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David Lammy: ‘You can’t buy your way out of Covid-19’
On division and democracy — As the country went into lockdown, we jumped on the phone with the new Shadow Justice Secretary to talk about his book, the coronavirus crisis, and the rising threat of the far-right.
Written by: Ben Smoke
This is 2020: photos that capture our changing world
Living through history — The COVID-19 Archive is a new, publically-sourced online project that aims to collect the global narratives of the coronavirus crisis.
Written by: Eva Clifford
Inside the plight of Poland’s LGBTQ Activists
An uncertain future — With state-sanctioned homophobia on the rise, the country’s queer community are on the defence: ‘if you even look gay, it’s wise to carry tear gas with you. You never know what’s going to happen.’
Written by: Jake Hall
The sinister new politics of public space
Your prejudice is showing — Closing parks during a lockdown is inhumane, especially when housing is so cramped and gardens a rare luxury.
Written by: Dawn Foster
Events that changed the course of history, in photos
Turning points — What do real turning points look like? For the latest Magnum Print Sale, the world’s best photographers pick out the most powerful images from their archive.
Written by: Huck
Introducing The Lock-In, our new weekly YouTube show
Watch Episode One now — For the remainder of lockdown, we’ll be bringing you the best in comment and analysis – all while providing practical advice on how to keep yourself sane, safe and healthy during the long days at home.
Written by: Huck
Online AA meetings might just be the future
A new world — During a pandemic, digital therapy sessions can help keep you sober. However, as writer Jeremy Allen discovered, they also offer plenty of other benefits.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
The best documentaries you can watch now (for free)
You’ve got the time — The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam has opened its archives, with over 300 films available to stream for free. We picked out some of the best.
Written by: Kambole Campbell
A visual history of Chinese propaganda
From the 1920s to today — Striking posters – taken from the 1920s to the present day – chart the country’s emergence as an economic powerhouse.
Written by: Cassidy George
Pool sharks, players, and men who like to play in the dark
Monochrome memories — In 1970, photographer Helaine Garren turned her lens on Bensigner’s: a windowless, testosterone-fuelled pool hall in Chicago.
Written by: Miss Rosen
