Crisis
Who does humanitarian aid really help?
More to give — The war in Ukraine has seen a massive outpouring of support from around the world. While heartening, it also raises questions around just how effective our current model of giving is.
Written by: Beauty Dhlamini
What it's like to be young and Venezuelan in a time of chaos
Dreams deferred — Venezuela's crisis has changed the lives of its youth forever. But whether they choose to leave or stay put, the scope of their ambition remains the same – no matter how tough things get.
Written by: Jez Fredenburgh
Why this photographer risks her life to document war and crisis around the world
Larger than me — Photojournalist Lynsey Addario has witnessed death and been kidnapped more than once, but has never found a reason to put her camera down. Now Steven Spielberg is making a film about her life.
Written by: Lynsey Addario
What could a new UK recession mean for young people?
We need an economy that works — We spoke to economist Laurie MacFarlane, who explains young people are likely to bear the brunt of another economic downturn.
Written by: Alex King
Five postcapitalist projects that offer a blueprint for a new world
Postcapitalism: A Guide to our Future — Paul Mason’s provocative new book offers a terminal diagnosis of the current order and argues the building blocks for a postcapitalist future are all around us.
Written by: Alex King
Why everything you thought you knew about money, debt and austerity is wrong
Shadow banks, odious debt and the Euro fairytale — The Greek crisis has pitted people against the “laws” of economics. Documentary Money Puzzles exposes the myths at the foundation of neoclassical economics and goes in search of the reality on the streets of Athens, Argentina and the City of London.
Written by: Alex King
How degrowth could help Europe recover from economic and political crisis
No more growth — Greece and the rest of Europe are locked in a battle over austerity vs. growth. But is GDP a flawed measure that will lead us further towards catastrophe?
Written by: Alex King
The street artist responding to Greece's social turmoil
A different story from the streets of Athens — Street artist Bleeps.gr was making street art long before the economic crisis hit Greece. But with the social and cultural impact of the nation's turmoil, his art has reflected the changing views of the dissatisfied voices he comes into contact with. His identity is anonymous, but he won't stay quiet.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross