Activism
Together for Palestine was a celebration of solidarity, art and life
Unity and protest — Part gig, gallery, stage show, poetry reading and demonstration, Together for Palestine felt like a unique beacon of hope and solidarity, even if the bigger picture remains horrific.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Eric Cantona calls for boycott of Israeli football at Together for Palestine
More than sport — The legendary striker took to the stage at Brian Eno’s benefit concert at Wembley, which raised around £1.5 million for Palestinian charities working on the ground in Gaza.
Written by: Isaac Muk
New Banksy mural appears to reference Palestine Action arrests
Queen’s Building — It depicts a judge attacking a protestor with a hammer, and has been unveiled at London’s Royal Courts of Justice.
Written by: Isaac Muk
“Young people are carrying fear”: Emerald in conversation with Big Zuu and Kerry O’Brien
DSYF x YUAF x DRIP — A new collaborative initiative sets up a mobile youth club on a bus, which has been travelling around London to run workshops and activities for the city’s young people. DJ and broadcaster Emerald hosted a roundtable with rapper Big Zuu and YUAF founder Kerry O’Brien to hear about it.
Written by: Huck
Hundreds rally in support of Kneecap’s Mo Chara as court delays ruling on terror charge
Adjourned — Demonstrations outside Westminster Magistrates’ Court saw chants for Palestine and Ireland echo through central London, as the rapper’s case was adjourned until September 26.
Written by: Ella Glossop
Two founders of Led By Donkeys to face trial after Labour HQ protest
Rushworth resistance — The art and activism crew hung a banner opposite the party’s Southwark headquarters, featuring an image of a bombed out Gaza street that read “Protesting this isn’t terrorism”.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Line-up Announced for Palestine Benefit Concert at Wembley Arena
Together for Palestine: Greentea Peng, Jamie xx, Paloma Faith, Damon Albarn and more will join the major Gaza fundraiser at Wembley this September.
Written by: Ella Glossop
As Grindr scams in India rise, its LGBTQ+ community fights back
Red flags — Through mobilising the threat of outing queer folk, scammers are using dating apps to find targets for extortion, violence and blackmail. Mansi Rathee and Amir Bin Rafi spoke to people who have been affected, and reported on the community’s work to support victims and raise awareness.
Written by: Mansi Rathee
Love and rage at the record shattering London Trans+ Pride 2025
Dismantle the cis-tem — With over 100,000 attendees, the Saturday march was the largest trans pride event ever in world history. Cheer Up Luv’s Eliza Hatch captured the action, and recounts its powerful energy.
Written by: Eliza Hatch / @cheerupluv
Euphoric portraits of queer joy and resistance at Trans Pride Brighton
Let us piss — Now over a decade old, the event grew to become Europe’s largest trans pride march. In a year when trans rights have come under the microscope more than ever, we went to this year’s edition, finding grassroots unity and collective rage.
Written by: Ella Glossop
