Activism
How I learned it's never too late by applying to university aged 74
Lessons to live by — Growing up in London's East End in the 1940s, university was never an option for Grandad Reg. Next year the pensioner will start a degree, because life is too short for regrets.
Written by: Grandad Reg
A photographer's chaotic path toward realising his dream
Reflections from the frontline — As Ukraine erupted in conflict, Brendan Hoffman jumped on the next flight – confronting his own shattered reality in the process.
Written by: Brendan Hoffman
This Syrian rapper risked everything for freedom. Now he wants the world to listen
From activist to outcast — In his homeland of Syria, Mohammad Abu Hajar is considered a fugitive – a political musician who wore out his welcome. But in Berlin, where he lives in exile, the right to exist poses a new set of challenges.
Written by: Lara Atallah
How I learned to forget the past, say fuck the future, and live in the present
Lessons to live by — It's easy to drift through life, mind weighed down by regrets, memories and a fear of the the future. But why not surrender yourself entirely to the present? Ryan Bassil shares a lesson in living in the here and now.
Written by: Ryan Bassil
How I learned to say 'fuck it', there's nothing to fear in being fat
Lessons to live by — Megan Nolan spent years miserably fighting her body, desperate to contort it into a perfect figure she had in her head. Then one day she decided to embrace it.
Written by: Megan Nolan
Inside The Resistance: The young activists fighting for Venezuela’s future
La Resistencia — Anti-government protests in Caracas have already paralysed the Venezuelan capital for months, young people fed up of a corrupt government as hunger and hyperinflation continue. Despite the state violence and constant repression, the resistance movement shows no signs of stopping.
Written by: Bram Ebus
Calling antidepressants 'kill pills' is dangerous – the BBC should know better
From Where I Stand — These drugs have saved many people's lives. Continuing to irresponsibly demonise medication will only make more people afraid to reach out for help.
Written by: Biju Belinky
In Kensington and Chelsea, Grenfell Tower survivors turn up for justice
'We demand the truth' — This community deserve answers, and they deserve them now.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Women in creative industries: It's time to take control of your working life
Women Who — Life in the creative workplace for women is tough. It's why Otegha Uwagba quit her job and launched Women Who, a community and platform for women embracing DIY in the digital age.
Written by: Briony Cartmell
These rural right-wingers are trying to create their own state
Welcome to ‘Jefferson’ — Roused by Brexit and the rise of Trump, these Northern Californians are attempting to break away from their liberal homeland and do things their own way.
Written by: Elijah Hurwitz
