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The pantomime dames fighting to save theatre

Make or break — Tens of thousands of theatre performers and workers have been left without support during the pandemic, despite government claims to the contrary. Last week, hundreds of them, led by a fleet of dames, took their fight to the streets.

  • Activism
  • Ben Smoke

Belarus’ young photographers are capturing a country in flux

Rewriting the narrative — As protests continue to erupt across the country, a new generation of self-taught photographers find themselves at the forefront of direct action, documenting demonstrations in real time.

  • Reportage
  • Tommy Hodgson

Why young Londoners are taking on the government

#DontZapTheZip — Earlier this year, it was announced that free London travel for under-18s was set to be scrapped – but it won’t be going without a fight.

  • Activism
  • Moya Lothian-Mclean

Photos that capture the power of solidarity

Protests, strikes and unity — How do we stay strong in the face of adversity? For the latest Magnum Print Sale, the world’s best photographers share their most inspiring images.

  • Photography
  • Huck

‘Black Lives Matter is seen as a trend – it’s time to wake up’

A view from Colombia — With Afro-Colombians facing multiple threats of violence, the need for a national Black rights movement is more urgent than ever.

  • Activism
  • Christina Noriega

We’re Jewish, and we want the occupation of Palestine to end

#ActionsNotWords — Last night a group of Jewish activists projected images onto the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, calling for action on Israel’s occupation of Palestine. Here, they explain why they did it.

  • Opinion
  • Mia Rafalowicz-Campbell

The Parkland school shootings, two years on: what’s changed?

Trauma nation — A new documentary explores the fallout of the infamous school shooting, following the affected students as they become both activists and celebrities.

  • Activism
  • Katie Goh

‘Momentum is starting to wane’

The future of Black Lives Matter — We speak to a member of the youth-led Tribe Named Athari – formerly known as LDN BLM – about the recent protests, and how they plan to keep the fight going.

  • Activism
  • Ben Smoke

Corporations or garment workers? It’s time to pick a side

How you can help — Garment workers are in a fight to the death with some of the most powerful companies on the planet – here’s how you can stand with them.

  • Activism
  • Tansy Hoskins

Britain cares more about statues than black lives

An abject state — This week, the government put the feelings of those offended by spray paint on stone above concerns for racial justice. It reveals an uncomfortable truth about their priorities.

  • Opinion
  • Ben Smoke

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