Activism
Community is the true star of Russell Brand's revolution
Things I Learned Along the Way — Huck’s Fiftieth Anniversary Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we’ll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, comedian turned revolutionary Russell Brand explains that the focus and force of the revolution are the communities fighting for survival against social cleansing.
Written by: Huck HQ / Alex King
Five things we learned from London’s anti-austerity march
National Demonstration Against Austerity — From Athens to Andalucia, growing numbers of Europeans are taking a stand against austerity. Here’s what we learned from the hundreds of thousands who took to the streets on Saturday to protest the new UK government’s policy of cuts and privatisations.
Written by: Robin Nierynck
We need to take some time to celebrate indigenous cultures so they don't disappear
Best on show at Origins Festival — The three-week festival highlights the arts and perspectives of indigenous cultures of the world across 12 countries and venues.
Written by: Robin Nierynck
The start-up school that wants to make the world a better place
Ideas Farm 2015 — Ideas Farm is a new event from the people behind The Do Lectures and it aims to pair young entrepreneurs with successful business people to create a new wave of indie projects.
Written by: Shelley Jones
London’s bike couriers channel the miner spirit and rally for living wage
Fair pay protest — The living wage debate rages on as protestors gathered at the CitySprint courier service headquarters in Shoreditch demand fair pay.
Written by: Robin Nierynck
Five things you should know about Azerbaijan
The dubious hosts of Europe's mini-Olympics — On the heels of the FIFA circus, the people behind the Olympics are now unveiling their latest franchise in oil-rich Azerbaijan, a country perhaps best-known for its poor human rights record.
Written by: Cormac O'Brien
What we learned from Howard Marks’ Lost Lecture
“I just fight like fuck” — After being diagnosed with terminal cancer last year, Britain’s most notorious drug smuggler Howard Marks made a rare appearance at the Lost Lectures to talk about his former life and battle for cannabis legalisation.
Written by: Alex King
Five things you should know about the Irish equality referendum
Fear, loathing and homophobia — Ireland's LGBT community are locked in a fierce battle with the religious right over the forthcoming equality referendum on May 22. Here's everything you need to know.
Written by: Cormac O'Brien
Is democracy a religion that has failed the poor?
The illusion of empowerment — After the disappointment of the UK's election result, Dr Giles Fraser wonders if elections are just an elaborate charade to maintain the status quo.
Written by: Alex King
England’s Dreaming: Reflections on the UK General Election
Where WERE the politics? — Huck’s editor-at-large Michael Fordham reflects on an emotional election day journey around London, finding politics altogether absent.
Written by: Michael Fordham