Today, 25 November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, marking the beginning of UN Women’s 16 days of activism, with this year’s theme being “Every 10 Minutes, a woman is killed. #NoExcuse. UNiTE to End Violence against Women”.
You told us you were interested in more stories on Greater Manchester’s heritage – here’s your chance to get involved
We are seeking generative conversations with people and community groups interested in our diverse heritage, to allow us to get to the heart of the story and understand what matters to real Mancunians.
A just Greater Manchester – what do you think?
Our reporters will be out across all ten GM boroughs over the next two weeks, asking members of the public what they think about the idea of a just Greater Manchester.
What does a ‘just Greater Manchester’ mean to you?
A diverse group of citizens share their thoughts, and invite you to do the same
The Meteor is changing – and you can be a part of it
We’re relaunching with a focus on our members and what matters to them.
Planning decisions in Manchester are feeding the fires of inequality and ignoring the housing crisis
The passing of two controversial building proposals in Manchester raises the question – who does the city’s development model serve? A land commission for Greater Manchester could provide answers to that question and point the way to a more equitable use of land in the future.
Take the Post Growth Challenge to help reimagine our economy
The dominant global economic system says infinite growth is possible on finite planetary resources. It is a system which is devouring the planet, increasing human inequality, decreasing biodiversity, and spewing out vast amounts of greenhouse gases causing devastating climate change.
There needs to be an alternative to the endemic and irrational idea that rising GDP is the only way to measure progress. The Post Growth Challenge is your chance to present that alternative.
From The Meteor Team: our inaugural AGM and first co-operative year
Looking back on The Meteor’s first co-operative year we report on our inaugural AGM, our upcoming members program and the future of independent media in Manchester.
Raising the Roof on Housing: a round-up of our member directed investigation
The Raising the Roof on Housing series was funded by the generous donations of our supporters in a Crowdfunder we ran last year and its theme was chosen by Meteor Community Members.
The Meteor view: planning decisions in Manchester must be subject to full scrutiny
For the past few months The Meteor has been covering Manchester City Council’s suspension of its planning committee. We explain why we’re committed to continuing to cover this issue, which has seen controversial proposals previously rejected, approved under delegated powers. In March, Manchester City Council suspended its planning committee in response to the Covid-19 crisis. […]