Activism
Why we should fear the Tories’ fresh attacks on protest
Police state — As the Public Order Bill returns to Parliament today, activists and campaigners are sounding the alarm over what they’re calling a rollback of human rights.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Protestors oppose TED Talks’ platforming of oil bosses
No planet B — Demonstrators gathered outside the Barbican to call out the non-profit over its decision to invite representatives of fossil fuel companies to speak at its summit.
Written by: Ben Smoke
The history of the Poll Tax and the power of direct action
Can‘t pay, won‘t pay — As a campaign calling on Britons to refuse payment of their energy bills this winter gains momentum, writer Ella Glover looks back at the victory of the mass non-payment movement that inspired it.
Written by: Ella Glover
It’s time to abolish the family
Sophie Lewis discusses her new book which critiques the nuclear family as a capitalist construct, and asks us to imagine a new world beyond it.
Written by: Brit Dawson
How the Apple Store union movement came to the UK
Power to the workers — Inspired by successful unionisation efforts among US employees, workers from across the pond are now gearing up to take on the tech giant.
Written by: Richard Gall
Photos of protestors burning their energy bills in London
Enough is enough — Over the weekend, thousands came together across the country over the greed and exploitation that is driving the energy crisis.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Why we must still pledge to strike this autumn
Don't Pay UK — As a historic hike in energy prices is set to force misery on millions this winter we must pledge to fight back, Don't Pay UK member Franklin Dawson writes.
Written by: Franklin Dawson
Exploitative property guardianships are on the rise
People before profit — As inflation soars, companies are increasingly pushing guardianships as an affordable alternative – all while doubling their prices and allowing living conditions to deteriorate.
Written by: Clara Murray
I was arrested over my hijab – here’s why I’m protesting
Fight for justice — As protests in Iran intensify, a young woman describes being brutalised by police at age 16 and why she’s now taking to the streets.
Written by: Jessie Williams
Palestine’s water crisis is intensifying
End Israeli apartheid — Israel’s restrictions on Palestinians’ access to water is having an increasingly devastating impact as the climate crisis worsens.
Written by: Haya Abushkhaidem
