Interviews
-
BooksWendy Liu on Abolish Silicon Valley, technology and capitalism
Wendy Liu on the future of technology without capitalism, being a woman in a male-dominated industry and the pitfalls of corporate diversity Read more »| 03 Apr 2020 -
InterviewsHow Govanhill is fighting gentrification with community
Gentrification may seem relentless, but, after years of new artisan cafes and rising rent prices, Govanhill is still pushing back. We speak to some local businesses about how a focus on community has been integral to combatting gentrification Read more »| 05 Mar 2020 -
InterviewsProtest Poetry: UCU university strikes & creative solidarity
As thousands of university workers across the country go on strike, we take a look at the outpouring of creative projects being produced as part of the protest Read more »| 02 Mar 2020 -
BooksIsa Mazzei on Camgirl, sex work and finding her voice
We speak to Isa Mazzei about her memoir, Camgirl, which chronicles her journey into the world of camming Read more »| 21 Nov 2019 -
MusicPower of Sound: How radio can help combat loneliness
As we look for solutions to what some are calling a loneliness epidemic, it could be time to re-evaluate the importance of older technologies and how they make us feel Read more »| 01 Oct 2018 -
InterviewsIntroducing our new column on love
Love is a complex thing, so we're going to explore it in this new column. Our Intersections editor has the details Read more »| 06 Sep 2018
-
Interviews
Kings of their Castle: Drag Kings Agent Cooper & King Biff
As drag queens hit the mainstream, we quiz Scottish drag kings Agent Cooper and King Biff on the art of transforming into a man... Read more »| 05 Mar 2018 -
BooksPatrisse Khan-Cullors & asha bandele on When They Call You A Terrorist
Three women came together to form an active response to systemic racism – the Black Lives Matter movement. We talk to co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors and journalist asha bandele as new book When They Call You A Terrorist hits shelves Read more »| 25 Jan 2018 -
Interviews
No Laughing Matter: On Sexism in Comedy Reviews
We chat backlash and future plans with Jane Jacks, author of a contentious report describing bias against women in comedy reviews across the Fringe media; and to our own Comedy Editor Ben Venables about The Skinny's ethos when it comes to critique Read more »| 03 Oct 2017 -
Books
Ever Dundas: The Problems with Gender and Language
In her debut novel Goblin, Ever Dundas takes on the preset gender narratives society imposes on us. Here she discusses the problems language throws up when w... Read more »| 28 Apr 2017 -
Art
74 Years of Strength: Miss Major interview
Miss Major is warm, sharp and candid about her decades of strength and struggle for the respect of her communities. She speaks to The Skinny ahead of her appearance at this month's Arika Read more »| 05 Oct 2016 -
Students
A Freshers' Guide to One Night Stands
Deviance picks the brains of sex blogger Cheryl Kaye (HornyGeekGirl), The Vagenda co-founder / editor Holly Baxter and our own faithful contributors to bring you a (sorta) comprehensive guide to no-strings boning. YOU ARE WELCOME. Read more »| 09 Sep 2016 -
FestivalsFringe 2015: Comedy and Body Image
Helen Duff and Dave Chawner discuss body image, eating disorders and their Edinburgh Fringe shows. Read more »| 31 Aug 2015 -
InterviewsBurlesque and Campaigning
Burlesque star Sukki Singapora considers how the performance art is perceived in her home country of Singapore and in Britain Read more »| 03 Feb 2014 -
Interviews
Rosie Garland: The Palace of Curiosities
With her first published novel, The Palace of Curiosities, Manchester veteran Rosie Garland turns her hand to yet another medium with sparkling results. Our Deviance editor, Ana, catches up with her Read more »| 01 Oct 2013