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 […]
Politics in pink: is Labour’s pink van really a cause for concern?
In the run up to the General Election, a ‘magenta’ bus, manned by female Labour MPs, is currently touring the country and engaging with women on female-orientated political issues such as childcare, the gender pay-gap […]
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 […]
Let’s get (non) Binary, Trans* Queer sex ed on the map
Sex and Relationship Education (SRE) is dramatically failing the LGBTQ community. It seems ridiculous that in 2015, a government who has legalised same-sex marriage within the last year cannot produce a SRE policy that sufficiently […]
“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 […]
Is it that nutty to call a child Nutella?
There are plenty of names you could describe as being sweet, but Nutella takes that all to a new level. For better or for worse however, the baby name inspired by a nutty household chocolate […]