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In Belarus, victims of sexual assault have nowhere to turn
Activism

In Belarus, victims of sexual assault have nowhere to turn

Human cost — The government’s brutal crackdown on NGOs has left victims of rape without anywhere to seek help. And now, as the country plays a key role is Russia’s war, things are only getting worse.

Written by: Anna Conkling

Rail strikes: photos of worker solidarity on the picket lines
Activism

Rail strikes: photos of worker solidarity on the picket lines

People power — Yesterday, rail workers came together to protest poor pay, working conditions and job cuts in their latest round of strikes.

Written by: Huck

On the road with America’s female truckers
Photography

On the road with America’s female truckers

Photographer Anne-Marie Michel captures the women who through determination and strength are forging their own way in a male-dominated industry.

Written by: Miss Rosen

William Orbit on creativity, addiction & self-discovery
Music

William Orbit on creativity, addiction & self-discovery

As the producer gears up to release his first album in eight years, he reflects on his battle with drug use, getting into painting and what Madonna taught him.

Written by: Jeremy Allen

The DIY group carving out space for women’s football
Outdoors

The DIY group carving out space for women’s football

Baller FC — With the Women’s Euros in full swing, last week saw glorious, sweaty celebrations take place in a dedicated, safe space for female and non-binary fans.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Representation in politics doesn’t mean progress
Activism

Representation in politics doesn’t mean progress

It’s time for liberation — The Conservative leadership contest has further exposed an obvious truth: whether our next prime minister is a woman, or a British-Asian man, they will continue to fan the flames of division.

Written by: Zehrah Hasan

Workers in queer spaces are standing up for their rights
Activism

Workers in queer spaces are standing up for their rights

Hot strike summer — As spiralling inflation sees a sharp rise in industrial action, hospitality staff in LGBTQ+ venues are finally demanding better pay and working conditions.

Written by: Ella Glover

An unflinching portrait of America’s Rust Belt in the ‘80s
Photography

An unflinching portrait of America’s Rust Belt in the ‘80s

Photographer Jack D. Teemer travelled through cities including Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Dayton and Columbus to create a vivid document of a region in decline.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Read and destroy: the story of the UK's seminal skateboarding magazine
Skate

Read and destroy: the story of the UK's seminal skateboarding magazine

RaD was inclusive, underground and unapologetically British. Almost three decades after it ceased publication, the people behind its success remember its influence.

Written by: Oliver-James Campbell

Pure ecstasy: photos from Manchester’s biggest gay rave
Photography

Pure ecstasy: photos from Manchester’s biggest gay rave

As the legendary LGBTQ+ event returns, we look back at the spectacular scenes that lit up Manchester’s Depot Mayfield last year.

Written by: Ben Smoke

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