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How cyclist Laura Trott conquered ‘The Chimp’ to win Olympic gold

Overcoming fear of failure — From cycling with her mum to the Olympic podium at London 2012, Laura Trott hasn’t lost sight of what matters most. After storming to two gold medals at Sunday’s world championships in London, she’s on course for another medal haul at Rio 2016.

Written by: Alex King

Activism

"Inadequate and inhumane" conditions face UK refugees

Calls for reform are intensifying — A new report highlights how conditions faced by those seeking refuge in Britain "fundamentally lacked decency", as campaigners will once again protest this Saturday calling for an end to detention.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Activism

Huck’s favourite radical women

The fearless females shaking it up — To celebrate International Women's Day, meet the female change-makers, cultural icons, artists and freedom fighters from the Huck archives.

Written by: Alex King

Culture

MacKenzie Peck is on a mission to make progressive porn for everyone

Celebrating diverse sexuality — MacKenzie Peck makes real good porn. Publisher of Feminist Math Magazine, Peck gets off on sticking it to sleazy San Fernando Valley execs.

Written by: Megan Broussard

Culture

The world champion bringing women's boxing to the mainstream

Guts and glory — Claressa 'T.Rex' Shields is fighting, against the odds, to be the best female boxer in the world.

Written by: Shelley Jones

Culture

Video: Skateboarders scouring DC for undiscovered pools

The thrill of the hunt — Meet DC Drain and Clean, a tight crew channeling the Dogtown legacy, DC style - searching the area for concrete pools to drain and skate.

Written by: Alex King

Film

The trail-blazing women of Palestine’s street racing scene

Burning rubber, shattering stereotypes — Documentary Speed Sisters reveals the story of the Middle East’s first female racing team. Huck speaks to director Amber Fares and team manager Maysoon Jayyusi. Huck presents Speed Sisters alongside a Q&A with Amber and Maysoon at Rich Mix, London, Wednesday March 9 from 6.30.

Written by: Alex King

Culture

How human rights films can change the world

Looking at the power of film — With the Human Rights Watch Film Festival kicking off in London, HUCK speaks to its Creative Director, John Biaggi, about the power of film in highlighting human rights abuses and pushing for change.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Photography

Photojournalist Moises Saman’s personal perspective on the Arab Spring

Discordia — Magnum photographer Moises Saman grapples to understand political upheaval in the Middle East and his time photographing it through a new self-published photo-book.

Written by: Josh Gabert-Doyon

Culture

Strike! Magazine on how to avoid the Dark Side and start your own publication

DIY or Die — What do you do when you’re fucked-off with the way things are? You start a subversive magazine and start exploring other planets.

Written by: Strike!

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