Theo McInnes
London's LGBT Latinx community remembered the victims of Orlando last night
It's been just a matter of weeks since the Orlando shooting, which left 49 LGBT people dead. Last night London queers gathered to remember the victims and raise funds to support those who survived the shooting.
Written by: Theo McInnes
Activists storm Australian embassy with boat to protest 'illegal' refugee policy
Close the camps — On World Refugee Day, activists storm the Australian embassy in London with a boat to symbolise the thousands of desperate refugees turned away from Australian shores.
Written by: Alex King
Has the killing of a British politician made us fearful for the future?
London's vigil for Jo Cox MP — Jo Cox, a British politician, was this week shot dead by a man in her constituency. Shockwaves have been sent through the political establishment and beyond, and a country has gone into mourning. A vigil has been held in Westminster to remember her, but are young people now fearful of the future?
Written by: Theo McInnes
From London to Orlando: Thousands stand defiant in Soho
#SohoVigil — In the wake of the Orlando killings, it's been hard to know how to react - gut-wrenching anguish and a deep sense of mourning have taken over. Last night Londoners held a vigil to remember the victims of the homophobic terror attack, one that has shaken LGBT people globally.
Written by: Michael Segalov
We Cry Real Tears: As LGBT people, we're still fighting for our safe havens
From where I stand — The Orlando massacre has thrown a community into mourning, but the reality is LGBT people face violence and oppression everyday.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Dead Women Can't Vote: Why we chained ourselves to Parliament
The fight isn't over — Direct action group Sisters Uncut donned suffragette outfits and chained themselves to the Houses of Parliament last night, as an expensive piece of art was unveiled inside to commemorate the struggle for women's suffrage. Why? Because dead women can't vote.
Written by: Sisters Uncut
Huck Reports: Saying No To Coal
Here and No Further — In the latest Huck film, we head to Proschim in Germany where thousands of climate activists have gathered from across Europe and beyond, to try and shut down one of Europe's biggest and dirtiest coal mines. After last year's protest ended with mass arrests and violent clashes with the police, Huck joins them on the frontline of the fight against global warming.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Why we'll be serving lemonade in London this evening
When life gives you lemons — For black women, girls and femmes, oppression and discrimination are all around. Tonight in London, they'll be serving up and sharing lemonade. Imani Robinson and Natalie Jeffers reckon they know what to do when life gives you lemons.
Written by: Imani Robinson and Natalie Jeffers
Sisters Uncut are demanding action on domestic violence
"We won't ask nicely, we are losing our sisters" — London has only just elected a new Mayor, but Sisters Uncut - London's radical woman and non-binary led campaign group - are already calling for urgent action on domestic violence. There's a crisis: two thirds of women in the English capital are turned away from refuges due to a lack of space and resources, and Sadiq Khan needs to take action.
Written by: Taylor McGraa
The unknown revolutionary royal who wants to be London's next Mayor
This is Maharaja Ankit Love — When Ankit Love felt that none of the candidates in the London Mayoral election were offering what he wanted, he formed the One Love Party - offering world peace, an end to climate change, and a pledge to legalise cannabis. We went to meet this self-styled saviour to find out more about his elusive campaign.
Written by: Thomas Andrei
