Activism
One year after Mike Brown: where are we now?
Stemming the tide of violence — Since Mike Brown’s death America has witnessed the biggest movement for civil rights in a generation, but how much has it achieved? We spoke to race and policing expert Joe Feagin to find out more.
Written by: Alex King
Anti-nuclear protest art that will stop you in your tracks
Never again — On the 70th anniversary of the Hiroshima attack, we collect powerful artwork that forces us to rethink living under the shadow of nuclear weapons.
Written by: Alex King
What does the future hold for young people in Greece?
“I don’t want to die at 55.” A summer report. — As the economic crisis deepens, Huck heads to Athens to meet the protesters of Omonoiea Square, and the waitresses serving tourists on nearby Crete, to get a feel for what the future holds for young Greeks.
Written by: Breena Kerr
Nuns expose the terrifying weaknesses of America’s nuclear arsenal
Fast Food Nation writer turns his sights on nuclear weapons — Eric Schlosser’s Gods of Metal profiles the pacifists whose break-in at the high security Y12 weapons complex revealed the vulnerabilities of America’s nuclear weapons complex - and the continuing threat it poses to life.
Written by: Alex King
Trafficked women connect with their sense of self through photography
Voice of Freedom — Charity PhotoVoice empowers people too often denied a voice to tell their own stories through photography. Here, photographer 'Fruit of Love' explains how the project affected her.
Written by: Alex King
UK police finally wise up about cannabis, but only because they’re broke
Cuts, cannabis and clicktivism — As a government online petition takes off and austerity forces police to rethink their approach, is the UK drug debate finally catching up with the rest of the world? And could legalisation be in sight?
Written by: Alex King
Huck’s editor asks if magazines can change the world
Stories of change — Huck’s editor Andrea Kurland speaks at Tate Modern’s How to Change the World discussion, Saturday July 25.
Written by: HUCK HQ
The Yes Men Are Revolting
Igor Vamos on culture jamming and fighting for change — As one half of The Yes Men, Igor Vamos' comical and often absurd methods of direct action have forced major multinationals to cower and publicly shirk responsibility. With the duo's new film The Yes Men Are Revolting touring festivals right now, we spoke to Vamos about his long-standing ability to prank the right people, and the possibility of a decent future.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross
Why everything you thought you knew about money, debt and austerity is wrong
Shadow banks, odious debt and the Euro fairytale — The Greek crisis has pitted people against the “laws” of economics. Documentary Money Puzzles exposes the myths at the foundation of neoclassical economics and goes in search of the reality on the streets of Athens, Argentina and the City of London.
Written by: Alex King
Artist and activist iO Tillet Wright is helping to smash stereotypes
We Are You — By revealing a secret about her start in life, artist and activist iO Tillet Wright is tearing up sexuality and gender stereotypes in the US and beyond.
Written by: Shelley Jones