Under the radar of many, from the 6th to the 17th of January, more than 500 participants from 61 countries endured the 41st edition of the largest rally in the world, the Dakar (formerly the Paris-Dakar Rally). Despite being named after the capital of Senegal, the Dakar has taken place in South America since 2009 […]
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Profiting from Pride
Rainbow capitalism, most recognisable in the Skittles’ van in the London Pride parade, with all the skittles turned white to give the rainbow to Pride. This statement straddles the gap between visibility for LGBTQ+ peoples and a shallow marketing strategy. However, this idea is not alone. Anyone who attended a Pride parade this past year […]
#USElection: Promises, shouting and sweat: my experience at a Hillary Clinton rally
Speaking in the middle of a crowded room, standing on a stage adorned with more American flags than I could count, Hillary Clinton is the picture of good health. Smiling, and delivering a well-rehearsed speech, promises are made and hands are shaken. A few days later and she has been caught up in another scandal. Forced […]
Hundreds expected to turn out in Exeter in support of refugees this weekend
Hundreds are expected to gather outside Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 12th September in support of refugees. Two hundred people have signed up to the event within 48 hours of it being created, with the rally supporting local charity ‘Refugee Support Devon’. This show of compassion comes in the midst of the escalating European refugee crisis, […]