even harder, forcing some parents - especially mothers - to step back from work. Despite legal protections, many still feel pressure to return from maternity leave quickly or risk losing career progress.

What can employers do to help?

While some companies offer fertility benefits, real support often stops once the baby arrives. Better parental leave, flexible working, and affordable childcare would help parents stay in work without sacrificing family life. As more millennials rethink their careers - some stepping back, others demanding better policies - businesses that don’t adapt risk losing skilled workers.

Is it time to break up the Met Police?

The head of the National Black Police Association (NBPA) has called for the Metropolitan Police to be broken up, arguing that decades of failed reforms have left Black communities without trust in the force.

Why is the Met facing such strong criticism?

Following the Casey Review’s findings that the Met is institutionally racist, the NBPA says little has changed to rebuild trust. Black officers who report racism face victimisation, and Black Londoners continue to experience policing that feels more like enforcement than community protection. The NBPA has even urged Black Britons to boycott joining the force, a move not seen in nearly 20 years. Met leaders, however, argue they are working on reform through initiatives like the Police Race Action Plan, though critics say these efforts have failed to make a real difference.

What needs to happen next?

NBPA President Andy George believes the only solution is to break up the Met into smaller, regionally focused police services, alongside a central unit for major operations like counterterrorism. He argues that, just as policing in Northern Ireland was transformed, London’s force needs a complete reset. Others believe reform is still possible within the current system - but with public trust at an all-time low, the pressure is on to prove it.

Should you receive wages for housework?

In the fight for women's equality, one controversial topic is the Wages for Housework movement, launched in the 1970s. A new book, Wages for Housework by Emily Callaci, explores the movement’s history and its relevance in today’s debates around unpaid labour, care work, and economic justice.

Is paying for housework a good idea?

While some critics argue that introducing wages for housework could trap women in traditional domestic roles and discourage them from joining the workforce, supporters of the movement believe that recognising and compensating this work would help tackle economic inequality, particularly for women who carry the greatest burden of household duties.

Shining a light on feminist activists

The book profiles key figures in the Wages for Housework movement, feminist activists who fought for domestic labour to be recognised as real work such as Silvia Federici, Selma James, Wilmette Brown, and more. Through their testimonies, Callaci highlights how housework has long been a key part of women's struggle for equality, shaping broader feminist movements and policy debates.

The book raises questions about how society values housework and care work today, and what still needs to change in order to create a truly equal society.

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