Aiyush Pachnanda

In photos: queer protest calls for Eurovision boycott
Activism

In photos: queer protest calls for Eurovision boycott

Hundreds gathered yesterday to call for the BBC and UK Eurovision hopeful Olly Alexander to boycott the singing competition next month.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Rwanda Plan: Politicians, leaders, and rights organisations react
Activism

Rwanda Plan: Politicians, leaders, and rights organisations react

As Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pushes the Rwanda Security Bill through Parliament figures from across politics and civil society give their take.

Written by: Ben Smoke

What’s going on with the Rwanda plan?
Activism

What’s going on with the Rwanda plan?

Two years, countless court cases, protests, press conferences, legislation and more - this is the story of the Conservative’s flagship immigration policy.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Teezee is using his platform to take African voices global
Music

Teezee is using his platform to take African voices global

The Nigerian musician, producer and label owner has built a reputation for being a mouthpiece for nonconformists.

Written by: Kemi Alemoru

In Photos: Londoners come together to demand a ceasefire in Gaza
Season of Hope

In Photos: Londoners come together to demand a ceasefire in Gaza

Half a million people flooded the streets of the city, with hundreds taking part in a sit-in to call for the end of violence in Palestine.

Written by: Ben Smoke

The young people fighting censorship online for a free Palestine
Season of Hope

The young people fighting censorship online for a free Palestine

During lockdown, kids used Roblox to hang out and have digital parties. Now, they’re using it to organise virtual protests in solidarity with Palestine.

Written by: Livia Giannotti

How sex workers are fighting back against online deplatforming
Activism

How sex workers are fighting back against online deplatforming

The #StopDeletingUs campaign is resisting a mass wave of deletions of sex positive accounts and arguing for fairer moderation of sexual content online.

Written by: Alex King

Ahadadream is shaking up UK dance music
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Ahadadream is shaking up UK dance music

The British-Pakistani DJ has been tearing it up at festivals and venues since lockdown, while championing the breadth of South Asian talent the UK music scene has to offer behind the scenes. Now, he’s bringing his energetic, percussive sounds to dance floors across the globe.

Written by: Daisy Schofield

Refugee Week 2023: Editor's Letter
Activism

Refugee Week 2023: Editor's Letter

To celebrate Refugee Week 2023, we've collated a series of pieces from the archives that explore themes of compassion, resilience and resistance.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Police cutting back on mental health calls shows how badly we need alternatives
Activism

Police cutting back on mental health calls shows how badly we need alternatives

Following the Met Commissioner's announcement that officers will no longer attend most mental health call outs, UK campaigners argue that this must come with a more holistic approach to support services.

Written by: Jessica Pandian

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