Activism
New Yorkers protest homophobia by kissing in the rain
Here, queer and visible — LGBTQ+ campaigners descended on Uzbekistan's consulate in New York City this weekend, to protest the country's state-sponsored homophobia and violence.
Written by: Michael Segalov
The climber who conquered El Capitan without a rope
Alex Honnold — El Capitan, a vertical rock formation in Yosemite National Park, is a totem of outdoor culture and a fixture on every climber’s bucket list. But now that Alex Honnold has become the first person to traverse it without a rope, what dream is there left for him to chase?
Written by: James Lucas
How I learnt to live with epilepsy
My dysfunctional brain — Despite the seizures and episodes as a child, it took years for Dawn Foster's epilepsy to be properly diagnosed. Here she writes about life with a condition few people understand.
Written by: Dawn Foster
Time's Up: Thousands gather for gender equality
In pictures — Women and girls took to the snow in London on Sunday to demand an end to sexism and bigotry.
Written by: Theo McInnes
How do we talk about the abuses we can’t name?
Behind closed doors — Gender-based violence and sexual abuse have taken centre stage in 2017 – through street protests, social media campaigns, and even viral short stories. But, as writer Kat George explains, there’s still so much more we need to address.
Written by: Kat George
How to spark serious social change, using art
Six tips from ACT UP — Legendary ACT UP founding member Avram Finkelstein combined art and activism to combat the AIDS crisis. Here, he shares the invaluable lessons he’s learned.
Written by: Miss Rosen
How one woman sparked a sporting revolution in Iran
HUCK X HOKA ONE ONE — Shirin Gerami’s determination to become Iran's first female triathlete led to a win that transcends sport. Her journey is part five in our Huck x Hoka One One series, looking at mavericks who found a new perspective through running.
Written by: Sam Haddad
The sex robots are coming – but are we ready?
Logging on to love — Artist and activist Kate Davis has been campaigning against the rise of sex dolls since 2015, exploring their development in her eerie new series, Logging On To Love.
Written by: HUCK HQ
No really, I’m fine: Celebrating queer life in London
Five years on — On Sunday night London's LGBTQ+ community came together to mark the five year anniversary of a failed suicide attempt, a reminder of the power of community.
Written by: Michael Segalov
It has been 5 years since my first suicide attempt – here's why I celebrate it
Fireworks in the sky — By defiantly commemorating the day he attempted to take his own life, Ben Smoke has a chance to embrace his life while also calling people to action. With LGBTQ young people almost five times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual counterparts there’s no time to waste.
Written by: Ben Smoke