Laurene Boglio
Why a Mark Zuckerberg Presidency is the last thing America needs
From Where I Stand — Separating Mark Zuckerberg from the monolith he has created is an impossible task, and a quick look at Facebook's approach to politics and business should make all of us worried about the prospect of a President Zuck, writes Alex Robert Ross.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross
In the UK, gender non-conforming people are in danger
Beyond the binary — From physical harassment to violent verbal abuse, the struggles faced daily by people outside the gender binary are rarely discussed – and our indifference is becoming a serious problem.
Written by: Travis Alabanza
Why geek culture is taking over Africa
Homegrown escapism — Tackling labour exploitation, corruption, and poor governance – meet the superheroes of Zimbabwe’s Comexposed comic book convention.
Written by: Christine Ro
Are left-wing sexists really worse than right?
From Where I Stand — On Saturday, Labour MP Jess Phillips declared that “well-meaning Left-wing men” were actually the “worst sexists.” Megan Nolan explains why that will never be the case.
Written by: Megan Nolan
How I learned to say 'fuck it', there's nothing to fear in being fat
Lessons to live by — Megan Nolan spent years miserably fighting her body, desperate to contort it into a perfect figure she had in her head. Then one day she decided to embrace it.
Written by: Megan Nolan
Calling antidepressants 'kill pills' is dangerous – the BBC should know better
From Where I Stand — These drugs have saved many people's lives. Continuing to irresponsibly demonise medication will only make more people afraid to reach out for help.
Written by: Biju Belinky
How to stay sane while making your own music
Tips from Hiatus — Electronic musician Cyrus Shahrad sees electronic music as an emotional outlet. Releasing his songs tracks the moniker Hiatus since 2010, he knows very well how draining the process of making something good can be – but now he wants to share his own tips on how to carry on moving forward, even when all seems lost.
Written by: Cyrus Shahrad (Introduction by Biju Belinky)
A Palestinian skater’s struggles in Israel
Partying without papers — Last December, Hasan left his hometown of Qalqilya – a small city in Palestine’s West Bank – to enter Israel on a one-day visitor’s permit. He hasn’t returned since. Now living illegally next to one of the most troubled borders in the world, he shares his stories on skateboarding, filmmaking, and falling in love with the enemy.
Written by: Graham Liddell
Self-appointed 'King' Macron is no antidote to Trump
From Where I Stand — After parading through the Palace of Versailles with an entourage of underlings, French president Emmanuel Macron has allowed the mask to slip. What lies beneath, says Sam Kriss, looks scarily familiar.
Written by: Sam Kriss
Naomi Klein says Grenfell Tower is "lovelessness in public"
A tragedy of fake facades — Cult writer Naomi Klein has been debunking neoliberalism's gilded promise since the 1990s. Grenfell Tower, she says, is yet another tragic reminder that beyond the golden surface lies a rotten core.
Written by: Andrea Kurland