Reportage
What can Captain America teach us about the state of US politics?
Quite a lot, actually... — Can the story of this all American super-hero teach us lessons about the racist Alt-right and the rise of Trump? Professor Jason Dittmer thinks so.
Written by: Jason Dittmer
Could legalising cannabis help Greece escape economic crisis?
Quite possibly... — As Greece embraces medical marijuana, activists at the Legalise Cannabis Protestival are pushing for full legalisation to give the austerity-ravaged country a huge economic boost.
Written by: Alex King
On the road with the Merry Pranksters' strange acid trip
Keep on keepin’ kool — The psychedelic '60s were ignited by Ken Kesey, a gang of misfits and a bus-load of drugs... but the experiment is far from dead.
Written by: Cyrus Shahrad
Does Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron really hate gays?
We went to ask him — Time and time again Tim Farron has been asked is he believes the act of gay sex is a sin, but he keeps on refusing to commit to an answer. We headed down to his big campaign speech to try and find out.
Written by: Michael Segalov
What it’s like to rescue people from drowning in the Mediterranean
The horrors at sea — Last week another rescue boat set sail to the Mediterranean, its mission to rescue those desperately seeking refuge in Europe from the coast of Libya day and night. Now one volunteer tells us what being on board is really like.
Written by: Jessie Seal
Jeremy Corbyn has a message for those saying Labour can't win this election
'I don't play by the rules' — At 10:30am this morning in a hall in the shadow of the Houses of Parliament, Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party launched their 2017 general election campaign. The message? Jeremy doesn't play by the rules.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Theresa May has just called a UK general election
We're going to the polls — In an unexpected statement outside Downing Street, the Prime Minister Theresa May has announced a snap general election for 8 June 2017.
Written by: Michael Segalov
LGBT Londoners stand with tortured gay men in Chechnya
'Hands off the gays' — Queer people and their allies descended on the Russian embassy in London last night after it was reported that gay men in Chechnya are being rounded up and killed.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Neo-Nazis and racists tried to march through London this weekend
The racists return — A small number of racist thugs took to the streets of London this weekend in an attempt to spread fear and hatred in the capital. As per usual, anti-fascist protestors showed up in bigger numbers to try and shut it down.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Westminster terror attack: Photos of London on lockdown
On the ground — A violent attack in London has shaken the United Kingdom, with the death toll still unclear. Photographer Theo McInnes was in Westminster in the moments following the incident, and captured the aftermath.
Written by: HUCK HQ
