Dr Mohamed from Rebuild Gaza 24 talks about how dire the humanitarian crisis is in Gaza and says it's not a crisis of humanity - it's a crisis of the lack of humanity.
I interviewed Apollyon, the creator of submit.gg - a social site for kink and BDSM, which focuses on knowledge, safety, and creating a space where diversity can flourish.
Satori Shakoor, creator of The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers, is all about healing through authentic stories.
Caeleinn Hogan talks about the book, Republic of Shame, and the mother and baby homes in Ireland - and the culture that produced the State's methods of "disappearing" unwanted people.
White supremacy is not merely sustained by white individuals but is deeply embedded in social, economic, and political systems that strategically co-opt POC. By analysing historical and contemporary examples, we see how whiteness employs people of colour to maintain its power. Understanding these mechanisms allows us to challenge them, fostering true racial justice and equity. Only through collective awareness and resistance can we dismantle these structures and work towards a more just society.
The Warhammer franchise, spanning tabletop games, novels, and video games, has cultivated a massive and passionate global fanbase. With its deep lore, expansive universes, and strategic gameplay, Warhammer has captivated millions. However, as with many gaming and geek culture spaces, Warhammer's communities are not immune to issues of misogyny and racism. These problems manifest in various ways, from exclusionary attitudes and gatekeeping to outright harassment and discriminatory rhetoric.
Warhammer, particularly Warhammer 40,000 (40K), has long been perceived as a male-dominated hobby. From its inception in the 1980s, the game has largely focused on hyper-masculine themes, with its primary factions emphasising war, brutality, and conquest. The grimdark aesthetic of 40K, which promotes dystopian authoritarianism and militarism, has often attracted a certain subset of fans who misinterpret these themes as endorsements rather than critiques. This has led to an exclusionary culture where women and marginalised groups are often viewed as outsiders or even unwelcome intruders.
One of the primary ways to address period poverty is by ensuring that menstrual products are affordable and accessible to everyone. Some countries, such as Scotland and Aotearoa, have made strides in providing free sanitary products in schools and public spaces. Making menstrual products exempt from sales taxes is another critical step, as is reducing the price of sanitary products for low-income individuals.
The Palestinian keffiyeh has become a universal symbol of resistance and solidarity. It started as a piece of clothing worn by farmers, but history turned it into something much bigger. It represents defiance against oppression, a call for freedom, and a connection between struggles across different communities.
Cleanliness, as both a physical and moral concept, has long been entwined with racialised discourses that reinforce systems of power and hierarchy. From colonial frameworks to modern social practices, the politics of cleanliness intersect with notions of race, class, and identity, perpetuating inequalities in subtle and overt ways. The historical roots, socio-political implications, and contemporary manifestations of the racialised politics of cleanliness highlight how these narratives continue to shape societal perceptions and lived experiences.
Elianne, known as Twitchy Witch on social media, has recently completed her PhD in Palestinian identity through hip-hop culture, and we talk about Palestine, identity, resistance, and alchemy.
It's not that he's autistic. He's just racist.
They say “not all men” as it will absolve men of being the number one perpetrator of violence over every other population in the world - other men, women, nonbinary and trans folk, and children. So not all men, you say? Well, it’s 70,000 of them. There are group chats of over 70,000 men giving each other tips on how to rape women - including their partners. And nothing is being done about it.
Leila Hegazy has been a musician and organiser for Palestine and now she's got an album of originals and covers out to raise funds for the Palestine Children's Relief Fund - and it all started with Palestine-related spoofs of popular songs on TikTok.
Have you ever wondered why school and university subjects that are seen as universal are taught in colonial languages? Mathematics, sciences, economics and the like are seen as historically and theoretically neutral (which they’re not) and English. French, Spanish, and Portuguese, among other European languages, are seen as neutral languages, which they are not either.
Fatphobia is a pervasive and harmful form of discrimination that affects people's physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. It is crucial to recognise that body diversity is natural, and a person's worth is not determined by their size.
Violet is a professional dominatrix who runs workshops on dirty talk and how to sub, and talks with me on issues of race, sex, consent, and boundaries, among other delightful things. You can find her work at Studio Lux in Berlin.
While there are celebrities who do the work silently and in a real capacity rather than for show, and some use their platforms to raise funds, it’s all too little when you look at the amount of influence and money these people actually have.
Having control over the resources in the region would enable capitalist exploitation and bargaining power on the world economic stage.
The idea that individuals can solve poverty is a myth. It lies in the hands of the powerful who have the ability to stop hoarding wealth, exploiting people and resources, and fueling discord among the most vulnerable people.
Ultimately, It comes down to the unwillingness of the West to let go of its capitalist and imperialist hold on the Global South.