Coronavirus | Huck
Huck

Coronavirus

The online saga stoking old tensions in the gay community

GaysOverCovid — An anonymous Instagram account documenting gay men breaking lockdown regulations on holiday has led to an unpleasant aftermath – one that reopens old wounds regarding shame, pleasure and privilege.

  • Opinion
  • James Greig

The student movement fighting to cancel exams in England

‘Our futures matter’ — As COVID-19 cases soar and calls to close schools grow louder, pupils across England are mobilising online to pressure the government to scrap higher testing.

  • Activism
  • Daisy Schofield

Introducing the Huck List

20 for 2020 — This year, we spotlight the inspiring individuals and activist groups who have been on the frontlines of the fight for a better future.

  • Activism
  • HUCK HQ

Caleb Femi and Athian Akec in conversation

Voices of a generation — The 17-year-old activist and politician Athian Akec speaks to Caleb Femi about his book, 'Poor' – a collection of poems exploring the strife and joys of young Black boys in 21st century Peckham.

  • Culture
  • Athian Akec

Poignant portraits of the prom that never happened

Lost summer — After their school proms were cancelled due to COVID-19, photographer Alys Tomlinson captured north London teens in the outfits they would have worn.

  • Culture
  • Miss Rosen

The UK's puberty blocker ruling endangers trans people

#TransKidsExist — In the wake of a High Court ruling making it harder to prescribe puberty blockers to under-16s, writer Nicola Dinan asks why anyone would celebrate a now even starker absence of healthcare for trans kids.

  • Opinion
  • Nicola Dinan

Voting among the dead at a San Francisco's mausoleum

A grave moment — Last week, San Francisco residents cast their ballots in a most unusual location. Huck spoke to some of them to find out why this year was a moment to vote as if your life depended on it.

  • Activism
  • Jennifer Stavros

Can being a musician make you sick?

Facing the music — We speak to the authors of a new book which interrogates why musicians are three times more likely to have anxiety or depression.

  • Music
  • Jeremy Allen

Have we already forgotten the AIDS crisis?

Lessons to be learnt — In ignoring America's last great pandemic, we are missing many vital lessons for dealing with coronavirus, argues writer Jack King.

  • Activism
  • Jack King

Grace Blakeley on how we'll survive the corona crash

Rebuilding the future — In her new book, The Corona Crash, economist Grace Blakeley sets out the ways we need to radically restructure society in the wake of coronavirus.

  • Activism
  • Daisy Schofield

Huck is supported by our readers, subscribers and Club Huck+ members. It is also made possible by sponsorship from:
Black and white O'Neill logo in a bold, stylised font against a black background.
You've read articles this month Thanks for reading

Join Club Huck — it's free!

Valued Huck reader, thank you for engaging with our journalism and taking an interest in our dispatches from the sharp edge of culture, sport, music and rebellion.

We want to offer you the chance to join Club Huck [it's free!] where you will receive exclusive newsletters, including personal takes on the state of pop culture and media from columnist Emma Garland, culture recommendations, interviews and dispatches straight to your inbox.

You'll also get priority access to Huck events, merch discounts, and more fun surprises.

Already part of the club? Enter your email above and we'll get you logged in.