Sinophobia and Anti-Asian Hate: A Guide
Amid the unsettling rise of anti-Chinese, Asian and East-Asian hate crimes since the start of Covid-19, Choon explains the term Sinophobia.
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Giulia Paganucci
- Mar 29, 2021
- 5 min
Holocaust Memorial Day
Many marginalised populations suffered during the Holocaust; this guide will focus on the history and importance of remembering it.
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Mohamed Abdulkahar
- Mar 26, 2021
- 4 min
What is the 'Special Relationship' Between the UK and the US, and Does it Still Exist?
The UK has boasted a 'special relationship' with the US for decades. Mo looks at where this came from, and why it might be set to change.
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Mohamed Abdulkahar
- Mar 25, 2021
- 4 min
What Are the Abraham Accords and Why Are They So Significant?
The Abraham Accords are a set of agreements designed to establish peace. How did they come into fruition and why are they important?
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Mohamed Abdulkahar
- Mar 19, 2021
- 4 min
Why is North Korea Considered Such a Threat by So Many Countries?
What caused the divide in Korea? How did Kim Jong-un get into power? What are the threats to, and responses from the West? Find out more...
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Mohamed Abdulkahar
- Mar 17, 2021
- 3 min
India and Pakistan, a Brief History
India and Pakistan gained their independence in 1947, since then they have endured a series of conflicts...but why and what is going on now?
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Sara Ipakchi
- Mar 12, 2021
- 5 min
Guide: UK Stop & Search Rights
What is Stop and Search, and why is it used? Sara runs through the protocol, its impact on British people of colour and knowing our rights.
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Mohamed Abdulkahar
- Mar 11, 2021
- 3 min
Why is Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Imprisoned in Iran?
Why is Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Imprisoned in Iran? This guide uncovers why she was arrested and the international responses received.
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Konrad Rynski
- Mar 10, 2021
- 4 min
What is QAnon? Behind the Conspiracy Theory
What is QAnon and how is it linked to Trumpism? Konrad tackles this far-fetched yet worryingly wide-reaching conspiracy theory.
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Kimia Ipakchi
- Feb 26, 2021
- 5 min
Guide: What Causes Climate Change?
Before we can find solutions to the climate crisis, it's important that we understand what causes it. Kimia explores the main contributors.
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Xanthe Saunders Martin
- Feb 25, 2021
- 5 min
The History of Tea in Britain
Despite its stereotypes with British culture, it took centuries for tea to arrive in the West. So what is its history? Why was it important?
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Giulia Paganucci
- Feb 19, 2021
- 6 min
The Environmental Impact of Food Waste
The amount of food waste has reached a level that can no longer be ignored. Giulia explores the environmental impact and how to combat it.
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Flora Fitzpatrick
- Feb 18, 2021
- 4 min
Why did the EU Try to Trigger Article 16?
In January, Brussels said that it would trigger article 16 of the Northern Ireland (NI) protocol, but what does this mean? Flora explains...
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Polly Lauryn Thomas
- Feb 9, 2021
- 4 min
Guide: What is a Carbon Footprint?
We have been informed about our carbon footprint, but what does that actually mean and how should we change? Polly explains more here...
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Flora Fitzpatrick
- Feb 4, 2021
- 6 min
Guide: Police Brutality in the UK
Many discussions around institutional racism and police brutality focus on the US. But Flora explains why the UK is definitely not innocent.
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Laura Gilbert
- Feb 3, 2021
- 4 min
Immigration to the UK in the 20th Century
Immigration is not new to the UK, but why have we seen such a surge in numbers in the 20th century? Laura breaks it down in this guide.
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Ruby-Mae Radcliffe
- Feb 2, 2021
- 5 min
What is Censorship and Shadow Banning on Instagram, and Who Experiences it?
Whilst Instagram provides many people with their own communities online, for some they are subjected to censorship and shadow banning....
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Xanthe Saunders Martin
- Jan 28, 2021
- 4 min
Guide: The Evolution of Women's Rights in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia have a huge problem of gender equality. In this guide, Xanthe explains the positive advances for women in recent years.
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Flora Fitzpatrick
- Jan 27, 2021
- 5 min
Guide: The Circular Economy
Earth's natural resources are in grave danger of running out. Flora explains how the circular economy model could provide the solution.
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Ed Hagen
- Jan 26, 2021
- 4 min
Guide: The New Immigration System
One of the hot topics which follows Brexit debates is that of immigration, so what is the layout for the new system? Ed's guide tells all.
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