Activism
Last night London remembered the victims of state violence
Calling time on the arms trade — As a secret state-sponsored security exposition for international governments gets under way in Britain, Londoners braved the rain to protest, and remember the victims of state repression and violence around the globe.
Written by: Theo McInnes
"Inadequate and inhumane" conditions face UK refugees
Calls for reform are intensifying — A new report highlights how conditions faced by those seeking refuge in Britain "fundamentally lacked decency", as campaigners will once again protest this Saturday calling for an end to detention.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Huck’s favourite radical women
The fearless females shaking it up — To celebrate International Women's Day, meet the female change-makers, cultural icons, artists and freedom fighters from the Huck archives.
Written by: Alex King
What the hell is going on at Donald Trump’s rallies?
Violent and racist attacks on the rise — Getting to the dark heart of the Trump phenomenon with filmmaker Sean Dunne, whose documentary Trump Rally explores what makes The Donald’s supporters tick.
Written by: Alex King
Grow Heathrow: celebrating six years and counting
Climate activism's beating heart — We spoke to Eddie Thacker, a member of Transition Heathrow and one of the #Heathrow13, to look back on six years, and counting, of climate protest in a quiet English village.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Police killings and the long battle for justice in Britain
Understanding the British law — As people continue to die following contact with the police, we speak to a lawyer about some of the barriers facing families seeking justice through the British legal system.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Transitioning gender in prison: finding the 'real me' in a high-risk environment
A Story of Self Re-discovery — Lauren was raised as a girl until the age of eight, when her father decided she should be a boy. The resulting confusion led to a life of crime and, ultimately, the need to find her true self while serving time in a male prison.
Written by: Cat McShane
LA’s 6th Street Viaduct was the bridge you never knew you loved
Saying goodbye to an architectural movie star — Local landmark, subculture magnet and Hollywood star – Los Angeles' 6th Street Viaduct was many things to many people. Until it was torn down in late January, to be replaced by a space-age bridge straight out of the millennial architect handbook. Residents are worried, while others, including Dogtown legend CR Stecyk, continue to mourn its legacy.
Written by: Adam White
Activists highlight UK support for Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine
Subversive ads on London Underground — London Palestine Action hack the tube’s ad spots to highlight the British companies who profit from Israel’s illegal occupation of the Palestinian territories.
Written by: Alex King
How French commune La ZAD has become a symbol of resistance
Postcapitalism in practice — Ahead of a mass demonstration on February 27th, a 21st-century commune is sharing the story of its struggle against an international airport development.
Written by: Cian Traynor