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Everyone is leaving London and these billboards explain why
Activism

Everyone is leaving London and these billboards explain why

The London Is Changing Project — As rent prices in London continue to surge, people are packing up and moving on. What's the future of the city?

Written by: Megan White

Pussy Riot’s new song pays tribute to Eric Garner
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Pussy Riot’s new song pays tribute to Eric Garner

‘I Can’t Breathe’ with Richard Hell — Russian punk activists release their first English song, with help from Nick Zimmer of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and the legend that is Richard Hell.

Written by: Alex Taylor

How deep is Britain's racism problem?
Reportage

How deep is Britain's racism problem?

Uncovering the UK’s Michael Browns and Eric Garners — After a number of high-profile racist incidents, Huck looks at the broader picture and explores the role of institutional racism.

Written by: Alex King

Can photography help formerly trafficked women connect with their sense of self?
Q&As

Can photography help formerly trafficked women connect with their sense of self?

Voice of Freedom — Charity PhotoVoice empowers people too often denied a voice to tell their own stories through photography.

Written by: Alex King

China's leading indie director tackles pollution
Culture

China's leading indie director tackles pollution

The monster in Jia Zhangke's latest film creeps into people's lungs to destroy them. — A film rebel with a cause, Jia Zhangke, has been called one of the major revelations of the last two decades and one of the greatest filmmakers working today. His latest explores one of China's biggest problems.

Written by: D'Arcy Doran

Huck's Most Popular Reads, Feb 1-6, 2015
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Huck's Most Popular Reads, Feb 1-6, 2015

A roundup of the hottest stories on the site this week — As 2015 revs into second gear, there's fewer windows for being bored at your desk, so for your weekend reading — and viewing — pleasure, here are the most popular pieces on the site this week as chosen by our readers.

Written by: Alex Taylor

Malcolm X, O.J. Simpson, and now Marine Le Pen; a history of controversy at Oxford Union
Activism

Malcolm X, O.J. Simpson, and now Marine Le Pen; a history of controversy at Oxford Union

No platform for fascism — As protesters mobilise at the Oxford Union, where Marine Le Pen is scheduled to talk tonight, we consider some of their previously controversial guests.

Written by: Megan White

Discover alternative female voices in One of My Kind zine
Zine Scene

Discover alternative female voices in One of My Kind zine

Zine Scene — One of My Kind (OOMK) celebrates art, thought and creativity from women of all colours and creeds.

Written by: Alex King

Strange songs co-opted by protest: Patti Smith and the Greek radical left
Music

Strange songs co-opted by protest: Patti Smith and the Greek radical left

People Have The Power — As Greek radical left ruling party Syriza embrace the sounds of Patti Smith, we consider some other even more unlikely songs that became protest anthems.

Written by: Shelley Jones

Are France’s suburbs a breeding ground for extremism?
Culture

Are France’s suburbs a breeding ground for extremism?

Uncovering creative cultures from the troubled banlieues — Marginalised French youth respond to exclusion and negative stereotyping with art, creativity and activism.

Written by: Alex King

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