How to Intervene in a Police Stop
by UK Cop Watch
The national crisis of faith in policing has made many people want to take matters into their own hands. UK Cop Watch advises how.
How Putin Bribed Russia’s Peasant Army Into a War They Don’t Want
by Alexey Sakhnin and Liza Smirnova
Three-quarters of Russians are city-dwellers. Yet the army today looks almost the same as it did under the tsars, write Alexey Sakhnin and Liza Smirnova: peasants in overcoats.
The Facebook Groups That Are Like ‘Tinder’ for Ukrainian Refugees
by Sophie K Rosa
Platforms 'matching' Ukrainian refugees with hosts in the UK are putting refugees at risk of violence, exploitation and trafficking, say experts. Sophie K Rosa reports.
Who Ya Gonna Call? A Guide To Ghosting
by Charlotte Bayes
Charlotte Bayes, your friendly neighbourhood relationship expert, advises how to be a kinder dater.
Ask Justin: I’ve Never Kissed Anyone. What Do I Do?
by Justin Hancock
I'm a 21-year-old university student with a painful secret: I've never kissed anyone. What do I do? Stop worrying about your friends' judgement and listen to your body, writes sex and relationships expert Justin Hancock.
The ‘Colston 4’ Won by Invoking History – And Using It to Build a Strong Legal Defence
by Priyanka Raval
Since the Colston 4 were found not guilty last week, the right has sought to claim their win was ideological - an assault on the rule of law. This is simply not the case, writes Priyanka Raval: the group’s legal defence was robust.
Could Labour Lead Wales to Independence?
by Aaron Bastani
As Wales begins to desire greater autonomy, will the Labour party be extinguished by an independence movement – like in Scotland – or could it lead a push for devolution? Aaron Bastani reports.
A Allai’r Blaid Lafur Arwain Cymru at Annibyniaeth?
by Aaron Bastani
Wrth i Gymru ddechrau galw am fwy o ymreolaeth, a fydd y blaid Lafur yn cael ei diffodd gan fudiad annibyniaeth – fel yn yr Alban – neu gallai arwain at symudiad dros ddatganoli? Adroddiad gan Aaron Bastani.
A Labour Council Just Greenlit the Social Cleansing of Bangladeshi Brick Lane
by Maliha Reza
The Truman Brewery development, waved through by two Labour councillors earlier this month, will further erode the Bangladeshi and Bengali communities’ relationship with the party, writes Maliha Reza.
Why Do Leftwing Women Disappear From Politics in Their 30s?
by Joana Ramiro
As a 20-something Marxist, Joana Ramiro began to notice the ranks of her women comrades shrinking. Now in her 30s, she gets why.
We’re All Working, All the Time
by Polly Smythe
Long before the pandemic, remote working had created the expectation that workers be “always on”. It’s time we fought for our right to switch off, writes Polly Smythe.
Cycling, Israel’s Latest Sportswashing Frontier
by Myka Tucker-Abramson
When Chris Froome was dropped by his old team in August, he was swiftly picked up by a new one – a team that, as its name suggests, is about a lot more than cycling: Israel Start-Up Nation.
Dance Music Took to the Streets This Weekend, But for What?
by Ed Gillett
When’s a protest not a protest? Arguably, when it’s just a party - but the boundaries between the two aren’t always distinct, writes Ed Gillett.
‘It’s Only the Start’: George Galloway’s Bid for Batley and Spen Could Leave Starmer Staring Into the Abyss
by Aaron Bastani
With Keir Starmer failing to offer policies or even discernible political lines, it's no wonder George Galloway is building support in the Batley and Spen byelection. Aaron Bastani reports.
What Happened to the Bristol Police?
by Rivkah Brown
A force known as relatively progressive has come to epitomise the extreme police response to the Kill The Bill movement. For some it’s a shock. For others, it’s business as usual.
The Little-Known History of the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass is More Relevant Now Than Ever
by Sophie K Rosa
In April 1932, hundreds of workers marched on private land in the peak district. As the Tories push ahead with their draconian new police bill, the Kinder Scout protest is a lesson in how to resist harsh new trespass laws – and a reminder of why we must.
Changing Attitudes to Death Could Help Us Create a Fairer Society
by Sophie K Rosa
Coronavirus has changed the way we grieve and forced more people to confront the reality of death. Is this an opportunity to radically transform our relationship to mortality? Sophie K Rosa reports.