Why do the British media seem to have such a hard time identifying people who share the same skin tone? Ash Sarkar takes a look at the phenomenon known as ‘cross-race effect’.
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Ash Sarkar explores how the language of minoritarian grievance has been appropriated by the most powerful people in political media.
After sacking Rebecca Long Bailey, apologising to antisemitism ‘whistleblowers’ and dropping numerous campaign pledges, much of Labour’s left is in despair about Keir Starmer. However, Paul Mason is still on board with the new Labour leader. We ask him why. Plus, Europe’s second coronavirus wave, and Newsweek’s Basit Mahmood on the EHRC’s poor record on race.
After Wiley’s antisemitic Twitter rant was left up for 48 hours, celebrities and campaigners are boycotting the platform. But, does the dodgy record on racism of those who instigated the action mean progressives should avoid the #NoSafeSpaceForJewHate movement? We’re joined by Rivkah Brown to discuss. Plus, Labour Right Blackmail Keir Starmer, and Elon Musk Backs the […]
The police play a disproportionate role in the UK's mental health system, replicating the same violent, racist logics that underpin its work. Far from expanding its role, not only the institution, but the very act of policing must be abolished, argues Ed Kiely.
Coronavirus has shone a light on hyper-exploitation in Britain’s cities. The Tories are blaming, yes you guessed it…. PC culture and immigration. Plus, Labour flip flops on tax, and Starmer scolds Russell-Moyle for criticising zionism. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and Aaron Bastani.
In the UK, evidence suggests white people are more likely to take drugs than other ethnic groups. So why are people of colour getting searched more often?
Does Keir Starmer keeping Steve Reed make a mockery of his ‘zero tolerance’ commitment? Does it show Rebecca Long-Bailey’s sacking was political all along? With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
With health professionals fleetingly elevated to the status of heroes during this pandemic, we must capitalise on this moment to ensure that meaningful steps are taken to build on the Black Lives Matter movement and dismantle racism in our healthcare system, argue junior doctors Jo Dobbin and Rahma Abdi.
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