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Forest fires, ‘natural disasters’, or environmental racism?
This month, Canada experienced over 400 wildfires. More than half of these are uncontrolled. The resulting effects of these fires have spread internationally, with three North American cities recording the…
Queer safety or queer joy?
This article is based on research conducted in the summer of 2021 as part of my undergraduate Geography dissertation. I would like to thank all those who volunteered their time…
Ready to challenge your preconceptions and want to feel a sense of community in the outdoors?
Environment editor, Ailsa, recommends these articles exploring community, belonging, guilt, and which make calls for a more inclusive space in the outside world.
Heat Rises
Looking for some poetic inspiration? Our poetry editors Clea and Marnie have picked out some of their favourites! Click through to read.
Market Research: Meet the Makers
Article by Sofi Pla, Arts and Culture Editor.
As part of her ongoing hunt for ‘arepa’ earrings, an eternal search that takes her to the Female Traders Market at Mercato Metropolitano, Sofi finds herself in the thick of arty girl boss hustle. (And she loves it)
Poetry Workshop Showcase
In March, we hosted our very first London Poetry Workshop and Open Mic! We were so inspired by your openness, engagement, and beautiful poetry – so much so that we would love to share what some of you have written here, for the rest of the community to see.
A Listicle to Soothe the Soul
Three articles that show that ‘Arts and Culture’ at Clitbait is a broader section than you might expect.
Feeling disheartened and want some encouragement to keep up with the climate chaos?
Our Environment editor, Ailsa, took the time to round up three of their favourite articles that explore the climate crisis while championing intersectional activism. Get reading!
Is the pre-summer diet talk getting to you?
Read these 3 articles recommended by our Sex and Relationships editor, Meli
Community Climate Action: What will the transition away from oil look like on the ground?
Friends of Earth is working with young people in Shetland to collect their views on what an energy transition underpinned by justice and worker’s rights can look like for their unique community. That same week, over 1,000 oil and gas workers joined with trade unions and climate campaigners to oppose Rosebank’s development and call for a just transition instead.
Market Research: Exploring the Art and Culture of London’s Food Stalls
In the next four instalments of this new series, Sofi dives into street food’s art and culture, interviewing and learning from our favourite culinary creators. She’ll meet food girl-bosses and discover how enjoying shared meals might be the short-term answer to creative fulfilment. Curious? Keep reading to find out more…
Meet the CB team: Clara Dunn
Meet the Clitbait Team: an interview with Clara Dunn, Communications Officer…
Meet the CB team: Dhruti Chakravarthi
Meet the Clitbait Team: an interview with Dhruti Chakravarthi, Society and Community Editor…
Meet the CB team: Felicity Haslin
Meet the Clitbait Team: an interview with Fliss Haslin, Comms Officer…
Dear past me, sex shouldn’t hurt.
What would you tell your younger self about sex if you could? A member of our community opens up about their experience with vaginismus, a pelvic floor condition which makes penetrative sex difficult or impossible. Read more to find out about their experience.
Meet the CB team: Sofi Pla
Meet the Clitbait Team: an interview with Sofi Pal, Arts and Culture Editor…
Meet the CB team: Sophia
Meet the Clitbait Team: an interview with Sophia, Environment Writer…
Feminist Poetry Workshop & Open Mic (London) – 28th March
Calling all feminist poets, writers, artists and the like – Clitbait is hosting its FIRST EVER London poetry event on the 28th of March. Come along to Cafe 1001 (Brick…
Queerism in the Ancient World
An LGBT+ History Month exhibition at the British Museum displaying examples of queerness in the Ancient World provokes the discussion of how openly queerness could be expressed through history. Have we progressed, or regressed from our ancestors in Ancient Europe?
Dear Past Me
By drawing back this veil of shame we start having these conversations – no two periods are the same, no two menstruators are the same.
“Word of Mouth”: an interview with a Spoken Word Artist
Our Arts and Culture editor Sofi interviews poet s-bars ahead of her performance at the Clitbait Cabaret on the 14th March 2023!
Women, Life, Freedom.
Women have been on the frontlines of protests in Iran before, but this isn’t about reform, it’s about outright regime change.
CERT X CLITBAIT
Clitbait meets with CERT Scotland, a research-based organisation campaigning for better access and information about contraceptive healthcare across Scotland. Co-presidents Kate Astbury and Lucy Wellman discuss their current campaign against stealthing, a form of sexual violence.
Building Community: Intersections of the ‘Outdoors’ and ‘Belonging’.
It was interesting to overhear others discussing how much of a community we were. When I looked around me, I noticed the demographic of the room was overwhelmingly white and male. I paused to consider – what is community? Do I really feel included and accepted, or do I mould myself into what I think a “climber” or an “outdoors lover” is? An underlying question arises: who is excluded from accessing the outdoors?