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IntersectionsAll is Not Lost: Rethinking failure in activism
In activist movements, failings are difficult to come to terms with. But failure may be more complex – and a little more hopeful – than we thought Read more »| 10 Mar 2022 -
Food And DrinkSando @ The High Dive, Edinburgh
Sando's residency at The High Dive brings Japanese-inspired sandwiches, incredible cauliflower, and plenty of orbs to ponder Read more »| 09 Mar 2022 -
IntersectionsIf you're a young carer, apply for the Young Carer Grant
Young carers play a hugely important role in society but their work often goes overlooked – even by their friends and teachers. The Young Carer Grant can help these carers access some of the life opportunities their peers take for granted Read more »| 04 Mar 2022 -
IntersectionsQueerantine: a non-binary journey through the pandemic
As we approach two years since the UK’s first lockdown, one writer explores their non-binary identity during the pandemic Read more »| 28 Feb 2022 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: Online Connections
This month's columnist reflects on online connections and long-distance internet friendships Read more »| 22 Feb 2022 -
IntersectionsChecking Boxes: How opinion writing warped identity politics
First-person opinion writing has dominated British media in the last decade. Our departing Intersections Editor reflects on the impact this writing has had on identity politics in culture and in themselves Read more »| 10 Feb 2022
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Food And DrinkEdinburgh venues round-up: February 2022
From arcade-themed bars to a welcome new addition to the El Cartel family, this month's group of new Edinburgh venues this month stand out from the crowd Read more »| 09 Feb 2022 -
Food And DrinkEleanore, Edinburgh
A lockdown favourite moves indoors, as Eleanore brings smoky flavours, Scandi interiors and the best dessert for miles to Leith Walk Read more »| 07 Feb 2022 -
IntersectionsYear of the Tiger: Lunar New Year in Scotland
恭喜發財! To celebrate Lunar New Year, one writer explores the significance of the holiday for many ESEA communities in Scotland Read more »| 31 Jan 2022 -
IntersectionsBeacons In The Dark: The power of radical hope
As another year rolls around and everything is still on fire, one self-described radical pessimist reflects on the power of hope during times of despair Read more »| 20 Jan 2022 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: On Audio Equipment
This month’s columnist measures their love of audio storytelling through her haul of podcasting equipment Read more »| 19 Jan 2022 -
Food And DrinkGaGa, Glasgow
The new place from the folks behind Julie's Kopitiam and The Thornwood brings together lovely furnishings, pan-Asian dishes, and some outlandishly good drinks Read more »| 12 Jan 2022 -
IntersectionsCounting Communities: Using LGBTQ+ data to take action
The next Scottish census takes place in March 2022 and aims to shine a light on LGBTQ+ communities. Kevin Guyan, author of Queer Data, reflects on what the census could mean for communities that have been historically understood as ‘hard to reach’ Read more »| 06 Jan 2022 -
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Love Bites: Conversations with Exes
This month's columnist reflects on why they've felt unlucky in love through conversations with exes Read more »| 15 Dec 2021 -
IntersectionsRedesign the Night: Safer spaces in Scotland's clubs
At the end of a year that has once again revealed the dangers faced by women and people from marginalised genders at night, we meet some of those working to properly and authentically implement safer space policy in the club scene Read more »| 14 Dec 2021