Should the UK switch up its approach to recreational drug use?
Following news that Jamal Edwards’ death was caused by the consumption of illegal substances and that Brexit is to blame for the sharp and potentially harmful increase in fake MDMA sales, Brits are turning their attention to the government’s harm reduction efforts – or lack thereof. When trawling through the...
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British gardeners encouraged to take part in No Mow May
The charity Plantlife is asking Brits to stop mowing their lawns for one month in order give blooming spring wildlife a much needed boost. Over the next few weeks, you may notice your neighbour’s garden is looking a little unkept as thousands of people across the UK partake in No...
Global displaced population passes 100m for first time
The UN refugee agency regrettably states that the global population of forcibly displaced people has passed 100m for the first time. This ‘staggering milestone’ calls for urgent action to address the underlying causes. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sealed it, at least 14m people have been pushed from their homes...
Why is a drop in female LGBTQIA+ clubs concerning?
Queer nightlife spaces have consistently been at the heart of the LGBTQIA+ community. However, narratives of misogyny and the dramatic decrease in the number of lesbian bars force us to ask - who has the right to take up space in a queer venue? Modern queer culture is a wonderful...
Gen-Z could become homeowners before most Millennials
While Millennials are busy complaining that they’ll never become homeowners, Gen-Z is taking the necessary steps to ensure they will be - even if that comes with risk. Have you taken a look at the housing market recently? From the perspective of a young professional (and depending on where you live),...
Exclusive – Jerome Foster and Elijah McKenzie-Jackson talk intersectional activism
The Gen Zers have dedicated their lives to mobilising young people into action. I spoke with them about the many facets of taking a stand against social and environmental injustice. When it comes to the unified fight against our current climate crisis, Jerome Foster and Elijah McKenzie-Jackson are a...
Oxford protest against trans conversion therapy
Hundreds gathered in Oxford to protest the government’s failure to ban trans conversion therapy. On the 19th April, Oxford saw hundreds of protestors turn up in Bonn Square to voice their anger at Boris Johnson’s government leaving the trans community out of plans to ban conversion therapy. The protest was organised by the recently formed Oxford Against Conversion Therapy, and was supported by Oxford Pride, the Oxford University Labour Society, Oxford...
Compassion fatigue: is Gen Z numb to tragedy?
In the age of 24-hour news, we’ve never been more aware of the appalling events taking place across the globe every day. Faced with ceaseless negative content that no longer seems to shock or arouse indignation the way it used to, are we gradually losing our capacity to react? Unless you’ve mastered the art of switching off and are consequently one of the few with a below-average screen time (people...
Why did Imran Khan’s Pakistani government fall?
On 9th April, Pakistan’s former PM Imran Khan lost a no-confidence vote after several attempts to retain power such as dissolving the parliament. Despite these desperate attempts to stay in power, why did he lose - and what’s going to happen next? If you’ve been following the news recently, you’ll have come across headlines such as ‘Pakistan’s PM loses no-confidence vote’ or ‘Pakistan’s PM ousted from power’. It may come as...
Ukrainian refugees are being preyed upon by British hosts
The UN wants to prevent single British men from offering their homes up to female Ukrainian refugees over concerns about sexual exploitation. As Russia’s brutal invasion rages on, the number of people looking to leave Ukraine continues to grow. To help facilitate Ukrainians with finding a place to live in the UK, a government-backed program called Homes for Ukraine has encouraged people living in Britain to register to become hosts...
