Activism
Why did the US military create fake towns in the ‘60s?
Riotsville, USA — A new documentary explores the government’s efforts to quash the protest movements of the late ‘60s by any means necessary, drawing unsettling parallels with policing today.
Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray
We must resist the Tories’ brutal changes to university
People before profit — Government plans to make it harder for people to go to university and to force students to pay more of their loans back will only entrench inequality.
Written by: Hillary Gyebi-Ababio
An ode to Curry Mile and its South Asian community
Home Away From Home — For decades, Wilmslow Road has been a bustling area full of naans, halal meat and gulab jamun. But how did it come to be what it is today?
Written by: Zesha Saleem
The Kyiv residents determined to keep their city running
‘In my soul I had to stay‘ — So far, 11 million people have fled Ukraine. But what happens to the ordinary civilians who choose to stay behind?
Written by: Shelley Jones
Migrant deaths at sea are a crime against humanity
In her new book, Sally Hayden gives a blistering account of the North African refugee crisis. She speaks to writer Frances Leach about the negligence of NGOs and whether the crisis in Ukraine could change attitudes towards displaced people.
Written by: Frances Leach
Students are resisting the Hostile Environment at uni
Mitie must fall — A new campaign is calling on universities to sever ties with the private company that runs Britain’s immigration detention centres.
Written by: Katie Tobin
The fight to amplify Black stories on BookTok
New chapter — As TikTok continues to transform book sales, Black BookTokers are calling for greater inclusivity both on the app and the publishing industry at large.
Written by: Tife Sanusi
Has lockdown created more empathy for prisoners?
Life inside — Lockdown could have created a greater understanding of the conditions prisoners face. So why are punitive policies even more popular?
Written by: Andy West
Why more young people are turning to nihilism
‘It’s incredibly freeing’ — Amid rising inequality and the climate crisis, the view that life is meaningless is gaining traction. But can believing nothing matters also be a catalyst for positive action?
Written by: Sian Bradley
Inspiring climate action to get involved in this Earth Day
No planet B — To mark Earth Day, we’re rounding up some of the most urgent climate campaigns to learn about and fight for.
Written by: Isaac Muk
