Columns

New in Ceasefire, The Anti Imperialist - Sunday, January 29, 2012 22:25 - 1 Comment

The Anti Imperialist | David Lammy and (Mis)understanding Violent Coercion

David Lammy's remarks blaming the riots on a lack of corporal punishment have been widely reported in the media. Adam Elliott-Cooper argues that Lammy's clumsiness not only draws attention from the multitude of factors underpinning the riots, but also the culture of violence that is far more damaging to the communities he claims to represent.

New in Ceasefire, Sabir on Security - Saturday, January 7, 2012 14:45 - 10 Comments

Sabir on Security | How Police branded OccupyLSX and UKUNCUT as “Terrorists”

Terrorism Extremism update for the Business Community

Rizwaan Sabir's investigation of City of London police has unveiled how OccupyLSX protesters routinely featured in its updates on terrorism and extremism. In his latest column, he explains the background and repercussions of the revelations.

New in Ceasefire, The Anti Imperialist - Friday, January 6, 2012 11:51 - 10 Comments

The Anti Imperialist | Blaming the victim: what the Diane Abbott controversy tells us about institutional racism

Diane Abbott’s controversial words might have been clumsy but the reaction to them has been a lot more instructive than the tweets themselves. Attacks equating her comments with white racism are yet further indication, says Adam Elliott-Cooper, of how little we understand racism, and the power structures entwined with it.

Beautiful Transgressions, New in Ceasefire - Saturday, December 31, 2011 9:00 - 0 Comments

Beautiful Transgressions | The Tide is Turning: from the Feminisation of Poverty to the Feminisation of Resistance

In her latest column, Sara Motta argues that the feminisation of poverty is becoming a feminisation of resistance, particularly in the Global South. What lessons can we learn from these struggles?

New in Ceasefire, Palestine is Still the Issue - Saturday, December 24, 2011 0:00 - 1 Comment

Palestine is Still the Issue | PLO embrace of Hamas could signal paradigm shift

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left to right, Salim al-Zanoun, head of Palestinian national council and Hamas' supreme leader, Khaled Mashaal attend a meeting in Cairo (Photo: EPA)

Reports emerging from Cairo that Hamas might be on the verge of joining the Palestine Liberation Organisation could prove extremely significant, says Asa Winstanley.

New in Ceasefire, The Anti Imperialist - Tuesday, December 20, 2011 12:00 - 2 Comments

The Anti-Imperialist | Stephen Lawrence, Lord MacPherson and Sergeant XX

As the long-standing suspects of Stephen Lawrence's murder are put on trial, Adam Elliott-Cooper argues that only by understanding the context of institutional racism, and the overarching power structures that give rise to it, can we fully address these crimes and seek justice for their victims.

New in Ceasefire, On Corporate Power - Tuesday, December 13, 2011 9:09 - 1 Comment

On Corporate Power | Of Ideology and Philanthropy

In his latest column, Michael Barker examines the anti-democratic nature of liberal philanthropy. As he notes, many of the organisations that regularly challenge the legitimacy of corporate power are in fact often themselves funded by corporate donors.

Modern Times, New in Ceasefire - Tuesday, December 6, 2011 7:03 - 1 Comment

Modern Times | Style Revolution

Kathleen Cleaver speaking at Black Panther Rally - 1969

In his latest column, Corin Faife celebrates the powerful aesthetics of revolutionary movements.

In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Friday, December 2, 2011 13:47 - 1 Comment

In Theory | Global Cities: Too Big to Last

Andrew Robinson concludes his critical examination of the structural inequalities of Global Cities, the dynamics of their relationships with the rest, and their ultimately fatal vulnerabilities.

New in Ceasefire, The Anti Imperialist - Sunday, November 27, 2011 11:27 - 3 Comments

The Anti Imperialist | The Second Death of Mark Duggan

Mark Duggan was killed twice: first, when police officers shot him dead as he emerged from a taxi. Second, when the IPCC, Police and media all colluded in covering up the real circumstances of his death. As Adam Elliott-Cooper argues, this is merely the latest example of the institutional injustice and systemic abuses at the heart of our law enforcement establishment.