In a 2019 Ipsos MORI survey, British people were presented with a variety of professions, asking respondents whether they would trust such people to tell the truth. Continue reading An examination of political lying – ‘The Assault on Truth’ by Peter Oborne

One of the central ideas explored in David Baddiel’s book is what he describes as a hierarchy of racism. Racism, he explains, is often defined primarily by material privilege. Continue reading A look at anti-Semitism on the left – ‘Jews Don’t Count’ by David Baddiel

Grace Blakeley brings together voices from across the left-wing of politics to reflect on its bitter UK defeat, and speculate about its future in the context of the coronavirus. Continue reading Grace Blakeley talks ‘Futures of Socialism’ in the wake of Corbyn and Sanders’ defeat

In the book’s prologue, Yeonmi Park remarks: “This is the story of the choices I made in order to live.” Continue reading Escape from North Korea – ‘In Order to Live’ by Yeonmi Park

The Redaction Politics team reviews some of the best political titles published in 2020. Continue reading Redaction Politics book review round-up for 2020: Part Two

American folk music is best remembered as a staple of 1960s counterculture. Continue reading Red scare in the music scene – ‘The Folk Singers and the Bureau’ by Aaron J. Leonard