India in the times of the COVID-19 pandemic: an image full of contradictions Published: 8 May 2020 Background In its fight against the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, India is facing its greatest social and economic challenge since independence in 1947. Persisting political and social contradictions have become more visible than ever before. Media reports are shifting the focus away from areas that really matter for the preservation of a democratic social fabric. Yet the current situation also leaves a ray of hope. By Marion Müller
“The Pandemic Is Deepening the Divide" Published: 4 May 2020 Interview The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and the global economy are dramatic. The virus is shaking all major economies simultaneously. At the same time, the crisis is acting as an accelerator for the developing countries that were already highly in debt. An Interview with Barbara Unmüßig, President of the Heinrich Böll Foundation, on the latest developments.
Under Surveillance: Cameras at every intersection Published: 21 January 2019 Article Even in 2018, most queers know something about hiding. We know why you don’t have to be a criminal to need the cover of darkness. So do refugees and migrants, people with dark skin, and people who wear hijabs or turbans. By Dia Kayali
Social Sorting as a Tool for Surveillance Published: 21 January 2019 Article The female body is constantly under surveillance - in private spaces as well as in public. Surveillance is about power. It is not just about a violation of privacy, but also an issue of social sorting. By Shmyla Khan
Editorial: Behind the Rio Games Published: 2 August 2016 Parallels between the World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016: does the society always pay the bill in international sport competitions? By Barbara Unmüßig
The Regulation of Online-harassment Published: 15 January 2015 Article Violent communication has relevant effects on queer feminist internet activism. This article focuses on options and necessities of regulating such forms of violent anti-feminist and racist communication. How to prevent or to stop violent online-communication? By Gitti Hentschel and Oliver Moore
