Activism

Stuart Spray reports on how HS2 'enabling works' continue to destroy the environment even though the project might be scrapped by the Government any day now.

Father of Terror Victim Jack Merritt celebrates his son’s prison reforming spirit and speaks out against the Government’s approach to religious radicalisation.

Stephen Colegrave considers how a birthday present of a refurbished Anglepoise lamp presents a guide to how we can create a more sustainable world.

Jon Bailes considers whether big screen hits such as The Big Short and The Laundromat actually leave viewers inspired to act for political change or informed but pessimistic.

Gareth Roberts argues that British democracy is being endangered by unwitting ignorance and deliberate lies.

With more concerning climate emergencies unfolding in the past week in Australia and Greenland, CJ Werleman asks: what will it take for people to wake-up to reality?

Paul Niland takes inspiration from the Ukrainian EuroMaidan revolution and argues that fundamental forces will stop Britain from moving too far away from the EU.

Boris Johnson's sweeping victory is a disaster for the country, but he cannot deliver on his false promises. Here's how to survive and resist because his nemesis will come.

With Aung San Suu Kyi due to appear at the UN's highest court tomorrow to face questions over Myanmar's persecution of its Rohingya Muslims, Tasnim Nazeer explores why the international community must stand up against its intimidation of those fighting for justice.

Bonnie Greer on the need to deconstruct, examine and then reconstruct how we see ourselves.

With Conservative landlords profiting from homelessness, Iwan Doherty explains how the Labour Party takes inspiration from Finland

Natalie Bloomer explains a personal experience which convinced her that journalism and campaigning can mix – and that Sally Keeble is best placed to become Northampton North's next MP.

With the 2019 Conservative Party Conference focusing on animal welfare, Nick McAlpin warns that unscrupulous elements are currently preying on animal welfare.

Steve Shaw sat down with political activist Edward Chin in Hong Kong to discuss how the protests taking the island by storm have a different feel from those which occurred five years ago.

The Spanish Government has legislated to limit rent increases to match inflation – thanks to an energising new housing strategy being implemented by Barcelona's Mayor.

Chris Keulemans has spent the past three years at our sister organisation, Byline Festival, listening to a great national debate – going nowhere as truth crumbles.

Steve Shaw reports from Hong Kong on the revolution sweeping the streets of the island and its fight for democracy.

Our sister organisation Byline Festival will be kicking off tomorrow, with four days of thought-provoking talks, workshops and performances.

Molly Greeves on why online platforms should be the beginning, not the end, for those wanting to get involved in the political and social issues of our time.