Ethical and Independent Journalism… Journalism for immigrants
Thursday, October 22, 2026
“Naila and the uprising” was a DocHouse screening. It’s rare that a film makes me so angry that I can’t seem to describe it without a rant summarising it as ‘o the injustice!’ but that really was the effect of Julia Bacha’s film. Abena Clarke/ myDylarama* Opening scene: […]
Anyone seeking to become acquainted with the work of Źiźek could do worse than settle down to the thirteen essays, published in October and affordably priced, in “Against progress”. Sean Sheehan Here are some of the topics covered and Źiźek’s take on them. From the “Absolute invariants” essay […]
A social stigma persists which views people in a situation of homelessness as social parasites or hopeless victims of addiction. Recognizing the human potential of marginalized people instead of seeing them as a criminal problem has been shown to be effective. But European decision-makers refuse to implement it.
A unique experiment during the Covid crisis challenged the uncaring view of people in a situation of homelessness as scroungers and showed what can be done when people come together in a situation of trust, where their individual stories are respected. Wealthy countries have the means to solve social problems but are reluctant to fund projects that work.
Following the therapeutic benefits from making the film, Monika Donner discovers that the outside world is riddled with double standards, even within minority groups. Her constant search for acceptance in political groups is moderated and she achieves a clearer vision of the world and its shortcomings: “Better be hated for […]
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