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Radical Review: The organisations who sought change in 2024
At the end of a difficult year, we’re grateful for the grassroots organisations who have shown us another way. We unpack a handful of these groups' practices and teachings, and look towards 2025 with hope Read more »| 09 Dec 2024 -
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Fair Saturday on their 2024 programme
As November arrives, we’re looking forward to Fair Saturday – a festival like no other. We chat to the Fair Saturday Foundation about the value of the arts, money well spent, and this year’s stellar programme Read more »| 08 Nov 2024 -
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Passing Pixels: On contemporary meme culture
From Word Art sweet nothings to hyper-specific starter packs, memes are now commonplace in our everyday lives – but what does it all meme? We unpack the astronomical power of online humour to construct both utopias and dystopias Read more »| 06 Nov 2024 -
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Taking Up (Green) Space: How people of colour are embracing Scotland's outdoors
The great outdoors is for everyone – not just white folks. We speak to people of colour-led organisations about connecting with and building community within nature Read more »| 15 Oct 2024 -
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Activism 101: An Introduction to Student Protest
Learn how to support Palestine and squash transphobia from a pair of grassroots organisations based in Scotland Read more »| 10 Sep 2024 -
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A Queer Ascent: The joy of Scotland's queer climbing community
Chalk-on-hands, carabiner clips – the climbing centre is the new queer place to be. We speak to the frontrunners in Scotland's queer climbing scene about representation in sports, creating safe spaces, and finding self-acceptance through community Read more »| 10 Jul 2024
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An Education in Disruption: Divestment in higher education
From fossil fuels to arms, university funds have long been corrupt. We take a closer look at institutional complicity and the recent student-led campaigns organising against the system Read more »| 21 Mar 2024 -
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Ask Anahit: AI Edition
In this month's Ask Anahit special, our regular advice columnist hands over the reins to (read: gets in a fight with) ChatGPT, exploring why we always look for answers when it comes to matters of the heart Read more »| 12 Feb 2024 -
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Connections in the Cold: Polyamory & community in Winter
It's getting pretty cold and 'cuffing season' is here – but monogamy isn't the only relationship structure that can bring us warmth. We speak to some folk about their experiences of polyamory and the intimacy it can offer, in winter and beyond Read more »| 05 Dec 2023 -
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Demand A Daydream: The case for less manifestation in the arts
Fed up with affirmations? It's time to stare out of a window indefinitely and let our minds wander into artistic practice. One writer unpacks the power of daydreaming and letting go of productivity-based approaches to creativity Read more »| 02 Aug 2023 -
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Dog Days: Responsibility & reflection in trying times
A new puppy can bring all sorts of havoc to a life – but, really, we might actually welcome the ups and downs of canine parenthood. One writer explores growing up, emotional turmoil, and why we're embracing dog ownership in our twenties Read more »| 18 Jul 2023 -
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Arches DIY: The story of Glasgow's DIY skatepark
The Arches DIY is more than just your average skate park: it's a hand-built community. We chat to them about re-imagining space, constructing on multiple legacies, and the power of skate culture Read more »| 07 Jun 2023 -
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Prioritising Pleasure: Vaginismus & centring comfort
Centring comfort in sex will always be crucial – especially when it comes to vaginismus. We discuss gender affirming experiences, pleasurable anal sex, and listening to our bodies Read more »| 18 May 2023 -
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Listen to Our Stories podcast
Listen to Our Stories, a new podcast recapping the weekend of storytelling from members of the Scottish African diaspora Read more »| 17 Mar 2023 -
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Our Stories podcast: Episode Four
Read the transcript for the fourth episode of Our Stories, recording during Natasha Thembiso Ruwona's programmed event at David Livingstone Birthplace in late 2022 Read more »| 17 Mar 2023