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Remembering the Women’s Pit Camps

In January 1993, women from mining communities set up camps at seven mines facing closure. After a year-long struggle, the pits closed – but not before the camps united supporters around the country.

A Mother’s Covid Nightmare

Kara Bryan's daughter ended up in hospital with Covid-related Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome. Here, she recounts her story – and explains her fears that schools across England are reopening too early.

Yes, the British Media Is Racist

The Society of Editors' claim that the British press isn't racist was rightly mocked – but it's only one small indicator of the deep denial that exists about the role our media plays in demonising the oppressed.

Rupert Murdoch at 90

On the media mogul’s 90th birthday, many will focus on Rupert Murdoch as a nasty individual – but he represents an even nastier system: the billionaire-owned media.