Mohamad Abdouni discusses his new book documenting the untold stories of 11 trans women living in Beirut, which rewrites the queer history of a war-torn city.

Stories from a world in flux: our best deep-dives of 2020

Always moving

From in-depth essays to on-the-ground reporting in communities stretched across the globe, here are the pieces we’re most proud of this year.

Issue Archive

Beirut’s skate scene is rebuilding from the rubble

After the blast

As the Lebanese capital grapples with the aftermath of that devastating explosion, a group of skaters are fighting to save their community.

Art & Culture

Huck 74: The Action Issue

Out now!

Our latest print instalment is about people on the move – all of whom are actively working to change the world around them.

News & Politics > Activism

Beirut protestors hold concert against LGBTQ censorship

Music is louder

After Mashrou’ Leila had a gig cancelled following pressure from ‘homophobic’ Christian groups, thousands flocked to The Palace Beirut to take action.

News & Politics > Reportage

Beirut’s underground drag scene is fighting back

Making space

In the face of hatred and persecution, a collective of drag queens have carved out a community within the city: one that refuses to bow to fear.

Art & Culture > Photography

The Beirut fashion school making education free

Pivot Points: Stories of Change

Beirut-based photographer Natalie Naccache steps inside a creative space with big ambitions in Lebanon's capital: to become a free university for fashion.

Huck Film > All Films

A story of sisterhood and escapism

Roller Derby Beirut

Huck’s latest film comes from Beirut, home to Lebanon’s first Roller Derby team, where a tightknit crew of female pioneers are determined to build something together.

Art & Culture > Art

Re-mapping Beirut one art project at a time

Making the most of wasted opportunities

Through a series of interactive performance pieces, art collective Dictaphone Group is fighting for the one thing Lebanon is lacking: public space.

Art & Culture

The Beirut magazine keeping the flames of revolution alive

The Outpost

The defiant flames of the Arab Spring are still burning in Beirut, thanks to The Outpost: an independent magazine that believes change is always possible.