Articles by Rowenna Davis

The award-winning Nigerian poet and novelist tells Rowenna Davis why now is the time for new dreams.

Award-winning author Monica Ali reveals why feminism and Princess Diana are on her mind just now.

Searching for timeless truths, enjoying freedom and watching snowflakes – poet Jack Mapanje tells Rowenna Davis about life after prison.

A protest against opening the EU’s doors to Canada’s polluting tar sands

The Baptist minister and US civil rights activist talks to Rowenna Davis about regrets, rejoicing and racism.

The legendary Canadian author talks to Rowenna Davis about activism, women and breaking the male stronghold over ‘serious’ literature.

Benjamin Zephaniah on inspiration, regret and the inadequacies of twitter

Without growth the economy collapses. What’s the solution? Rowenna Davis asked Oxfam’s Duncan Green and researcher Tim Jackson for their opinions.

Brazil is one of the most unequal societies in the world. But, as Alex Kawakami tells Rowenna Davis, there is a movement for change – and it’s getting bigger.

Setting out towards a post-corporate, post-carbon world – Rowenna Davis reports.

Transatlantic student boycott forces clothing company to reopen factory

Yanomami community under threat

Gold miners in the Brazilian Amazon are destroying the Yanomami community’s home. But, says Davi Kopenawa, his people are ready to fight for their land. Rowenna Davis met him.

Emmanuel Jal, celebrity rapper and ex-child soldier, talks to Rowenna Davis about why he is championing African education.

Reverend Billy is a bleached-blond dog-collar-wearing cross between Elvis and a televangelist; he’s also a candidate for the New York Mayoral elections this November. NItalks to him about his hopes, fears and crazily eccentric dreams.

Egyptian economist Gouda Abdel-Khalek talks with Rowenna Davis about China’s political plays in the Middle East.

Interview with Brazilian squatter activist

Rowenna Davis meets a guard and an inmate from the notorious US prison camp in Cuba.

The veteran activist Jeff Halper talks about his part in breaching the blockade of Gaza.

Daniel Gross worked as a Starbucks barista for three years before being fired in 2006 for union activity. The Federal Government investigated his termination, concluding that it was illegal under US labour laws, but Starbucks have challenged that ruling.

Vandana Shiva, Indian environmentalist extraordinaire, on her new movement challenging supermarkets

News of the year-long blockade of Britain’s nuclear base at Faslane