Activism
Has criminalisation killed squatting in the UK?
They tried to kill it, but squatting's not dead — Despite the British government criminalising residential squatting in 2012, the squat community is still active and squatting remains a defiant protest against inadequate housing and inequality.
Written by: Vyvian Raoul
Northern Ireland's repressive abortion laws are a class issue
Women who can't afford a choice — When women face imprisonment over their right to choose, those who can't afford abortions are turning to drastic measures. Huck speaks to Mara Clarke of Abortion Support Network about helping women receive legal abortions in England and why class plays such a huge role in the debate.
Written by: Natasha Turner
Londoners held a die in as air pollution is killing us all
Struggling to breathe — Air pollution levels are dangerously high, and thousands of people are dying. Last night campaigners in London shut down a street outside the Department of Transport, to call on the government to take action.
Written by: Michael Segalov
The important lessons Beyoncé is teaching young men
Lessons from Lemonade — Beyoncé's new album Lemonade has got the world talking, her fearless, fierce visuals and lyrics sing to a black woman's experience. But there's plenty of lessons for men to learn if we just stop and listen. Boys, it's time we got in formation.
Written by: Josh Lee
The Travel Diary: Chucking in life as a teacher in search of a different education
What you see along the way — Sometimes in life it can feel like you're drowning - work, bills, relationships can just get too much. Photographer Tom Bing and partner Sally McGee packed in their lives as teachers in northern England to explore South America, the continent of extremes, feeling it was time to sink or swim.
Written by: Tom Bing // Sally McGee
Protestors storm Royal College of Physicians to fight the NHS sell-off
The execs putting profits before people — As junior doctors go on an unprecedented all-out strike, private healthcare companies meet in London to discuss how to suck cash out of the National Health Service.
Written by: Michael Segalov
British rapper Dizraeli on his life in search of humanity
Making sense of the brutal nonsense — Ahead of the release of his new EP, hip hop artist Dizraeli shares stories from his travels and the influences to his new stripped-back sound. Here we exclusively drop the video for 'Morning Light' from his new EP.
Written by: Natasha Turner
Egypt investigates Reuters journalist over Guilio Regeni murder story
Is clampdown on press a return to dark days of Mubarak’s rule? — Reuters Cairo bureau chief faces scrutiny by police after report unearths security service connection to death of Italian researcher.
Written by: Alex King
The film industry is steeped in racism whether you want to admit it or not
The honkies are suffocating Hollywood — While some might have feigned surprise that the 2016 Oscars were so white, anyone with an insight into the industry could have predicted it. From whitewashing to nepotism, and a bunch of stereotypes, it's about time we talk about race and films.
Written by: Anthony Lorenzo
How can Brazil bounce back after its elite-driven coup?
The old politics are dead — Brazil’s corrupt right-wing have wrestled back power. Activists predict a widespread loss of rights and growing repression, but could it also be the start of a progressive renaissance?
Written by: Alex King