Protest
We watched activists ad-hack London to commemorate LGBT history
Sexual Avengers — Blue plaques might commemorate important sites across London, but they're the reserve of the white, straight and male. We tagged along as activists ad-hacked important sites of LGBT history across central London to commemorate London's queer culture.
Written by: Matt Broomfield
Peckham Pride: Resistance and celebration by London's migrants and queers
Pride is a protest — In the United Kingdom, Pride used to be a protest for the LGBT community, but corporate sponsorship now reigns supreme. The battle is far from over for LGBT rights though. This Saturday, activists organised Peckham Pride, a politically charged pro-migrant, pro-LGBT march and celebration. One of the organisers, Charlie Smoke, explains why.
Written by: Charlie Smoke
Why we're building a movement to oppose Trump in Britain
Owen Jones explains — As the British government steamrolls ahead with plans to welcome Bigot-in-Chief Trump to Britain with open arms on a state visit, a grass-roots movement to oppose his administration in the UK is growing. Owen Jones explains why.
Written by: Owen Jones
The young Palestinian New Yorker leading the fight against Trump
'We vote next' — High school student Hebh Jamal, a Palestinian-American from the Bronx, organised a New York City-wide school walk-out to protest Trump's administration, and she's leading the way for the next generation to fight for their rights.
Written by: Marta Bausells
In defence of throwing eggs at racist politicians
From Where I Stand — Throwing eggs at Nigel Farage might not be the pinnacle of political activism, but inaction and excuses are a whole lot more dangerous.
Written by: Carl Anka
Why photojournalism matters more than ever in the age of fake news
Resist — In the era of fake news and rising authoritarianism, leading photojournalists present their images of resistance in defence of those documenting the facts.
Written by: Marta Bausells
Old, Cold and Angry: The retirees resisting Trump
Well, aged 50+ — The older demographic might have voted for Brexit, and more than half ticked the box for Trump, but there are still plenty of over-50's fighting fascism.
Written by: Bekky Lonsdale
The best placards from last night's London #TrumpProtest
Stand Up To Trump — Tens of thousands hit the streets of London last night to protest Donald Trump's hateful Muslim ban and UK Prime Minister Theresa May's complicity in supporting his administration. These are our favourite placards from the capital.
Written by: Michael Segalov // Bekky Lonsdale
We tagged along with activists ad-hacking the tube
Breaking the rules — With injustice all around us, activists are constantly being forced to find new ways to grab our attention. We join campaigners from No More Deportations as they take to the London underground network at night to ad-hack, highlighting the inhumane deportations the British state subjects people to.
Written by: Oobah Butler
Making a Feminist: From girlhood to motherhood, my fight continues
From Where I Stand — On Saturday 21 January 2017, history was made. The largest ever worldwide demonstration organised by women marched on towns and cities across the globe. Much attention has been given to the stats and figures, but every women on every march has their own story of how they were made a feminist. This is Naomi Westland's.
Written by: Naomi Westland
