Palestine

Why have a quarter of The Great Escape’s line up pulled out?
Activism

Why have a quarter of The Great Escape’s line up pulled out?

At least 126 acts have withdrawn from the Brighton festival in protest at the inclusion of Barclays as a sponsor because of the bank's alleged links with atrocities in Gaza, Ben Smoke explains.

Written by: Ben Smoke

In photos: queer protest calls for Eurovision boycott
Activism

In photos: queer protest calls for Eurovision boycott

Hundreds gathered yesterday to call for the BBC and UK Eurovision hopeful Olly Alexander to boycott the singing competition next month.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Erin Axelman: ‘Ignorance keeps the pro-Israel narrative alive’
Activism

Erin Axelman: ‘Ignorance keeps the pro-Israel narrative alive’

The Israelism director talks about the film’s morphing impact, Israel’s colonialism, and being accused of being anti-semitic.

Written by: Isaac Muk

Stars of stage and screen unite for Palestine
Activism

Stars of stage and screen unite for Palestine

Oscar winners, politicians and film professionals are among those who have donated lots to the Cinema for Gaza auction, raising money for Medical Aid for Palestine

Written by: Ben Smoke

We must shut off the war machine’s influence from our arts and culture
Activism

We must shut off the war machine’s influence from our arts and culture

A new campaign from Peace & Justice Project seeks to end culture washing by the financiers of war.

Written by: Samuel Sweek

2023 Wrapped-Up – Huck’s December Newsletter
Culture

2023 Wrapped-Up – Huck’s December Newsletter

Emma Garland’s final monthly dispatch of the year takes in the highs and lows of culture and activism in 2023: from Wonka and Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski trial to the loss of humanity in Gaza.

Written by: Emma Garland

The Gaza breakdancing crew helping children escape the trauma of war
Outdoors

The Gaza breakdancing crew helping children escape the trauma of war

The Camps Breakerz Crew have spent 20 years bringing hip-hop and breakdancing culture to the Gaza strip, offering psychological relief to children growing up in war through movement and dance.

Written by: Hollie Geraghty

Why we will continue to hold companies to account for complicity with Israeli Apartheid
Activism

Why we will continue to hold companies to account for complicity with Israeli Apartheid

Following last weeks announcement that Puma will end it’s sponsorship deal with the Israeli Football Association, the Palestine Solidarity Campaign writes on the need to keep up the pressure.

Written by: Lewis Backon

Why we took action to highlight Britain’s complicity in Israel’s apartheid of Palestinians
Activism

Why we took action to highlight Britain’s complicity in Israel’s apartheid of Palestinians

Last week the Copwatch Network hacked ads across the capital to expose the role of politicians, business people and media figures in the oppression of Palestine.

Written by: Copwatch Network

Zionism is not Judaism and other myths about Israel
Verso

Zionism is not Judaism and other myths about Israel

In this excerpt from his groundbreaking book, outspoken and radical Israeli historian Ilan Pappe examines the origins of Zionism and tracks its role in early decades nation building.

Written by: Ilan Pappe

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