Activism
The revolutionary power of citizen journalism
Little Brother is watching Big Brother — Livestreaming is the future of citizen journalism and a vital tool to build a stronger democracy, says Bruno Torturra, co-founder of Mídia Ninja.
Written by: Alex King
Filmmaker makes plea for journo detained in Azerbaijan, the pits of press freedom
Liz Mermin calls for release of Khadija Ismayilova — Liz Mermin, a collaborator with recently imprisoned journalist Khadija Ismayilova, describes corruption and human rights abuse in Azerbaijan.
Written by: Cormac O'Brien
Egypt's revolutionary street artists silenced by new military dictatorship
Writing on the wall — Egypt’s 2011 revolution filled the streets with colour, but now the new regime is stamping out creative resistance.
Written by: Alex King
Top acts of activism in 2014
Hong Kong, London, Spain, Mexico and more — Writer, musician and activist Bryony Beynon, who co-directs Hollaback London – an org to end street harassment – curates the most inspiring acts of activism in 2014.
Written by: Bryony Beynon
Argentina’s Internet Party is building an open-source democracy
Partido De La Red — As anger grows with governments around the world, Argentina’s Internet Party may have found a solution to widespread disillusionment.
Written by: Alex King
Wes Anderson-style short film about rural Indonesia raises awareness about clean water
A Hurley H2O & Surf Aid collab — A creative and refreshing take on a charitable project that doesn't make its subjects look like something from a horror film.
Written by: Shelley Jones
Why the Grand Jury have failed to bring justice in Ferguson
Have we learned nothing since Rodney King? — Huck asks US police brutality experts if victims will ever get justice and what needs to change to end the violence.
Written by: Alex King
South Africa's township beaches are springing to life with a grassroots surf scene
The Waves For Change project — Thanks to DIY education project Waves For Change the young people of Khayelitsha are getting a chance to experience the transferable skills of surfing.
Written by: Andrea Kurland
The 24-year-old gay filmmaker who stood up to Putin
We Will Riot — Romas Zabarauskas is using cinema to fight for LGBT rights and against prejudice.
Written by: Alex King
One of London's longest-standing communities faces eviction in the New Year
Hoxton families fight for affordable rents — Residents of London's New Era estate have been threatened with eviction if they can't meet more than a threefold hike in rent.
Written by: Andrea Kurland
