In Stormy Waters But Not Alone – Esben Esther Pirelli Benestad Sends Message of Support
The past couple of weeks have been especially turbulent for the Hungarian LGBTQ+ community. Just a couple of weeks after starting his second term, US...
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Give us your 1% this year! – Let us show you how and why
by qLit
This year, you have from the 15th March to 20th May to make a declaration about 1% of your tax. This is a special kind...
According to Fidesz, a human being is either a man or a woman, in this specific order
by qLit
The fifteenth amendment to the “granite-solid” Fundamental Law has arrived, further oppressing Hungarian transgender people. As if their everyday lives were not already difficult enough,...
Let’s celebrate Women’s Day!
by Amy & Anna
On March 8th, International Women’s Day, people around the world celebrate the achievements of women by gathering for discussions, poetry readings, concerts, and more. Today...
Catherine Opie – The queer pioneer
by Vass Lilla
Catherine Opie is a photographer and university professor who, as a lesbian herself, frequently displays marginalized groups, especially the LGBTQ+ community, in her artwork. She...
Budapest Pride: We won’t back down!
by qLit
In his annual “State of the Nation” address yesterday, Viktor Orbán sent a message to the organisers of Budapest Pride: planning this year’s parade was...
After Dry January: What’s Next with Alcohol?
by Sztell
Did you know that nowadays you can not only observe Dry November but also Dry January? In fact, you can choose any month or period...
Book recommendations – Saundra Mitchell: The Prom
by Senka
A perfect cosy read, The Prom is a heart-warming romantic tale of first love, coming out, and a dream. The book is inspired by thestory...
Advent Anticipation and Year-End Madness at Work? Here’s How to Handle It!
by Szalai Andi
When we think of Christmas and the Advent season leading up to it, we picture the scent of gingerbread, a time to slow down, reconnect...
Does motherhood really suck? – Reflections on Angéla Murinai’s book Mother Struggles
by Sztell
In mid-November, I attended the launch of the second, revised edition of Angéla Murinai’s book Mother’s Heart/Mother Struggles [a Hungarian wordplay of “szív” meaning both...