Activism
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
A House of Camapigns would lead to a better-informed and more responsive government
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
The Big Issue meets the people who believe that Cumbria – which has a population which is 95% white – could be the first truly 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
Dahaba Ali Hussen, a journalist and broadcaster, writes about how crucial it is that we celebrate Black History Month amid the rise of racist violence in the UK
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
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
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
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

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