Independent queer media is still here — because of you.
Photography by Horace Bristol, 1944.Being an independent queer magazine today is harder than ever. Queer outlets shut down every year, silenced by lack of funding, advertiser pressure, and the endless churn of algorithms. But GAY45 is stubborn.
When CK was shot, we were the first queer press to defend trans people, exposing the Wall Street Journal’s misleading claims. At that moment, nobody else dared to stand up to the Wall Street Journal.
When organisations were corrupt, we were the only ones to expose them—defending the people meant to receive support, not watching the money slip into the pockets of a few.
When every outlet was reluctant to cover Budapest Pride live, fearing the consequences, we and The Guardian were the only media to run a live text transmission.
We have never shied away from speaking the truth, even when it was risky, unpopular, or dangerous. But we cannot do this alone. Without your support, voices like ours disappear—and with them, the stories that others are too afraid to tell.
Our community cannot afford to lose independent journalistic voices. We don’t answer to advertisers, billionaires, or algorithms. We answer only to you — our community that believes in sharp, principled journalism and unapologetically queer voices.
Donate today to make sure we’re still here tomorrow.
Can’t contribute financially? Sharing our articles helps more than you might think.
Your donation — no matter the size — helps us stay loud and visible in a world that too often wants us silent. Every contribution strengthens our ability to publish stories that challenge, provoke, and affirm queer lives. What matters most isn’t the number — it’s the act of standing with us and refusing to let independent queer voices disappear.
Why donate?
- Hold power to account — even within our own communities.
- Grow the next generation of queer reporters through our European Queer Journalism Campus.
- Build a stubborn community that funds itself — not billionaires or advertisers.
Give €/£/$25/month or more and we’ll send you our limited-edition tote bag – a badge of resistance in a world that still tries to erase us, and a sign that you stand for fearless queer reporting.
If you’ve ever read one of our stories and thought, “I needed that”, this is your chance to make sure someone else can feel the same tomorrow.
For more details and any questions, please write to us at [email protected]
