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Activism
Meet the furious Gen Z protesters who want the super-rich to pay their fair share: 'We have a voice'
Meet the furious Gen Z protesters who want the super-rich to pay their fair share: 'We have a voice'
Big Issue joined Green New Deal Rising for a National Day of Protest. Here are dispatches from three of their demonstrations against rising inequality
Zelda Perkins, Harvey Weinstein's ex-assistant, applauds UK's NDA ban: 'It's given me faith in democracy'
Zelda Perkins, Harvey Weinstein's ex-assistant, applauds UK's NDA ban: 'It's given me faith in democracy'
Activists are trying to force JD Sports, M&S and more to disclose low pay – all through shareholders
Activists are trying to force JD Sports, M&S and more to disclose low pay – all through shareholders
Whatever happened to Make Poverty History?
Whatever happened to Make Poverty History?
Wales wants to be anti-racist by 2030. But it won't happen until Gypsies and Travellers get justice
Wales wants to be anti-racist by 2030. But it won't happen until Gypsies and Travellers get justice
As the government moves to ban Palestine Action, are terror laws being used for 'political policing'?
As the government moves to ban Palestine Action, are terror laws being used for 'political policing'?
This new play uses rap to tell the story of people in prison for crimes they didn't commit
This new play uses rap to tell the story of people in prison for crimes they didn't commit
Drag Race UK winner Ginger Johnson: 'The world is burning down… why not tap dance on the table?'
Drag Race UK winner Ginger Johnson: 'The world is burning down… why not tap dance on the table?'
Inside the Big Issue: The rise and fall of Black Lives Matter
Inside the Big Issue: The rise and fall of Black Lives Matter
'We get communities dancing': How Bradford's brass heritage still brings people together
'We get communities dancing': How Bradford's brass heritage still brings people together
Author Rutger Bregman on his million-euro giveaway and how ordinary people can change the world
Author Rutger Bregman on his million-euro giveaway and how ordinary people can change the world
We took the UK government to court to defend the right to protest – and won. Here's what it means
We took the UK government to court to defend the right to protest – and won. Here's what it means
These activists are putting parking tickets on homeless tents to make an important point
These activists are putting parking tickets on homeless tents to make an important point
Self Esteem and Julie Hesmondhalgh on self-doubt, sisterhood and fighting back in dark times
Self Esteem and Julie Hesmondhalgh on self-doubt, sisterhood and fighting back in dark times
Brandi Carlile: 'Getting married felt radical. Now my wife and I are very afraid about our future'
Brandi Carlile: 'Getting married felt radical. Now my wife and I are very afraid about our future'
At Laugharne, I'm reminded there's no room for complacency when love is our goal
At Laugharne, I'm reminded there's no room for complacency when love is our goal
Mouldy homes on London estate leaves dozens of tenants with serious health issues
Mouldy homes on London estate leaves dozens of tenants with serious health issues
Our children are in prison for murders they did not commit. We're fighting to change the law
Our children are in prison for murders they did not commit. We're fighting to change the law
Just Stop Oil may be reviled – but their tactics reshaped the climate movement
Just Stop Oil may be reviled – but their tactics reshaped the climate movement
Actor and activist Mark Rylance: 'Brian Haw sacrificed his mind and body for peace'
Actor and activist Mark Rylance: 'Brian Haw sacrificed his mind and body for peace'
Covid got us all in mutual aid groups. Five years on, what happened to the lockdown anarchists?
Covid got us all in mutual aid groups. Five years on, what happened to the lockdown anarchists?
The remarkable story of Fare Dodgers' Liberation Front and their fight for free public transport
The remarkable story of Fare Dodgers' Liberation Front and their fight for free public transport
We must prepare for a hard-right election win in 2029, says Museum of Homelessness founder
We must prepare for a hard-right election win in 2029, says Museum of Homelessness founder
Water isn't just an environmental issue – it’s a humanitarian emergency
Water isn't just an environmental issue – it’s a humanitarian emergency
Here's how to make your voice heard against the DWP's disability benefit cuts
