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The young co-operative campaigners fighting for a fairer economy
Another way of working — AltGen are a pioneering social enterprise - inviting freelancers and millennials to imagine a world with security, cooperation,and jobs without bosses.
Written by: James Andrew Smith
The US presidential election: how terrified should young people be?
Cutting through the bullshit — From escalating police brutality and Islamophobic attacks to skyrocketing student debt and a rampant Wall Street, there could be a whole lot of bad to come for young people, whoever wins the US presidential elections. We asked an expert to help us get to the bottom of the madness.
Written by: Alex King
How this social entrepreneur overcame her fear of not making a difference
Generation Why Not — With a stellar education in politics and investment management, 25-year-old Paula Schwarz was destined for a successful career in financial consultancy. Instead, she launched a social initiative, which is now helping to tackle one of the greatest crises facing mainland Europe since the Second World War.
Written by: Daniel Tapper
A UK council has approved the first fracking site in five years
Fracking into the future — North Yorkshire Council ignored the pleas of the local community and campaign groups, and have approved the first fracking site in the UK since 2011.
Written by: Taylor McGraa
Millennials and Motherhood: Will we ever be ready?
A life of perpetual adolescence — When we were kids, growing up looked so simple. For most of us in our 20s life hasn't quite turned out as planned: job security, houses, long-term partners? Not quite. In some ways it's liberating, but for young women like writer Abi Wilkinson wanting children there's a dilemma - to wait for stability, or to start a family before it's too late.
Written by: Abi Wilkinson
The euphoria of James Blake live
Technicolour in Anything — James Blake breathes life into his new album, at small hometown show.
Written by: Gabriela Helfet
The self-taught bike builder who left his dead-end job behind
Generation Why Not — A near-death experience inspired former factory-worker Ricky Feather to leave his dead-end job and follow his dreams. It was a gamble that paid off. Without any formal training, Feather has built a career as one of the world’s most respected young bike builders.
Written by: Daniel Tapper (interview)
The Russian BMXers finding freedom on their bikes
BMXing in the Baltic — Our generation grew up being told the world could be ours, to dream big, and that anything was possible - but for many of us life isn't quite panning out as planned. One group of young BMXers in Russia reckon life is just as fulfilling when you sit back and enjoy the ride.
Written by: Robert Fanshawe
What you need to know about Brazil’s right-wing coup... and the fightback
Battle lines are drawn — After a leaked wire tap unmasks the plot to topple President Rousseff, we look at the story so far and ask what’s next for Brazil.
Written by: Alex King
Black, Queer and Under Scrutiny: Living out my freedom online
Taking up space — The internet age provides us with endless opportunity and freedom - to assert and explore ourselves however we see fit. But we don't just look at the world, the world looks right back at us, and our loved ones won't always like what they see.
Written by: Otamere Guobadia
