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A harrowing & humanising portrait of the US opioid crisis
Culture

A harrowing & humanising portrait of the US opioid crisis

The human cost — As America enters its third wave of the opioid epidemic, a new exhibition brings together the work of four photographers to grapple with the ongoing questions surrounding the crisis.

Written by: Miss Rosen

We must ‘Kill The Bill‘ to stop prison expansion plans
Activism

We must ‘Kill The Bill‘ to stop prison expansion plans

Time to act — Organisers from CAPE – a network of grassroots groups fighting prison expansion – explain why the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill would lead to more incarcerations and ultimately harm the most vulnerable in society.

Written by: CAPE

What does lesbian & bi culture look like in the internet age?
Culture

What does lesbian & bi culture look like in the internet age?

All The Things She Said — Writer Daisy Jones discusses her new book, a nuanced and introspective guide to the ever-changing nature of modern-day queerness.

Written by: Katie Goh

Intimate photos of the Chinese-American experience in NYC
Culture

Intimate photos of the Chinese-American experience in NYC

Meet the Lams — In an attempt to better understand his own heritage, photographer Thomas Holton set out to document a single family‘s life in a nuanced portrayal of the Asian-American immigrant experience.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Why trans liberation means abolishing capitalism
Activism

Why trans liberation means abolishing capitalism

Transgender Marxism — Writer and historian Jules Joanne Gleeson and political economist and gender theorist Elle O’Rourke discuss their new co-edited book, which explores trans lives and movements through a Marxist lens.

Written by: Robin Craig

The Indian street barbers persevering amid Covid-19
Activism

The Indian street barbers persevering amid Covid-19

Knights of the knives — Photographer Yuvan Kumar recounts documenting India’s curbside barbers last March, who were left fighting to survive in the face of a looming second lockdown and an impending calamity.

Written by: Yuvan Kumar

The photographer capturing five years of the refugee crisis
Culture

The photographer capturing five years of the refugee crisis

A dream of Europe — Since Spring 2015, Jacob Ehrbahn has been documenting the worst refugee crisis in recent history. He is determined to make sure the issue, which is still devastating lives, does not fade from public attention.

Written by: Huck

The ex-police officers fighting to end the war on drugs
Activism

The ex-police officers fighting to end the war on drugs

Calling for change — An organisation made up of hundreds of serving and former police officers across the UK is challenging the stereotypical law enforcement narrative by advocating for a different approach to controlled substances.

Written by: Rebecca Tidy

Nadia Whittome deserves our support, not derision
Activism

Nadia Whittome deserves our support, not derision

Fighting stigma — As the 24-year-old MP takes time off due to PTSD, we must celebrate her bravery in speaking openly about mental health and continue to fight for access to care and support for everyone suffering.

Written by: Ben Smoke

How Whitley Bay Skate Club built a scene from scratch
Skate

How Whitley Bay Skate Club built a scene from scratch

In partnership with 99designs by Vistaprint — By Design is a new editorial series, created in collaboration with 99designs by Vistaprint, that celebrates small businesses across the UK and spotlights the power of a strong visual identity. In the first instalment, we explore how a retro skate shop in the North-East became the launchpad for a thriving creative community.

Written by: Niall Flynn

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