Culture Words in pictures: Jack Kerouac The Beat novelist discusses the Hippie movement. By Androulla Harris
A cinematic look at empire The New Statesman's media partnership with BFI Southbank for its End of Empire season. By Androulla Harris
Writers defend Occupy Movement Salman Rushdie and others express support for the anti-austerity movement sweeping the globe. By Androulla Harris
Morrissey versus NME in racism court battle Former Smiths frontman attempts to sue ex-NME editor for libel. By Androulla Harris
Comedy update Private Eye at the V&A, the Onion's UK arrival and Atkinson hints at Blackadder 5. By Androulla Harris
British Blackshirts Commemorate the 75th anniversary of East Enders blocking Mosley's fascists at Cable Street. By Androulla Harris
A modest proposal: we need Enemybook Don't be tricked into electronic friendship. By Androulla Harris