Rising distrust of politicians and parliaments, declining voter turnouts – these are now common trends in many established democracies. But is support for democracy itself ebbing away?
New Internationalist smashes through £500K Crowdfunder target
With three days to go, there’s still time to be part of this success story, says co-editor Hazel Healy.
The will of the people
Populists claim to speak for the people, but, as Dinyar Godrej explains, they rarely do. So what are the options for a true politics of the people?
Dancing with fear
The story of rapper Luaty Beirão, who dares to talk democracy in Angola. By Marc Herzog.
The ambassador of joy
Tatiana Vivienne is a Central African force of nature reaching out to the country’s most excluded people. By Louisa Waugh.
Inside Diego Garcia: America’s highly secretive military base
A two year investigation reveals the US military’s poor treatment of contract workers on the controversial island. Katie McQue reports.
One woman against Big Oil and patriarchy
Alicia Cawiya, an indigenous activist prepared to defy the powerful to save Ecuador’s Yasuní, talks to Linda Etchart.
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Pedro X Molina from Nicaragua with ‘American Honeymoon’.
- Pedro X Molina
- Issue 501
- 5 Apr 2017
Human rights in the Yemeni Civil War: a word with Radhya Almutawakel
The Yemeni human rights defender talks to Lydia Noon about Britain’s arms deals, drones and gender discrimination during the war.
- Lydia Noon
- Web
- 5 Apr 2017
Amnesty: a win for Colombia's peace process?
Kimberley Brown meets Colombian human rights worker Liliany Obando, recently granted amnesty.
- Kimberley Brown
- Web
- 4 Apr 2017
The will of the people
Hardliners are thriving on popular disenchantment with politics. Dinyar Godrej on the challenge they pose.
- Dinyar Godrej
- Issue 501
- 3 Apr 2017
A word with Kati Hiekkapelto
The Finnish crime writer and punk singer talks to Jo Lateu about the rise of rightwing populism, the importance of identity, and the embrace of the natural world.
Dancing with fear
The story of rapper Luaty Beirão, who dares to talk democracy in Angola. By Marc Herzog.
- Marc Herzog
- Issue 500
- 30 Mar 2017
Blogs
New Internationalist is now the world’s biggest media co-operative
Hazel Healy looks back on the community share offer that has raised £700,000.
- Hazel Healy
- 7 Apr 2017
India’s xenophobia shame
Mari Marcel Thekaekara laments the ignorance and hatred behind attacks on foreigners in her country.
- Mari Marcel Thekaekara
- 7 Apr 2017
The high price we pay for our finance sectors
Our friends at the Tax Justice Network look at how the US finance sector is a net drag on their economy.
- Naomi Fowler
- 6 Apr 2017
Rev Billy sings the praises of New Internationalist
From the shadows of Trump Tower comes a message of support: watch Rev Billy and the Stop Shopping Choir endorse our CSO!
- Natalie Taylor
- 4 Apr 2017
Congratulations! by a New Internationalist writer
Mari Marcel Thekaekara explains what New Internationalist means to her, and why she is celebrating the success of the Community Share Offer.
- Mari Marcel Thekaekara
- 4 Apr 2017
New Internationalist smashes through £500K Crowdfunder target
With three days to go, there’s still time to be part of this success story, says co-editor Hazel Healy.
- Hazel Healy
- 3 Apr 2017
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