Things were so much more simple back when I wanted them to be. Solutions were easier. Socialism was the answer and what THAT was was plain to see – to me. Until I met the left organisations that call each other “comrade,” but hate each other’s guts. Sorry granddad, I should have listened to […]
Writers & Contributors
Rachael Horwitz
Hi I’m Rachael (cis, she/her). I’ve just spent a year in Russia as part of my MA in International Relations as a mature student, but I’ve done loads of stuff before that including being an admin assistant, warehouse worker and a lot more. I’ve been involved in antifascist work, but currently I’m a cynical […]
The People Spoke
Available FREE on iTunes and Podbean On this episode of Ungagged, themed around “The People Spoke” and introduced by Victoria Pearson, we will hear from Flavia Trudoreanu from Scottish CND on 10 reasons not to have Trident, Jason Travis on the left and Brexit – and what he feels socialists should argue and organise for, Liz Olson on […]
Sam Hamad Writing
News, Articles and Opinion Norsefire on the Horizon? Brexit is Bedroom Tax on Steroids Brexit Protest Brexit Means Indy or Bust for Scotland Wings over Russia Illiberal Democrat Sacrificial Herd? Starmer’s Austerity Brexit It’s not just Nicola, they’re coming for all of us!
Norsefire on the Horizon?
Norsefire on the Horizon? We live in an age where senior SNP politicians are openly expressing worry about the rise of a far-right figure in England. Alyn Smith, MEP, said that the situation in England is so precarious that one wrong move, so to speak, could lead to the emergence of the far-right. Smyth cites […]
Sam Hamad
Sam Hamad is a Scottish-Egyptian writer and activist. He regularly writes for The New Arab, and blogs at Tumbleweed. You can read his Ungagged Writing here
Damanvir Kaur
My name is Damanvir Kaur and I reside in the U.S. Human rights advocacy is a passion of mine, especially highlighting the ongoing atrocities committed in India and persecution of religious minorities. You can follow Damanvir on twitter
Being Wrong…
Being Wrong… Admitting you were wrong is pretty difficult, especially when society is so judgemental and in turn individuals at a personal level feel judged by friends, family and peers. So, I’m going to write a wee series of blogs on “when I’ve been wrong.” Please, judge me all you like. I’m 52 and […]
On The Road Again
Available FREE on iTunes and Podbean In this episode, introduced by Neil Scott, we have news, views and analysis from; Debra Torrance, on the journey to Scottish independence and what that might look like, Em Dehaney on sexism within the music industry, Damanvir Kaur with updates on jailed Scot Jagtar Singh Johal and Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa, Liz Olson, on what happens […]
Women on Top?
Those of you who follow me on Twitter will have seen me tweet this headline from The Spectator: With the words “is this real life?” so I apologise if this feels like I’m going over old ground for some readers, but I do feel like this sort of headline is harmful on a number of […]