Reportage
The activists helping Polish people access safe abortions
Fighting for choice — With abortion effectively banned in Poland, campaigners are assisting people in crossing borders and ending unwanted pregnancies.
Written by: Severija Bielskyte
The young people plunged into debt by borrowing apps
‘It put me in a dark place‘ — With young people bearing the brunt of economic precarity, many are now turning to cash advance apps to get by.
Written by: Chloé Meley
Black and brown people fleeing Ukraine are facing attack
Search for Sanctuary — While many people escaping war have been welcomed by Ukraine’s neighbouring countries, the threat of coordinated attacks from white supremacists have left some fearing for their safety.
Written by: Taiwo Balogun
The video game unions battling injustice in the industry
Gamers unite — Racism, sexism and overwork have long plagued the gaming industry. But now, individuals are coming together and unionising in an effort to transform their workplaces.
Written by: Sian Bradley
The activists who stopped Tui’s deportation flights
‘No one is illegal‘ — How did a grassroots campaign take on one of the world’s biggest holiday firms and win?
Written by: Clea Skopeliti
Bosses are denying workers the space to grieve
Calling for compassion — There are currently no UK laws obliging employers to grant worker’s leave for a death in the family. But with the pandemic bringing grief to the fore, it’s sparked a renewed focus on the issue of allowing workers time to process death.
Written by: Anna Samson
Zimbabwe’s diaspora is continuing to fight for freedom
‘Zanu PF must go!‘ — In the face of government suppression and violence, Zimbabwean activists around the world are leading the fight for change ahead of the 2023 election.
Written by: Acacia Redding
The Hackney tenants revolting against ‘unsafe’ housing
‘We have a fight ahead‘ — After years of complaints about mouldy walls, damaged furniture and clothes, the residents of Evelyn Court estate have been pushed to breaking point. Now, they’re putting pressure on housing association bosses to fix their homes.
Written by: Alex Norris
The activists fighting to block advertising in UK cities
Glaring injustice — With large digital ad screens on the rise, anti-ad organisers are imploring people to take action over what they want their neighbourhoods to look like.
Written by: Clea Skopeliti
In the UK’s coastal towns, queer voices remain unheard
Salt in the wound — Poverty and deprivation are rife in the UK’s seaside towns. Writer Tom Stockley, who grew up in Torbay, describes how for LGBTQ+ communities, this can have a particularly devastating impact.
Written by: Tom Stockley