Journalism

Inside the independent magazine that wants to 'save Wales'
Culture

Inside the independent magazine that wants to 'save Wales'

Founded by three friends from South Wales and funded by a Kickstarter backed by Michael Sheen, ‘The Paper’ is a brilliant and absurdist publication that brings fun back to print.

Written by: Emma Garland

Paul Mason on robots, revolt & why capitalism is fucked
Activism

Paul Mason on robots, revolt & why capitalism is fucked

Clear bright future — In his new book, the journalist and activist maps out a clear bright future: one that challenges us to take control of technology and rediscover what makes us human.

Written by: Alex King

What it’s like to grow up under FBI surveillance
Film

What it’s like to grow up under FBI surveillance

Feel like you’re being watched? — After investigating rumours of surveillance in her Arab-American neighbourhood, journalist Assia Boundaoui uncovered one of America’s largest pre-9/11 FBI terrorism probes.

Written by: Hannah Clugston

Journalism’s future: finding truth in a post-truth world
Activism

Journalism’s future: finding truth in a post-truth world

The man behind Bellingcat — With his open-source website Bellingcat, journalist Eliot Higgins has uncovered the story behind the Skripal poisonings, flight MH17, and the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville. Now, he’s taking his investigations to the next level.

Written by: Hannah Clugston

What made Marie Colvin one of the world’s best war reporters?
Film

What made Marie Colvin one of the world’s best war reporters?

A Private War — We speak to director Matthew Heineman about A Private War: his new film that pays tribute to the legendary journalist’s life. ‘If there was anything she was addicted to, it was the desire to tell these stories. I think if she felt no one else was going to do it, then she had to.’

Written by: Hannah Clugston

Bold, broke and backing real music: 10 years of The Quietus
Music

Bold, broke and backing real music: 10 years of The Quietus

‘Nobody thought we’d make it’ — As the music publication celebrates a decade of editorial independence, founders John Doran and Luke Turner reflect on the highs and lows of their tumultuous tenure – from stealing Mick Hucknall’s clothes to launching their own label.

Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray

Is virtual reality the new frontier for human rights filmmakers?
Activism

Is virtual reality the new frontier for human rights filmmakers?

Empathy through technology — Human rights and activist filmmakers talk about how VR can be a powerful tool to force underreported conflicts or forgotten issues into the public consciousness.

Written by: Alex King

The journalists risking arrest every time they speak out
Magazine

The journalists risking arrest every time they speak out

Dangerous truths — Turkey’s purge of ‘dissent’ has thrown the country into uncertainty, posing a dilemma for reporters: support the government or risk imprisonment. But for a handful of young journalists, the facts are worth fighting for.

Written by: Pesha Magid

Following the media circus on the general election campaign trail
Photography

Following the media circus on the general election campaign trail

Hacks on tour! — Following every mediocre politician was an army of bored and tired journos.

Written by: Theo McInnes

The media reaction to the Manchester bombing has been an absolute disgrace
Opinion

The media reaction to the Manchester bombing has been an absolute disgrace

From Where I Stand — In the wake of a terror attack the media has a responsibility to inform us, but over the past 24 hours journalists have spread bigotry, invaded privacy, and failed miserably to show any sign of humanity or respect.

Written by: Bridget Minamore

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