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Porridge Radio’s Dana Margolin on her London studio
We catch up with the singer in her London studio to connect the dots between music, painting and her relationship with the city.
Written by: Ben Smoke
The deadly rise of Tasers in British policing
Say Their Names — A sharp increase in officers armed with the electrical weapon is resulting in serious injuries and deaths, with Black people and those suffering from mental ill health more likely to be Tasered.
Written by: Rebecca Tidy
British satire is fanning the flames of fascism
Cruel comedy — Satirical culture in the UK routinely protects the powerful and punches down. It’s time people stopped laughing along and took its threats seriously, writes Elia Cugini.
Written by: Elia Cugini
Derry Girls taught me the joy of feeling seen
As Lisa McGee’s beloved sitcom approaches its final episode, writer Seaneen Molloy reflects on how the show sought to give an honest portrayal of teenagehood during the Troubles in the ‘90s.
Written by: Seaneen Molloy
The fight to amplify Black stories on BookTok
New chapter — As TikTok continues to transform book sales, Black BookTokers are calling for greater inclusivity both on the app and the publishing industry at large.
Written by: Tife Sanusi
Why more young people are turning to nihilism
‘It’s incredibly freeing’ — Amid rising inequality and the climate crisis, the view that life is meaningless is gaining traction. But can believing nothing matters also be a catalyst for positive action?
Written by: Sian Bradley
How whisper networks are protecting university students
‘It’s about survival‘ — With many UK universities failing to take sufficient action over sexual assault, students are finding ways to talk about their experiences and warn others about predators.
Written by: Katie Tobin
UK unemployment is falling, but poverty isn’t
The insecure economy — Amid the rising cost of living, the government is hiding behind falling unemployment figures while workers in almost every industry continue to suffer, writes Ella Glover.
Written by: Ella Glover
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
Get rich or lie trying: how deceit drives the influencer economy
From dropshipping, to digital sex work, to MLMs and BBLs, Symeon Brown speaks about his new book investigating the murky world of influencing.
Written by: Diyora Shadijanova