Category: Politics, Feminism & History
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International Women’s Day in Liverpool: Feminist March, Drumming, and Calls for Equality
Liverpool marked International Women’s Day with a vibrant feminist march through the city centre, beginning at the Bombed Out Church and moving down Bold Street. Accompanied by the powerful rhythms of the Katumba Drummers, activists carried bold placards calling for gender equality, workers’ rights, and an end to patriarchy. The march concluded at the Bluecoat…
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February Newsletter
February on alisonlittle.blog brings together grief writing, flash fiction, digital art, political storytelling and urban culture — from a deeply personal letter shown at a London memorial exhibition to new media installations in Liverpool and reflections on architecture, landscape and identity across the UK. A month of art, memory and creative survival.
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Tracey Emin and Billy Childish: a turbulent relationship behind one of British art’s most famous stories
As Tracey Emin returns to Tate Modern, this article looks back at her turbulent early relationship with Billy Childish – a formative and often painful period that shaped both artists, from the legacy of Everyone I Have Ever Slept With to the origins of the Stuckist movement and their sharply contrasting creative paths.
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Graffiti on the Liverpool Loop Line: How a Forgotten Railway Became a Battleground for Identity, Protest and the Eternal City
Once a short-lived railway experiment, Liverpool’s Loop Line now survives as a quiet green corridor cutting through the city’s overlooked edges. But along its tunnels and crumbling walls, a different version of Liverpool is being written in spray paint and marker pen. From playful drawings to blunt political slogans and far-right symbols, the graffiti lining…
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The Eternal I
Discover the ultimate running playlist to help you run faster, stay motivated and enjoy every mile. From upbeat warm-up tracks to powerful mid-run anthems and a calming cool-down, this guide shares the best songs and headphone tips to transform your next run. running playlist
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Deco on Deansgate: The Tower of Light and Manchester’s Modern Architectural Renaissance
Four years after its official unveiling, Manchester’s Tower of Light on Deansgate remains a 40-metre architectural marvel, blending shell-lace-inspired design, laser-cut steel, and sustainable urban technology. From daily LED displays to low-carbon energy systems, this award-winning structure redefines decorative modern architecture while celebrating civic pride and natural forms.
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What Is the “Mar-a-Lago Face”? The Distinctly American Beauty Trend Emerging From Trump’s Political Circle
The “Mar-a-Lago face” is a highly stylised cosmetic look increasingly associated with Donald Trump’s political circle and American conservative media culture. Marked by obvious facial fillers, frozen brows, dramatic makeup and a deliberately artificial finish, the trend reflects how beauty, status and political identity have become closely intertwined in the Trump era. This article explains…
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Mrs Trump
A haunting and intimate work of political fiction by Alison Little, written in response to the recent release of a new documentary film focused on Mrs Trump. Set during a fictional second stay in the White House, the story imagines a private interior world behind one of the most recognisable public images of modern politics.…
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No Neon on Snowdon: A Warning for the Future of UK National Parks
A neon‑lit mega‑casino perched on the summit of Snowdon? This imaginative exploration envisions Wales’ highest peak transformed into a high‑altitude world of luxury hotels, heliports, million‑pound bets and late‑night entertainment—before confronting the deeper question of what future we want for one of the UK’s most cherished natural landmarks. A thought‑provoking look at conservation, accessibility, commercial…
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Spinster: Love It or Hate It? Reclaiming a Loaded Word in 2026
Is the word spinster still an insult in 2026—or can it finally be reclaimed? This article explores how the term evolved from a simple job description into a powerful cultural stereotype, and asks whether modern, independent and self-partnered women are redefining what spinsterhood means today. From Jane Austen and Bridget Jones to Sylvia Pankhurst and…