Eve Izaak

The world is changing – it’s time our media did too
Opinion

The world is changing – it’s time our media did too

Breaking point — The UK media’s handling of the coronavirus crisis has been a shambles, argues writer and academic Des Freedman. We need to demand more.

Written by: Des Freedman

Why there's no such thing as an urgent email
Magazine

Why there's no such thing as an urgent email

Do not disturb — Modern work-culture has given rise to an unfortunate phenomenon: the Out Of Office message, a stopgap measure where ‘off-grid’ no longer means ‘off-limits’. But through tiny acts of rebellion, we can start reclaiming our downtime.

Written by: Amelia Tait

A guide to unplugging from capitalism (for sanity's sake)
Magazine

A guide to unplugging from capitalism (for sanity's sake)

Doing nothing, finding everything — Technology’s grip on our attention span is grinding us down, sapping us of life. But artist and writer Jenny Odell has come up with a manifesto for opting out: a mindset where slowing down is the only way to survive.

Written by: Jenny Odell

NHS doctors are protesting the hostile environment
Activism

NHS doctors are protesting the hostile environment

Life or death — Migrants can be charged up to 150 per cent of costs upfront for UK medical care, with many being denied lifesaving treatment. Journalist Bethan Staton meets the staff who are taking a stand.

Written by: Bethan Staton

A chaotic night on Britain’s new Caledonian Sleeper
Travel

A chaotic night on Britain’s new Caledonian Sleeper

The Future Of Travel — Dubious new ownership and a disastrous opening have raised doubts over the long-awaited service’s reputation. But is it really all that bad? Writer Francisco Garcia investigates.

Written by: Francisco Garcia

The British sex workers fighting censorship
Activism

The British sex workers fighting censorship

Red light revolution — The British sex trade remains an off-radar taboo, relegated to a legal grey area. But with looming legislation threatening to put workers in danger, sex activists are fighting to be better understood.

Written by: Lydia Morrish

We all hate our jobs – and it’s Silicon Valley’s fault
Activism

We all hate our jobs – and it’s Silicon Valley’s fault

Rats in a cage — In his second book, author and journalist Dan Lyons explores how the tech industry’s dystopian working practices infiltrated the wider world. He tells us why it’s made us all miserable.

Written by: Niall Flynn

The death of consumer feminism: will it ever happen?
Opinion

The death of consumer feminism: will it ever happen?

A sustainable future — Feminism and sustainability are intrinsically linked. But as long as women continue abiding by the shop-til-you-drop ethos of consumer culture, both movements will suffer.

Written by: Kat George

As long as fascists are on TV, people will throw stuff at them
Opinion

As long as fascists are on TV, people will throw stuff at them

It’s raining milkshakes! — For the second time on his campaign trail, Tommy Robinson has been milkshake-d. While nobody thinks viral confrontations are going to halt the rise of the far-right, the incidents are a reflection of how we’re all feeling: fed up.

Written by: Micha Frazer-Carroll

What Amelia Gray’s Gutshot taught me about fearlessness
Books

What Amelia Gray’s Gutshot taught me about fearlessness

The book that made me — Chris McQueer remembers how Amelia Gray’s nightmarish collection made him scared to go to sleep – and inspired him to start writing in the process.

Written by: Chris McQueer

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