“There is no one thing called ‘journalism’; no single entity called ‘news’; no single recognisable entity for a ‘journalist’.” Alan Rusbridger, former Editor-in-Chief of The Guardian Journalists were once gatekeepers of […]
Phillip Morris’ U-Turn: Big Cigarette Manufacturer Urges Smokers to Quit
With a packet of 20 Marlboro Gold in the UK setting you back at around £11, it may seem surprising that Philip Morris has plans to stop selling here. The parent company of Marlboro, Philip […]
The US Midterms: What Is The State Of Play With One Week To Go Until Election Day?
The U.S. midterm elections are a vital, but often overlooked, part of the U.S. democratic process Every two years, one-third of the Senate – the upper chamber of the law-making branch of the government, and […]
Making Misandry A Hate Crime Hinders The Fight For Gender Equality
For hundreds of years, women have been oppressed and victimised by men and yet, the crimes committed against women have failed to be categorised as hate crimes. A hate crime is defined as a crime […]
“It Doesn’t Matter”: WWE and Saudi Arabia
I have been a life-long fan of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). And yes, I am acutely aware of the ridiculous nature of this simulated sport. Professional wrestling is predicated upon the idea that you suspend […]
Is Merkel Finished?
After almost 13 years as Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel has finally lost credibility as leader. According to a poll by ZDF television, 56 per cent of Germans think Merkel should now step down from […]
Women Come In All Shapes And Sizes: The ASA Was Right To Ban Breast Enlargement Ads
‘Love Island’: a guilty pleasure for most on a warm summer’s night. What you may have also been watching in the breaks was MYA’s breast enlargement TV adverts, which branded the surgery as the opportunity […]
An Outside Perspective of British Drinking Culture
When I arrived in Leeds from my native Italy in September, I prepared myself for Brit drinking culture through binge-watching all of the comedy series Peepshow. Thanks to that show, I was aware that British […]
Pariah or Problematic? Azealia Banks vs. Lana Del Rey
Not for the first time, the ‘212’ rapper Azealia Banks has found herself embroiled in a raging Twitter war. This time it was with ‘Video Games’ songstress Lana Del Rey. The feud started last week […]
Does The LGBT+ Community Have A Problem With Hierarchy?
The LGBT+ community is frequently called the ‘gay community’ by much of wider society. This seems exclusive and would be all too easy to write off as a privileged majority playing catch up if the […]
Why A Papal Visit to North Korea Could Be A Step In A Better Direction For Both Institutions
In the latest of a series of moves that have seemed to herald a new, more liberal trajectory for North Korea, Dictator Kim Jong-Un has announced that he’s to invite the Pope to visit the […]
Both The Conservatives And Labour Are Wrong About Housing
As it stands, the people of Britain are quite divided. There is, though, one issue that brings them all together – housing. There’s a rare consensus in Britain that cuts across all the political spectrum. […]