Activism

How to understand the far right Front National’s victory in France
Activism

How to understand the far right Front National’s victory in France

Europe flirts with fascism. Again. — Thanks to exploiting terrorism and the refugee crisis, 2015 has been a great year for Europe’s far right. But their appeal runs much deeper, explains professor James Shields.

Written by: Alex King

Hugo Chavez’s Bolivarian revolution crumbles in Venezuela
Activism

Hugo Chavez’s Bolivarian revolution crumbles in Venezuela

Latin America’s progressive ‘pink tide’ is on the way out — Victory for the right wing opposition in Venezuela’s national elections is another defeat for left-leaning populist governments across the continent.

Written by: Alex King

How the Paris attacks have made a desperate situation worse for Europe’s refugees
Activism

How the Paris attacks have made a desperate situation worse for Europe’s refugees

Cold weather and cold hearts — Humanitarian concerns have taken a backseat while France, the UK and their allies wage war on ISIS in Syria. For migrants in the Calais Jungle camp, this means a long, tough winter.

Written by: Fiorella Lecoutteux

How political correctness at university is threatening student art
Activism

How political correctness at university is threatening student art

Challenging the idea of 'safe spaces' — In conversation with two art students exploring race, sex and politics in an era of the university 'safe space.'

Written by: Adam White

The battle to save the planet doesn’t end with the Paris climate change conference
Activism

The battle to save the planet doesn’t end with the Paris climate change conference

France’s state of emergency won’t stop the green movement — Activists are determined government restrictions won’t prevent them from building a powerful grassroots movement for climate justice, explains Danielle Paffard of 350.org

Written by: Alex King

Young, British and angry? The government thinks you're a terrorist
Activism

Young, British and angry? The government thinks you're a terrorist

Start of a police state? — A London children's safeguarding board has warned parents that distrust of government policy and the mainstream media could lead to potential extremism.

Written by: Adam White

In Pictures: Political posters in the Philippines, speaking out against corruption
Art

In Pictures: Political posters in the Philippines, speaking out against corruption

Trapo by Lawrence Sumulong — Filipino-American photographer Lawrence Sumulong photographs political posters, ahead of 2016 elections, to show distrust in a country ravaged by corruption.

Written by: Shelley Jones

The artists turning acts of pollution into works of art
Art

The artists turning acts of pollution into works of art

Ice, sewage and the Beijing smog creatively reimagined — Angered by the environmental chaos on their doorsteps, artists turn to their craft to vent their frustrations.

Written by: Adam White

Amazing things created by refugees
Magazine

Amazing things created by refugees

Displaced culture — In Huck 53 we explore real stories of refugees: What does it mean to be forced from your home and to set off for a new life with no guarantees? Here's a list of refugees who went on to make great things.

Written by: HUCK HQ

Huck 53 - The Change Issue
Culture

Huck 53 - The Change Issue

The final chapter in a year of self-discovery — Change is the current that keeps us flowing forward. Will you be swept away by the actions of others, or build a raft and paddle for your life?

Written by: HUCK HQ

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