Comment Editor Chelsie Henshaw reflects on the social media reaction to BLM protests, particularly one she attempted to organise in her own town, suggesting the same outrage is not found at those flouting social distancing in other ways
Comment Writer Colette Fountain discusses the lack of female protagonists in children's literature and, in particular, the influence of Jacqueline Wilson's novels
Comment Writer Holly Pittaway discusses how blackface stems from white male fragility, arguing that sex plays an important role in blackface
Comment Writer Charlotte Whittle considers the recent reversal of trans rights in both the UK and USA, suggesting that it is an issue of human rights and a serious threat to an already vulnerable group
Comment Writer Laura Bull discusses recent flouting of social distancing measures, with many flocking to the beach, football celebrations and house parties
Comment Writer Cerys Holliday explores why there is a need for increased mental health support for LGBTQ+ community members during lockdown
Comment Writer Sophie Utteridge discusses the inspirational work of Mary Jackson, and the recent recognition of this by NASA, arguing that NASA is taking the necessary steps to tackle institutional racism
Comment Writer Katie Jellicoe discusses the 'defund the police' initiative, and argues that there is a need for a redistribution of funds to other areas of society, for example, youth centres
Comment Editor Abby Spreadborough considers Robert Jenrick's dubious involvement with a property developer in East London and the importance of affordable housing for deprived communities
Comment Writer Laura Bull discusses the Tulsa Massacre and why it is still relevant today, arguing that Trump's Tulsa rally was insensitive
Comment Editor Freya Wainstein discusses the recent sacking of Rebecca Long-Bailey, and why this is a step in the right direction for the Labour Party to regain the trust of the Jewish community
Comment Writer Katie Porteous discusses the recent slip-ups in the media from Dominic Raab and Matt Hancock, questioning whether our cabinet ministers are out of touch
Protesters vs Sunseekers: A Social Media Reaction Indicative of Systemic Racism
Comment Editor Chelsie Henshaw reflects on the social media reaction to BLM protests, particularly one she attempted to organise in her own town, suggesting the same outrage is not found at those flouting social distancing in other ways
Heroines and Heroes: Why Children’s Literature Needs More Female Protagonists
Comment Writer Colette Fountain discusses the lack of female protagonists in children's literature and, in particular, the influence of Jacqueline Wilson's novels
Blackface and Sex: How Blackface is Rooted in White Male Fragility
Comment Writer Holly Pittaway discusses how blackface stems from white male fragility, arguing that sex plays an important role in blackface
Trans Rights Under Fire: Is Progress a Threat to Boris Johnson and Donald Trump?
Comment Writer Charlotte Whittle considers the recent reversal of trans rights in both the UK and USA, suggesting that it is an issue of human rights and a serious threat to an already vulnerable group
Sun, Sea and Coronavirus
Comment Writer Laura Bull discusses recent flouting of social distancing measures, with many flocking to the beach, football celebrations and house parties
Internal Isolation: Why More Needs to be Done for LGBTQ+ Mental Health
Comment Writer Cerys Holliday explores why there is a need for increased mental health support for LGBTQ+ community members during lockdown
Hidden Figures: The Legacy of Mary Jackson
Comment Writer Sophie Utteridge discusses the inspirational work of Mary Jackson, and the recent recognition of this by NASA, arguing that NASA is taking the necessary steps to tackle institutional racism
What ‘Defund The Police’ Really Means
Comment Writer Katie Jellicoe discusses the 'defund the police' initiative, and argues that there is a need for a redistribution of funds to other areas of society, for example, youth centres
Transparency and Trust Are More Important Than Ever, The Westferry Planning Row Proves it
Comment Editor Abby Spreadborough considers Robert Jenrick's dubious involvement with a property developer in East London and the importance of affordable housing for deprived communities
The Legacy of the Tulsa Massacre
Comment Writer Laura Bull discusses the Tulsa Massacre and why it is still relevant today, arguing that Trump's Tulsa rally was insensitive
The Sacking of Rebecca Long-Bailey: Starmer is Serious About Tackling Antisemitism, Clearly Many on The Left Are Not
Comment Editor Freya Wainstein discusses the recent sacking of Rebecca Long-Bailey, and why this is a step in the right direction for the Labour Party to regain the trust of the Jewish community
Are Cabinet Ministers Out of Touch?
Comment Writer Katie Porteous discusses the recent slip-ups in the media from Dominic Raab and Matt Hancock, questioning whether our cabinet ministers are out of touch