28
Jul
Suwayda
A massacre is taking place in real time
8 min read
antenna
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01
Jun
Introducing Na’amod
Local activist Jeremy Green interviews Colin Levine from Na'amod to get his perspectives on the recently established Gloucestershire branch of the Jewish campaigning organisation that is standing in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
9 min read
13
May
NeoAncients — the People's Pyramid
Something that struck me about the speakers was how rascally they seemed, like they had never lost their sense of play. Call it a mischievous twinkle in their eyes.
8 min read
05
May
Trans rights under attack: The Supreme Court, the EHRC guidance, and what we can do about it
In this long-read explainer, Amplify Stroud breaks down the recent Supreme Court ruling and subsequent EHRC guidance, what it means, and how to fight it.
24 min read
03
May
The Healing Power of Singing
It is hard to put into words what it is about singing in a group that feels so good, but my spirit soars each time we rehearse together, and even more so after our performances; I come away feeling alive, energised, and more appreciative of my life.
13 min read
31
Mar
What Ramadan means for Muslims in Stroud and Gloucester
Will Luker shares a community Iftar meal with Muslims in Stroud and Gloucester, during the Holy month of Ramadan
5 min read
07
Feb
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
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
“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
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