People across the world are standing up to the power of the arms trade. Amy Hall explores its threat to life and democracy.

The global trend towards liberalizing abortion is being overshadowed by a newly emboldened anti-rights movement that wants to erode bodily autonomy. Bethany Rielly learns how feminist movements are organizing to put abortion back in the hands of the people – and keep it there.

Rising costs, Covid-19 and austerity have pushed too many countries – and households – into unmanageable debt. Amy Hall asks how we got here, and finds a movement shaking off the stigma of debt and getting organized.

Can South Africa ever fully shake off the shackles of apartheid? Conrad Landin asks whether the country’s historic genocide case against Israel could lead to a reckoning at home.

Bethany Rielly explores the chilling impact of the Spanish state’s intrusive surveillance tactics against Catalan civil society. Is there a chance of justice?

We cannot let the ever-expanding oil and gas industry stand in the way of urgently needed climate action. Nick Dowson lays out a path to change.

Fast fashion around the world.

Richard Swift on Ethiopia's new reforming PM.

Alessio Perrone writes how Islamophobia is driving a wedge between love and secular values.

Rumours; The Girl with the Needle.

A collection of short stories and vignettes from a feminist pioneer pinpoints the absurd details of the normalizing state, writes Caitlín Doherty.

Alva; Chain of Light.

In a city where change is displacing homes and histories, Maya Misikir finds a sense of community growing in unexpected places.

Nick Dowson speaks with an indigenous lawyer and campaigner fighting a gas pipeline in Mexico.

Donald Trump's right-hand man is at the centre of global power. And he's dangerous.

Know your debt; Twin powers; Where the money flows; Household debt.

The photos, facts, and politics of Iran.

Trickle down politics, by Marc Roberts.