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The truth behind that burning Union Jack photo

Clearing up the bullshit — The right-wing press have been whipping up hysteria after an image of a burning Union Jack was spotted in London. But it's got nothing to do with terror, if only they'd bothered to look.

Written by: Charlotte England

Activism

There's a sexual assault crisis at British universities

And it's getting worse — Sexual assault and harassment is commonplace on campuses on both sides of the Atlantic, so students at one London university are taking matters into their own hands.

Written by: Biju Belinky

Activism

EU citizens won't have rights guaranteed in Britain after Brexit

The shitshow continues — Well, it's happening. Parliament has voted to trigger Article 50 and leave the EU, refusing to guarantee the rights of EU citizens and a meaningful vote on the deal. Great.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Activism

Irish women step up the fight for access to abortion

Strike 4 Repeal — This International Women's Day, Irish women donned black, went on strike and marched in protest, to demand a change to Ireland's archaic and restrictive abortion laws.

Written by: Brian O'Flynn

Activism

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

Activism

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

Opinion

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

Activism

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

Opinion

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

Photography

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

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