In order to legitimise the tyrannical actions of his regime, Mugabe appeals to anti-colonial rhetoric, whereas in its condemnation Britain invokes the language of human rights. Both discourses are debased by this hypocrisy, and the realities of power also concealed, writes _Priyamvada Gopal_.

The organisation we look to for the protection of free speech has shut down debate on Palestine, writes Priyamvada Gopal.

The horrors of the past were not momentary lapses of judgment that can be redeemed through public remorse.

The Toni Comer case may recall Rodney King, but the big difference is the normality that we now assign such images.

A proud struggle has been co-opted by cultural bullies. If we are to rescue it, we must recognise our complicity in the process

Neocon ideologues are being given free rein by the media to rewrite the history of Britain's empire and whitewash its crimes.