Election
Young women aren't voting, and that needs to change
#SHEVOTES — #SHEvotes is a campaign calling for young women's voices to be heard in the current political landscape, looking to put power and positivity back into the act of taking to the ballots.
Written by: Biju Belinky
Jeremy Corbyn's bee pledge is a metaphor for this entire general election
From Where I Stand — Jeremy Corbyn didn't just include a reference to saving bees in the Labour manifesto because he cares about the planet. It's a subtle reminder to us all that this general election and Bee Movie are one and the same: we are comrades in a class struggle as a useless queen watches on.
Written by: Peter Bowden
Hugo Chavez’s Bolivarian revolution crumbles in Venezuela
Latin America’s progressive ‘pink tide’ is on the way out — Victory for the right wing opposition in Venezuela’s national elections is another defeat for left-leaning populist governments across the continent.
Written by: Alex King
Is democracy a religion that has failed the poor?
The illusion of empowerment — After the disappointment of the UK's election result, Dr Giles Fraser wonders if elections are just an elaborate charade to maintain the status quo.
Written by: Alex King
What we learned at Huck’s alternative election party
Ballot boxes, social media and revolution — Huck hosted a rowdy night of political debate on the eve of the UK’s general election. Here are the best bits.
Written by: Alex King
I’m not voting because…
Political photography — British Photographer Denise Felkin depicts a wide range of non-voters and creates a debate around their reasons for abstaining.
Written by: Robin Nierynck
Pre-election double bill at 71a, brought to you by Huck and Little White Lies
Films, discussion, change — In election week, Huck and Little White Lies present two free nights of films and debate on politics and activism today.
Written by: Alex King
Can youth leaders make politics work for young people?
Will governments ever listen? — In the lead up to the general election, Shout Out UK and Channel 4 present the first head-to-head debate between youth representatives of the seven major British political parties.
Written by: Alex King