Articles by Simon Childs
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Are Yuppies Ruining London?
It seems that way, but I thought I should talk to some people to find out for sure. Full story
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Making Friends at Thatcher's Brixton Death Party
We went along to London's public outpouring of joy. Full story
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What Would the World Be Like if We'd Never Invaded Iraq?
No Arab spring? Fewer jihadists? Less climate change? No economic collapse? Full story
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Celebrating the Tories' Bedroom Tax with Thousands of Angry Protesters
Summer's coming and the smell of class war's in the air in London again. Full story
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World Peace Update
Clandestine car bombs, chemical weapons and fireworks all exploded in different parts of the world this week. Full story
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How the 2003 Anti-Iraq War March Changed British Democracy Forever
Apparently it wasn't the huge waste of time everyone thinks it was. Full story
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Hanging Out with Angry Syrians at London's Civil War Birthday Party
Two years on, Bashar's still not dead. Full story
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Trying to Figure Out Chavez at the Comandante's London Vigil
Shall we remember what he did for the poor, or that he was mates with Mugabe? I asked a bunch of sad-looking people with flags. Full story
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The Police Are Helping Power Barons Sue Protesters
EDF want to get £5 million out of the environmentalist ninjas who occupied their power plant last year. Full story
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People Who Think They Can Change the World with 'Free Hugs' Are Fatuous Dickheads
Turns out the people of Reclaim Love are incredibly difficult to love. Full story
Austerity's Drug of Choice
Sisa is tearing its way through Athens' poor. 
Topless Jihad
Hanging out with the ladies of Femen. 
The Tropical Dystopian World of Timo Vaitinen
Horned gods and warlocks. 
We Helped Save This Man's Face
He is getting the porn website tattoos removed. 
People Are Building A Clock In A Mountain
Apparently it'll change our perception of time. 
Twitter Thinks Angelina Jolie Is Nothing Without Breasts
It's really, really depressing.