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.
“The Power of Radical Kindness” — Witch at NeoAncients Review
The witch has held a place firmly in our imagination for centuries - from whispered warnings in folklore to pop-culture driven heights.
“Paradoxes of Danger” — the Cass Review and its implications for trans youth
As a community that acts to subvert and resist toxic gender norms and ways of relating, trans youth are being exploited by political powers for their own broader destructive ends.
Reflections on Subculture: NeoAncients
It’s the final day of the Subculture festival hosted by the Sub rooms - this year’s theme: “Neo-Ancients”. At a time when pre-Christian, Pagan and folk culture is rearing its head from the misty hills of history, this is an exploration into how and why.
“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.
NeoAncients - the interview
It would have been hard to miss the drumming, or the sound of singing, but the keen eyed would also have spotted a circle marked out in salt, an altar, containing a figurine of a cotswold british-romano goddess: Cuda.
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.
Mums on the Run
Many parents in Stroud are ditching cars for the daily school run in favour of electric cargo bikes that can carry smaller passengers. We caught up with Iszi who has done just this to find out why
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
Stroud Elections Focus: Green Party
Catherine Braun is interviewed by Laurie Davies
Catherine Braun has been the leader of Green Party at Stroud District Council
