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Nuns expose the terrifying weaknesses of America’s nuclear arsenal

Fast Food Nation writer turns his sights on nuclear weapons — Eric Schlosser’s Gods of Metal profiles the pacifists whose break-in at the high security Y12 weapons complex revealed the vulnerabilities of America’s nuclear weapons complex - and the continuing threat it poses to life.

Written by: Alex King

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An insider's view on London’s Mini Lagos (aka Peckham)

Zine Scene — SE15 Paper reveals a side of South London tourists never see, highlighting Peckham’s vibrant mix of cultures.

Written by: Alex King

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Trafficked women connect with their sense of self through photography

Voice of Freedom — Charity PhotoVoice empowers people too often denied a voice to tell their own stories through photography. Here, photographer 'Fruit of Love' explains how the project affected her.

Written by: Alex King

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150 portraits of London commuters to celebrate 150 years of the Tube

New photo project — Everyday life in one of the most dynamic capitals in the world.

Written by: HUCK HQ

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Huck's top ten movies by female directors

Cameras and kick-ass chicks — We picked our favourite films from Little White Lies' blockbuster list of 100 incredible films by female directors.

Written by: Alex Robert Ross

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Run This Town: pop icons and political dreams

Huck's best and worst runs for office — As Cheef Keef announces his intentions to run for Mayor of Chicago, we take a look at cultural figures - from surfers to punks - who have made the leap into politics.

Written by: Alex Robert Ross

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The open road with LA-based photographer of all things beautiful, Laura Austin

Adventure Pop Quiz — Photographer and wanderer Laura Austin has made a career out of a curiosity for the open road. Here the rolling stone reflects on the passion behind her pilgrimages.

Written by: HUCK HQ

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Groundbreaking skate filmmaker French Fred on carving his own path

Forward perspectives — Progressive skate shooter Fred Mortagne aka French Fred joins the much-respected ranks of Element Advocates.

Written by: Advertorial

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Five real-life ghost towns to creep you out

What happens when the money moves? — With Wade Shepard's new book Ghost Cities of China providing an insight into the rapid construction and lagging populations of China's new metropolises, we take a look at some of our favourite ghost towns around the world.

Written by: Alex Robert Ross

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Are China's 'ghost cities' really a mark of failure?

Lost in the empty sprawl — The last few years have seen a growing media interest in China's so-called 'ghost cities', massive feats of architecture and city planning that appear completely uninhabited. But Wade Shepard, who travelled around the new cities extensively, says there's more to them than meets the eye.

Written by: Alex Robert Ross

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