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Welcome to ‘Seroxcat’s Salon’
Welcome to ‘Seroxcat’s Salon’
The new publication from Counter Arts featuring British writers.
Sadie Seroxcat
Jan 1
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Social Justice Is Not A Trend.
Social Justice Is Not A Trend.
Would you still care if there was no one there?
Lisa Fouweather
Jun 15
Pride Month: Cases of Homosexual Punishment from the Old Bailey
Pride Month: Cases of Homosexual Punishment from the Old Bailey
A reflection on LGBTQIA+ progress by looking at historical trials against homosexual men in 17th-18th century England.
Tom Barrett
Jun 12
Breaking the Silence on Men’s Mental Health
Breaking the Silence on Men’s Mental Health
Men account for 75% of all suicides in the UK, yet they often struggle to seek help
Lisa Fouweather
Jun 11
Nigel Farage Is Right
Nigel Farage Is Right
Immigration is a big issue of our times, although we may have misjudged what he meant
StartledEgg
Jun 10
In Praise Of Anxiety And Exercise
In Praise Of Anxiety And Exercise
And a soliloquy in Richard Burton’s ‘Hamlet’ is my inspiration
Marc Barham
Jun 9
Wild Goose Trials: Bizarre Cases from the Old Bailey
Wild Goose Trials: Bizarre Cases from the Old Bailey
This article explores 60 years of trials linked to geese (1685-1745) detailed in the Old Bailey Archive.
Tom Barrett
Jun 8
I’m Traumatised By What Happened In The Otter Enclosure!
I’m Traumatised By What Happened In The Otter Enclosure!
A day at London Wetland Centre
Susie Kearley
Jun 8
Social Racism? Why The Word ‘Chav’ Is An Insult To The Working Class.
Social Racism? Why The Word ‘Chav’ Is An Insult To The Working Class.
How society makes scapegoats out of working-class youth.
Lisa Fouweather
Jun 7
The First Live British Election TV Debate
The First Live British Election TV Debate
Sunak v Starmer June 4th
Marc Barham
Jun 5
‘Britain's Got Talent’ 2024
‘Britain's Got Talent’ 2024
In praise of last chances and the joy of human difference
Marc Barham
Jun 4
Am I A Control Freak? Healing My Inner Child
Am I A Control Freak? Healing My Inner Child
I’ve spent my whole life grappling for a sense of control, often, to no avail.
Lisa Fouweather
Jun 3
Trouble at London’s Globe Theatre: Which Actors Can Play Which Parts?
Trouble at London’s Globe Theatre: Which Actors Can Play Which Parts?
Following Michelle Terry’s casting as Richard III in London, this article explores whether some parts should be reserved for specific actors
Tom Barrett
Jun 1
The Post Office Horizon Scandal: Search For Justice Or Witchhunt?
The Post Office Horizon Scandal: Search For Justice Or Witchhunt?
There is a fine line between holding someone accountable and hounding them to the point of breakdown.
Lisa Fouweather
May 31
How To Get The Tories Out Of Power.
How To Get The Tories Out Of Power.
July 4th is for tactical voting, voting for the ‘lesser of two evils’ if you must, but please, God, get the Tories out. We’ve all had…
Lisa Fouweather
May 30
Healthy Food Can Also Kill
Healthy Food Can Also Kill
The problem with peanuts
Sadie Seroxcat
May 29
‘Stability Is Change’. Is It?
‘Stability Is Change’. Is It?
The Labour Party General Election Strapline Has Me Pondering
Marc Barham
May 28
How Rebelling Against Authority Has Become An ‘Attack on Democracy’
How Rebelling Against Authority Has Become An ‘Attack on Democracy’
As always, there’s one rule for us, and another rule for them
Lisa Fouweather
May 27
Party First, Country Second: Why ‘Tax Cuts’ Aren’t What They Seem
Party First, Country Second: Why ‘Tax Cuts’ Aren’t What They Seem
Those who break our economy cannot be trusted to repair it.
Lisa Fouweather
May 25
Another Bloody Atrocity in Britain
Another Bloody Atrocity in Britain
“A day of shame”? A nation of shame.
Marc Barham
May 24
4th of July Election
4th of July Election
Rishi thinks it’s in the bag, and Keir is quivering…that’s right, isn’t it?
StartledEgg
May 23
Those Who Break Our Country Cannot Be Trusted To Repair It
Those Who Break Our Country Cannot Be Trusted To Repair It
A poem about the cost of living crisis, poverty, & the lack of morals that underpins the Tory party.
Lisa Fouweather
May 23
On ARFID, The Obscure Eating Disorder I’ve Carried For 20 Years
On ARFID, The Obscure Eating Disorder I’ve Carried For 20 Years
Food hates me, and the feeling is mutual
Reece Beckett
May 22
Finding Yourself By Differentiating Yourself: The Counterculture Movement Of Britain
Finding Yourself By Differentiating Yourself: The Counterculture Movement Of Britain
How the counterculture movement of 20th century Britain reminds us that there is no ‘right’ way to look
Lisa Fouweather
May 20
Risk-Based Exclusion: A Welcome Measure For Survivors of Violence
Risk-Based Exclusion: A Welcome Measure For Survivors of Violence
This week, the British Government approved plans to exclude from parliament MPs arrested on suspicion of sexual & violent offences, and…
Lisa Fouweather
May 18
The Abuse Of Language: Denial of Human Rights in ‘War’ and Right to Protest in 2024
The Abuse Of Language: Denial of Human Rights in ‘War’ and Right to Protest in 2024
“But if thought corrupts language, language can also corrupt thought.” ― George Orwell, 1984
Marc Barham
May 17
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