Innocent until labelled extremist
The government’s new Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill currently making its way through the House of Lords has worrying implications for free speech within universities should it become law. It seeks...
View ArticleAmerica and her rampant gun addiction
It is a remarkable task to make Piers Morgan appear rational; it is even harder to make him seem anything akin to a moral compass. Despite this, resident gun nut and ardent republican Alex Jones was...
View ArticleThe left-wing case for leaving the EU
I’d like to start this article by saying that I am not an avid campaigner for Brexit. I’ve had many discussions on the benefits of staying in the European Union, and have considered them carefully...
View ArticleIs single-payer healthcare the answer for America?
The British often taunt Americans for not having free healthcare. And truthfully, many Americans are ashamed of not being part of the club—we hate being excluded. However, frustration at the US not...
View ArticleAssange’s ‘arbitrary detention’ gives human rights a bad name
Normally, I am a great advocate not only for the United Nations (UN), but also for human rights. Human rights are not designed to be popular, they’re designed to be the basic rights and freedoms we...
View ArticleIncreased health spending can be Africa’s route to prosperity
The Abuja Declaration was created in 2001 to ensure that African countries heuristically implement the Millennium Development Goals. Working with the World Health Organisation, member states of the...
View ArticleWe should be neither proud nor regretful of the British Empire
A recent YouGov poll found that 59% per cent of British people felt a sense of ‘pride’ in our colonial past. Of course, we should be willing to give those respondents who were ‘proud’ the benefit of...
View ArticleEurope’s urban policy is failing refugees
At the time of writing, France is preparing to bulldoze half of the Calais migrant camp, also nicknamed “the jungle”. Between 800 to 1,000 people will be evicted and ‘re-housed’ in adapted shipping...
View ArticleA divided Senate hangs over the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of the United States (or ‘SCOTUS’ as it is commonly known) is the highest court in its land. Its membership of 9 Justices are each individually nominated by the sitting President and...
View ArticleIn defence of Pharma-Bro Martin Shkreli
Mr Shrekli is what Mr Monopoly would look like if the board game were re-released to reach the hip, younger crowd. The signature jig replaced by an enthusiastically unperturbed shrug. Perhaps the most...
View ArticleThe popular appeal of Campaign Finance Reform
There aren’t many consensus issues in the USA. Opinion on same-sex marriage is split. 60 per cent of the population now support it—a record high, but the other 40 per cent are extremely active and...
View ArticleIs the “Oscars so white” boycott really a route to diversity?
How I wish that Ricky Gervais were to be the host of the Oscars. Whilst Chris Rock is an accomplished professional, the award show is in desperate need for a reality check. In a show riddled with calls...
View ArticleCameron’s EU deal increases the possibility of Brexit
Prime Minister David Cameron’s whistle-stop tour of Europe has finally reached its end in Brussels, culminating in his announcement that the United Kingdom’s referendum on membership of the European...
View ArticleThe Pope’s stance on birth control does not hide the Church’s misogyny
Pope Francis’ reputation as the progressive new voice of Catholicism was strengthened last week, as he weighed in on the growing Zika virus crisis. Esteemed broadsheet Teen Vogue ran with the headline...
View ArticleCameron’s reforms are a distraction from greater issues
Our victorious leader, David Cameron, emerged from the negotiating table, resisting what must have been drooping eyes from the long hours—as emphasised by many of our media outlets. I respect that Mr....
View ArticleThe dark side of the pharmaceutical industry
On Wednesday February 19th, Manchester Youth Stop AIDS society hosted the 10th annual Speaker Tour. Manchester Youth Stop AIDS is part of a national network of groups and societies who are passionate...
View ArticleWe need to talk about North Korea
North Korea has threatened (again) to deploy nuclear weapons, so shouldn’t we be a bit more concerned? The threat, targeted at the US and South Korea, comes after the two countries began joint military...
View ArticleThe EU is not perfect, but to run would be cowardly
Many arguments have been put forward for leaving the EU, from both the left and the right (and everything in between) and these include: It’s undemocratic, unaccountable, beholden only to itself. It’s...
View ArticleLeave behind the EU and embrace Rule Britannia
The EU is quite the hot topic these days. It seems to have a monopoly on our news outlets and will continue to do so until the 23rd of June when it will at last all be over. The sweet release after...
View ArticleBritain under the far-right wave
The far-right movement is coming to Britain as it came to mainland Europe and the United States. People are looking for answers amidst economic stagnation, the Euro-crisis, and fear of cultural...
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