Magazine
The photographers challenging the way we think about prison
Radical empathy — The US prison system is an overcrowded wasteland of wayward lives. But a handful of photographers, armed with exceptional access, are determined to humanise people shunned by society.
Written by: Pete Brook
The photographer who defined old-school cool
Street symphony — Jamel Shabazz has spent his life documenting the city that never sleeps. But while his shots of urban street style have become iconic, the bigger picture – a world of police and prostitutes, drifters and dancers – reveals something much deeper: a commitment to community.
Written by: Alex King
The renegade medic saving both soldiers and civilians
On the frontlines — After landing in Iraq, former marine Pete Reed went rogue and set up his own war-zone clinics. Otherwise they simply wouldn’t exist. Now, while struggling in the vacuum of a failed system, he faces a new challenge: not letting that system beat him.
Written by: Campbell MacDiarmid
How to start a sustainable business abroad
Uproot your life — As a young mum trying to stay afloat in London’s creative industries, Shiraz Ksaiba became an expert hustler. Then she packed up and left to chase her wanderlust dream: building a sustainable surf community.
Written by: Alex King
The Congolese commando who chose wrestling over revenge
Grappling for change — After several assassination attempts, Big Papa T fled for his life and lost everything. Now he's changing lives in London, where his quest for vengeance has turned into a mission to help others.
Written by: Christopher Clark
An interview with Laura Jane Grace, punk’s most infamous anarchist
True Trans Soul Rebel — Fronting a punk band is all about projecting strength. But growing up with gender dysphoria, Laura Jane Grace of Against Me! had to navigate a world of self-doubt and confusion. Then she figured out how to own it, emerging from the chaos as a transgender hero.
Written by: Biju Belinky
The journalists risking arrest every time they speak out
Dangerous truths — Turkey’s purge of ‘dissent’ has thrown the country into uncertainty, posing a dilemma for reporters: support the government or risk imprisonment. But for a handful of young journalists, the facts are worth fighting for.
Written by: Pesha Magid
The endurance cyclist racing 20 hours a day in the wilderness
Pedal to the medal — Ultra racer Lee Craigie carries everything she needs to survive on her trusty bike. The goal is to keep moving through wild terrain, but the motivation is to live a life without ‘What ifs’.
Written by: Steven Turner
Naomi Klein's guide to resisting power
It's time to take a leap — Tragedies can be a gateway for radical neoliberal agendas, says award-winning writer Naomi Klein, and that’s why we need to knuckle down and get real about the future.
Written by: Andrea Kurland
Nick Broomfield on the mistakes that made his career
Rebel mettle — Regrets? Director Nick Broomfield has a few. But each one has helped shape an unrivalled path in gonzo filmmaking. Now the only challenge is to surprise himself.
Written by: Cian Traynor
