Springhill: The Forgotten Massacre
In July 1972, British snipers in West Belfast shot five people dead in a spree that was quickly covered up by the British government – half a century later, their families have yet to see truth or justice.
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Grenfell and Covid: Two Preventable Tragedies
Four years have passed since the Grenfell Tower fire killed 72 residents, but the handling of the pandemic proves that those in power have not changed – they still consider poor and marginalised people's lives expendable.
Beyond the Baby Box: How the Welfare State Supports Family Life in Finland
At every stage from pregnancy, Finland's welfare state is set up to support those who choose to have a family – and stands in contrast with marketised societies which make that choice increasingly impractical.
How GB News Will Shift our Media Further to the Right
GB News, which launches today, will be Britain's most openly reactionary broadcaster – but it is just one part of a much broader effort to drag our media rightwards, most notably by placing political pressure on the BBC.
A Shared World
The German-French duo Stereo Total, whose member Françoise Cactus died in February, made charming, cheap, and democratic music out of the wreckage of post-Wall Berlin.
The Social Architecture of Julian Sofaer
The late Iraqi-Jewish architect Julian Sofaer, who died in 2017, designed a variety of public buildings across London through a humanist lens – which have left an indelible and modern mark on the city's landscape.
GB News Is the Latest Plaything for Britain’s Right-Wing Millionaires
GB News, which launches next week, portrays itself as an insurgent force in British media – but its funding reveals it to be just another attempt by right-wing millionaires to control public discourse.
The Radical Legacy of Bernie Grant
On this day in 1987, Bernie Grant was elected as one of Britain's first black MPs. He spent his career dedicated to the trade unionism and racial justice – and changed the political landscape of the country for good.
How Capitalism Concentrates Power
For decades, we've been sold the myth that capitalism gives working people more power over their lives – but in reality, it's concentrated power into fewer and fewer hands.
Neoliberal Trade Deals Will Kill the Planet
The proposed UK-Australia trade deal could enshrine the right of corporations to sue our government – which would spell disaster for our public services, for our food standards, and for the environment.
The Dangers of the NHS Data Grab
As the power of private companies inside our NHS grows, so does the risk that research-baed data schemes like NHS Digital will be handed over to profiteers – jeopardising the privacy of patients across the country.
Spain’s New ‘Rider Law’ Could Change the Gig Work Game
After more than four years of worker organising, Spain is the first EU country to legally recognise delivery riders as the employees of digital platforms – the next step is stamping out bogus self-employment entirely.