Society and people
The erosion of state welfare systems have made life increasingly precarious within global society – especially for people who experience marginalisation.
Explore how social movements old and new are offering community, action and solidarity beyond electoral politics.
The erosion of state welfare systems have made life increasingly precarious within global society – especially for people who experience marginalisation.
Explore how social movements old and new are offering community, action and solidarity beyond electoral politics.
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Behind a student kettle
Tabitha Troughton reports from the December 9 fees demonstration
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Papal bull
The left should praise the Lord for the Pope, says Terry Eagleton. The Catholic church is the best recruiting sergeant we could hope for
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Beyond Berlusconi
Populist, authoritarian, xenophobic and sustained in office by a corrupt electoral system – but Silvio Berlusconi’s government isn’t the only one in Europe that can be described this way
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Hizbullah: Home-grown in Lebanon
Responding to the discussion on political Islam begun in the previous issue of Red Pepper, Bilal El-Amine considers the experience of Hizbullah in Lebanon
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Enduring exile of the world’s refugees
Some six million people are trapped in mainly poor countries as long-term refugees, writes the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, António Guterres
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Making music matter
Organisers claimed it a huge success, but the BNP won a seat on the London Assembly days later. Lena De Casparis and Alex Nunns explore the impact of the Love Music Hate Racism carnival – and the future for such events
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Abortion – 24 reasons for 24 weeks
MP Nadine Dorries unveiled 20 ‘reasons’ for lowering the abortion limit to 20 weeks. Here Laurie Penny gives 24 reasons why it should remain at 24 weeks
