Protest
Capturing joy and resilience in Istanbul through tumultuous times
Flowers in Concrete — As protests break out across Istanbul, photographer Sıla Yalazan reflects on the 2013 Gezi Park movement, and capturing beauty as the city has undergone economic change and political tension.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Russian hacktivists are using CCTV networks to protest Putin
Putin’s Jail — In Kurt Caviezel’s project using publicly accessible surveillance networks from around the world, he spotlights messages of resistance spread among the cameras of its biggest country.
Written by: Laura Witucka
How to stay safe whilst resisting the far right
Drawing from trusted organisations, seasoned activists and years of first hand experience, Digital Editor Ben Smoke has created a guide to fighting the fash and staying safe.
Written by: Ben Smoke
In Photos: The miners’ strike, 40 years on
A new exhibition dives into the bitter dispute, highlighting the communities and people at the centre of brutal crackdowns.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Thousands protest in London over deaths in police custody
End state violence — Over the weekend, the United Families & Friends Campaign organised a protest calling for an end to deaths at the hands of the police.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Why we should fear the Tories’ fresh attacks on protest
Police state — As the Public Order Bill returns to Parliament today, activists and campaigners are sounding the alarm over what they’re calling a rollback of human rights.
Written by: Ben Smoke
The history of the Poll Tax and the power of direct action
Can‘t pay, won‘t pay — As a campaign calling on Britons to refuse payment of their energy bills this winter gains momentum, writer Ella Glover looks back at the victory of the mass non-payment movement that inspired it.
Written by: Ella Glover
Photos of protestors burning their energy bills in London
Enough is enough — Over the weekend, thousands came together across the country over the greed and exploitation that is driving the energy crisis.
Written by: Ben Smoke
I was arrested over my hijab – here’s why I’m protesting
Fight for justice — As protests in Iran intensify, a young woman describes being brutalised by police at age 16 and why she’s now taking to the streets.
Written by: Jessie Williams
The fight for justice for Chris Kaba – in photos
Black lives matter — Over the weekend, thousands of protestors gathered in Westminster to express their sadness and fury at the fatal police shooting of a young Black man in Brixton.
Written by: Huck
Photos of anti-monarchy protestors gathered in London
‘Not my king!‘ — Yesterday, demonstrators gathered outside of Parliament to voice their concerns about the monarchy and the crackdown on dissent.
Written by: Huck
Photos of the London ride out in protest of knife crime
BikeStormz 2022 — Thousands attended the annual event this year to wheelie through the city and call for ‘knives down, bikes up’.
Written by: Huck