Activism
No, emojis aren’t making our generation stupid
*tears of joy face* — Emojis have become a fundamental part of digital communication, but are they destroying language as we know it?
Written by: Paden Vaughan
Coming of age in a radically changing Egypt
Contemplating flight — Three years on from the turmoil and uncertainty of post-revolution Egypt, in 2014, local journalist Mohannad Sabry met two men on the brink of a big decision: should they stay in their home country, or take flight?
Written by: Mohannad Sabry
Full circle in Chicago: Reflections on Obama's legacy, as he takes a final bow
'He's started a fire' — Obama might have delivered his symbolic farewell speech in Chicago, a city steeped in Civil Rights history, but photographer Ozier Muhammad mourns his failure to deliver for the communities of colour and the poor.
Written by: Alex King
Dear Philip Schofield, stop demonising people on benefits
An open letter to Phil — Millionaire TV chat show host Philip Schofield spent yesterday morning attacking a mother living on benefits on national television for trying to give her children an enjoyable Christmas. As someone who works with people living on benefits everyday, Daniel Hibbs-Woodings reckons Schofield is the one who should be ashamed of himself.
Written by: Daniel Hibbs-Woodings
How medical marijuana is helping a British soldier overcome PTSD
Cannabis on the frontline — Serving as an infantryman in Afghanistan sent Paul into a black hole of drink and drugs. Now it’s medical marijuana helping him get his life back on track.
Written by: Alex King
Snapshots of the Rainbow Nation before and after Apartheid fell
Now and Then — Photographer Graeme Williams creates a thread between the present and past in Mandela's South Africa.
Written by: Andrea Kurland
Your boss has earned more in 2017 already than you will all year
It's only day four... — Today is Fat Cat Wednesday, which means the UK's biggest bosses have already made more cash in 2017 than you will all year. Happy 2017!
Written by: Paden Vaughan
The climber who conquered the cliff that paralysed him
Disabled not unable — After an accident while attempting to ascend the notorious sheer faced Totem Pole climb 18 years ago, Paul Pritchard was told he would never climb again. But last year he returned to Tasmania determined to conquer the climb that paralysed him.
Written by: Paden Vaughan
How craft can create radical social change
Change the world beautiful — Sarah Corbett, founder of the Craftivist Collective, explains how arts and crafts can be used as powerful forms of protest.
Written by: Paden Vaughan
Huck’s changemakers of 2016: The year’s greatest activism
So much for slacktivism — In this increasingly divided era, fighting for what you believe in has never seemed more necessary. Here are some of the best activism stories of 2016.
Written by: Paden Vaughan