The Irish poet Brendan Kennelly died on 17 October, aged eighty-five. At an event for his eightieth birthday, Kennelly had said, he wanted to be remembered by... Continue reading
This new poetry anthology, sponsored and supported by Unison Newcastle City branch and Newcastle Trades Union Council, is edited and introduced by Paul Summers and illustrated with... Continue reading
How to fast in Ramadan by Catherine Harkness Relocate one Iraqi familyfrom London ona Friday afternoon. Ensure all services are closed,and no friends or family live nearby.... Continue reading
Capitalism is working by Mike Jenkins We’re running out of petrolOn the road to oblivion. Food or heat the choiceFor many who are struggling. The sea and... Continue reading
Government declaration: A chancellor’s manifesto of honesty by Sven Kretzschmar Mr. Speaker, Sir! Members of Parliament –I said we can do it and I mean it: let’s... Continue reading
Culture Matters is proud to announce the publication and launch of The Cry of the Poor: An Anthology of Radical Writing About Poverty, selected and edited by... Continue reading
As I sit down to write this column the 40th anniversary of the Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp is fast approaching, with hundreds of women planning to... Continue reading
A Just Transition for Workers by Mick Drury ‘Get a job you wankers’ shouts the irate fist passing in his 4×4.Others wave and blow their horns. Outside... Continue reading
Anthropocaust by Rip Bulkeley Cassandra never smiled. Devastation,though future for others, was her constantreality. En route to the death campspeople were still together, had luggage,and could try... Continue reading