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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
07
Feb
Sudan: Understanding the Crisis

Sudan: Understanding the Crisis

Former Stroud MP David Drew explains the civil war unfolding in Sudan and remembers his experiences of the troubled country.
7 min read
03
Feb
“Hope is a Dragon” — Led By Donkeys at Stroud Book Festival

“Hope is a Dragon” — Led By Donkeys at Stroud Book Festival

Ben Stuart and James Sadri from Led by Donkeys held a sold-out talk at the Subs as part of the 2024 Stroud Book Festival. From their post-Brexit origins to contemporary activism, here's how it all went down.
27 min read
26
Jan
Crowds gather in front of the Stroud Red Band at Lansdown Hall at the beginning of the memorial.

“For a Better Future” — Holocaust Memorial Day

Each year, the people of Stroud come together to commemorate the Holocaust, reflecting on the horrors of fascism and persecution and renewing their commitment to ensure such atrocities are never repeated.
7 min read
12
Dec
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
14
Nov
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
09
Oct
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
07
Oct
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
21
Jul
“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
27
Jun
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
17
Jun
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