Activism
Refugee Week 2023: Editor's Letter
To celebrate Refugee Week 2023, we've collated a series of pieces from the archives that explore themes of compassion, resilience and resistance.
Written by: Ben Smoke
How Tribeca Film Festival missed their moment to support the WGA strike
Apocalyptic skies over NYC did nothing to dent the determination of striking writers – but actions not just words are needed from heavyweights like Tribeca.
Written by: Molly Lipson
How we kicked BP out of the British Museum
Direct action group 'BP or not BP' explain how, after 11 years and over 70 protest performances, they sent the oil giants packing from another cultural institution.
Written by: Francesca Willow
Police cutting back on mental health calls shows how badly we need alternatives
Following the Met Commissioner's announcement that officers will no longer attend most mental health call outs, UK campaigners argue that this must come with a more holistic approach to support services.
Written by: Jessica Pandian
'You’ve got to fight for what you want:’ Miss Major on the future of trans liberation
From Stonewall to the AIDS crisis to present day struggles, Black trans elder and activist Miss Major has seen it all. Here, the legend of the movement discusses her new book on her life.
Written by: Vic Parsons
Why I glued myself to the floor of the Oxford Union
This week, as gender critical academic Kathleen Stock began to speak in the historic debating chamber, activist Riz Possnett took action.
Written by: Riz Possnett
We need to talk about serious youth violence
As the Government launches yet another 'crackdown', co-author of the Holding Our Own report Emmanuelle Andrews explains why it's only destined to bring more harm.
Written by: Emmanuelle Andrews
Thousands gather to mark 75 years of Nakba
On the anniversary of the expulsion of 750,000 Palestinians from their land, we speak to those protesting in London about the continued fight for justice and freedom.
Written by: Daisy Schofield
Is Eastbourne the centre of the cost of living crisis?
After Huck analysis revealed that Eastbourne saw the highest number of Trussell Trust food parcels distributed per capita, we went down to the seaside town to find out what's going on.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Royalists, rozzers and rain: Charles III Coronation in pictures
Photographer Theo McInness captures a day of contradictions in London, as Royalists celebrate and peaceful protesters face crackdowns from the police.
Written by: Ben Smoke