Archer Magazine Issue No. 20 is a bold, unflinching exploration of resistance, identity, and the many ways we carve out joy and justice in a fractured world. It opens with Celeste Liddle’s powerful editor’s note, setting a tone of defiance and connection that carries through every page. Alex Creece’s conversation with Travis Alabanza dives into art, gender, and survival in the public eye, while Liddle returns with “From Pine Gap to Gaza,” linking global struggles through the lens of solidarity and sovereignty.
Tasnim Mahmoud Sammak’s “We Will Not Be Defeated” pulses with grassroots strength, and Kali Spitzer’s photographic essay offers a striking visual meditation on resilience and reclamation. Kator’s “Pins and Needles” captures the body’s quiet battles, while Alice Wong’s “The Pleasure Principle” insists that joy and access are radical acts. The issue peaks with an intimate, razor-sharp interview with Judith Butler by Xanthe Dobbie and Dani Leever—a meeting of minds that’s both philosophical and deeply personal.
From Emil Cañita’s poetic “Gloryhole” and Georgie Yovanovic’s “Real Talk” on queer kinship, to Marie August’s “Psych Wounds” and Gem Walsh’s “Loud Jewish Activism,” every piece hums with courage and conviction. Tucked inside is a pull-out poster by Sam Wallman—a final, tactile reminder that activism can be loud, artful, and defiantly human. Archer 17 is a celebration of identity, survival, and the fierce creativity that keeps communities alive.
