Activism

To avoid climate catastrophe we must reimagine our relationship with nature – and with each other
Cameron Saul

To avoid climate catastrophe we must reimagine our relationship with nature – and with each other

Facts alone don’t move people – stories do. Cameron Saul explains how art, music and fashion have the power to reach hearts where policy can’t

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2026: Nominate a group or person making the world a better place
Changemakers

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2026: Nominate a group or person making the world a better place

Nominations are now open for you to celebrate the people and organisations making a positive difference to communities across the UK. Do you have a local hero? Is there an innovative organisation you know that provides vital support? Tell us about them!

What we can learn about the joy of community from the 17th century Digger movement
Theatre

What we can learn about the joy of community from the 17th century Digger movement

In search of the spirit of the original Diggers, Victoria Melody joined a re-enactment group. But she found it in local communities

Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie: ‘It was hard to get artists to take part in Gig for Gaza’
Music

Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie: ‘It was hard to get artists to take part in Gig for Gaza’

This is why parliament needs to replace the e-petitions system with a House of Campaigns
Richard Ellis

This is why parliament needs to replace the e-petitions system with a House of Campaigns

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Inside the mission to make Cumbria the first anti-racist county in the UK
Racism

Inside the mission to make Cumbria the first anti-racist county in the UK

Black History Month is even more important in frightening times of racist violence
Dahaba Ali Hussen

Black History Month is even more important in frightening times of racist violence

We stand against the far-right and the super-rich to stop Britain becoming Elon Musk’s playground
Izzie McIntosh

We stand against the far-right and the super-rich to stop Britain becoming Elon Musk’s playground

Kneecap rapper Mo Chara’s ‘terrorism’ charge: Is it about free speech, Palestine or something more?
Kneecap

Kneecap rapper Mo Chara’s ‘terrorism’ charge: Is it about free speech, Palestine or something more?

Refugees living in the UK are terrified. Please stand with us in solidarity
Memory

Refugees living in the UK are terrified. Please stand with us in solidarity

The invaluable lessons Britain must learn from the Hong Kong’s 2019 pro-democracy protests
Mimi Martin

The invaluable lessons Britain must learn from the Hong Kong’s 2019 pro-democracy protests

When the world seems polarised, volunteering has a way of unifying people and rebuilding hope
Volunteering

When the world seems polarised, volunteering has a way of unifying people and rebuilding hope

I spent a year undercover as a far-right activist. Here’s seven things I learned
Far right

I spent a year undercover as a far-right activist. Here’s seven things I learned

From anti-war to Palestine Action: The way we protest is changing – so how did we get here?
Benjamin Abrams

From anti-war to Palestine Action: The way we protest is changing – so how did we get here?

Disability rights activists are too often erased from history. I’m on a mission to change that
Rachel Charlton-Dailey

Disability rights activists are too often erased from history. I’m on a mission to change that

Renowned photographer Misan Harriman on Black Lives Matter, Gaza and finding hope in protest
Protest

Renowned photographer Misan Harriman on Black Lives Matter, Gaza and finding hope in protest

Meet the furious Gen Z protesters who want the super-rich to pay their fair share: ‘We have a voice’
Protest

Meet the furious Gen Z protesters who want the super-rich to pay their fair share: ‘We have a voice’

Zelda Perkins, Harvey Weinstein’s ex-assistant, applauds UK’s NDA ban: ‘It’s given me faith in democracy’
Workers' rights

Zelda Perkins, Harvey Weinstein’s ex-assistant, applauds UK’s NDA ban: ‘It’s given me faith in democracy’

Activists are trying to force JD Sports, M&S and more to disclose low pay – all through shareholders
Wages

Activists are trying to force JD Sports, M&S and more to disclose low pay – all through shareholders

Whatever happened to Make Poverty History?
Make Poverty History

Whatever happened to Make Poverty History?

Wales wants to be anti-racist by 2030. But it won’t happen until Gypsies and Travellers get justice
Community

Wales wants to be anti-racist by 2030. But it won’t happen until Gypsies and Travellers get justice

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This new play uses rap to tell the story of people in prison for crimes they didn’t commit
Evie Manning

This new play uses rap to tell the story of people in prison for crimes they didn’t commit

Drag Race UK winner Ginger Johnson: ‘The world is burning down… why not tap dance on the table?’
LGBTQ+

Drag Race UK winner Ginger Johnson: ‘The world is burning down… why not tap dance on the table?’

Inside the Big Issue: The rise and fall of Black Lives Matter
Inside the Big Issue

Inside the Big Issue: The rise and fall of Black Lives Matter

‘We get communities dancing’: How Bradford’s brass heritage still brings people together
Music

‘We get communities dancing’: How Bradford’s brass heritage still brings people together