Activism
The US presidential election: how terrified should young people be?
Cutting through the bullshit — From escalating police brutality and Islamophobic attacks to skyrocketing student debt and a rampant Wall Street, there could be a whole lot of bad to come for young people, whoever wins the US presidential elections. We asked an expert to help us get to the bottom of the madness.
Written by: Alex King
How this social entrepreneur overcame her fear of not making a difference
Generation Why Not — With a stellar education in politics and investment management, 25-year-old Paula Schwarz was destined for a successful career in financial consultancy. Instead, she launched a social initiative, which is now helping to tackle one of the greatest crises facing mainland Europe since the Second World War.
Written by: Daniel Tapper
Millennials and Motherhood: Will we ever be ready?
A life of perpetual adolescence — When we were kids, growing up looked so simple. For most of us in our 20s life hasn't quite turned out as planned: job security, houses, long-term partners? Not quite. In some ways it's liberating, but for young women like writer Abi Wilkinson wanting children there's a dilemma - to wait for stability, or to start a family before it's too late.
Written by: Abi Wilkinson
What you need to know about Brazil’s right-wing coup... and the fightback
Battle lines are drawn — After a leaked wire tap unmasks the plot to topple President Rousseff, we look at the story so far and ask what’s next for Brazil.
Written by: Alex King
Black, Queer and Under Scrutiny: Living out my freedom online
Taking up space — The internet age provides us with endless opportunity and freedom - to assert and explore ourselves however we see fit. But we don't just look at the world, the world looks right back at us, and our loved ones won't always like what they see.
Written by: Otamere Guobadia
The fifteen-year-old environmental activist fighting to save our future
Generation Why Not — An environmentalist veteran at just fifteen, Xiuhtezcatl is the face of Earth Guardians, a collective of young activists determined to prevent the world from plummeting into further environmental disaster. Now he’s suing the US government for endangering his future.
Written by: Adam White
The American military veterans fighting for the right to grow hemp
Meet the Growing Warriors — Dan Malloy’s Harvesting Liberty documentary profiles the soldiers-turned-farmers campaigning to reintroduce industrial hemp to America.
Written by: Alex King
Taking to the street: The real fears of London's millennials
The apocalypse, it's coming — Our generation are constantly told that crippling debt, the housing crisis, and mental health issues are going to make our lives hell. Sure, all these issues are all too real, but we took to the streets to dig deeper, asking young people what they truly fear, and what they are doing about it.
Written by: Taylor McGraa
The self taught-coder overcoming fears of not being good enough
Generation Why Not — An enviable CV doesn’t make you immune from feeling inadequate. Under pressure to work harder and longer, talented young coder Maxim Cramer, 25, transformed the way she lived, resulting in a healthier, happier and more productive approach to her career.
Written by: Daniel Tapper
Generation Y? We prefer Generation Why Not?
Millennial hopes and fears — Yes, we get it, our lives are going to be tough. We're worse off than our parents, the planet is doomed, and that's before we've even found somewhere to crash or a temporary job. But instead of asking why, isn't it time we asked ourselves why not? Welcome to millennial hopes and fears week at Huck.
Written by: HUCK HQ