Politics
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Thursday, August 17, 2017 15:17 - 0 Comments
Comment">Misused Trust: A story of Islamophobia, patriarchy and vigilantism Comment
The controversial film 'Misused Trust' highlights the rise of an Islamophobic and misogynistic discourse within some in the UK Sikh community —in alliance with the British far right— which must be rejected and resisted, argues Katy Sian.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Friday, June 23, 2017 21:37 - 0 Comments
Politics">‘Beyond disgusting’: Grenfell Tower residents evicted from hotel accommodation with hours’ notice Politics
Today Grenfell residents staying together in a Kensington hotel were told they were going to be split up and scattered across London at a moment’s notice. This is a disgrace, writes Pilgrim Tucker of the Radical Housing Network.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Monday, June 19, 2017 17:15 - 0 Comments
Politics">‘We mean nothing to them’: Grenfell, London’s Katrina Politics
While Grenfell does not approach Katrina in scale, there are remarkable echoes in the state response to both disasters, notably the role of race and class and the looming shadow of gentrification, argues Musab Younis.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Tuesday, April 4, 2017 19:02 - 1 Comment
Comment">She’s not indifferent … We are: On our Culture of Denial in the ‘War on Terror’ Comment
In the aftermath of the London attack, an image of a hijab-wearing Muslim woman went viral, and was used to signify Muslim indifference at ‘our’ suffering. In fact, the reaction to the image says more about ‘us’ and our political culture of denial, argues Fahid Qurashi.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Friday, March 17, 2017 2:29 - 2 Comments
Comment">When is a rapist no longer a rapist? On the cost-free repentance of Tom Stranger Comment
Two days ago, Tom Stranger was no-platformed at the South Bank Centre in London. If rapists like Stranger truly seek forgiveness, they must accept to give up power and control over the narrative. There is no redemption without loss.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Friday, December 16, 2016 17:51 - 1 Comment
Comment">Fifty years on, the Black Panthers should be honoured — Not in prison Comment
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Black Panther Party. With social inequality at record levels, white supremacy consolidating its power in the political corridors of Europe and the US, climate change destroying primarily Black and Brown countries, and the continuing de-development of the global south, the Black Panther’s iconic legacy continues to inspire, teach and resonate with millions across the world.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Thursday, October 13, 2016 10:16 - 5 Comments
Comment">Anti-Imperialism: A Short Guide in 7 Steps Comment
From Syria to Yemen, there is no one-size-fits-all party line or formula for being anti-imperialist, argues Priyamvada Gopal.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Thursday, August 25, 2016 19:12 - 5 Comments
Comment">Growing international recognition of Western Sahara offers new hope for Africa’s Last Colony Comment
The death in May of Saharawi president Mohamed Abdelaziz has brought back into focus the question of Western Sahara's future. In light of the failures of the UN peace process, the internationalisation of solidarity with the Saharawi people is the only way to bring about lasting peace and freedom to Africa's last colony, writes Khalil Asmar.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Wednesday, June 15, 2016 18:02 - 1 Comment
Politics">“We are the lions, Mr. Manager”: Revisiting the Great Grunwick Strike Politics
This month marks the 40 year anniversary of the Great Grunwick strike, a pivotal episode in the history of the British Labour movement. Amrit Wilson argues we need a broader reading of the strike as a key moment in race, class and gender relations in the UK.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Thursday, June 2, 2016 0:11 - 1 Comment
Comment">The Government’s Extremism Bill will do little to prevent extremism and much to undermine democracy and civil liberties Comment
The recently introduced Extremism Bill is further confirmation of the UK government's dangerously myopic approach to the subject, argues Katy Sian.
