Activism
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
Talking change with Swoon, whose art helps us see beyond the damage man creates
Forged in the fire of change — Caledonia Curry aka Swoon was raised in a family of heroin addicts, but her tough upbringing only hardened her resolve to spread positivity. Now she’s helping to resurrect the impoverished town of Braddock, Pennsylvania, through an ambitious art-driven renovation project.
Written by: Andrea Kurland
Listen: David Attenborough and Naomi Klein kick off innovative new podcast series
The Meaning Of Climate Change — The Glass Bead Game podcast combines real people’s stories with academic debate to open up complex international issues like climate change.
Written by: Alex King