DIY zines are helping queer communities tell their own stories and craft their own culture

By Rachel Schneider, Associate Teaching Professor in English and Technical Communication, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyJune 17, 2026

For decades, zinemakers have used their self-published work to forge connections and nurture political movements outside of the mainstream.

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“Seize the Means of Knowledge Production”: Durba Mitra on Third World Feminists and Their Fight Against Patriarchal Authoritarianism

“I suggest that the building of women’s organizations through cross border collaboration leads to a total transformation of civil society.” The post “Seize the Means of Knowledge Production”: Durba Mitra on Third World Feminists and Their Fight Against Patriarchal Authoritarianism appeared first on Public Books.

Morgan BarryJun 15, 2026

The Conversation

View from The Hill: has political life become absurdly frenetic?

The Liberals’ loss of Jonno Duniam prompts wider questions about how politics is operating these days.

Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of CanberraJun 15, 2026

The Conversation

News is changing dramatically – here’s what the move away from mainstream media means for you as a consumer

Setting up shop outside mainstream news organisations and using social media platforms allows for greater creative and financial control.

Karin Wahl-Jorgensen, Professor, School of Journalism, Media and Culture; University Dean of Research Environment and Culture, Cardiff UniversityJun 17, 2026

Wired

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For Iran’s Athletes, There Is No Separating Sports From Politics

From defections and protests to moments of national pride, the 2026 World Cup arrives amid decades of tension between identity and the state.

Tamara DavisonJun 17, 20269 min read

ProPublica

Trump Plans to Protect Methane-Leaking Stripper Wells. This Billionaire Donor Will Benefit.

The post Trump Plans to Protect Methane-Leaking Stripper Wells. This Billionaire Donor Will Benefit. appeared first on ProPublica.

Alex CuadrosJun 16, 2026

Ceramics Now

The week’s news in the ceramic art world – June 15, 2026

The week’s news in the ceramic art world – June 15, 2026 🏺 The 52nd Congress and General Assembly of the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) will take place in Jingdezhen, China, from June 27 to July 2, 2026. Hosted by Jingdezhen Ceramic University and the Jingdezhen Municipal Government, the congress explores Inheritance and Innovation […]

Ceramics NowJun 15, 2026