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The BMX crew no one took seriously...until they dominated
Pedal to the medal — After starting out with just an abandoned track to call home, a penniless BMX club in South London went from being laughed at by rivals to producing some of the world’s best riders. But they’re not ready to give up a reputation as scrappy underdogs just yet.
Written by: Niall Flynn
The erotic magazine making porn more inclusive
NSFW! — Artist Lauren Crow was struggling to make sense of her “young, fat, queer body”. So, she started Lascivious, a DIY porn magazine that flips how plus size women are depicted across visual culture.
Written by: Ione Gamble
Photos of Colombia’s violent past and uncertain future
War & Peace — Danish photographer Mads Nissen reflects on his time in Colombia during the height of its turmoil, documenting the people impacted by conflict in the country.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Molly Crabapple's guide to making a difference
Lessons learned along the way — Artist-turned-journalist Molly Crabapple has forged her own path in life, becoming one of the most determined – and effective – political voices of our time. But when the going gets tough, she relies on some tried-and-tested wisdom to keep going.
Written by: Adam White
Surreal shots of modern Britain
A deeply strange place tbh — After struggling to find a publisher for his surreal imagery, photographer Stephen Leslie discovered Unbound – a UK organisation giving power and ownership back to writers.
Written by: Millie Morris
Meet the new young activist collectives of Portugal
Race for revolution — We meet five organisations who are shaking up the system: challenging police brutality, rising rents and the country’s pro-colonialist sentiments.
Written by: April Clare Welsh
Straight Outta Hull: Hope and hip hop in the age of austerity
A Northern Soul — In A Northern Soul, director Sean McAllister documents the life of Steve, a factory worker with dreams of making it as a rapper. Ahead of its release, we speak to the filmmaker about cuts, class and why counter-narratives are so important.
Written by: Liam Taft
How the world’s wildest party became a parody of itself
The rise & fall of Burning Man — Built as an experiment in radical self-reliance, Burning Man has become a Silicon Valley-sponsored plea to be seen. Art photographer William Binzen, the man behind the festival’s early aesthetic, examines where it all went wrong.
Written by: Amie Knights
Dublin activists are rebelling against slum landlords
’Need not greed’ — This month, protestors in Ireland are taking to the streets to demonstrate against the country’s housing crisis. Writer Michael Lanigan joins them on their quest for justice.
Written by: Michael Lanigan
How the world’s unluckiest band finally found success
Nothing — Philly rock band Nothing have braved a tough road – from death and beatdowns to prison and scandal – but now that they’ve reached their apex, frontman Domenic Palermo is making peace with chaos.
Written by: Cian Traynor
