Society and people

Explore the social movements offering community, action and solidarity beyond electoral politics – feminist, queer, anti-racist, working-class, pro-migrant and more

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Explore the social movements offering community, action and solidarity beyond electoral politics – feminist, queer, anti-racist, working-class, pro-migrant and more

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  • A crowd of protestors at the 2023 'Ireland for all' rally behind a banner reading 'Limerick Against Racism'

    Just Irish

    Emigration may be at the core of Irish national memory but this has not translated to into a welcoming embrace for its immigrant population, writes Ola Majekodunmi

  • Image: William McCue

    Why planning is political

    Andrea Sandor explores how community-led developments are putting democracy at the heart of the planning process

  • Who decides what counts as ‘political’?

    Government demands for public sector ‘neutrality’ uphold a harmful status quo. For civil servant Sophie Izon, it’s time to speak out

  • A promotional image for the book Asylum for Sale. A raised fist holds barbed wire that features currency symbols and a flying bird

    Asylum for Sale – review

    The edited volume from Siobhán McGuirk and Adrienne Pine is a powerful indictment of the modern migration complex, writes Nico Vaccari

  • A sunflower lanyard produced by Sainsbury's for people with hidden disabilities such as autism

    Autism-friendly brands and performative awareness

    As autistic people become more visible in public life, Errol Naeem examines how brands are seeking to repackage themselves as ‘autism friendly’

  • Members of Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) holding banners and placards protesting outside Norwich Jobcentre Plus

    The shirkers united will never be defeated

    Nic Murray argues the need for collective solidarity and organising amongst welfare claimants

  • Lynne Segal

    Being Jewish in North Islington Labour Party

    Calling for Jeremy Corbyn’s reinstatement, Lynne Segal looks back on her experience of 40 years as a party member in his constituency