Ed Edwards asks how does a dramatist create realistic characters in the context of Empire and the end of Empire? When I first became aware of the horrors... Continue reading
As England and Australia continue the age-old clashes for the Ashes this summer, one name always hovers over the collective psyche of both teams as they take... Continue reading
Last year, I wrote a book that disappeared. I’m not sure why, but it might have had something to do with the culture wars. If this is... Continue reading
Dennis Broe, in the first of to articles, describes how corporate media in all its forms downplays climate destruction. Above: New York skyline, with soot Fredric Jameson’s famous... Continue reading
Wedges Some thoughts on solidarity, democratic deliberation, and class struggle by David Betteridge Cartoon by Bob Starrett I Whoever is without fault among us, let them be the... Continue reading
Anointing Jesus as a king ready to take his place in the coming transformation of the world was among the most obvious cultural options for an emergent... Continue reading
The growing corporatisation of public space: From public good, to public as consumer. Parks and public spaces are increasingly being used and situated as revenue generators whilst... Continue reading
Finally clocking off for the day, leaving the dark satanic cotton mills of Manchester and Lancashire behind for a few precious hours, what were the options available... Continue reading
Scott Alsworth writes about real and virtual class conflict in the video game industry, and its potential for helping us confront and overcome capitalism. All images are... Continue reading
March 17 is traditionally St Patrick’s Day, a day when ‘Irishness’ is celebrated all over the world. This date is traditionally held to be the date of... Continue reading