Magazine
The renegade medic saving both soldiers and civilians
On the frontlines — After landing in Iraq, former marine Pete Reed went rogue and set up his own war-zone clinics. Otherwise they simply wouldn’t exist. Now, while struggling in the vacuum of a failed system, he faces a new challenge: not letting that system beat him.
Written by: Campbell MacDiarmid
How to start a sustainable business abroad
Uproot your life — As a young mum trying to stay afloat in London’s creative industries, Shiraz Ksaiba became an expert hustler. Then she packed up and left to chase her wanderlust dream: building a sustainable surf community.
Written by: Alex King
The Congolese commando who chose wrestling over revenge
Grappling for change — After several assassination attempts, Big Papa T fled for his life and lost everything. Now he's changing lives in London, where his quest for vengeance has turned into a mission to help others.
Written by: Christopher Clark
An interview with Laura Jane Grace, punk’s most infamous anarchist
True Trans Soul Rebel — Fronting a punk band is all about projecting strength. But growing up with gender dysphoria, Laura Jane Grace of Against Me! had to navigate a world of self-doubt and confusion. Then she figured out how to own it, emerging from the chaos as a transgender hero.
Written by: Biju Belinky
The journalists risking arrest every time they speak out
Dangerous truths — Turkey’s purge of ‘dissent’ has thrown the country into uncertainty, posing a dilemma for reporters: support the government or risk imprisonment. But for a handful of young journalists, the facts are worth fighting for.
Written by: Pesha Magid
The endurance cyclist racing 20 hours a day in the wilderness
Pedal to the medal — Ultra racer Lee Craigie carries everything she needs to survive on her trusty bike. The goal is to keep moving through wild terrain, but the motivation is to live a life without ‘What ifs’.
Written by: Steven Turner
Naomi Klein's guide to resisting power
It's time to take a leap — Tragedies can be a gateway for radical neoliberal agendas, says award-winning writer Naomi Klein, and that’s why we need to knuckle down and get real about the future.
Written by: Andrea Kurland
Nick Broomfield on the mistakes that made his career
Rebel mettle — Regrets? Director Nick Broomfield has a few. But each one has helped shape an unrivalled path in gonzo filmmaking. Now the only challenge is to surprise himself.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Liam Gallagher at his unapologetic, audacious best
Bold as brass — After a controversial career as the brashest frontman in music, Liam Gallagher is finally going solo. Now, having learned some life lessons the hard way, he’s back to remind us why he’s the last true rock’n'roll star.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Inside the world of film’s most staunchly independent director
Life through a different lens — Portrayed as a struggling dreamer in cult film American Movie, director Mark Borchardt has made a madcap documentary of his own about UFO hunters. But he's determined to not be mistaken for a fantasist.
Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray