Reportage
British prisons are 'unacceptably violent and dangerous' says new report
It's time for reform — In the Chief Inspector of Prisons' Annual Report published today, it's revealed that the number of assaults, homicides and self-inflicted deaths have increased, while four of the five young offender institutions were not sufficiently safe.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Research finds majority of UK MPs now support medical marijuana use
Is legalisation in sight? — A poll conducted by innovative drugs pressure group VolteFace finds overwhelming cross-party support for the legalisation of medical marijuana in the UK House of Commons.
Written by: Alex King
From Louisiana to London: Black Lives Matter protests are growing
We shut shit down — The streets of Brixton, South London were brought to a standstill yesterday, as hundreds of people shut down a busy London road to say Black Lives Matter.
Written by: Michael Segalov // Hubert Libiszewski
McKamey Manor: America's most popular torture experience
The Fear Factory — When Russ McKamey turned his home into an ‘extreme haunted house’, he never imagined his taste for terror as anything more than a labour of love. Now producers want to turn his eight-hour torture sessions into a hit TV show.
Written by: Joseph Lapin
Protestors demanded justice after damning Chilcot report into Iraq War
Chilcot Report #5: The fight for justice goes on — As the Chilcot report was presented in a packed-out Westminster conference suite, protestors outside made it clear that this report is only the beginning for justice and accountability.
Written by: Max Gayler
Blood on his hands: Should Tony Blair be prosecuted for war crimes?
Chilcot Report #4: Tony Blair, war criminal? — After the Chilcot Report savaged Tony Blair’s decision to invade Iraq in 2003, should he face trial for war crimes that resulted in the deaths of over 150,000 Iraqis?
Written by: Max Gayler
Millions marched against the war in Iraq - don't let those responsible forget
Chilcot Report #3: The day we said NO — In light of the Chilcot Inquiry, an investigation into the destructive Iraq war that's been years in the making, remember that in 2003 millions took to the streets of London to demand the invasion not take place. Those in power didn't listen, and today we'll find out if we were right.
Written by: Danny Burrows
Africa’s phoenix from the flames: a creative renaissance in Rwanda
Rwanda Rising — Two decades after genocide, Rwanda has risen from the ashes. But as the country’s artists push past the panic that once turned neighbours into enemies, what does the future hold for a nation scarred by a history of divide and rule? As President Paul Kagame tightens his grip over the country, can the country’s creatives escape the growing repression?
Written by: Alex King
Why we burnt our pants outside Boris Johnson's mansion this morning
Liar liar pants on fire — The EU referendum campaign in Britain may only just be over, but both sides have already had the lies they told exposed. Early this morning, protestors gathered outside Boris Johnson MP's house, a prominent Leave campaigner, to highlight his false promises made to the British public.
Written by: Tom Clayton
Seven citizen journalists face jail time in Morocco
Press freedom please — Seven journalists and activists will face trial in Morocco for running an app-based journalism course in the country’s capital, amid growing calls for the government to drop the charges.
Written by: Jack Richardson