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
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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Fighting the inequality pandemic: the case for a super-tax
Keval Bharadia argues for a super-tax on financial markets to curb extreme inequality in the wake of Covid-19
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Gender, class and cliché in Normal People
The BBC hit drama shows the complexities of class mobility, but can’t avoid class and gender stereotypes, says Frances Hatherley
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This government is failing trans people: Labour must take a stronger stand
Aisling Gallagher explains why Liz Truss’ recent rhetoric on proposed reforms to the Gender Recognition Act signals a worrying shift
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Sacrificing sovereignty: Sikhs and Covid-19
Against a backdrop of militaristic rhetoric, Shuranjeet Singh interrogates why some Sikhs are being forced to choose between their faith and their patients
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Gig work during the coronavirus crisis
How long are we willing to turn a blind eye to the vulnerabilities of essential workers on the bottom of the employment hierarchy, asks the Fairwork Foundation
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Feminism in the precarious academy
As the University and Colleges Union strike enters its final week, Ruth Pearce discusses the importance of building alliances and fighting back
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Pride in an Irish border town
Irish LGBTQ campaigner Joseph Healy reflects on Newry Pride, how life on the border has changed, and the stakes of Brexit