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October 2010's Issue

The Western model of democracy – with its emphasis on parties and elections – is looking tired, thin and increasingly authoritarian. But alternatives are emerging from below… With the help of Arundhati Roy, Robert Fisk, Caroline Lucas and Raúl Zibechi we take an international look at the state of democracy today.

Is it ever right to buy or sell human organs?

Join the debate as US psychiatrist Sally Satel goes head-to-head with Jeremy Chapman, President of the Transplantation Society.

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Guilty secrets

In strictly segregated Yemeni society, child sexual abuse is kept well-hidden. Glen Johnson hears the harrowing testimony of a survivor.

Silence can speak a thousand words

Saharawis protest on the streets of Western Sahara.

Interview with Robert Fisk: we preach democracy yet befriend dictators

We only have ourselves to blame for the Middle East’s cynicism, says Robert Fisk.

Chicks on speed

Naked art-piles, wireless guitar shoes, and jackets that turn into tents…
Also: a controversial comedy about farmer suicides (yes, that’s right) from Indian filmmaker Anusha Rizvi, and a special focus on a new generation of exciting and talented

Ethiopia

A profile of the African country

I put a spell on you...

Zuhra Bahman gives the inside story on how male sorcerers are keeping women down in Afghanistan.

We don't really have a democracy

Tony Benn, Caroline Lucas MP and Agent Bristly Pioneer reflect on this year’s UK election

Is it ever right to buy or sell human organs?

Join the debate as US psychiatrist Sally Satel goes head-to-head with Jeremy Chapman, President of the Transplantation Society.

The beauty of Big Democracy

Vanessa Baird celebrates the joys of disenchantment and the birth of hope.

The Other Crucifix

By Benjamin Kwakye

A Fine Madness

By Mashingaidze Gomo

Nestléd in controversy

Nestléd in controversy: the babymilk boycott saved many babies’ lives. But there’s still a way to go…

Benjamin Zephaniah

Benjamin Zephaniah on inspiration, regret and the inadequacies of twitter

Letter from Cairo

Maria Golia meets the man with the eyes of a caged god.

Queen Pokou

By Véronique Tadjo translated from the French by Amy Baram Reid

Arundhati Roy – princess to pariah

Arundhati Roy’s fierce critiques of Indian democracy have made her public enemy number one. But, argues Shoma Chaudhury, her story is that of contemporary India itself.

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