Theo McInnes
Transgender prisoners are being failed by the system
Here's what needs to change — A crowd gathered at Pentonville Prison in London last night on Trans Prisoner Day of Action, with events held globally to highlight issues facing trans prisoners: denied hormones, misgendered, facing disproportionate levels of mental health issues, violence and abuse. Campaigner Kuchenga Shenjé addressed the vigil, and her speech is produced below.
Written by: Imani Robinson // Kuchenga Shenjé
Women's March on London: Should we thank the new President?
A movement catalysed — On the day after America’s new President is sworn in, over 100,000 people march through the capital for the Women's March on London. But this isn't about POTUS.
Written by: Lidia Buonaiuto
Anti-Trump protests hit London
'Trump's a wasteman' — Protestors and police clashed in central London last night as anti-Trump protests kicked off in the city, with a giant Trump head effigy being beaten to a pulp.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Last night London celebrated the life of George Michael
RIP George — The tragic death of musical legend George Michael over Christmas, queer people across the world were forced to say goodbye to an icon. Last night London celebrated the singer's life and unapologetic sexuality.
Written by: Michael Segalov
The true face of the drug epidemic ravaging UK prisons
‘I died three times’ — Record levels of drug use, violence and overcrowding are turning prisons into a toxic environment, with riots set to continue unless sweeping reforms are made.
Written by: Alex King
The island escape for de-stressing your creativity
Drop Everything — Mary Nally started a cultural biennial on a small Irish island, giving people a chance to unplug and reignite their creative spark.
Written by: Ella Guthrie
How environmental activists must move forward in 2017
New year, new battles — Global temperatures reached a record high in 2016 but many world leaders refuse to listen, so what's next in the fight to keep our planet protected?
Written by: Paden Vaughan
London marches in solidarity with civilians in Aleppo
"Drop aid not bombs" — Central London comes to a standstill as protestors called on the British government to take immediate action to help the Syrian people suffering brutality in the devastated city of Aleppo.
Written by: Charlotte Irwin
Romare: The music savant behind one of 2016's best albums
Found sounds — Out in the real world, Archie Fairhurst is searching for border-defying sounds that can be transformed into something timeless.
Written by: Alex King
The former ‘legal high’ devastating the lives of Britain's young homeless
“Worse than Crack” — Spice, a dangerous and highly addictive variety of synthetic cannabis, has grown to become one of the biggest challenges for young homeless people. And a government ban this Summer could have made things worse.
Written by: Alex King
