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How austerity targeted... Northern cities
Cut out: a decade of destruction — Newcastle should be one of the best cities in the world – so why is it crumbling? In the latest instalment of Cut Out, writer and poet Alex Niven explores how Tory cuts destroyed his hometown.
Written by: Alex Niven
Debunking the dangerous myths around detransition
Beyond the headlines — The mainstream media has spent years spreading misinformation and transphobia. Writer Jake Hall provides the evidence that disproves their latest scaremongering around detransitioning.
Written by: Jake Hall
A journey through Soho’s countercultural history
Those were the days — A new exhibition is looking back on the London neighbourhood’s rebellious peak – a time when it was at the forefront of experimentation, creativity and freedom.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy would take a nuclear attack pretty well
Good in a crisis — Following the release of his first album in almost a decade, Will Oldham – the man behind Billy – talks songwriting, seclusion and what happened when he received a text telling him that a ballistic missile was about to hit the island he was staying on.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
The group aiming to make the outdoors more inclusive
In partnership with Columbia — Founded in 2016 and based out of Glasgow, Boots & Beards have one simple mission: to show that the natural environment is something that can be enjoyed by anyone – regardless of background.
Written by: Huck
How austerity targeted... our mental health
Cut out: a decade of destruction — In the second instalment of our new series exploring the legacy of Tory cuts, writer Emily Reynolds examines their effects on the mental health sector.
Written by: Emily Reynolds
A history of female gazes in African portraiture
The way she looks — A new exhibition explores the role of women as both subject and photographer, spanning the 19th century to the present day.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Caroline Lucas: ‘this election could be our last chance’
Time is running out — With few years left to act, Green Party candidate Caroline Lucas tells us the next government will be decisive in tackling the Climate Emergency. But empty rhetoric simply won’t be enough.
Written by: Caroline Lucas
Big-wave surfer Maya Gabeira is chasing the next high
Drop in the ocean — Last year, the 32-year-old rode a colossal 68-foot wave, conquering it at the same place she’d almost drowned five years prior. It was a crowning moment, one that saw her shattering a world record in the process. So what came next?
Written by: Alex Wade
A love letter to London’s disappearing launderettes
Washed away — Once fixtures of the high street, launderettes are disappearing. Photographer James Blackburn has set out to capture their retro glory before it’s too late.
Written by: Joseph Marczynski
