Politics
Who’s gonna clean up this city? Inside Berlin’s trash problem
The BSR has poured thousands into a campaign promising cleaner streets, but grassroots volunteers are already doing […]
Love & Sex
Why is abortion still a crime in Germany?
Germany’s abortion law dates back to 1871, and despite reforms over the decades, it remains a criminal […]
Politics
Prison breakers: The Berliners thrown in jail for BVG ticket fines
A Berlin initiative is paying to free people jailed for unpaid BVG fines, sparking a bigger debate: […]
Burning issue
Deflated dream: What the end of Nextbike means for Berlin
At the end of June 2025, Berlin will mark the end of subsidised Nextbikes - but what […]
The Queer Berliner
Globally, trans rights are regressing – Berlin must show up
Trans people face escalating legal attacks worldwide. Walter Crasshole reminds us that, in an increasingly hostile world, […]
Politics
Decriminalise now: The new law written by sex workers, for sex workers
German sex workers have long been unhappy with the controversial Prostitute Protection Act. Now, they've drafted a […]
