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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Radical Motown
The pioneering black music label, Tamla Motown, marks its 50th anniversary in 2009. Fiona Osler assesses its impact
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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
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Porn can be good for you
Peter Tatchell says pornography doesn’t have to be oppressive. It can be liberating and fulfilling
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Dig for victory
Armed with nothing more than trowels and a vision, guerilla gardeners are part Alan Titchmarsh, part Che Guevara. Their green acts of disobedience are transforming cityscapes around the world, Joanne Clarkson writes
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Why I joined the Greens
Peter Tatchell says the Greens are now the radical left party.
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