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.

Fresh articles for the community.

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

Journal 27 April 2026

Is the United States safe for LGBTQ+ travellers in 2026?

A practical 2026 LGBTQ+ travel safety guide to the United States, covering entry risks, state-by-state protections, trans travel concerns, social media checks, and reported anti-LGBTQ+ violence.

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Journal 27 April 2026

Countries where same-sex activity is illegal: LGBTQ+ travel safety guide

A practical LGBTQ+ travel safety guide to countries that criminalise same-sex activity, including maximum reported penalties, death penalty risk, and pre-travel checks.

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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.

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