Activism
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
What we learned at Huck’s alternative election party
Ballot boxes, social media and revolution — Huck hosted a rowdy night of political debate on the eve of the UK’s general election. Here are the best bits.
Written by: Alex King
Where are all the radical poets?
Metaphors and molotovs — Poet Aaron Fagan speaks to Commune Editions, a radical poetry press formed during the Occupy, anti-tuition fee and Black Lives Matter protests in California's Bay Area.
Written by: Aaron Fagan