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The documentary unearthing the truth about surveillance
Film

The documentary unearthing the truth about surveillance

All Light, Everywhere — Director Theo Anthony discusses his latest film, which investigates the shared history of cameras, weapons, policing and justice.

Written by: Jenna Mahale

A photographer’s touching tribute to County Mayo
Culture

A photographer’s touching tribute to County Mayo

Irish Work — A new book brings together photos by Tom Wood taken over a period of over nearly 50 years, centring the photographer’s often-fraught lifelong relationship with Ireland.

Written by: Megan Wallace

Gig workers are fighting back by surveilling their employers
Activism

Gig workers are fighting back by surveilling their employers

Turning the tables — In the fight against bad bosses, workers are adopting the platform tactics used against them and adapting them for their own benefit.

Written by: Anna Dent

Why are trans people still left out of the AIDS narrative?
Activism

Why are trans people still left out of the AIDS narrative?

World AIDS Day — Despite huge advances in the treatment of HIV/AIDS, discrimination and marginalisation of trans people is exacerbating the risks this community face when it comes to condition.

Written by: Liam Konemann

A glimpse behind the scenes of Spike Lee films
Photography

A glimpse behind the scenes of Spike Lee films

Doing the right thing — A new book brings together David Lee’s photos captured on the set of films including Do the Right Thing, Malcolm X and Crooklyn, offering a look inside the mind of the pioneering filmmaker.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Behind the devastating rise of illegal evictions in the UK
Activism

Behind the devastating rise of illegal evictions in the UK

‘There is no justice‘ — The dramatic increase in illegal evictions brought on by the pandemic continues to leave tenants in desperate situations, often stripped of their possessions and made homeless.

Written by: Andrew Kersley

Inside the anti-capitalist, anti-border micronation
Activism

Inside the anti-capitalist, anti-border micronation

Welcome to Obsidia — Founded in 2015, Obsidia is the world’s only portable, feminist, self-declared territorial entity. More than just a playful venture, the nation is offering a means to explore alternative modes of political organisation.

Written by: Chloé Meley

‘Black artists need to learn how to empower themselves‘
Culture

‘Black artists need to learn how to empower themselves‘

Mick Jenkins in conversation — Following the recent release of his third studio album, the rapper talks about the influences that have shaped his sound so far and making music that connects with the average listener.

Written by: Thomas Hobbs

The vigil in London to honour the lives lost in the Channel
Activism

The vigil in London to honour the lives lost in the Channel

Borders kill — After at least 27 people lost their lives in the deadliest channel crossing on record, hundreds gathered for a vigil outside the Home Office, demanding an end to the hostile environment.

Written by: Huck

Modi’s apology to the farmers is purely for his own gain
Activism

Modi’s apology to the farmers is purely for his own gain

Empty words — Last week, India’s prime minister repealed the three contentious farm laws that had sparked an over year-long protest in India. But what is the real motive behind the PM’s rare display of contrition?

Written by: Ravinder Kaur

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