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Celebrating the enduring legacy of ’90s rave culture
Never turn down — Partying for free and getting smashed in a field was a rite of passage in 1990s Britain. Then the police came in and tried to spoil the fun – but people are still raving. Even Facebook can’t commodify this wayward social network.
Written by: Scott Oliver
How a network of hackers became a secret weapon for Labour and the left
Gathering momentum — This weekend, grassroots campaign group Momentum held its first hackathon in East London, kicking off a digital revolution that could change British politics for good.
Written by: Michael Segalov
How young Ukrainians are fighting for a better future
The power of change — The Ukraine may be locked in a tug of war, but the country’s youth have a mind of their own. They tell photojournalist Monique Jaques why they will never stop pushing for peace.
Written by: Monique Jaques
Gliding through Hawaiian waves with Stephanie Gilmore
Take a vacation — The world renowned surfer is captured by friend and filmmaker Morgan Maassen in his latest wanderlust-evoking short film, shot in the North Shore of Oahu.
Written by: Biju Belinky
The surf photographer living life in the impact zone
Pushing the limit — Russell Ord started putting himself between the waves to find his own space in the world of surf photography. Now, his fearless approach to life is being captured in a documentary.
Written by: Biju Belinky
Why are the G20 protesters being portrayed as ‘militants’?
Capturing another angle — Challenging the sweeping generalisations made by the global media, photographer Piotr Pietrus shares his shots from the weekend’s G20 riots.
Written by: Dominique Sisley
Inside Grow Heathrow: the UK’s most famous protest camp
Suburban sanctuary — For the last seven years, Grow Heathrow has been fighting against the expansion of London’s busiest airport. Now – despite its positive impact on the surrounding community – the four-acre eco-squat is facing the threat of closure.
Written by: Charlotte England
Iran’s youth are kickstarting a grassroots revolution
Iranian Aliens — In the shadows of the country’s hardline regime, young liberal Iranians – now the majority of the population – are finding creative new ways to rebel.
Written by: Alex Pierce
The illustrator making animal rights a viral issue
When graphics get political... — Garnering thousands of shares on social media, Kate Louise Powell’s powerful and emotive drawings have inspired a new kind of Internet activism.
Written by: Chris Owen
The world’s most successful gay football club is still fighting homophobia on the pitch
Pivot Points: Stories of Change — London-based photographer Theo McInnes is always on the frontlines when protests kick off, capturing the wave of youth-fuelled social change that is battling for a better future. In this edition of Pivot Points, stories that shift a photographer’s perspective, he meets a group of gay men who have been fighting the good fight since the year he was born – both on and off the pitch.
Written by: Theo McInnes
