Queer Compass Journal

Weekly writing on safer nights out, queer life, and finding LGBTQIA+ friendly spaces.

Read practical guides, community-focused advice, and useful articles for LGBTQIA+ people looking for venues, events, and everyday spaces that feel safer, more welcoming, and easier to trust.

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From nights-out safety to queer-friendly places and community life, this is where new writing appears first.

Journal 19 April 2026

LGBTQIA+ safety on nights out: how to use Ask for Angela and Ask for Clive

A practical guide to staying safer in bars and clubs, including what Ask for Angela and Ask for Clive mean in the UK and how to use them if you feel unsafe or harassed.

LGBTQIA+ safety Ask for Angela Ask for Clive

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