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Opinion Archive
11th November 2014
We are all equal, only some more than others.
Joe Evans explains that racism hasn’t gone away and we need to stop sweeping it under the carpet and deal with it head-on
9th November 2014
Remembering and respecting our heroes on Remembrance Day
Lauren Wills reminds us why we should always give thanks for the sacrifices made by those before us, and why we should never forget that which was given so we could live as we do today
31st October 2014
The role of men in feminism
Men need to contribute to feminism too argues Deepanshi.
30th October 2014
The Hateriarchy
Feminism is hardly bashful and the pervasive misandry is only serving to make men resentful, says author Swayne O’Pie
27th October 2014
Dying for democracy
As the idea of democracy faces the batons in Hong Kong, Joe Evans wants us all to realise how much power we actually have
27th October 2014
Progressive? Try regressive on for size.
Joe Evans still feels uncomfortable with the ingrained levels of misogyny and sexism evident in our daily lives, and looks forward to a time when gender roles are no more and masculinity can lose its bad reputation
27th October 2014
Gay men need feminism
Marcus Johns explains why feminism is beneficial for gay men, and why current standards of masculinity are harmful for everyone
26th October 2014
UKIP won’t be kingmakers, but could embarrass the political elite
With the general election just around the corner, could UKIP be the party to change the way we see Westminster?
26th October 2014
Egypt – a revolution of the heart and the mind
Haughty ideals are only half a revolution, Marina Iskander argues the most permeating revolutions come from the heart
13th October 2014
Should we criticise Israel?
Ben Farren criticises Israel as a people, a state, and a force whilst Deepanshi retorts self-defence is an immutable right in the face of terrorism
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29th September 2014
Facebook may soon promote extremism
Lauren Wills: Facebook is an egotistical façade perfect for extremism, and it’s going to get worse.
29th September 2014
The Instagram Effect
Marina Iskander discusses the unobtainably high standards that we set ourselves on social media.
29th September 2014
Does social media connect people?
David Brierley and Samuel Gilmore respond to the pressing question about the imposing effects of social media; is it, or is it not beneficial?
25th September 2014
The LGBT World and Religion—Friends or Foes?
David Brierley has written us a short piece on whether or not the LGBT community can coexist with religion without issue.
23rd September 2014
The Criminal Negligence of Non-Intervention
Bruce Tang argues that we can never permit the suffering of others, even if it is politically unpopular.
22nd September 2014
Religion: Force of Evil or Force for Good?
Ben Farren and Samuel Gilmore argue each side of the coin in answer to the question: Is religion detrimental to society?
11th September 2014
Private Education—worth the cash?
As part of our a Welcome Week Educational Special, Ashika Vijay tells us why she thinks private education isn’t worth the money.
10th September 2014
Frustrating A-levels makes the prospect of university even better
As part of our Welcome Week Education Special, David Brierley tells us why he thinks the failure of A-levels and standardised testing makes university a more exciting opportunity.
19th March 2014
A response to the ‘crisis of apathy’
General secretary Grace Skelton responds to last week’s elections criticism, reminding you why you should vote
18th March 2014
I, too, am prejudiced
With the ‘I, too, am’ project sweeping universities around the world, Alice Rigby addressed the casual prejudices we witness every day