Activism
Have you noticed a wrongdoing at work? I blew the whistle on the NHS. Here’s how to speak up
Have you noticed a wrongdoing at work? I blew the whistle on the NHS. Here’s how to speak up
Bernie Rochford lost her job in the NHS after speaking out about concerns about the care of vulnerable patients. She has since become a freedom to speak up guardian in the NHS to help others find their voice. Here’s what she has learned about speaking up
To avoid climate catastrophe we must reimagine our relationship with nature – and with each other
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
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
What we can learn about the joy of community from the 17th century Digger movement
Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie: ‘It was hard to get artists to take part in Gig for Gaza’
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
This is why parliament needs to replace the e-petitions system with a House of Campaigns
Inside the mission to make Cumbria the first anti-racist county in the UK
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
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
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 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
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
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
When the world seems polarised, volunteering has a way of unifying people and rebuilding hope
Why criminalising protest won’t stop people from rising up for causes that matter
Why criminalising protest won’t stop people from rising up for causes that matter
From anti-war to Palestine Action: The way we protest is changing – so how did we get here?
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
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
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’
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’
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
Activists are trying to force JD Sports, M&S and more to disclose low pay – all through shareholders
As the government moves to ban Palestine Action, are terror laws being used for ‘political policing’?
As the government moves to ban Palestine Action, are terror laws being used for ‘political policing’?
This new play uses rap to tell the story of people in prison for crimes they didn’t commit
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?’
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
