Sue has been around left politics since she was a student at the LSE in the 1970s, during which time she was also involved in the antifascist movement against the National Front. After more than a decade as a trade union activist in Fleet Street, a period which included the miners’ strike and the Wapping […]
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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 […]
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!
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
Euan Johnston Writing
Feminism, My Enemy?
Euan Johnston
Euan Johnston is an anti-Brexit, pro-Indy republican, anti-fascist musician and father of girls. He plays in Johnston and Gordon and and Gallo Rojo and he has opinions!
Maggie Chapman Writing
Ungagged Articles A Union of Equals? Regular Column Brexit Fightback: We must demand a better future Free Education: The Foundation of a Better Society Breakdown or break free: the climate choice we face Reimagining our Economy Michelin Closure Highlights Need for a Just Transition
Maggie Chapman
Maggie Chapman was born and brought up in the sunshine in Zimbabwe. Her musician Dad and housewife Mum encouraged her to spread her wings and explore the unknown. So she came to Scotland in 1998. She studied zoology and environmental management, her fieldwork taking her all over Scotland. However, she became frustrated that most humans […]
Erin Slaven
Erin is a 21 year old politics student from Glasgow. Erin has been engaged in feminist politics for a number of years through participation with Rape Crisis’ young activists group “STAMP” which aims to tackle gender stereotypes. She volunteers as a support worker for survivors of sexual abuse, and was shortlisted for a Write to […]