The Heated Rivalry hypeIs the HBO Max series “Heated Rivalry”, hailed as a “cultural earthquake” by the New York Times, overrated and too eager to play it safe?
Swiping far-right: Why would queer voters support the AfD?A recent survey from gay dating app Romeo suggests surprising levels of queer support for the AfD – what’s behind the shift?
The anarchic summer of Tuntenhaus ForellenhofA return to Tuntenhaus Forellenhof, where Berlin’s radical queer culture took shape in the chaotic summer of 1990.
Institutionally 40Celebrating two pillars of Berlin’s queer history: SO36 and Christopher Street Day.
Too comfortable to be queer?When queerness becomes normalized, does it lose its edge? A look at visibility, provocation and belonging in Berlin.
Berlin’s queer venues fight to survive rising costsBerlin’s LGBTIQ* spaces, including Schwuz, Tipsy Bear and Silver Future, face mounting financial pressure – showing up has never mattered more.
Queer sobriety in BerlinLGBTIQ* temperance is on the rise and there’s been a noticable shift away from boozy nights in Berlin. Plus: sober resources to help you stay booze-free.
10 years of queerTen years in Berlin, from “arm aber sexy” to today: a candid reflection on how queer life in the city has evolved—politically, culturally, and on the dancefloor.
The limits of queer diversityA critique of corporate “queer diversity” and the limits of representation – arguing that more LGBTIQ* people at the top doesn’t necessarily translate into meaningful change.
Weimar 2.0Are the 1920s back for gay Berlin? Walter Crasshole on the city’s current cultural renaissance and how it compares to the Weimar era.
Globally, trans rights are regressing – Berlin must show upIn places like the US, the UK and Hungary, hard fought rights have been eroded and in an increasingly hostile world, we must protect what we’ve built here.
Queer loneliness at ChristmasAs the holidays intensify feelings of isolation for many queer people, a look at loneliness, community and the importance of showing up for each other.
Play the rainbowA look at “Rainbow Arcade,” the world’s first queer gaming exhibit at the Schwules Museum.
Meet me in the bathroomAn exhibition on public toilet cruising sparks a reflection on how queer sex – and the spaces it happens in – has changed in Berlin.
Queers on the rightIn the wake of Trump’s election, a look at the contradictions of queer support for right-wing politics – and the dangers behind it.
Magnus Hirschfeld day: Celebrating a life that shaped queer historyOn the occasion of the first Magnus Hirschfeld day in Berlin on May 24, 2024, it’s time to reflect on his work in Berlin – a work that laid the foundation for modern queer rights.
Is Mpox back? Don’t panic, but be preparedSex-positive Berlin has been gripped by a minor panic as a deadlier mpox variant spreads, but the facts suggest there’s little cause for alarm.
Gayzing at the stars?!Why a growing obsession with the esoteric in queer circles doesn’t quite fly with Walter Crasshole.
How Berlin does Christmas differentlyAn unapologetic look at Christmas in Berlin – where loneliness, sex and chosen family collide in unexpected ways.
Criticism isn’t the enemyIn queer spaces, solidarity can sometimes silence critique – why art, culture and community still need honest criticism.
Documenting Berlin’s queer spacesBenjamin Busch’s “Scanning the Horizon: An Immersive Archive” preserves the spirit of Berlin’s vital queer spaces through VR and interviews, offering a rare and thoughtful record of a disappearing scene.
What Berlin can learn from queer culture in PolandWalter Crasshole was invited to the 15th LGBT+ Film Festival in Warsaw and returned with some important reflections on the state of queer culture in Poland.
Dating, desire and political slogansFrom Tinder bios to hook-up apps, a reflection on why turning politics into slogans might say less about you than you think.
Merkel’s marriage gambleWhen Germany finally legalized same-sex marriage, was it progress – or political strategy? A look at Merkel’s calculated move.
After marriage equalityMarriage equality in the U.S. was a milestone – but not the end of the fight. A look at what still lies beyond it.
