Social activism
People are leaving fake Google reviews to tell Russians what’s really happening in Ukraine
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People are leaving fake Google reviews to tell Russians what’s really happening in Ukraine
Trans rights charities call for 'concrete action' after MPs debate Gender Recognition Act reform
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Trans rights charities call for 'concrete action' after MPs debate Gender Recognition Act reform
A trashed phone box has been bought for £1 and transformed into a community hub
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A trashed phone box has been bought for £1 and transformed into a community hub
Social investment could create '36,000 jobs in our most deprived communities'
![Lord Victor Adebowale at Corporate Challenge Year 1 impact event.](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Lord-Victor-Adebowale-at-Corporate-Challenge-Year-1-impact-event-.jpg?w=768)
Social investment could create '36,000 jobs in our most deprived communities'
UK charities maintained or increased income during pandemic
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UK charities maintained or increased income during pandemic
Meet Ethical Unicorn, the Instagram activist making waves about climate change
![Ethical Unicorn aka Francesca Willow](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/CF99E1A7-E241-4C73-9AC9-DD27E48D2978_1_201_a.jpeg?w=768)
Meet Ethical Unicorn, the Instagram activist making waves about climate change
Sex workers reveal the shocking things police say when they report violence and harassment
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Sex workers reveal the shocking things police say when they report violence and harassment
Student who made sanitary pads in lockdown sends thousands to Uganda for Christmas
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Student who made sanitary pads in lockdown sends thousands to Uganda for Christmas
What happened when Sam Fender helped out at his local foodbank?
![Sam Fender at Newcastle West End Foodbank.](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Sam-Fender-at-Newcastle-West-End-Foodbank-credit-Exposure-Photo-Agency.jpg?w=768)
What happened when Sam Fender helped out at his local foodbank?
Meet the musicians bringing songs to the doorsteps of vulnerable people this Christmas
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Meet the musicians bringing songs to the doorsteps of vulnerable people this Christmas
How Occupy London turned a Big Issue seller into the Lord of St Paul's
![Jimmy McMahon on the steps of St Paul's Cathedral, February 2012. Image: Paul Davey Photo: Paul Davey](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/1483_Occupy_Vendor_HERO.jpg?w=720)
How Occupy London turned a Big Issue seller into the Lord of St Paul's
It's been 10 years since the Occupy protests. What did they achieve?
![Protesters wearing masks at the Occupy London protest outside St Paul s Cathedral in London Photo: David Pearson / Alamy Stock Photo](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/1483_Occupy_Main_1_HERO.jpg?w=768)
It's been 10 years since the Occupy protests. What did they achieve?
'Stop fossil fuels or get out our city': Spoof ads in Liverpool target bank
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'Stop fossil fuels or get out our city': Spoof ads in Liverpool target bank
James Cromwell: 'There's no hope in the system, no hope for Mr Biden'
![James Cromwell stars in Acorn TV's Operation Buffalo](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/James-Crowmwell.jpg?w=768)
James Cromwell: 'There's no hope in the system, no hope for Mr Biden'
Eddie Izzard: It’s time to make humanity great again
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Eddie Izzard: It’s time to make humanity great again
Take One Leave One scheme to support rough sleepers returns for third winter
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Take One Leave One scheme to support rough sleepers returns for third winter
Jon Bon Jovi is fighting poverty with the JBJ Soul Kitchen
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Jon Bon Jovi is fighting poverty with the JBJ Soul Kitchen
Helen Lewis: ‘Let’s keep reserving the right to be difficult’
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Helen Lewis: ‘Let’s keep reserving the right to be difficult’
John Bird: Building a brighter future should be second nature to us
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