By Alan McGuire Marking the anniversary of the Atocha massacre (1977) and the collective, peaceful response that shaped Spain’s democracy. When murder turns to peacewe bring hate... Continue reading
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In this issue of Our Culture, series editor Alan McGuire reflects on the BBC’s historical role and explores how decades of mismanagement and market-driven objectives have reshaped... Continue reading
St Francis of Assisi Church stained glass window, Churches Complex, Dubai By Alan McGuire “The Church is the only society that exists for the benefit of those... Continue reading
By Alan McGuire Ben Lunn is a composer and organiser whose work is rooted in working-class life. Born in Sunderland, his projects engage directly with themes of... Continue reading
By Alan McGuire In the history of British classical music, few figures embody a commitment to working-class culture like Alan Bush. Composer, teacher, Marxist, and advocate for... Continue reading
By Alan McGuire In the Madrid underground, there’s an anti-drugs advert that shows a mirror alongside the words: “You are seeing who is responsible for your life.”... Continue reading
Workers, by Peter Kennard By Alan McGuire About a year ago, I was struggling to find a home for my poetry, it felt like most of the... Continue reading
Social media, commons image by Alan McGuire In an age where the media is defined by algorithms, the rise of figures like Andrew Tate is no accident.... Continue reading
By Alan McGuire When Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio stepped out onto the Vatican balcony in 2013, the world was already in crisis: ecological breakdown, rising inequality,... Continue reading
Alan McGuire interviews Brett Gregory about his new film AM: What drew you to Peter Street’s story, and how did you decide to make him the subject... Continue reading
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