The image is two performers on a raised tight wire in a dark circus tent decorated with gold stars and bunting. On the right is Krista, a young white woman of short stature with short brown hair looking into the distance. On the left is Gerhard, a young white man with short brown hair, who gazes intently at the other performer, Krista, as he reaches his hand to touch her. Both characters’ costumes are in the style of the 1930s. Hers is a shiny silver beaded corset with white silk shorts, tights and black sh

Extraordinary Bodies: Waldo's Circus of Magic & Terror

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Mind your language

In the world of public relations and, more importantly, in the world of activism and advocacy, language is critical. Binita Walia explores why.

Binita Walia
7 min read

You may be old enough to remember the TV show Mind Your Language, now considered sexist, stereotyping and racist. It was eventually cancelled with Michael Grade, Director General of London Weekend Tel...

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