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Agony uncle: Is the language of oppression being weaponized to the point of meaninglessness?

24 Mar 2023 3 minute read

Is the language of oppression being weaponized against me?

A troubled reader fears they are unfairly being accused of gaslighting, manipulation and abuse by their friends. Agony...

27 Dec 2016 4 minute read

This article is more than six years old.

The dictionary of deceit

New Internationalist dissects the language of high finance with low motives.

1 May 2016 3 minute read

This article is more than seven years old.

The language of peacekeeping

The importance of communication should not be underestimated, writes Ruby Diamonde.

5 Jan 2016 6 minute read

This article is more than seven years old.

The face behind the PKK story

Every journalist who's visited the PKK's mountain stronghold in recent years knows Zagros Hiwa, reports Karlos...

16 Oct 2015 1 minute read

This article is almost eight years old.

The transgender revolution

In this video, New Internationalist co-editor Vanessa Baird introduces our October magazine...

8 Jul 2015 3 minute read

This article is almost eight years old.

NI's Easier English provides 'ready lessons'

Kelsi Farrington explains how the wiki helps English-language learners become familiar with global issues and...

16 Apr 2015 4 minute read

This article is more than eight years old.

‘Lithuanian, Romanian, what’s the difference?’

Paul Wojnicki laments the acceptance of casual racism in British society.

22 Jan 2015 6 minute read

This article is more than eight years old.

An honest conversation with Earth

At a time when systems and values crumble before us, using language to help craft a new story could be crucial, writes...

18 Aug 2014 5 minute read

This article is almost nine years old.

Using our own languages is the first step towards an African Renaissance

The neglect of our mother tongues is holding us back, says Apioth Mayom Apioth.

17 Jun 2014 3 minute read

This article is almost nine years old.

‘Our language is our soul’: saving Aymara

Alexia Kalaitzi on the fight to digitally preserve this indigenous American tongue.

9 Jun 2014 2 minute read

This article is almost nine years old.

Sign language is our rightful mother tongue

Jill Jones explains why signing is particularly vulnerable to dying out – and why this basic human right must...

1 Jun 2014 11 minute read

This article is almost nine years old.

Talking about a revolution

Jo Lateu explains why the world's minority languages matter for all of us - and why we should be fighting for...

1 Jun 2014 5 minute read

This article is almost nine years old.

Welcome to Kaurna country

In the Adelaide plains, one Aboriginal language is enjoying an unlikely revival, explains Katrina Power.

1 Jun 2014 1 minute read

This article is almost nine years old.

Languages - THE FACTS

A graphic guide to the world's many tongues.

17 Apr 2014 4 minute read

This article is more than nine years old.

Can a language without a home survive?

Yiddish has a reputation for being intrinsically funny – but, says Alex Hacillo, there are better reasons for...

21 Feb 2014 3 minute read

This article is more than nine years old.

Your language makes you who you are

On International Mother Tongue Day, Jo Lateu explains why our 7,000-plus global languages must be valued and...

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