Activism
Mental illness doesn't kill people, terrorists do
Stripping back the stigma — Jo Cox, a British politician, was yesterday shot dead by a man in her constituency. In the aftermath of her killing the press have been quick to apportion blame - sensationalist headlines ignore his alleged far-right politics, instead focussing on his as yet unknown mental health problems. They say it’s not political, but this killing was political – and so too is our mental health.
Written by: Emily Reynolds
Thousands in fines for graffiti artists fighting Heathrow expansion
Spray cans against climate change — Activists who subverted pro-Heathrow advertising billboards found guilty and given hefty fines by a UK court.
Written by: Alex King
Whatever happened to the Likely Lads?
Those rebels had a cause — It's all kicking off in France. Euro 2016 is in full swing across French towns and cities, with violent clashes between supporters. The Brits are taking centre stage, but these aren't the well-dressed and working class hooligans at war of decades past.
Written by: Michael Fordham
We Cry Real Tears: As LGBT people, we're still fighting for our safe havens
From where I stand — The Orlando massacre has thrown a community into mourning, but the reality is LGBT people face violence and oppression everyday.
Written by: Michael Segalov
The all-female bike crew reclaiming the streets of East LA
Breaking the cycle — Cycling collective Ovarian Psycos are on a mission to take back the city in the name of sisterhood.
Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray
Townes Van Zandt: My father, the unsung hero
An ode to America's forgotten songwriter — Singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt never quite made it to the top during his lifetimes. His bluesy, Texas folk tunes were true to his southern state roots, but it wasn't until his untimely death that his work was granted a new lease of life. For Townes' son JT, the best way to honour his father’s spirit is by finding and protecting harmony in nature.
Written by: JT Van Zandt
Why young Brits living in Europe are worried about the EU referendum
In or out? — On 23 June 2016 people across Britain will decide whether or not the United Kingdom should remain part of the European Union. Despite the rhetoric, the hysteria and the headlines, this may well be one of the most important decisions we'll make for a generation.
Written by: Robbie Wojciechowski
An idiot’s guide to Universal Basic Income
Free money for everyone? — From ending poverty to unleashing creativity, there’s more to Universal Basic Income than meets the eye. We give you the lowdown.
Written by: Alex King
Did British Police help Saudi Arabia crush its Arab Spring uprising?
UK complicit in Saudi protestor executions — A new report from Reprieve suggests British College of Policing training helped Saudi Arabia violently repress pro-democracy protests in 2012.
Written by: Robbie Wojciechowski
Website crash excludes young people from registering for EU referendum
Computer says, ‘No’ — Remain vote dealt major blow as tech problems affect hundreds of thousands of young voters who left registration until the last minute.
Written by: Saoirse O'Leary