Reportage
Has the killing of a British politician made us fearful for the future?
London's vigil for Jo Cox MP — Jo Cox, a British politician, was this week shot dead by a man in her constituency. Shockwaves have been sent through the political establishment and beyond, and a country has gone into mourning. A vigil has been held in Westminster to remember her, but are young people now fearful of the future?
Written by: Theo McInnes
The British university where a degree doesn't mean a lifetime of debt
Learning for love, not money — In a society that is obsessed with consumer culture, even our education system is marketised, coming at an ever-increasing price. With students leaving university in masses of debt, the Free University of Brighton are offering a degree without the price tag. Could this be the start of an alternative education system for all?
Written by: Taylor McGraa
From London to Orlando: Thousands stand defiant in Soho
#SohoVigil — In the wake of the Orlando killings, it's been hard to know how to react - gut-wrenching anguish and a deep sense of mourning have taken over. Last night Londoners held a vigil to remember the victims of the homophobic terror attack, one that has shaken LGBT people globally.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Trading in guns for skateboards, no questions asked
Longboarding for peace — The US is awash with guns, with firearms outnumbering people by over 40 million. One San Diego community is offering a unique solution: an amnesty allowing people to drop in a gun and walk away with a gift. But will it be enough to stem the bloodshed?
Written by: Alfred Domenico Rinaldi
Reggae is taking root in the streets of New Delhi
Catching up with the Reggae Rajahs — Jamaica’s greatest export is being tailored to India’s ears, thanks to a party-starting deejay crew who preach the reggae gospel.
Written by: Amrita Riat
Devilz Tattooz are breaking the tattoo taboo in New Delhi
An inky revolution in India — In a country founded on ancient belief systems, tattooist Lokesh Verma is battling traditional mindsets with modern body art.
Written by: Amrita Riat
Huck Reports: Saying No To Coal
Here and No Further — In the latest Huck film, we head to Proschim in Germany where thousands of climate activists have gathered from across Europe and beyond, to try and shut down one of Europe's biggest and dirtiest coal mines. After last year's protest ended with mass arrests and violent clashes with the police, Huck joins them on the frontline of the fight against global warming.
Written by: HUCK HQ
The Kids of Calais: Portraits of Europe's forgotten children
The young faces of a crisis — For refugees arriving in Europe, life remains to be tough. Dangerous journeys end in prejudice and poverty, as European governments continue to turn their backs. Photographer James Rippingale headed to Calais 'Jungle' to capture the faces of the children with their lives suspended, waiting for a new place to call home.
Written by: Michael Segalov
An Idiot's Guide to TTIP: The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Here's what you need to know — The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership is championed by the European Union as a groundbreaking new deal that'll guarantee us a way out of recession, but in reality it'll pave the way for lower safety standards on products, force the privatisation of public services, and give immense power to big business.
Written by: Julia Martincic
Permanently Temporary: Chasing a stable income in a zero-hours world
Will we ever know a real job? The precariat speak — The life-long career is no longer an option for Millennials. So dynamic start-ups like Uber and TaskRabbit and are creating more options to work than ever before. But with little security, are jobs that promise “flexibility” really just ripping us off? And how can we plan for the future?
Written by: Alex King
