Activism
How Big Pharma got out of the business of curing people
Since the neo-liberal revolution of the 1980s pharmaceutical companies have super charged their profiteering, at the expense of patients. In this edited extract from his new book Pharmanomics, Nick Dearden explains how and looks to the solutions.
Written by: Nick Dearden
The young people fighting censorship online for a free Palestine
During lockdown, kids used Roblox to hang out and have digital parties. Now, they’re using it to organise virtual protests in solidarity with Palestine.
Written by: Livia Giannotti
Inside Iceland’s horse blood farms
Meet the activists fighting to shut down controversial bloodletting operations.
Written by: Abby Young-Powell
Inside Gaza with the para-cycling team distributing bread under siege
Instead of training for the 2024 Paralympics, the Gazan Sunbirds are fighting to stay alive.
Written by: Isaac Muk
We’re Jews protesting Israel’s actions, here’s why
Families in Gaza should not pay the price for Hamas’s horrifying attack on Israeli civilians, say activists from Na’amod
Written by: Na’amod
The battle to safeguard vital sea forests on the edge of the world
At the far reaches of Patagonia, Parley for the Oceans is working to study, protect and preserve the region’s vast kelp forests, vital in combating climate change.
Written by: Chris Hatherill
Greta Thunberg leads protests against oil conference
The Swedish climate activist joined hundreds in central London to demonstrate against the Energy Intelligence Forum.
Written by: Ben Smoke
What Labour must do on immigration
Instead of indulging in this race to the bottom on immigration, Keir Starmer could offer to protect people in need argues Ravishaan Rahel Muthiah, Communications Director at JCWI.
Written by: Ravishaan Rahel Muthiah
The festival building a future free from oppression
This Black History Month, Rehearsing Freedoms is creating a space for healing, learning and creating.
Written by: Micha Frazer-Carroll
Suella Braverman has declared a war on rights that we must win
The Home Secretary's latest attack on the rule of law must be resisted writes lawyer Raj Chada.
Written by: Raj Chada