Reportage
How Athens' art scene became a hub of queer resistance
24-Hour Party People — After a shocking death, Greek artists and activists are on a mission to overcome fear and homophobia. That fight has never been more dangerous, but these voices are only growing louder.
Written by: Alex King
The unsung musical history of Elephant and Castle
London underground — While E&C has played a pivotal role in London’s dance music and club scene, its contribution is often overlooked. However, in the face of sweeping redevelopment, figures from its past and present are shining a light on the area’s story.
Written by: Eric Thorp
The British sex workers fighting censorship
Red light revolution — The British sex trade remains an off-radar taboo, relegated to a legal grey area. But with looming legislation threatening to put workers in danger, sex activists are fighting to be better understood.
Written by: Lydia Morrish
Why we need to pay attention to India’s election result
LGBTQ lives are at risk — As in Trump’s America and Bolsonaro’s Brazil, the country is now under strict conservative rule – which puts the LGBTQ community in particular danger.
Written by: Peter Yeung
Bullets, bikes & corruption: the fight to save Armenia’s forests
On the frontline — In Dilijan national park, a group of radical forest rangers – made up of young environmental activists and volunteers – are taking a stand against the country’s ‘wood mafia’.
Written by: Joe Nerssessian
Listen carefully: inside the world of audio porn
All up in your ears — Audio porn is on the rise, but what makes it such a progressive alternative to traditional, image-based mediums? Writer Jake Hall attends a workshop to find out.
Written by: Jake Hall
How ‘anger rooms’ are capitalising on female fury
All the rage — A new wave of anger rooms are offering people the chance to release their frustrations through cathartic destruction. So why are the majority of customers women?
Written by: Sam Bradpiece and Paloma Soria
The horse club offering a haven for young Londoners
Riding high — In one of the most disadvantaged inner-city neighbourhoods in the country, a community project is working to transform the lives of young people – using horses.
Written by: Eva Clifford
The esports stars changing gamer culture from within
Game on — As esports grows into a billion-dollar industry, the only threat to its potential lies within gaming culture’s toxic lack of inclusivity. With the stakes growing ever higher, we hear from the pros determined to blaze a new trail.
Written by: Damian Alonzo
Why the world still needs the Women’s March
Strength in numbers — This weekend, hundred of protestors took to the streets of London to march against violence and austerity.
Written by: Lydia Morrish
