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America’s War With Democracy

Comment writer Saskia Hirst takes a satirical look at Trump's response to chaos in the Capitol, contrasting it with his response to BLM protests as it appears 2021 is already giving 2020 a run for its money

‘From Very Difficult to Difficult’: Biden’s Quest ‘To Heal The Soul of America’ Will Take More Than Kind Words

Comment Writer Charlie Millington takes a closer look at the Democrats win in Georgia, arguing that Biden will have to adopt moderate policies to restore unity to the country which is more divided than ever

We Must Look to the Past to Explain the Extreme Racial Injustices in American Healthcare Suffered by African Americans

Comment Writer Miren Sowden discusses the racial inequalities in American healthcare, arguing that they have a disastrous impact on African Americans

Why We Must Stand In Solidarity with the Kisan Protests

Comment Writer Rhea Phagura takes a look at the current Punjab protests against reforms to the rules that have protected farmers from exploitation, arguing that we must stand in solidarity against this exploitative move

The Recent Leaking of Explicit Images of Irish Women and the Implications This Will Have on the Victims

Comment Writer Ffion Haf discusses the recent news that explicit images of thousands of Irish women has been linked, arguing that criminal laws against this need to be passed

The Shameful Sexism Inherent in the ‘Spycops’ Scandal

Comment Editor Freya Wainstein delves deeper into the devastating impact of unacknowledged sexism in the 'Spycops' scandal, arguing that this incident represents women's systemic mistreatment in the justice system

The Bronze Lady: Symbol of Progress or Pain?

Comment Writer Samir Sehgal discusses the controversy surrounding a new Margaret Thatcher statue, arguing that its cost of £100,000 in taxpayer money ironically speaks to Thatcher's legacy of structural unemployment

The Troubling Effects of Free Speech and Secularism on the Muslim Community in France

Reflecting on the recent acts of terrorism in France, Comment Editor Chelsie Henshaw considers how the country's liberal policies have affected the image and treatment of the Muslim Community

New Equality Commissioner Jessica Butcher and Her Damaging Views on Gender Equality

Comment Writer Emma Davis discusses the recent appointment of Jessica Butcher as an equality minister, arguing that her views on gender discrimination make her an unsuitable candidate for the job

A Pointless Defence: The Government’s Move to Slash Foreign Aid Will be Catastrophic

Music Editor Robbie Hawken argues that the government's plans to increase the defence budget while drastically cutting back on foreign aid is misguided and deeply troubling

Tragic Migrant Deaths are the Fault of the Government, Regardless of What They Want Us to Believe

Comment Writer Georgina O'Donnell discusses the government's handling of the refugee crisis, arguing that whilst they label migrant deaths a 'tragedy', it is their policy that is at fault

A Devolution Disaster: Is Indyref 2 on The Horizon?

Comment Writer Andrew Bailey takes a closer look at the PM's comments on the devolution 'disaster', arguing that we will have to wait until the May elections to see whether Indyref 2 may become a reality