Culture
Following Raymond Williams’ ‘culture is ordinary’, we explore politics across media, film, stage, screen, music, sport and play – prioritising creative grassroots voices
Following Raymond Williams’ ‘culture is ordinary’, we explore politics across media, film, stage, screen, music, sport and play – prioritising creative grassroots voices
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Shaking up the sector: an interview with Art Workers for Palestine Scotland
A coalition of culture industry workers are refusing to let the Scottish Arts sector stay silent on Palestine, an organiser tells Red Pepper
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Algorithms vs the welfare state
Concerns about misleading AI and influencer ‘content’ on health, welfare and civil rights miss a wider issue, argues Sophia McHardy. They fill a human-made gap that risks becoming an austerity-shaped chasm
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The Red Radio Times: what to watch this Christmas
As we wrap up for the winter break, Cameron Baillie and Red Pepper editors pick out the best films for readers to enjoy over the holiday
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Amazon and the cost of Christmas
Amazon’s Black Friday-January Sales consumerism juggernaut is uniting campaigners. Robbie Gillett charts the corporation’s varied crimes – and explains the necessary response
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Brian Eno on tenacious solidarity and a lullaby for Gaza
Artist and songwriter Brian Eno reports on Together for Palestine and the campaign propelling an Arabic Lullaby into the charts – and raising vital funds for Gaza
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Mutual aid – review
Darcy White explores the contours and applications of mutual aid, which for Dean Spade must be grounded in shared understandings of systemic injustice
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Moving music: an interview with Hamsaz Ensemble
A 15-strong group fuses traditional Iranian instruments with contemporary stories of diaspora, community and hope. For member Freesia, folk music can build connection and understanding across difference
