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In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Friday, October 14, 2011 14:00 - 5 Comments
An A to Z of Theory">Roland Barthes: Death of the Author An A to Z of Theory
In the fourth essay in his series on the French thinker, political theorist Andrew Robinson takes on one of Barthes' most famous (and controversial) proclamations: the death of the author.
Ceasefire Bites, New in Ceasefire, Politics - Thursday, October 13, 2011 20:02 - 0 Comments
Blog">Moazzam Begg: how Canada closed its doors to me Blog
Author and campaigner Moazzam Begg became the first Guantanamo prisoner to step onto North American soil as a free man. However, as he explains in a new article, the Canadian authorities had other ideas.
New in Ceasefire, Special Reports - Thursday, October 13, 2011 19:10 - 3 Comments
Special Report">Dale Farm: the time for action is now Special Report
When film maker and activist Dean Puckett joined the Dale Farm protest camp, little did he realise he would become the subject of personal attack by national newspapers and news networks. After having lived there for five weeks, he explains, in an exclsive article, what he has discovered and why he thinks "you should get your arse down there immediately."New in Ceasefire, Special Reports - Wednesday, October 12, 2011 22:00 - 4 Comments
Special Report">What’s left of the Israeli Left? Special Report
In the fourth of her series of reports from Israel/Palestine, Ceasefire correspondent Teodora Todorova surveys the desolate state of the Israeli Left, featuring an account of a brutal attack last week, largely unreported in the media, by Israeli settlers against anti-occupation activists.
Arts & Culture, New in Ceasefire - Wednesday, October 12, 2011 13:49 - 2 Comments
Arts & Culture">Jack Smith: A Feast for Open Eyes Arts & Culture
Jack Smith, whose endlessly controversial film 'Flaming Creatures' gave him a reputation as the "only true underground filmmaker", was the subject of a recent revival at London's ICA which made the claim that we should take Smith much more seriously. Did it work? Janine DeFeo reviews the exhibition.
New in Ceasefire, North African Dispatches - Wednesday, October 12, 2011 13:22 - 0 Comments
North African Dispatches">Tunisia: A democracy’s birthing pangs North African Dispatches
In a fortnight, Tunisians will head to the polls for their country's first ever democratic elections. In his latest column, Kateb Salim reports on the hopes and dangers lying ahead.
Modern Times, New in Ceasefire - Tuesday, October 11, 2011 16:25 - 2 Comments
Modern Times">The Other T-Rex Modern Times
In his latest column, Corin Faife reflects on how, in trying to impose order and control over our modern lives, we've gained in efficiency but at an enormous cost to our individual and communal well-being.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Tuesday, October 11, 2011 9:03 - 0 Comments
Special Report">Bahrain: British Protectorate, Close Ally Special Report
Janet Salmon reviews the deep-running links between Britain and the Bahraini regime, and provides an update on the situation in the country, as the persecution of pro-democracy doctors and activists continues.
New in Ceasefire, Special Reports - Monday, October 10, 2011 15:49 - 3 Comments
Special Report">Afghanistan: Ten Years On – Stop the War Protest 09/10 Special Report
On Saturday, a full decade after the invasion of Afghanistan commenced, a major mass rally commemorated the event in Trafalgar Square before marching to Downing Street. In an exclusive report, with powerful videos and images from the protest, Ceasefire's Tom Kavanagh reviews the lessons of the past ten years.Editor's Desk, New in Ceasefire, Politics - Sunday, October 9, 2011 10:34 - 2 Comments
Analysis">One More Disappointment at the United Nations: Richard Falk on the Palmer Report Analysis
The findings of the UN's Palmer report, published last month, on Israel's attack on the Gaza Flotilla, have triggered an unprecedented fallout between the Turkish and Israeli governments. In an exclusive new essay, the UN's special rapporteur on the Palestinian territories, renowned academic and legal expert Richard Falk, gives his verdict on the report.
