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Goldsmiths University’s Student Magazine

Category: Politics

March 6, 2019

The divisions of the 2019 US Women’s march and the messy work of heuristic intersectionality

"Across the United States this January, the usually empowering and idealistic annual Women’s March was clouded by a lingering atmosphere of conflict, confusion, and resentment." Tennessee Woodiel provides us with an in-depth analysis of the upcoming US Women's March...

Politics, Smiths 2018/2019

March 1, 2019

What exactly does the Independent Group stand for?

Politics contributor Fred Garrat Stanley grapples with the ideology of the recent Labour defectors.

Politics, Smiths 2018/2019

February 28, 2019

BP or Not BP? Occupies the British Museum

Connor Newson documents the recent demonstration protesting the oil giant’s relationship with the museum as a sponsor...

Politics, Smiths 2018/2019

February 27, 2019

Rest as Resistance

"The exhaustion of society is created by the pressure to be constantly productive: the need to be busy." Billie Walker explores how the self-care trend, over-consumption and marginalised members of society fit into our current capitalist climate...

Politics, Smiths 2018/2019

February 19, 2019

An Outing to the Kachin Revolution Day Celebrations

"Having arrived with a limited background of Burmese politics and ethnic conflicts, the community opened their arms to us and welcomed us in, happy to answer any questions about Kachin, Myanmar, or simply to philosophise together on the state of the world in February 2019." Sumiré Jay attends the 58th anniversary of Kachin Revolution Day...

Politics, Smiths 2018/2019

February 18, 2019

Private Run Student Accommodation Bares Its Fangs

Halls are the first place many students find themselves after leaving home. They should be a space to grow, socialise and rest. However, for many students this is not the case. Jake Roberts, an organiser for Goldsmiths Housing Action, details the issues of privatisation within our accommodation buildings and calls for your resistance...

Politics, Smiths 2018/2019