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antenna is the official account of the editor of amplifystroud. Guest articles are published under this name. Icon design by Muhammad Khaleeq, licenced from Vecteezy
Dec
12
Syria

Syria

The fall of the Assad regime is a turning point, but rebuilding — both personally and nationally — will take time. For Syrian refugees, this means navigating the complexities of the past while looking toward a brighter future. For everyone else, it means standing by their side as allies and friends.
12 min read
Nov
14
Why we fought to Save Our Sauna

Why we fought to Save Our Sauna

“There is something very humbling about being (almost entirely) stripped down to our most basic form and sitting amongst people from all walks of life without the usual indicators of difference.”
8 min read
Oct
09
Reclaiming narratives: Telling our stories, reimagining our futures

Reclaiming narratives: Telling our stories, reimagining our futures

As a part of October National Black History Month in the UK, local groups Stroud Against Racism and Black Ark Media are leading local celebrations with a two-day Black History Month Festival event in Stroud on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20 at the Trinity Rooms, Field Road, GL5 2HZ.
7 min read
Oct
07
Marking a Year of Genocide in Gaza

Marking a Year of Genocide in Gaza

Full text of a speech given at the Stroud Ceasefire Now vigil on Friday 4 October
6 min read
Jul
21
“Feet” — Dance as an act of Resistance

“Feet” — Dance as an act of Resistance

Stroud, with its rolling hills and rich artistic heritage, provides a fertile ground for Boss Morris. They draw upon local traditions, folklore, and the natural environment, infusing their dances with a sense of the land's history and spirit.
6 min read
Jun
27
Letter to the Editor — Hitler apologist is standing to be Stroud's MP

Letter to the Editor — Hitler apologist is standing to be Stroud's MP

Cheltenham-based Saskia Whitfield - who is being promoted by The Light - is standing in Stroud as an independent candidate for Parliament. A look into her social media reveals a deeply ingrained pattern of homophobic and antisemitic values.
2 min read
Jun
17
Deepfakes and Democracy

Deepfakes and Democracy

A DEEPFAKE IS A piece of media: a photograph, an audio clip, a video that has been synthetically generated using computational power to provide a convincing depiction of a well-known person making a statement or action that is damaging to themselves, their reputation or their platform.
9 min read
May
24
“Everybody in the Place” — Jeremy Deller at NeoAncients Review

“Everybody in the Place” — Jeremy Deller at NeoAncients Review

Jeremy Deller has a way of speaking that makes you feel comfortable, interested, informed and entertained all at the same time.
3 min read
May
09
Local protests against Israel's invasion of Rafah escalate

Local protests against Israel's invasion of Rafah escalate

On Tuesday, 14th May, scores of protestors turned out at MP Siobhan Baillie’s office in a strong showing to hold the MP accountable for their continued support for Israel’s genocide in Gaza & to demand a ceasefire.
9 min read
Apr
30
Stroud Elections Focus: Liberal Democrats

Stroud Elections Focus: Liberal Democrats

George James is interviewed by Laurie Davies George James is the new leader of the Liberal Democrats group on Stroud
10 min read