Koko Popperz on the Commercialisation of Drag
Isabel Ralphs speaks to local drag queen, Koko Popperz, about the commercialisation of drag, her experience of performing in the Leeds queer scene and the inherent politics of doing so.
Raw Meat, Redrum and Rosary Beads
Kyle Galloway explores the influence of camp in the music industry, and what its historical evolution tells us about camp’s impact on pop music today.
Formula 1: MaFIA and the Politics of Motorsport
New and upcoming writer, Tala Leanne Al-Kamil discusses the intertwined relationship of money, politics and power in Formula One
Who is Éric Zemmour and why should Emmanuel Macron be wary of him?
Éric Zemmour has launched his own presidential campaign for the 2022 French Elections, leading the Reconquête (Reconquest) Party; the polls show that so far, he is in a good position. Dylan Kane examines what this could mean for French politics.
Family harassed by Catalan Nationalists after court case victory
Tensions are growing in Catalonia after a court ruled in favour of a family who requested a greater influence of the Spanish language in their child’s school. Dylan Kane reports.
“They already stole our country and now they’ve claimed our words”: The Life of a Kurd in Turkey
The Kurds are the largest ethnic minority in Turkey, but have faced persistent violent assaults on their culture, language, and livelihoods since the First World War. Tasha Johnson speaks to Hüseyin Bahur about his experiences living as a Kurd in Turkey.
Marching for Change with Reclaim the Night Leeds
Abby Backhouse joins Reclaim the Night on their 44th annual march against gender-based violence.
Interview: Buy Nowt, the LS6 ‘Library of Things’
Isabel Ralphs speaks to Jed Aitchison from Buy Nowt, to find out how its ‘Library of Things’ is making life in LS6 easier, cheaper and more sustainable.
Capital punishment and the UK – should it be reintroduced?
Following the sentencing of Sarah Everard’s killer, the conversation around the death penalty has risen to new heights. Ruby Winter examines the arguments for and against capital punishment, and considers what its reintroduction in the UK would look like.
Behind Vaccine Hesitancy: A History of Medical Abuse and Systemic Racism
Clarissa Leung discusses the history of racial abuse in the US healthcare system and the negative perceptions is has created for Covid vaccines.