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Britain cares more about statues than black lives
Opinion

Britain cares more about statues than black lives

An abject state — This week, the government put the feelings of those offended by spray paint on stone above concerns for racial justice. It reveals an uncomfortable truth about their priorities.

Written by: Ben Smoke

The brutal realities of being declared ‘fit to work’
Activism

The brutal realities of being declared ‘fit to work’

A callous system — In Britain, a growing number of disabled people are recording their Personal Independent Payment assessments in a bid to ensure transparency. As activists look to fight back, Emily Reynolds explores the modern welfare system’s cruel history.

Written by: Emily Reynolds

Rutger Bregman on protest, privilege + defunding the police
Books

Rutger Bregman on protest, privilege + defunding the police

New possibilities — The Dutch historian has battled in favour of universal basic income and skewered tax-dodging billionaires at Davos. But his next project is his most ambitious yet: convincing the world that, deep-down, human beings are actually pretty decent.

Written by: Niall Flynn

Down and out: Capturing the punk spirit of '70s London
Photography

Down and out: Capturing the punk spirit of '70s London

'Nobody deserves a break' — As a young photographer recently moved from Berlin, Miron Zownir found the humanity in a city in decline.

Written by: Miss Rosen

‘I’d drink to lose my hangover – it was a never-ending thing’
Music

‘I’d drink to lose my hangover – it was a never-ending thing’

Tim Burgess talks — The Charlatans frontman on his new album, the success of his Twitter listening parties and how he discovered transcendental meditation after getting clean.

Written by: Jeremy Allen

A conflict photographer’s guide to shooting protests
Activism

A conflict photographer’s guide to shooting protests

Lessons from Cengiz Yar — Plan ahead, pack well, and check in with a buddy: Cengiz Yar shares the lessons he’s learned so far.

Written by: Cengiz Yar

Black Lives Matter: tips and advice for protesting safely
Activism

Black Lives Matter: tips and advice for protesting safely

Know your rights — Whether these are your first protests or you’re a seasoned veteran, it’s never been more important to know your rights. To help you on your journey, we’ve pulled some resources from our book, Resist! How To Be an Activist in the Age of Defiance.

Written by: Huck

The photographer capturing lockdown’s offbeat moments
Culture

The photographer capturing lockdown’s offbeat moments

How we live now — For the past few months, photographer Harry Lloyd-Evans has been documenting the zanier side of being locked in – from unruly pets to innovative attempts at exercise.

Written by: Huck

JK Rowling is not the victim here
Opinion

JK Rowling is not the victim here

The battle for trans rights — The author’s view on trans people is dogmatism dressed up as rationalism – she is casting herself as a victim in a fight she has no place in.

Written by: Dominique Sisley

‘Our generation will end racism’
Activism

‘Our generation will end racism’

Lessons from the Bikelife scene — What does the Black Lives Matter movement look like at street level? Photographer, filmmaker and Bikelife rider Nonso Onwuta shares a personal perspective on the London protests.

Written by: Nonso Onwuta

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