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Voices

Opinion pieces to open up conversation; a platform for diverse voices from Wales and beyond.

Rising Against Bias: Gypsies and Travellers Challenging Racism in the UK and Wales

Gypsy and Traveller communities face growing racism and discrimination in the UK, including Wales, writes Martin Gallagher

19th September (5th September)
  • Voices
Girl with long brown hair siting in her wheelchair on a muddy pathway look into the trees

Welsh Landscapes, Disability and the Myth of Personal Independence

Bethany Handley discusses how stories of ‘conquering’ the extremes of our landscapes remain at the heart of Welsh national identity. She calls for more inclusive stories that celebrate our dependence on the natural world and the diversity of our experiences in the outdoors.

26th June (27th June)
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Marine Furet reflects on the precarity of the publishing sector in Wales, and looks to creative solutions to address it

Making Journalism Work for Wales: Publishing and the Projectariat

Marine Furet reflects on the precarity of the publishing sector in Wales, and looks to creative solutions to address it

15th September (20th September)
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Mike Parker explains the urgent need for action from funders to support magazines in Wales

Making the Media Work for Wales: Saving Welsh Magazines, Seeding Success

Mike Parker explains the urgent need for action from funders to support magazines in Wales

15th September (6th September)
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Silvia Rose explains the idea behind the Inclusive Media Development Lab, one of the government-funded pilot projects aimed at addressing key issues for journalism in Wales

Making Journalism Work for Wales: Imagining the inclusive media of the future

Silvia Rose explains the idea behind the Inclusive Media Development Lab, one of the government-funded pilot projects aimed at addressing key issues for journalism in Wales

13th September (5th September)
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Making Journalism Work for Wales: Trying to do things differently

Richard Gurner explains the thinking behind a pilot project that will employ a dedicated Senedd reporter

12th September (14th September)
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Photo by AbsolutVision on Unsplash Huw Marshall unpicks some of the issues behind why the Welsh Government has decided to fund a Senedd reporter.

Making Journalism Work for Wales: Good News and Bad News

Huw Marshall unpicks some of the issues behind why the Welsh Government has decided to fund a Senedd reporter.

11th September (5th September)
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Photo by Ugur Akdemir on Unsplash The article describes a model to reform the union for a new UK constitution

Reforming the Union

Glyndwr Cennydd Jones puts forward a blueprint to reform UK institutions and address the asymmetry of the union.

8th August (6th August)
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Sir Paul Silk reflects on the history of devolution, 25 years on from the Wales Government Act. The picture shows the Senedd on a sunny day with a blue sky and some clouds in the background.

25 Years of Devolution for Wales

On the 25th anniversary of the Government of Wales Act, Sir Paul Silk, one of the architects of devolution in Wales, looks back at its history.

31st July (27th July)
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Joshua Jones, founder of Dyddiau Du

Soaking Bread with 3năm Studio, or the Importance of Community Art Spaces

Joshua Jones discusses the importance of community art spaces from Vietnam to Cardiff, and reflects on the role of Cardiff-based community space Dyddiau Du in making connections.

30th June (30th June)
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The test of a civilization: How does Wales look after elderly citizens?

Dr Arun Midha discusses how Wales can care for its elderly citizens when they’re at their most vulnerable.

23rd June (27th June)
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