Opinion
Opinion pieces from our Intersections writers. Read the full archive of our Love Bites columns, where our writers share the things, people and places they love the most.
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OpinionHow Glasgow's community organisations are struggling for space
We're well aware: money's tight. But how does this impact the community organisations that allow us to come together and connect? One writer explores the importance of maintaining spaces and unpacks the trials and tribulations of funding applications Read more »| 05 Apr 2023 -
IntersectionsDrinking Climate: Alcohol and the environment
Tasting Climate Change takes place 11 April, at Edinburgh Science Festival. Tickets are available here: https://www.sciencefestival.co.uk/event-details/tasting-climate-change Read more »| 04 Apr 2023 -
OpinionLove Bites: The Intimacy of Demos & Outtakes
This month's Love Bites columnist reflects on the joy of listening to the music that didn't quite make the final cut Read more »| 27 Mar 2023 -
IntersectionsCollective Duty: On community support & the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry
As the public inquiry into Sheku Bayoh’s death resumes, we reflect on solidarity, coming together, and holding those in power accountable Read more »| 14 Mar 2023 -
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Love Bites: Another Word
This month’s Love Bites columnist explores the failings of language and those connections like no other Read more »| 14 Mar 2023 -
IntersectionsLucky (& Radical) in Love: A first read of Anahit Behrooz's BFFs
There's something truly powerful about female friendships – the intimacy, the joy, the romance. 404 Ink's BFFs by our very own Anahit Behrooz explores all this and more Read more »| 08 Mar 2023
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OpinionQueer as Folk: Exploring LGBTQ+ stories through Scottish folk culture
Tradition is far from fixed. Composer Finn Anderson explores shared legacies, the connections between folk and queer culture, and the joy in celebrating both Read more »| 14 Feb 2023 -
OpinionLove Bites: Revelling in Reggaeton
This month's columnist reflects on a trip to Chile, embracing reggaeton, and letting go of shame Read more »| 07 Feb 2023 -
OpinionLove Bites: Revising Our Story
This month's columnist reflects on the story of marriage, dating apps, and a poetry evening – and how this story has changed over time Read more »| 04 Jan 2023 -
OpinionA Latke in Common: Continuing & adapting Jewish traditions
There's joy in tradition – whether old, new, or something in-between. One writer reflects on connecting with the Jewish faith and community through both the conventional and unconventional Read more »| 12 Dec 2022 -
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Love Bites: In Handfuls of Rice
This month's Love Bites columnist reflects on making rice, family connections, and knowledge passing from generation to generation Read more »| 28 Nov 2022 -
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Love Bites: On Old Bread
This month's columnist looks at remembering, forgetting, and all that rests in a stale baguette Read more »| 17 Nov 2022 -
OpinionPublic 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 -
OpinionFika as Fuel: The need to rest and connect
There's power in taking time for ourselves and for each other. After spending time in Sweden, one writer reflects on how the country's culture harnesses this power – and how we should too Read more »| 09 Nov 2022 -
IntersectionsBlack Oot Here: The new book archiving Black Scottish history
Francesca Sobande and layla-roxanne hill, authors of the upcoming book Black Oot Here: Black Lives in Scotland, on acknowledging and archiving Black Scottish history Read more »| 03 Oct 2022