Emma Balebela
Derry Girls taught me the joy of feeling seen
As Lisa McGee’s beloved sitcom approaches its final episode, writer Seaneen Molloy reflects on how the show sought to give an honest portrayal of teenagehood during the Troubles in the ‘90s.
Written by: Seaneen Molloy
The fight to amplify Black stories on BookTok
New chapter — As TikTok continues to transform book sales, Black BookTokers are calling for greater inclusivity both on the app and the publishing industry at large.
Written by: Tife Sanusi
Why more young people are turning to nihilism
‘It’s incredibly freeing’ — Amid rising inequality and the climate crisis, the view that life is meaningless is gaining traction. But can believing nothing matters also be a catalyst for positive action?
Written by: Sian Bradley
How whisper networks are protecting university students
‘It’s about survival‘ — With many UK universities failing to take sufficient action over sexual assault, students are finding ways to talk about their experiences and warn others about predators.
Written by: Katie Tobin
UK unemployment is falling, but poverty isn’t
The insecure economy — Amid the rising cost of living, the government is hiding behind falling unemployment figures while workers in almost every industry continue to suffer, writes Ella Glover.
Written by: Ella Glover
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
Get rich or lie trying: how deceit drives the influencer economy
From dropshipping, to digital sex work, to MLMs and BBLs, Symeon Brown speaks about his new book investigating the murky world of influencing.
Written by: Diyora Shadijanova
Why more young women are turning to celibacy
‘It’s easier this way’ — The pandemic may have put hook-up culture on hold, but even as lockdown has eased, many young women are turning away from casual sex and opting for abstinence instead.
Written by: Katie Tobin
Why young people are turning to platonic marriages
Abolishing the family — As the role of the nuclear family and romantic relationships in modern society is increasingly called into question, people are finding new ways to exist outside heterosexist norms.
Written by: Katie Tobin
Restrained and killed by police: Justice for Seni Lewis
Say Their Names — The family of Seni Lewis remember him as a kind-hearted man with a strong sense of justice. His death at the hands of police devastated his loved ones and inspired a fight to end the use of excessive force against mental health patients.
Written by: Micha Frazer-Carroll
