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Activism

EU citizens won't have rights guaranteed in Britain after Brexit

The shitshow continues — Well, it's happening. Parliament has voted to trigger Article 50 and leave the EU, refusing to guarantee the rights of EU citizens and a meaningful vote on the deal. Great.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Activism

Why is this London art gallery giving neo-Nazis a platform?

Shutting down the alt-right — An exhibition of work by white supremacists – the first of its kind since Trump's election – has sparked a fight back from protesters determined to stop fascism getting a foothold.

Written by: Ruairi Casey

Activism

We watched activists ad-hack London to commemorate LGBT history

Sexual Avengers — Blue plaques might commemorate important sites across London, but they're the reserve of the white, straight and male. We tagged along as activists ad-hacked important sites of LGBT history across central London to commemorate London's queer culture.

Written by: Matt Broomfield

Activism

London still hates Donald Trump

We really do — With Bigot-in-Chief Donald Trump still looking set to be treated to a royal welcome to the United Kingdom, protests erupted inside and outside Parliament last night.

Written by: Theo McInnes

Activism

Peckham Pride: Resistance and celebration by London's migrants and queers

Pride is a protest — In the United Kingdom, Pride used to be a protest for the LGBT community, but corporate sponsorship now reigns supreme. The battle is far from over for LGBT rights though. This Saturday, activists organised Peckham Pride, a politically charged pro-migrant, pro-LGBT march and celebration. One of the organisers, Charlie Smoke, explains why.

Written by: Charlie Smoke

Activism

What it's like to be young and HIV+ in Britain

Tackling the stigma — This week five inspiring young HIV+ Brits are setting off around the UK to share their stories and break down the stigma attached to the virus. Huck caught up with them before they hit the road.

Written by: Marta Bausells

Culture

The cab driver who became a stress-busting dominatrix

Oh, Gloria... (NSFW) — Arthur is an unassuming cabbie from London’s East End. Gloria is a BDSM dungeon master helping people let go of themselves. Although they’re the same person, this is not a double life. It’s a reminder that sometimes the most colourful characters exist beneath the surface.

Written by: Alex King

Activism

Five ways to promote gender equality in everyday life

How to talk to girls — A week on from the Women’s Marches across the globe, here are five things you can do every day for the rest of your life to promote gender equality.

Written by: Naomi Westland

Activism

We tagged along with activists ad-hacking the tube

Breaking the rules — With injustice all around us, activists are constantly being forced to find new ways to grab our attention. We join campaigners from No More Deportations as they take to the London underground network at night to ad-hack, highlighting the inhumane deportations the British state subjects people to.

Written by: Oobah Butler

Music

The band turning pie shops and abandoned hospitals into DIY venues

Making space — With small music venues shutting down, soul synth duo Night Games have taken a DIY approach to performing at a time where live music could be disappearing for good.

Written by: Bryn Evans

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