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Culture

The "unenforceable" UK ban on legal highs has been delayed

The war on drugs continues — With questions still being raised about what substances will be banned under the new laws, the controversial Psychoactive Substances Act has been delayed.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Culture

North Carolina has passed the "most anti-LGBT bill" in the U.S.

A bill fuelled by prejudice — After passing discriminatory legislation, the North Carolina Governor, Pat McCrory, finds himself facing an intense backlash from campaigners, businesses and peers alike.

Written by: Jason Nicco-Annan

Activism

Pissed off HIV activists storm London's NHS HQ

A matter of life and death — The National Health Service announced last week it wouldn't provide the lifesaving HIV prevention drug, PrEP, to Brits in need. Campaigners are understandably angry, and are promising to escalate direct action until the decision is reversed.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Culture

In pictures: Carl De Keyzer captures the decline of Cuban communism

Pictures of a Cuba in flux — Award winning documentary photographer Carl De Keyzer captures a Cuba in flux with his new book, "Cuba, La Lucha".

Written by: Michael Segalov

Culture

The hopes and fears of young British Muslims

Looking beyond the rhetoric — As Islamophobia continues to rise on both sides of the Atlantic, we spoke to five British Muslims about their thoughts, hopes and fears.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Culture

It's Cuba Week at Huck

Bienvenido a Cuba — This week we're looking at Cuban life from the ground up. The rebels, punks, skaters and firestarters paddling against the flow to make their voices heard.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Culture

Five giant missiles have been delivered to Downing Street

Calling time on the arms trade — The stunt, organised by Amnesty International, saw dummy missiles paraded around Parliament to protest British arms sales to Yemen.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Culture

Pissed off London students protested high rents last night

The cost of living crisis — Students in London took to the streets last night to demand their university cut the cost of rent, as a rent strike at University College London continues.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Culture

Behind the fake marriages of young Chinese lesbians and gays

Inside The Chinese Closet — Sham marriages between young gay men and lesbian women are on the up in China - as a rift between two generations and their outlooks continues to grow. HUCK meets Sophia Luvara, director of Inside The Chinese Closet, a new film tracking the life of two young people in China as they confront their futures.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Culture

Capturing the transformation from drag queen to self

Looking beneath the layers — HUCK meets artist Holly Revell, whose latest project, Transformations, captures the intimate transition of drag performers back to their original selves.

Written by: Michael Segalov

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