Rupert Murdoch’s Legacy, Part II
Rupert Murdoch has handed over most of the reins to his son Lachlan. It’s the closest we will likely get to an official retirement from the Australian media colossus.(...)
Three London Shows
Last week was the thirtieth anniversary of the death of Stephen Lawrence. People of my generation wince with pain when his name is mentioned.(...)
Prospects for Reunification
When it comes to Northern Ireland, it’s hard not to feel like it's still the Ice Age.(...)
From the Cold War to Ukraine
Web of Lies/Death Won’t Even Satisfy, by AMMO
On their debut full-length Web of Lies/Death Won’t Even Satisfy, AMMO reminds us that hardcore punk can embrace more musical diversity than we tend to think.(...)
Ukraine and American Strategy
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues with no end in sight.(...)
China’s Social Credit Model, Part II
The most frequent misconception around China’s Social Credit System (SoCS) is to conflate it with their massively more advanced and covert surveillance and security state.(...)