We Can Do Better Than This

How do we shape a better world for LGBTQ+ people? Olly Alexander, Peppermint, Owen Jones, Beth Ditto, Shon Faye and more share their stories and visions for the future.

'A vital addition to your bookshelf' Stylist, 5 Books for Summer

'Captivating... A must-read' Gay Times, Books of the Year

In We Can Do Better Than This, 35 voices - actors, musicians, writers, artists and activists - answer this vital question, at a time when the queer community continues to suffer discrimination and extreme violence. Through deeply moving stories and provocative new arguments on safety and visibility, dating and gender, care and community, they present a powerful manifesto for how - together - we can change lives everywhere.

'Powerful, inspiring...urgent' Attitude

'Read and be inspired' Peter Tatchell

'Illuminating' Paul Mendez, author of Rainbow Milk

'Friendly and fierce' Jeremy Atherton Lin, author of Gay Bar