On Monday 23rd February, Conservative MP Fiona Bruce proposed her amendment to the 1967 Abortion Act. which would clarify that abortions on the basis of gender were illegal in the UK. Bruce has been leading […]
Being straight about ‘coming out’
It is hardly an original or acute observation to note that heterosexuals feel no need to ‘come out’, but that LGBTQ people do. And yet it raises a very important point; immediately there is a […]
The hidden costs of our ‘free press’
For the past couple of weeks, HSBC have dominated headlines over accusations that they have conducted a scheme allowing worldwide tax evasion on a massive scale for some of the richest and most corrupt individuals […]
The impact of advertising on editorial: thoughts on Peter Oborne’s resignation from The Telegraph
Peter Oborne’s resignation from the Telegraph last week was bold, poignant and has shocked many, but none more so than the media world. As is the nature of a scandal in a digital age, the fallout […]
The cruel reality of 50 Shades of Grey
There’s something incredibly frightening about Fifty Shades of Grey, and it’s nothing to do with the awful new cinematic adaptation. Whilst it seems that E.L James’ novel has been softened up for the big screen, […]
Is not having children ‘selfish’?
In a recent speech, Pope Francis criticised couples who choose not to have children, claiming it was a ‘selfish act’. The Gryphon asks: is not having children by choice selfish? Yes James Gibson Pope Francis […]
It’s not ‘gay’ to be gay
When does a petty insult go too far? Whether meant as an attack on a person’s sexuality or not, the word ‘gay’ is surely not necessary to express distaste for something. Though it could be […]
“My home country lost its innocence”: reflections on the Danish terror attacks
On Valentine’s Day, my home country of Denmark lost its innocence. A lone gunman fired an automatic weapon into the crowd of an event about freedom of speech. A 55 year old civilian died and […]
No More Page 3: a hindrance or a help?
I am the first to jump on the feminist bandwagon wherever possible, but when, a few weeks ago, the Sun supposedly ‘banned’ Page 3 for a whole 24 hours, I wasn’t celebrating a victory over […]
“That’s so gay”: we need to tackle homophobia in schools
When I was in primary school, “That’s so gay” used to echo around the playground as frequently as the dreaded cries of: “Tig, your it!” and “Bulldog!” For my peers and me, “gay” was a […]
Boys, Balls and Banter: why football is struggling to keep up with society
Last November I had something that resembled an existential crisis when my beloved Wigan Athletic – the team I have supported through thick, thin, promotion, cup glory and relegation since 25th March 2000 (a 2-0 […]
The big snubs of the Oscars – Everything is not Awesome
Oh dear. What was wrong with the Academy this year? Sparking discussions about the presence of minorities and women not just in awards contention but across western cinema in general, it’s fair to say that […]