BARBARA BOSWELL remembers South African poet, storyteller, publisher, editor and activist Diana Ferrus (1953-2026)
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Why I'm Voting Labour: Daniel Connolly, musician Sisteray
All the things that make this country great are currently at risk
HAD ENOUGH: Sisteray
HELEN VASSALLO recommends a gripping Argentinian crime story about gender violence and the weaponisation of religion
New releases from Steve Swallow, Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, and Ady Johnson
When the ravages of Alzheimer’s leave an elderly woman marooned in painful memories of October 1950, her grandchild comes up with a creative strategy.
New releases from Simone White, Brass Funkeys, and Souad Massi
SUE TURNER is compelled by a history that shows how far a country can turn in on itself to collude with abuses of power
RON JACOBS is persuaded by the parallel drawn between Charles Manson and Donald Trump
THIS election is a choice between fair and unfair. Truth and lies. The security and prosperity of the few or the security and prosperity of the many.
Our schools, our mighty, brilliant NHS, our police force, our fire service, the entirety of our public services — all things that make this country great — are currently at risk and are being demoralised and privatised at a growing rate.
We have had enough of war after war after war. We all have friends and family who have travelled here from different countries to escape treacherous conditions or to follow their dreams and help contribute to our country.
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