Activism
Queer-led movements are driving change at university
Pride 2022 — LGBTQ+ students from across the UK are keeping the spirit of the original Pride alive by fighting for liberation for everyone, not just their community, reports Zac Larkham.
Written by: Zac Larkham
How the cost of living crisis is harming friendships
‘It’s an awkward situation‘ — Wealth inequality and the rising cost of socialising is placing a strain on people’s relationships, reports Eve Upton-Clark.
Written by: Eve Upton-Clark
Inside the UK’s queer ‘pay-as-you-want’ cafes
‘It’s about dignity‘ — The last few years have seen an increase in LGBTQ-led initiatives to feed the hungry. While some have struggled to stay afloat, others are finding ways to survive despite the challenges, reports Jake Hall.
Written by: Jake Hall
Hackney’s Pho Mile and its history of resistance
Home Away From Home — For decades, an area of East London has served as a vital community hub for Vietnamese people looking for a taste of home.
Written by: Georgina Quanch
Without unions, we have no hope
General Strike — Whether it's partygate, the climate crisis or the spiralling cost of living, the fightback begins on the picket lines writes Tommy Vickerstaff
Written by: Tommy Vickerstaff
Why the Wages for Housework Campaign is still vital
The fight continues — 50 years since its inception, and the campaign calling for recognition that capitalism depends on domestic labour is as pertinent as ever, writes Adele Walton.
Written by: Adele Walton
New rules risk locking poorer students out of uni
Cruel system — Proposals to introduce a minimum GCSE threshold for student loans will disproportionately affect those from marginalised backgrounds, reports Ella Glover.
Written by: Ella Glover
Thousands protest in London over the cost of living crisis
‘Tories out!‘ — With inflation now at a 40-year-high of 9 per cent, demonstrations organised by TUC took place to demand action from the government.
Written by: Huck
‘Tenants’: how we can tackle Britain's housing emergency
In her new book, Vicky Spratt explores the country’s housing crisis in human terms and calls for radical action to address a broken system.
Written by: Diyora Shadijanova
How food banks are weathering the cost of living crisis
The past five years have seen a staggering increase in food bank usage across the UK. Now, staff fear things are set to get much worse.
Written by: Ben Smoke
