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New in Ceasefire, Notes from the Margins - Thursday, October 11, 2012 4:10 - 2 Comments
Notes from the Margins">Europe Cracks Up Notes from the Margins
In his latest column, Matt Carr argues that Europe's obsession with preserving the single currency through brutalist austerity politics threatens to de-rail the European Union itself.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Tuesday, October 9, 2012 12:18 - 0 Comments
Blog">Multiculturalism in the British press [Video] Blog
This summer, Goldsmiths hosted the launch of Muticultural Politic. Ceasefire's Adam Elliott-Cooper contributed to the discussion.
Ideas, New in Ceasefire - Monday, October 8, 2012 14:55 - 0 Comments
Ideas">Goodbye to the freedom of the press? Ideas
As academics, journalists and campaigners gather tomorrow for a debate on freedom of the press in the post-Leveson age, Vanessa Pupavac reflects on our changing notions of free speech.
Ideas, New in Ceasefire - Tuesday, October 2, 2012 19:03 - 11 Comments
Comment">Silences and cover-ups: is Jimmy Savile’s past finally catching up with him? Comment
For decades, Jimmy Savile enjoyed national treasure status, respected and adored by millions. As accusations emerge of a long history of abuse, Robin Whitlock reports on the shocking trail of evidence that had remained ignored for years, and asks why so many, including within the BBC hierarchy, seemingly colluded in covering it up.
New in Ceasefire, Special Reports - Monday, October 1, 2012 0:00 - 1 Comment
Special Report">Beyond Blood Diamonds: Conflict, Campaigning and the Congo Special Report
In August 2012, advocates for greater transparency in Western corporate sourcing practices won a landmark victory as U.S. regulations were passed requiring companies to identify products that contain parts originating in conflict regions. Greg Queyranne reports on the context and likely repercussions of the victory.
Contours of Control, New in Ceasefire - Saturday, September 29, 2012 20:18 - 7 Comments
Contours of Control">Weaponising Classical Music: waging class-warfare beneath our cities’ streets Contours of Control
From classical music at North London underground stations to Israeli jets breaking the sound barrier over Gaza in the middle of the night, Alan More examines the multifaceted uses of sound and music as a mode of social, physical and psychological control.
Ceasefire Bites, New in Ceasefire - Friday, September 28, 2012 0:00 - 0 Comments
Blog">Extradition: Talha Ahsan and Babar Ahmad [Video] Blog
An exceptionally moving and informative film, 'Extradition', directed by Turab Shah, tells the tale of Babar Ahmed and Talha Ahsan who have been kept in prison without trial, and face extradition to the US, a country they have never set foot in.
New in Ceasefire - Wednesday, September 26, 2012 0:00 - 1 Comment
Photo Essay">Bran Symondson: AKA Peace exhibition Photo Essay
In support of Peace One Day, this week sees the launch of ‘AKA Peace’, an exhibition curated by Jake Chapman that highlights the horrors of global violence - featuring some of the most celebrated names in contemporary art, including Damien Hirst, Antony Gormley and Sam Taylor-Wood. In an exclusive photo essay, photographer Bran Symondson, winner of the 2011 Amnesty International Media Award and originator of the idea behind the exhibition reflects on the project.
Arts & Culture, Interviews, New in Ceasefire - Monday, September 24, 2012 0:00 - 1 Comment
Arts & Culture">Interview: Fear of a Brown Planet [Video] Arts & Culture
Currently on a UK tour, 'Fear of a Brown Planet' has taken the British comedy circuit by storm with its irreverent and lucid take on race, politics and art. Ceasefire's Adam Elliott-Cooper reviews the show and talks exclusively to FBP's Aamer Rahman.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Thursday, September 20, 2012 0:00 - 2 Comments
Analysis">Year One of Occupy Wall Street: ‘If this is failure, we need more of it.’ Analysis
On Monday, thousands converged on New York's financial district to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Occupy Wall Street. Pham Binh reflects on the achievements and mistakes of the past twelve months and argues that far from being a failed experiment, OWS heralds a decade of revolutions and upheavals.
