Real voices

Akwugo Emejulu, Marlies Kustatscher and Callum McGregor editors of 'Ambivalent Activism', argue that while the far right is legitimised to mobilise anger and fear, left activism is constrained by compulsory “hope,” weakening its ability to harness powerful emotions like anger, grief and discomfort for social change.…Read more

International Migrants Day underscores that migrants are essential to the UK’s economy and public services, yet are scapegoated for hardships actually caused by financialisation, corporate exploitation and elite-driven populism.…Read more

Bristol Refugee Rights supports thousands of refugees and asylum seekers each year, helping them survive hostile immigration policies, harmful media narratives and rising anti-migrant hostility while rebuilding their lives with dignity and support.…Read more

The editors of the Journal of Gender-Based Violence argue that digital violence against women extends offline patriarchal abuse and demands urgent feminist action and accountability.…Read more

Janine Ewen shows how her mother’s disability and terminal cancer, stemming from a decade of domestic abuse, reveal the lifelong health consequences of such violence and the urgent need for sustained, accessible support for survivors.…Read more

Judith C. de Jong  and Zahra Runderkamp discuss how violence against women in politics, especially online and intersectional discourages their participation, limits visibility, and threatens democratic representation.…Read more

Briony Anderson, author of Doxxed, highlights how digital violence and privacy abuse are rapidly escalating gendered threats that particularly endanger women, girls and gender-diverse people, underscoring the urgent need for intersectional activism to protect their digital safety and autonomy.…Read more

Tom Vickers, author of 'Organizing Amazon', argues that the company’s plan to cut 14,000 jobs highlights its ongoing disregard for workers, but past campaigns, such as the Coventry warehouse struggle, demonstrate that organised, union-backed resistance can secure real improvements.…Read more

Bethany Francis highlights how a growing number of vegan mothers in the UK face gaps in healthcare support due to professionals’ limited training in vegan nutrition, emphasizing the need to integrate veganism into medical education for more informed and inclusive care.…Read more

The UK’s failure to provide universal social care, despite the immense value of unpaid care, reflects a deep political neglect and lack of recognition for carers' needs and rights.…Read more