Opinion: Maybe Twitter Should Die?
Moya Lothian-McLean
For those interested in creating a more progressive, equal society, Twitter’s 'demise' would actually be a blessing in disguise.
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Long Read: The Missing Guests at COP27? Drug Barons
Clemmie James
As long as organised crime controls the world’s carbon sinks, forums like COP27 have the wrong people in the room, writes Clemmie James.
Report: A Property Expert Told a Landlord Conference to Get a Grip
Rivkah Brown
While the landlord lobby cries bloody murder in public, behind closed doors it’s a different story. Rivkah Brown reports.
Analysis: If The Democrats Lose Congress, We’re Going To See The Worst of Joe Biden
Luke Savage
A Republican-controlled lower house will extinguish any lingering hopes for a transformative liberal administration.
Opinion: Climate Activists Are Back. But Where’s The Movement?
Sam Knights
The 'radical flank' of the climate movement isn’t functioning as such. That’s because right now, there’s not much of a movement to flank, argues Sam Knights.
Opinion: We Went to Manston Asylum Centre – This Is a Politically Manufactured Crisis
Joseph Maggs & Nadia Hasan
The scandal surrounding inhumane conditions at the Kent immigration facility is years in the making.
Feature: PrEP Could End HIV Transmissions But Tory Austerity Is Scuppering It
Sarah Woolley
PrEP reduces the risk of contracting HIV by almost 100%. But government cuts mean it’s not reaching the majority of people it should.
Report: There’s Another Rail Strike You Haven’t Heard About
Polly Smythe
Outsourced cleaners on Britain’s railways are subjected to bad pay and awful conditions. Now they’re balloting for a nationwide strike. Polly Smythe reports.
Feature: How Mutual Aid Is Reaching Its Limits for Transgender People in the UK
June Bellebono
Aid networks are lifesavers for trans communities - but a hostile cultural and economic climate means an already deprived demographic is being stretched to breaking point.
Analysis: No, Sunak Probably Won’t Close Labour’s Poll Lead
Ell Folan
The slick ex-banker will certainly dent the Labour lead, writes Ell Folan – but it’s unlikely he’ll be able to win a fifth term for the Tories.
Report: York Students on Rent Strike Celebrate After Debt Collectors Called Off
Ella Glover
Strike organisers at the Russell Group institution allege the university has threatened international students with 'deportation' and refused to negotiate. But on Monday, a new offer was put forward.
Opinion: Is the European Research Group Losing Its Grip on the Tory Party?
Helen Belcher
The ERG, deemed the “most influential in recent political history”, has been a kingmaker within the Tory party. But is its reign now coming to an end?
Analysis: Who Would a Housing Crash Hurt?
Matteo Tiratelli
Even if the fabled crash happens, writes Matteo Tiratelli, it might not be good news for renters.
Analysis: Austerity 2.0 is Another Con Job. Don’t Fall for It
James Meadway
The government is laying the groundwork for another round of cuts to keep big finance happy.
Analysis: Why Are Fewer British Muslims Voting?
Khadijah Hasan
Muslims are a highly politically engaged group – except, increasingly, when it comes to parliamentary politics.
Report: A Union in Lebanon is Supporting Armed Bank Holdups
Habib Battah
A union in Lebanon is representing people who are marching into banks with real or toy weapons to demand their money. Habib Battah reports.
Report: A Mining Museum Has Threatened Workers Speaking Out About Strikes
Polly Smythe
The National Coal Mining Museum of England has a whole display about the miners' strike, but it won't let its staff speak out about current strike action.
Opinion: NHS Workers Are Striking to Save Lives
Dr Rita Issa & Alia Butt
As health workers gear up for a historic bout of strike action, doctors Rita Issa and Alia Butt trash the argument that they’re endangering patients.