Activism
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
Memory, a refugee living in the UK, writes about her experiences over the last year following riots and rising right-wing rhetoric. She calls on people to speak out and stand in solidarity, to create a movement supporting refugees
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
In her new Edinburgh Fringe show, Youth In Flames, writer-performer Mimi Martin reflects on her experience in Hong Kong during the 2019 protests – and what we can learn from it about what happens when our rights to protest are restricted
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
Action Asylum is a national project that supports people seeking asylum to volunteer alongside local residents on environmental and community initiatives
I spent a year undercover as a far-right activist. Here’s seven things I learned
I spent a year undercover as a far-right activist. Here’s seven things I learned
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
Wales wants to be anti-racist by 2030. But it won’t happen until Gypsies and Travellers get justice

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

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

‘We get communities dancing’: How Bradford’s brass heritage still brings people together
Author Rutger Bregman on his million-euro giveaway and how ordinary people can change the world

Author Rutger Bregman on his million-euro giveaway and how ordinary people can change the world
We took the UK government to court to defend the right to protest – and won. Here’s what it means

We took the UK government to court to defend the right to protest – and won. Here’s what it means
These activists are putting parking tickets on homeless tents to make an important point

These activists are putting parking tickets on homeless tents to make an important point
Self Esteem and Julie Hesmondhalgh on self-doubt, sisterhood and fighting back in dark times

Self Esteem and Julie Hesmondhalgh on self-doubt, sisterhood and fighting back in dark times
At Laugharne, I’m reminded there’s no room for complacency when love is our goal

At Laugharne, I’m reminded there’s no room for complacency when love is our goal
Mouldy homes on London estate leaves dozens of tenants with serious health issues

Mouldy homes on London estate leaves dozens of tenants with serious health issues
Our children are in prison for murders they did not commit. We’re fighting to change the law

Our children are in prison for murders they did not commit. We’re fighting to change the law
Just Stop Oil may be reviled – but their tactics reshaped the climate movement
