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Mohamed Abdulkahar
- Mar 3, 2021
- 4 min
Why is There a Coup in Myanmar?
On February 1st this year, Myanmar’s military started a coup led by General Min Aung Hlaing. Why did this happen and what will happen next?
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Larisa-Emanuela Cuturean
- Mar 2, 2021
- 6 min
Aliens at the Borders: The Journey of Latin American Migrant Children to the US
What is it like to be a migrant child forced to flee your homeland? Larisa explores the journey of Latin American migrant children to the US
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Elaine Sanderson
- Feb 23, 2021
- 4 min
From Period Poverty to Period Dignity
Millions of women are experiencing direct consequences of period poverty worldwide, such as being held back. Elaine gives the scoop...
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Zac Francis
- Feb 17, 2021
- 4 min
Antisemitism and Conspiracy Theories
Why are there so many conspiracies surrounding the Jewish people, and where have they come from? Zac tackles this antisemitic propaganda.
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Zenab Khan
- Feb 16, 2021
- 6 min
Alexei Navalny and Russia: What’s Happening?
Alexei Navalny has gained prominence as Russia’s leading opposition figure, but what's going on now? Matthew informs us in this article.
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Andra Radulescu
- Feb 10, 2021
- 8 min
Antisemitism in the Labour Party: A Failure of British Politics and Media
Where did accusations of antisemitism within Labour come from? Andra examines the extent of this issue within British politics and media.
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Zenab Khan
- Feb 1, 2021
- 7 min
The UK's Stance on Protests in Hong Kong
In light of the 2019 anti-government protests in Hong Kong, Zenab examines their impact and the history between the UK and Hong Kong.
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Sara Ipakchi
- Jan 29, 2021
- 6 min
Racism and Representation in Children’s Books
What is the history of racial representation in children's books, and why is it so crucial to achieving racial equality? Sara explores.
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Christophe Locatelli
- Jan 22, 2021
- 5 min
LGBTQ+ Education: The Legacy of Section 28
What was Section 28? And what is its legacy in today's Britain? Find out in Christophe's article.
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Polly Lauryn Thomas
- Jan 21, 2021
- 5 min
The Mary Wollstonecraft statue
There’s been a fair amount of controversy around the addition of the Mary Wollstonecraft monument to Islington. But why? Polly explains.
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Zenab Khan
- Jan 20, 2021
- 7 min
Biden's Foreign Policy Aims
In light of Trump's exit from the White House, Zenab's article clarifies Biden's aims for Foreign Policy during his presidency.
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Beth Hunter
- Jan 18, 2021
- 5 min
Who Are Our MPs and Why does it Matter?
MPs serve as the spokespeople for the general public in Parliament. So who are they, and why do they matter so much?
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Abbie Harby
- Jan 13, 2021
- 7 min
Can Lifestyle Change Save the Planet?
It might be easy to think that your individual habits won't make a difference to the planet. Abbie explains why this isn't the case.
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Mohamed Abdulkahar
- Jan 12, 2021
- 6 min
Why is a Fox News Style Media Coverage So Popular?
Fox News has drawn criticism for its sensationalist reporting and irresponsible messaging, so why is it so popular? Mo investigates.
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Katrina James
- Jan 8, 2021
- 4 min
Terrorism in the US Capitol: How Has the Media Responded?
How have different news outlets reported on Trump protesters’ attack on Congress, and why does this matter? Katrina takes a close look.
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Flora Fitzpatrick
- Jan 7, 2021
- 6 min
Why Do Some Young Women Reject Feminism and the Label 'Feminist'?
In spite of the growth and progress of the feminist movement, there are many young women who refuse this label. Flora finds out why.
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Elaine Sanderson
- Dec 29, 2020
- 3 min
The Link Between Covid-19 and the Environment
Covid-19 is not the first pandemic linked to environmental destruction. Elaine explains how human activity has aided the spread of diseases.
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Ed Hagen
- Dec 22, 2020
- 4 min
UK Political Parties' Perspectives on Brexit
As the Britain continues to scramble for an exit deal, Ed takes a look at the UK political parties' relationships with the EU.
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Abbie Jones
- Dec 21, 2020
- 5 min
A Look at the Sainsbury's Christmas Advert and its Racist Responses
The Sainsbury's 2020 Christmas advert featuring a Black British family has spurred outrage - but why? Abbie takes a closer look.
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