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Too poor to die: the rise of crowdfunded funerals
Activism

Too poor to die: the rise of crowdfunded funerals

Grave matters — Dying has always been expensive. But now, amid soaring inflation, more families are having to turn to the kindness of strangers to shoulder the costs.

Written by: Sian Bradley

A portrait of life hidden away along the Thames
Photography

A portrait of life hidden away along the Thames

The way we flow — Photographer Chloe Dewe Mathews grew up close to the Thames, but knew little about the human traditions that regularly take place along there. This led her to embark on a five-year project documenting the river, where she discovered the diverse rituals that continue to persevere – despite the changing London landscape.

Written by: Daisy Schofield

Chris Killip’s groundbreaking portrait of the North
Photography

Chris Killip’s groundbreaking portrait of the North

Whether it was seacoalers in Northumberland or the miners’ strike, the photographer was always fully immersed in the story he sought to capture.

Written by: Miss Rosen

A portrait of resilience in the face of war in Ukraine
Photography

A portrait of resilience in the face of war in Ukraine

Photographer Ira Lapu recalls returning to her home country to document the lives of ordinary Ukrainians amid a brutal conflict.

Written by: Isaac Muk

Egyptian activists are battling the state’s greenwashing
Activism

Egyptian activists are battling the state’s greenwashing

COP27 — While hosting the 2022 UN Climate Change Conference, the Egyptian government are continuing repressive mistreatment of environmental campaigners.

Written by: Jessie Williams

Black Trail Runners are standing their ground
Outsiders Project

Black Trail Runners are standing their ground

In partnership with adidas — The campaigning charity are on a mission to increase inclusion, participation and representation of Black people in trail running.

Written by: Marcus Barnes

Photos of Tibetan nomads on the ‘roof of the world’
Photography

Photos of Tibetan nomads on the ‘roof of the world’

A new photo series documents tribes preserving the environment through simple, sustainable practices in central Asia.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Huck dips its toe into the world of graphic novels
Art

Huck dips its toe into the world of graphic novels

In partnership with Ardbeg: Planet Ardbeg is a 40-page sci-fi anthology created by three cutting-edge artists.

Written by: Adam Woodward

Why prison educators are fighting for a proper pay rise
Activism

Why prison educators are fighting for a proper pay rise

Time for change — After voting to strike across England, prison teachers explain why they’ve been pushed to a breaking point.

Written by: Ella Glover

Just Stop Oil don’t need you to like them
Activism

Just Stop Oil don’t need you to like them

Not here to be loved — The hate and vitriol Just Stop Oil faced after throwing soup over a Van Gough painting has been immense. Here, one of their members explains why it won’t deter them.

Written by: Anna Holland

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