V, formerly Eve Ensler, on book Reckoning, writing and activism
V, formerly known as Eve Ensler shares her powerful journey from trauma survivor to activist and writer with Sandi Toksvig at the Trouble Club.
Cundill History Prize 2023: Tania Branigan named winner
Tania Branigan wins 2023 Cundill History Prize for her haunting portrayal of China’s Cultural Revolution.
AI Large Language Models breaking law ‘on massive scale’
PA’s Dan Conway warns of massive copyright infringement by Large Language Models and calls for responsible AI in front of a committee.
Moms for Liberty report Florida librarians to police
In a startling turn of events, two members of the right-wing activist group Moms for Liberty have reported several Florida school librarians to the police, alleging the distribution of “pornography” to minors. Their claims have sent shockwaves through the community, raising concerns about censorship, freedom of expression, and the role of advocacy groups in school […]
Rupi Kaur rejects Biden invitation over Gaza stance
Well-known poet Rupi Kaur rejects a Biden administration invitation for Diwali, amid a humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Narges Mohammadi: jailed Nobel winner on hunger strike in Iran
Nobel laureate and author Narges Mohammadi starts hunger strike in Iran prison to protest medical neglect and hijab law.
Festival of the Accused: from historic witches to witchlit
The Festival of the Accused explores the enduring legacy of trials against witches and their relevance in the 21st century.
Guy Fawkes: was he an anarchist? Books on true story
Explore the true story of Guy Fawkes, the Gunpowder Plot and its influence on British history and culture in these books.
Georgia government tightens grip over free speech in literature
New report shows alarming erosion of democracy in Georgia, threats to free speech, and the fight for cultural freedom.
Black to the Future: top storytelling voices on demystifying genre
Black to the Future panellists Corey Brotherson, Rivers Solomon, and Chella Ramanan discuss the Afrofuturism storytelling.