Understand the LGBTQIA+ headlines and keep track of the latest queer content and perspectives. The QueerAF newsletter is written by Jamie Wareham and a different queer creative each week.
A slightly different format to usual this week, a reflection of a substantial week of ramifications following the Supreme Court ruling.
So we have two explainers, a look at the news from the Women's Institute and Girl Guiding, alongside a critical, time-sensitive exclusive from our lead investigative journalist, Vic Parsons. They uncover and help you understand one of the most significant prison hunger strikes since the 80s.
💬 This week:
- Hunger Strike: An open-ended hunger strike, begun by queer activists while remanded for actions connected with Palestine Action, enters its 34th day. CW: this story contains discussion of the physical effects of starvation.
- Jam and Gender-Criticals: Two culturally significant women's organisations have reversed long-standing trans-inclusive approaches, citing "reference to legal challenge" in communications to them.
- No disadvantage: An employment tribunal has ruled an employer's trans inclusive toilet policy did not place females at a significant disadvantage compared with male staff.
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Queer activist among eight people on hunger strike for Palestine in UK prisons
TL;DR: One of the most significant prison strikes for four decades is underway, after queer activist Amu Gib refused food on Nov 2nd 2025, inspiring eight others to join. The activists have been remanded facing allegations of carrying out actions in affiliation with Palestine Action.
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