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John John Florence matters more than you know

Thoughts on surfing and the 2014 Quiksilver Pro France — John John Florence has shed his über grom status and won the 2014 Quiksilver Pro France. And the ramifications for surfing, says Michael Fordham, run deeper than you think.

  • Surf
  • Michael Fordham

Is social media the new weapon of war?

Michael Fordham searches for truth amid US-led strikes in Syria and Iraq. — From propaganda videos and parliamentary statements to opinion pieces like this, war makes combatants of us all. But where does the truth lie, asks Michael Fordham.

  • Activism
  • Michael Fordham

Bruce Brown's cult motorcycle movie gets a hi-def sequel

European Premiere at San Sebastian Film Festival — Dana Brown's high-octane sequel to his father's rootsy motorcycle movie On Any Sunday premieres in San Sebastian tomorrow, September 26. But how has bike culture evolved in the interim?

  • Bike
  • Michael Fordham

The day Scotland said NO

Notes from the frontline of Scotland's failed fight for independence — Michael Fordham bears witness to The Most Important Day in Scottish History.

  • Opinion
  • Michael Fordham

Can Kelly Slater bring anything new to the surf fashion game?

New brand Outerknown launches with big ambitions. — It had to happen: The Greatest Surfer Who Has Ever Lived launches his own clothing line, but will it live up to Slater's ethical and sustainable claims?

  • Surf
  • Michael Fordham

Embracing the Element: 25 years of roots and culture riding

Huck x Element — Innovative brand Element announces a year-long celebration of a quarter century of doing the good stuff. We spoke with founder Johnny Schillereff.

  • Outdoors
  • Michael Fordham

Thomas Castets

Out in the Line-up — Some surfers may be gay. Deal with it.

  • Why I do what I do
  • Michael Fordham

Christopher Wool

Fearless Abstraction — Christopher Wool is a contemporary artist immersed in the manic boogie of the Lower East Side.

  • Art
  • Michael Fordham

Material Culture

Big Things — Connecting the dots between the stuff you buy and the lifestyle you consume.

  • Culture
  • Michael Fordham

Beyond London

Time & The City — As London fires up once again for the Paralympics, HUCK Editor-At-Large Michael Fordham pays tribute to his particular corner of the city.

  • Opinion
  • Michael Fordham

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