Huck 50
Amy Goodman on giving voice to the ignored and unheard
Truth to power — As the face of Democracy Now!, journalist Amy Goodman helps give voice to perspectives that usually go unheard, exposing the veil of deception dropped by corporations, politicians and their cohorts in the press. But the real battle, she says, has yet to be won.
Written by: Amy Goodman (interview by Andrea Kurland)
How War on Drugs’ Adam Granduciel waged war on his inner demons
Making the majestic Lost in the Dream took Adam Granduciel to some dark places, but the cathartic songwriting process pulled him back from the brink.
Written by: Jack Kenyon
Thomas Morris learned how to write by writing a horrible first book
Things I Learned Along the Way — Huck’s Fiftieth Issue Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we’ll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, writer Thomas Morris shares how it took him three years to write the book of his dreams. Then he scrapped it, sat down, and wrote the truth.
Written by: Huck HQ / Thomas Morris
Twin Shadow finds musical inspiration in his most uncomfortable moments
Things I Learned Along the Way — Huck’s Fiftieth Anniversary Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we’ll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, George Lewis Junior shares how he found his voice as Twin Shadow when he tapped back into his own vulnerability.
Written by: Huck HQ / Sophie Monks Kaufman
Jon Stewart and Maziar Bahari stand up for press freedom in Iran
Journalism is not a crime — Jon Stewart’s directorial debut Rosewater recounts how the Iranian regime imprisoned journalist Maziar Bahari — just for doing his job.
Written by: D'Arcy Doran
Alfred Bobé Jr's street speed playlist
Pedal to the metal — Cycle messenger and alleycat champion Alfred Bobé Jr is one of the fastest men on two wheels. Here are five videos about hitting the city at high velocity.
Written by: Alex King
Deborah Coughlin wants to change the future by learning from the past
Huck 50 excerpt — Huck’s Fiftieth Anniversary Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we’ll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, Editor of The Feminist Times and founder of ‘radical girl group’ Gaggle, Deborah Coughlin explains how she is using lessons from the past to build her own community.
Written by: Tom Fenwick
How Eman Mohammed fought misogyny to become Gaza's first female photojournalist
Stories of conflict and survival — Eman Mohammed had to navigate bombs, bullets, sexism, disapproval and bullying to report on two Israel-Gaza conflicts from the front lines.
Written by: Andrea Kurland
Mr Bingo doesn't hate you... yet
Foul-mouthed messaging — As his hilarious Hate Mail Kickstarter video storms the internet, here’s illustrator Mr Bingo on making fun of serious business and learning how to say no.
Written by: Interview by Samantha Maine
Russell Brand’s Trews playlist
Comedy and controversy — Highlights from Russell Brand’s Youtube crusade for “true news”.
Written by: Alex King
