Columns
The Anti-Imperialist - Thursday, December 9, 2010 4:12 - 8 Comments
The Anti-Imperialist The roots of the Oxbridge whitewash
Recent figures have shown a startling lack of black students in top universities. But while the debate has focused on the important issue of race in Oxbridge admissions, Adam Elliott-Cooper shows that it has paid little attention to the institutional racism endemic to mainstream schooling in Britain today.
Chess Corner, Columns, New in Ceasefire - Tuesday, November 30, 2010 1:01 - 2 Comments
Chess Corner The problems with opening theory
In this week's Chess Corner, Paul Lam explores the intricacies of opening theory, and looks at the role of intuition in chess.
Sabir on Security - Friday, November 26, 2010 0:00 - 7 Comments
Sabir on Security The Police: law enforcement or a law unto itself?
When video footage showing Sergeant Mark Andrews dragging a 57-year-old woman and hurling her into a cell was aired by the media, there was much needed condemnation. However, the euphoric feeling of justice served wasn’t to last. In this week's column, Rizwaan Sabir takes a look at yet another case of Police unaccountability.
New in Ceasefire, The Anti-Imperialist - Sunday, November 21, 2010 0:00 - 7 Comments
The Anti-Imperialist Over-policed as citizens, under-policed as victims
In just under six months, the thirtieth anniversary of the Brixton riots will be upon us. This year is also the twentieth anniversary of the Poll Tax riots, whose success presaged the end of the Thatcher reign. In a new column on race, identity and politics, Adam Elliott-Cooper looks at the coaliton government's policy on race and how we should be responding to it.
Deserter's Songs, Music & Dance, New in Ceasefire - Saturday, November 20, 2010 10:23 - 3 Comments
Deserter’s Songs The Apocalyptic Landscapes of Godspeed You! Black Emepror
Next month sees the much anticipated return of Godspeed You! Black Emperor- one of the most vital and thrilling bands of late nineties and early naughties. In this week's Deserter's Songs music column, David Bell explains why he finds their music so hauntingly fascinating.
In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Friday, November 19, 2010 7:56 - 2 Comments
In Theory Think different: Think local
In this week's 'In Theory' column, political theorist Andrew Robinson looks at the concept of local and indigenous knowledge. As Robinson argues, the West, in all its modern technological glory, might not be as 'knowledgeable' as it think it is.
Diary of a Domestic Extremist, Ideas, New in Ceasefire - Wednesday, November 17, 2010 9:00 - 4 Comments
Diary of a Domestic Extremist Big Brother will soon be watching you
A week after the Milbank student protest, a vast witch-hunt is already under way by the police to track down the 'culprits'. Using popular displays of outcry over the cuts as a pretext, the government is stepping up its efforts to spy on activists and the public. In his new column, Mikhail Goldman says resistance is essential.
New in Ceasefire, On Corporate Power - Tuesday, November 16, 2010 0:00 - 2 Comments
On Corporate Power Non-profit corporate power: sheep in wolf’s clothing?
Why do corporations give billions of dollars to charitable foundations every year? Does it make their profit-making activities less exploitative? In the first of a monthly series of columns investigating corporate power, Michael Barker looks at non-profit foundations.
Deserter's Songs, New in Ceasefire - Saturday, November 13, 2010 20:43 - 4 Comments
Deserter’s Songs Free Music: A Price Worth Paying?
Should music be free? Should anyone have a right to listen to any music they like? Is giving away music for free a guarantor of cultural stagnation and death both for artists and listeners? David Bell takes a look at the arguments.
New in Ceasefire, Sabir on Security - Friday, November 12, 2010 18:14 - 7 Comments
Sabir on Security Twitter Trial: You must (not) be joking!
Ten months ago, Paul Chambers wrote a joke tweet mockingly threatening to blow up his local airport. He has since been arrested, charged and convicted. His appeal against his conviction was turned down yesterday. In this week's column, Rizwaan Sabir discusses the ramifications of an absurd case
