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What’s behind the rise of emotional spending?
Treat brain — As the cost of living crisis bites, many people are continuing to treat themselves as a coping mechanism and in some cases, spending beyond their means. But we shouldn’t just blame ourselves for our financial worries, writes Eve Upton-Clark.
Written by: Eve Upton-Clark
How personality tests infiltrated the world of work
’It’s demoralising’ — Proponents of personality tests argue that they’re necessary to find the best person for the job – but in practise, they’re often discriminatory.
Written by: Anna Samson
Mitch Epstein’s evocative portrait of 1970s America
Alternating between colour and black-and-white, the photographer chronicled sexual liberation, economic crises and the repercussions of the war in Vietnam.
Written by: Miss Rosen
The concrete haven where skateboarding is just the start
When two friends made plans to restore a derelict skate park by hand, they also set out to reignite a community. The result is a brand new chapter for Hackney Bumps, a DIY sanctuary in the heart of East London.
Written by: Jessica Holland
The victims of state tragedy fighting for a Hillsborough law
A campaign seeking to prevent future injustices where there is state involvement is gaining momentum, with Labour recently pledging its support.
Written by: Florence Wildblood
Celebrating Tony Vaccaro’s cinematic photography
A new exhibition is marking the photographer’s 100th birthday with a look back at his extraordinary career.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Protestors gather to oppose brutal cuts to arts funding
The demonstration took place this week over plans to slash £50m from arts bodies in London.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Inside Ireland’s first queer Gaelic football team
Wear your colours — As the country slowly frees itself from the grip of social conservatism, its national sports are modernising too, powered by a new generation of athletes and fans determined to create more inclusive spaces. At the forefront of this movement is Na Gaeil Aeracha, the country’s first ever queer GAA club.
Written by: Róisín Lanigan
A glimpse inside America’s trans community in the ’70s
Photographer Jeffrey Silverthorne always treated his subjects – often those living on the margins of society – with empathy and respect.
Written by: Miss Rosen
What it’s like to overcome addiction with psychedelics
Trip to recovery — When it comes to depression, the power of psychedelics is well-established – and now, research is highlighting the drug’s potential for treating substance abuse.
Written by: Amelie Maurice-Jones