Interviews
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InterviewsFrom Me To You: In conversation with Transgiving UK
Winter's rough – this one more so than most – but Transgiving UK are bringing a bit of joy to trans communities across the country. We speak to its founders about collective care, the power of gifting, and allyship amid seasons greetings Read more »| 28 Nov 2022 -
IntersectionsPublic Speaking: Activists on the cost of speaking out
It's not easy being talked about – especially when you're trying to say something important yourself. We reflect on the emotional toll of both in-person and online critique Read more »| 15 Nov 2022 -
IntersectionsTell Us A Story: In conversation with Natasha Thembiso Ruwona
Ahead of Our Stories Between the Myths and Memories, curator Natasha Thembiso Ruwona discusses storytelling, museum spaces, and connecting communities Read more »| 11 Oct 2022 -
InterviewsProgramming History: Black History Month in Scotland
We take a closer look at Scotland's Black History Month programme, and explore its museum spaces, accessibility, and nuanced approach to engaging with history Read more »| 07 Oct 2022 -
InterviewsOn NUMbrella Lane: Glasgow's safe space for sex workers
We talk to NUMbrella Lane about the need for decriminalisation, intersectionality within sex worker's rights, and the publication of anthology Truth and Lies Read more »| 08 Sep 2022 -
InterviewsWalking back with CRER
We speak with CRER about anti-racism, walking through local history, and the importance of understanding Glasgow’s past Read more »| 28 Jun 2022
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IntersectionsReigning in Scotland: Young Scots on the upcoming Jubilee
With the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee coming up, we talk to young Scots about abolishing the monarchy, Scottish independence, and symbols of the state Read more »| 30 May 2022 -
InterviewsLearning red with Glasgow's Red Sunday School
Glasgow’s Red Sunday School is encouraging children to think differently. We chat to them about children’s agency, community building, and connecting to Scotland’s radical past Read more »| 10 May 2022 -
IntersectionsCOP26 Coalition on mobilising for climate justice
COP26 has finally arrived in Glasgow. We speak to the COP26 Coalition, a fringe movement of over 200 civil societies, about mobilising to fight for climate justice during the conference and far beyond Read more »| 01 Nov 2021 -
InterviewsRhyze Up: Edinburgh’s radical mushroom farmers
We speak to Rhyze about growing fungi, empowering their community through food and the radical potential of the humble mushroom Read more »| 12 Oct 2021 -
InterviewsGlasgow's Remade Network on repair culture & community
Glasgow's Remade Network is putting the tools to repair in the hands of its community members. We visit the shop to learn how the social enterprise is fighting the climate crisis, capitalism and consumerism Read more »| 07 Jul 2021 -
Food And DrinkPink Peacock: Glasgow's queer, Yiddish anarchist cafe
The duo behind Glasgow's queer, Yiddish pay-what-you-can cafe Pink Peacock on community power, mutual aid, and bringing delicious Jewish food to the people of the Southside Read more »| 13 Oct 2020 -
Food And DrinkKafe Kweer (fka Greenwood): Edinburgh's queer sober cafe
We talk to the people behind Greenwood to discuss setting up a new venture in the pandemic, crowdfunding, and the need for sober queer spaces Read more »| 08 Oct 2020 -
InterviewsHow lockdown created a new generation of gardeners
A new generation of gardeners has emerged from lockdown. We speak to some of them about how the hobby has become a coping mechanism for job loss, mental health and economic uncertainty Read more »| 30 Sep 2020 -
InterviewsLockdown & physical intimacy among friends
Over lockdown, all our relationships have been thrown into question. One writer explores why it's the physical intimacy of friendships that she misses most of all Read more »| 10 Sep 2020