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The devastation in Kyiv after Russia’s attacks on civilians
Activism

The devastation in Kyiv after Russia’s attacks on civilians

‘Nowhere is safe’ — Putin’s indiscriminate attacks have seen the bombardment of Ukrainian cities and residential buildings. Many are now living in fear that the offensive will only intensify.

Written by: Seth Berry

Disabled benefits claimants are being unfairly investigated
Activism

Disabled benefits claimants are being unfairly investigated

Cruel system — The government is using an algorithm forcing people into gruelling and invasive benefit fraud investigations. Now, disabled people who claim they have been unfairly targeted are mounting a fight back.

Written by: Anna Dent

The government's arms fair is endangering fleeing Ukrainians
Activism

The government's arms fair is endangering fleeing Ukrainians

Borders kill — The Home Office claims to want to support people displaced by war, but is at the same time hosting a shadowy arms fair to help arms companies sell their deadly wares to stop people crossing borders.

Written by: Mary Atkinson

The young people plunged into debt by borrowing apps
Activism

The young people plunged into debt by borrowing apps

‘It put me in a dark place‘ — With young people bearing the brunt of economic precarity, many are now turning to cash advance apps to get by.

Written by: Chloé Meley

A celebration of 40 years of LGBTQ+ pride and protest
Culture

A celebration of 40 years of LGBTQ+ pride and protest

Out and About — Bishopsgate Institute’s new exhibition documents the gay rights movement and the everyday celebrations and struggles of queer Londoners.

Written by: India Lawrence

Thessaloniki 2022 is celebrating Greek filmmaking
Film

Thessaloniki 2022 is celebrating Greek filmmaking

In partnership with TDF — This year’s offering of the documentary festival is championing the work of Greek storytellers.

Written by: Huck

Protestors set off rape alarms at a London police station
Activism

Protestors set off rape alarms at a London police station

Sisters united — To mark a year since the murder of Sarah Everard, grassroots group Sisters Uncut organised a protest for the public to ‘withdraw their consent from British policing’.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Black and brown people fleeing Ukraine are facing attack
Activism

Black and brown people fleeing Ukraine are facing attack

Search for Sanctuary — While many people escaping war have been welcomed by Ukraine’s neighbouring countries, the threat of coordinated attacks from white supremacists have left some fearing for their safety.

Written by: Taiwo Balogun

Don Letts on resilience, revolution and staying DIY
Music

Don Letts on resilience, revolution and staying DIY

The polymathic pioneer reflects on a life embedded in UK subculture – from arguments with Bob Marley, to connecting the dots between punk and reggae.

Written by: Jeremy Allen

The video game unions battling injustice in the industry
Activism

The video game unions battling injustice in the industry

Gamers unite — Racism, sexism and overwork have long plagued the gaming industry. But now, individuals are coming together and unionising in an effort to transform their workplaces.

Written by: Sian Bradley

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