Eve Izaak
Romantic storytelling & the way we perform love online
New Romantics — Telling a story with ourselves at the centre is the way that we make sense of the world, writes Emily Reynolds. But when we tell this story to an audience we don’t quite know, it cheapens everything.
Written by: Emily Reynolds
What I’ve learnt about online dating and intimacy in 2018
New Romantics — Searching for connections online can stop us from meeting someone IRL, as writer Emily Reynolds discovered. Sometimes we need to put down the screen and leave the house.
Written by: Emily Reynolds
It’s time Britain confronted its racist, oppressive past
No more half-truths — The British education curriculum champions racists, reinforces stereotypes, and deliberately erases the experiences of minorities throughout history. Until we confront this uncomfortable reality, Black History Month feels like a waste of time.
Written by: Kemi Alemoru
A letter to the men who abuse me online
...and it is always men — As a woman writer with political opinions, Dawn Foster is a regular target for trolls – receiving death and rape threats on a daily basis. As this behaviour becomes increasingly normalised, she argues that the true danger lies in desensitisation.
Written by: Dawn Foster
Unravelling the mysteries of the world’s deserts
Notes from an explorer — In his new book, The Immeasurable World, explorer William Atkins travels across the earth’s most famous deserts, uncovering forgotten myths, and getting to grips with the history and philosophy that lie beneath their surface.
Written by: Adam White
The uncertain future of Serbia’s LGBTQ community
Time for change — In June last year, Ana Brnabić defied the odds to become Serbian Prime Minister – making her the country’s first ever gay politician. But in a staunchly conservative society with a terrible track record on LGBTQ rights, what difference has this appointment really made?
Written by: Sophie Cousins
Charlie Fink
From Folk To Film — Noah and the Whale frontman opens up about new album, new film and his cinematic heroes.
Written by: Eve Izaak