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Body-worn cameras are quietly taking over London
Activism

Body-worn cameras are quietly taking over London

Surveillance nation — FoIs obtained by Huck reveal just how widespread body cams are among police and TfL staff. While promised to increase accountability, the proliferation of the tech raises questions over who it really serves.

Written by: Will Grimond

Sean Thor Conroe: ‘It was a hard book to share’
Books

Sean Thor Conroe: ‘It was a hard book to share’

The 30-year-old novelist discusses his electrifying debut 'Fuccboi,' which offers a deft and cuttingly-funny examination of masculinity under late capitalism.

Written by: Patrick Sproull

Syd Shelton on capturing the theatre of the street
Culture

Syd Shelton on capturing the theatre of the street

Pounding pavements — The photographer who shot Rock Against Racism and The Battle of Lewisham reflects on building trust with his subjects and using the street as his studio.

Written by: Miss Rosen

West Elm Caleb is a reminder that abuse is not a buzzword
Opinion

West Elm Caleb is a reminder that abuse is not a buzzword

After the uproar — Last week, a viral TikTok about a certain New York-based furniture designer sparked an internet furore. The drama should make us question whether condemning people in the harshest possible terms harms far more than it helps.

Written by: Ben Smoke

How Section 28 birthed today’s gay rights movement
Activism

How Section 28 birthed today’s gay rights movement

A new book from Paul Baker traces the legislation’s tumultuous history and the lasting impact its had on LGBTQ+ activism today.

Written by: Leeza Isaeva

Gritty photos of punks, mods, and skinheads in the ‘80s
Culture

Gritty photos of punks, mods, and skinheads in the ‘80s

Anarchy in the UK — Photographer Yan Morvan revisits a radical moment in history, which saw the emergence of DIY subcultures and a fiercely-rebellious spirit among the UK's youth.

Written by: Miss Rosen

A riotous visual journey through LA’s burgeoning punk scene
Culture

A riotous visual journey through LA’s burgeoning punk scene

Hard + Fast — Photographer Melanie Nissen recalls capturing the characters, fashions and rarefied chaos of a rapidly-expanding set of punk bands who helped to redefine the genre.

Written by: Huw Baines

Unseen images from the last all-nighter at Wigan Casino
Culture

Unseen images from the last all-nighter at Wigan Casino

End of an era — From the queues outside to the last ones standing, Francesco Mellina’s new photo book follows a night that has gone down in the Northern-Soul history books.

Written by: Laura Havlin

Who are the voters under threat from the Elections Bill?
Activism

Who are the voters under threat from the Elections Bill?

Lost voices — The government’s proposed changes to the UK’s election laws have been described as an ‘attack on democracy’. Those set to be impacted explain why the bill risks silencing them.

Written by: Maddy Dhesi

The Hong Kong diaspora are still fighting for their homeland
Activism

The Hong Kong diaspora are still fighting for their homeland

‘Our spirit is not destroyed‘ — As hope for freedom in Hong Kong diminishes, UK-based Hongkongers continue to stand in solidarity with the pro-democracy movement and those imprisoned for the cause.

Written by: Acacia Redding

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