Culture
The photographer who captured the birth of punk and hip hop in the 1980s
Rebel Cultures — To celebrate 10 years of Huck, we're digging through the archives to unearth stories that feel as relevant as ever. When photographer Janette Beckman started documenting underground communities in the US, she had no idea it would change youth culture forever.
Written by: Shelley Jones
Amy Goodman's fierce brand of independent journalism
You can't arrest the truth — Democracy Now! journalist Amy Goodman is facing arrest for her frontline reporting on the North Dakota pipeline protests. But that’s just a chink in the chain of global injustice she’s tackled head on.
Written by: Andrea Kurland
Is it possible to kill someone with a keyboard?
Guarding against an uncertain future — The second season of Mr. Robot explores the realities of digital assassination.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Inside the mind of a skateboarder and artist with mental health issues
Going outside the schema — In a nod to Jim Goldberg, photographer Karolina Sekula gave her photographs of skateboarder and artist Gonzi, who suffers from episodes of schizophrenia, to him to write on and remix.
Written by: Alex King
What life on a Native American reservation really looks like
Arbitrary divisions — For the residents of Pine Ridge, South Dakota, existence is caged by invisible borders.
Written by: Matthew Williams
Five things we've learned from women in comics
The pioneers who've blazed a trail in the name of freedom — The comic book industry may still have a long way to go in terms of equality, but women have been pushing the medium's boundaries since the very beginning.
Written by: HUCK HQ
How the people of Brixton fought to rebuild after the 1981 riots
The Brixton renaissance — Photographer Honey Salvadori documented Brixton’s struggle against racism, inequality and urban decay during the 1980s.
Written by: Ashley Manning
Kiki: The wild dance movement formed out of radical resistance
Strike a pose... — The Kiki scene is blowing up out of New York. But veterans of the voguing community know it’s no passing trend. This is a subculture backed by some serious history – and it’s got the political bite to prove it.
Written by: Kieran Yates
The indie developers bringing ‘90s fun back to gaming
A retro reawakening at Prospect Games — How a group of mates founded their own independent studio in Manchester to take on the multi-million dollar gaming giants.
Written by: Alex King
Banning gay men from giving blood is both stupid and homophobic
A stigmatising failed system — Banning sexually active gay men from giving blood leaves thousands of people stigmatised. And it doesn't have to be this way. Tom Rasmussen considers the alternatives to a discriminatory blanket ban.
Written by: Tom Rasmussen
