http://www.newstatesman.com/writers/stephen_armstrong en http://www.newstatesman.com/comedy/2009/08/ince-stand-lee-world-religion http://www.newstatesman.com/comedy/2009/08/ince-stand-lee-world-religion Thu, 30 Jul 2009 08:03:59 GMT Stephen Armstrong The comedy scene has become the latest arena for the God debate. A new wave of irreverent, atheist stand-ups are taking on the rise of religion.

]]> http://www.newstatesman.com/economy/2009/04/boutique-bank-debts-market http://www.newstatesman.com/economy/2009/04/boutique-bank-debts-market Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:15:33 GMT Stephen Armstrong Observations on millionaires

]]> http://www.newstatesman.com/uk-politics/2009/02/snatch-soldiers-vehicle http://www.newstatesman.com/uk-politics/2009/02/snatch-soldiers-vehicle Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:09:52 GMT Stephen Armstrong The use of an inadequately armoured patrol vehicle has caused the deaths of 38 British troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Their families are accusing the army of brutal negligence

]]> http://www.newstatesman.com/television/2009/01/generation-kill-iraq-war http://www.newstatesman.com/television/2009/01/generation-kill-iraq-war Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:51:12 GMT Stephen Armstrong The writing team behind The Wire has taken on the war in Iraq. The result is a new miniseries that challenges preconceptions on all sides

]]> http://www.newstatesman.com/business/2008/08/private-security-company http://www.newstatesman.com/business/2008/08/private-security-company Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:21:28 GMT Stephen Armstrong When the Cold War ended, it didn't spell curtains for the secret agent. Private espionage is a booming industry and environmental protest groups are its prime target

]]> http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2008/05/money-young-credit-debt-loans http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2008/05/money-young-credit-debt-loans Thu, 29 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT Stephen Armstrong Today's twentysomethings were brought up to spend today and forget about tomorrow. But now the loans have run out and the banks want their money back

]]> http://www.newstatesman.com/arts-and-culture/2008/04/vietnam-sutherland-hollywood http://www.newstatesman.com/arts-and-culture/2008/04/vietnam-sutherland-hollywood Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT Stephen Armstrong Donald Sutherland is a veteran Hollywood activist who in the 1970s made anti-Vietnam films with Jane Fonda. Those heady days pale in comparison to today's political battles.

]]> http://www.newstatesman.com/life-and-society/2008/02/asian-players-british-football http://www.newstatesman.com/life-and-society/2008/02/asian-players-british-football Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT Stephen Armstrong From Premier League football to cricket, rugby and golf, prejudice against Asian players is rife in this country. But change is coming up from the grass roots

]]> http://www.newstatesman.com/uk-politics/2008/02/baby-boomers-generation-care http://www.newstatesman.com/uk-politics/2008/02/baby-boomers-generation-care Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT Stephen Armstrong As politicians debate social care, the sixtysomethings of the baby boomer generation are getting ready for a fight. They have seen their future - and they don't like it. Illustration by A Richard Allen

]]> http://www.newstatesman.com/arts-and-culture/2008/01/iraq-ruiz-marine-film-haditha http://www.newstatesman.com/arts-and-culture/2008/01/iraq-ruiz-marine-film-haditha Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT Stephen Armstrong Aged 17, Elliot Ruiz became the youngest US marine serving in Iraq. Now he has channelled his experiences into a formidably emotional performance for cinema.

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