Our Society of Captives
The criminal justice system is an effective means of controlling the working classes who are the victims of social insecurity while making entire groups in society invisible, argues Chris Holligan.
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Just somewhere to sleep
Do you really know what we do to so-called ‘failed’ asylum seekers in Britain? Anne McLaughlin didn’t until she experienced it first hand in her work as an MSP. Here she makes an impassioned plea for a change in approach.
The Whys Man
George Wylie’s art was not only playful and insightful it reflected a very Scottish take on issues of people against power and the nature of society. Following his death in May, Donny O’Rourke reflects on his life.
Review
Review of Jürgen Habermas, The Crisis of the European Union: A Response
Web Review
There’s nothing more annoying than being lectured by members of the British ruling class
Kick Up The Tabloids
Minimum Price for Hand Sanitiser Loophole Freakout So, the battle lines are drawn, we’ve heard both sets of argument. It’s now time for the Referendum. In about another two years’ time. The ‘Yes’ campaign, imaginatively titled Yes Scotland, launched a few weeks ago with movie star supporters and showbiz razzamatazz. Proud Scottish A-listers lending their […]
Issue 70: The Firm – Her Empire Strikes Back
To mark the Golden Jubilee, the Scottish Left Review asks how the Royal Family has managed to persuade everyone that it is somehow 'harmless' which simultaneously acting as a front for the arms industry - with a Kick Up The Tabloids special on the outcome of our Head of State poll
Comment
The hysteria surrounding the Royals shows a Britain with just about as much openness and balance about its head of state as Putin’s Russia
Ruling the airwaves
Neil Blain looks at the way the media reports the Royal Family and not only fails to find political balance but fails to find even solid news values. Ideology by omission results.
Arms and the Royal Man
Far from being a bit of ‘harmless fun’, in fact the Royal Family is a crucial institution in promoting British militarism and supporting the UK arms trade. Kaye Stearman examines the royal role in selling guns to dictators.