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Feed · 14/04/2026

This week saw humanity at its worst. Artemis II told the opposite story | Flynn Coleman

We send the voice of the dead across space as an act of continuity and care, while on Earth we tally the bodies. Which do we choose to become?

Feed · 20/01/2026

Laura Truffaut on François Truffaut

François Truffaut (1932–1984), whose career began as a journalist at Cahiers du cinéma before he turned to filmmaking, rose to fame during the period of the French New Wave as one of the art film movement’s founding members. His debut feature, The 400 Blows, is one of the great works of world cinema, and Truffaut’s contributions as an auteur over the next twenty-five years hold an important place in the history of cinema.

Feed · 10/01/2026

Degrowth

Degrowth critiques the global capitalist system which pursues economic growth at all costs, causing human exploitation and environmental destruction. It exposes the interconnection of systems of oppression such as capitalism, extractivism, colonialism, and patriarchy. As a social movement, a field of academic research and a practice, degrowth advocates for societies that prioritise social and ecological well-being. It proposes a radical (re)distribution of power, wealth and resources, a reduction in the material size of the global economy, and a shift in common values towards care, solidarity and autonomy. Degrowth means transforming societies to ensure environmental justice and a good life for all within planetary boundaries.

Feed · 07/10/2025

The US is a rogue state leading the world towards ecological collapse | George Monbiot

It’s not just indifference. It’s an active, and deadly, cavalier attitude towards the lives of others: an example other nations follow, says the Guardian columnist George Monbiot

Feed · 05/05/2025

Popemobile to become health clinic for Gaza children

One of the famous vehicles is being refitted as a frontline clinic on wheels, following a request by the late pontiff.

Feed · 02/11/2024

What is CODEPINK

CODEPINK is a feminist grassroots organization working to end U.S. wars and militarism, support peace and human rights initiatives, and redirect our tax dollars into healthcare, education, green jobs and other life-affirming programs.

Feed · 05/05/2024

MSF Scientific Days

MSF Scientific Days bring together researchers, practitioners, academics and patient representatives to catalyse improvements in the quality of care provided to patients and populations at risk

Feed · 06/01/2024

Who Cares Wins: with Lily Cole | WaterBear

Adapted from her podcast series Who Cares Wins, activist, author and model, Lily Cole breaks down the echo chambers of modern life, exploring the nuance of debate and the power of conversation in find...

Feed · 29/01/2023

The Observer view on Britain’s shameful failngs on child refugees | Observer editorial

Abused, kidnapped and lost – the government should hang its head in shame over its lack of care towards vulnerable minors

Feed · 27/09/2022

6 plant sources to feed the world in the future

The world is getting hotter. Inasmuch, having enough water is a critical concern. So is growing food while dealing with water restrictions and limitations. The future of the food chain depends on efficiency, and that means choosing crops carefully based on available land, water and other resources.

Feed · 23/02/2022

Creative Futures | Have your say!

Creative Youth Network (CYN), a registered charity in Bristol, wants to know the needs of emerging artists, particularly those facing barriers to establishing a career. The anonymous form takes 10–15 minutes.

Feed · 15/04/2021

Pandemic recovery will take more than soaring growth – to fuel a more equitable economy, countries need to measure the well-being of people, too

GDP only measures economic growth – not inequality, poverty or unpaid work like elder care. So researchers in the Netherlands developed a new way for governments to see how people are actually doing.

Feed · 22/02/2021

What British politicians won't admit – we need to transform the welfare state | John Harris

Nearly 80 years on from its creation, the benefits system has been exposed by Covid to be broken beyond repair, says Guardian columnist John Harris

Feed · 12/01/2021

Opinion: Clap for Heroes, if You Really Want to Help Our Front-Line Workers, Just Obey The Government Guidelines Instead Whilst a Clap for our Carers or Clap for Heroes may seem like a gesture of thanks and gratitude, obeying the rules is much better On Thursday the 7th January 2021 was supposed to be the return of our Clap for Heroes, the special 10-15-minute gesture where neighbours all around the country went outdoors and clapped for those on the front-line. It was basically a repeat of what we all did back in the spring last year of 2020, but unlike now it was a damn sight warmer. In other words, it was a way of congratulating all those in the front-line that are battling the Corona virus aka COVID 19 and recognising the efforts of the underdog in times of extreme challenges. Let’s face it though, how often do we really stop to congratulate those guys. And I’m one of them. Since early 2018 I have been working as, what is now described, as a Key Worker, one of the people whose work is important to the running of the country. And I am openly proud to say that it is a job I am very proud to do. When the whole Clap for our Carers started it left me with a feeling of great pride, as though I was finally doing something that made me feel worthy and that I was doing something to be proud of. For something that was only meant to be a one-off which ended up lasting 10 weeks (two and a half months if you were wondering) it helped us recognise the pride and value of our front-line staff. It also helped me to both understand and realise just how much what I did in regards to help caring for vulnerable people genuinely mattered. So now of course the moment of gratitude is back again, but obviously with an altered name, but quite a bit has changed since then. One of them, sadly, is that the number of deaths has continued to rise and as the last count was over 70,000, transmission rates up and down, and the number of people falling ill to the virus is also on the rise. Unfortunately, those numbers are only set to increase before any sign of slow down becomes visually evident. Sadly, some of the reasons why those numbers are set to increase is due to people flaunting the rules and not sticking to the government requirements of simply not wearing face-masks, not adhering to social-distancing and, most importantly, not avoiding social gatherings of more than what it legally allowed. Yes, I’m afraid that is just a small number of reasons why things are currently going in the wrong direction as compared to how we actually want them. That plus the number of those who believe that the current pandemic is a hoax and recklessly ignore the rules, and those who just can’t be bothered to listen to good advice. As a frontline worker who works as a Support Worker, I just find something a bit in-your-face type of hypocritical about the attitudes of those who ignore the advice yet choose to applaud the frontline when they’re already stretched to the limit. People need to understand that whenever they break the rules in regards to advice, especially when it comes to our current situation, they are only making it worse for our carers, nurses and doctors etc that have to deal with situations. They are even risking their own health just to support those whose health is in a dire state. Like with many Key Workers whose job is to support people, I to also stand by the belief that if you really want to help us get through this then don’t clap us, just obey the guidelines. At least that way you really are helping us to get through this crisis. Clapping may well be a noble, grand gesture to show us that you care but simply sticking to the rules is much better for us all in the long run.

Feed · 11/08/2020

Nesta: Four Coronavirus Futures

Four coronavirus futures Where might we be headed and to what kind of new normality? Wednesday, 13 May..