contribute to issue 4

Issue 4 is open for pitches. Our working theme is Sex, Gender & Identity. Think big: feminism, masculinity, queer life, sex, power, policy, culture. We’re after short, sharp pieces with a clear point of view. 

Formats and lengths: 200, 400, 600 or 800 words. We also welcome photography, illustration, comics and interviews. 

Key dates 

  • First draft by Monday 1 September 2025 

  • Final submission by Monday 8 September 2025 

    • What feminism means to you in 2025 

    • Mary Wollstonecraft in modern context, Mary Shelley myths vs facts 

    • Women in STEM on campus 

    • Feminist manifesto remix 

    • Feminine rage and the “hysteria” label 

    • Abortion in Australia today, access and history 

    • Birth control myths and realities 

    • 100 Nasty Women of History, mini profiles 

    • Queer theory in plain English, three questions we keep circling 

    • Pinkwashing, when brands get it right or wrong 

    • Subaru and the lesbian market in the 90s 

    • History of gay bars in Adelaide, why safe spaces still matter 

    • What it means to be a woman, a man, NB, three short pieces from three writers 

    • Coming out stories, queer crush confessions, love letters to queer elders 

    • 50 years since decriminalisation in SA, what changed 

    • Sex work and the law in SA, interview with SIN 

    • Why we’re ashamed to talk about sex 

    • Consent, desire, pleasure, a student guide 

    • Kink and fetish, the difference 

    • Ethical porn, does it exist 

    • Bad sex or bad date stories, messy and honest 

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How to pitch 

Reply with: 

  1. Working headline 

  1. Two or three sentences on your angle and format 

  1. Preferred length 

  1. Any sources, interviews or visuals you plan to include 

 

Sensitive topics are welcome. If you have privacy concerns, mention that in your pitch and we can discuss options.