The United States embargo against Cuba, the longest and most comprehensive isolation policy against any country, was formalised by Democrat John F. Kennedy on 3 February 1962. Republican Donald Trump stepped up the blockade during his term in office (2017‑2021), with 243 coercive measures in force. Under Joe Biden, the […]
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Defund the Unraw, feed the pain
At least 17,000 children in the Gaza Strip are alone or separated from their families (1% of the total displaced population) and suffer serious repercussions on their mental health as a result of the conflict. Against this backdrop, the existence of one of the agencies that provides the most aid […]
Resisting immediacy
Immersing the mind of a viewer in a virtual reality can be witnessed in the zombie-like deportment of people of all ages glued to phone or tablet screens, part of a craving for immediacy that is now seemingly embedded in Western culture. Sean Sheehan It is an aspect […]
Farnborough’s uncertain climate future
Farnborough (Hampshire) is a town of two halves: terraced houses, vacant shops, ageing bus shelters and crumbling car parks sit in the centre; on the edge are sleek office blocks, new builds, colourful megastores, and shiny showrooms. Text and photos: Sul Nowroz Real Media* The town has a […]
Women in El Salvador: between violence and inequality
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has pointed out in a report the “persistence and seriousness” of femicidal violence in Latin America and that in El Salvador it is an important part of the problem. Luis Beatón The figures reveal that despite efforts, violence […]
















