Inside Oregon’s only locked psychiatric facility for women

Ward 81

In 1976, Mary Ellen Mark was given unique access to Oregon State Hospital to photograph life on the high security Ward 81, creating a nuanced and compassionate portrayal of female mental health patients.

News & Politics > Activism

Young teachers tell us why they’re striking this week

Fund our schools

With thousands of teachers taking part in industrial action across England, Scotland and Wales, those new to the profession are fighting for the same investment in education they were promised when they were at school.

Art & Culture

Portraits of North East England on the cusp of change

Summer of 66

Taken during the only dull week of a long, hot summer in 1966, Peter Brabban's 'Newcastle Project' captures a city in the process of modernisation.

News & Politics

The forgotten charity workers on strike to survive

Vital support

As demand for services rises, low pay and poor conditions are pushing third sector workers into the arms of other charities.

News & Politics

Trans people aren’t a threat to women’s rights, the state is

A call for unity

As far-right radicalism escalates in the UK, it's time we started treating transphobic hate crimes, anti-migrant protests, and police violence against women as part of the same problem.

News & Politics > Activism

Tenants, unions and politicians back calls for a rent freeze

Flat Broke

As rents in UK cities continue to skyrocket, Sadiq Khan, Mick Lynch and others have joined forces to call on the Government for immediate action.