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'Kill the Bill': A delayed bill shows that protestors are saving the future of protests

A bill that could change the way that people protest has been delayed “until after Easter”, showing that protests can work

Amy Hollywood

Mar 19, 20211 min read

A decade after the San Fernando massacres, Mexico’s drug war continues

Mexico’s crime syndicates are just as much a part of the country’s infrastructure as its government

Cat Nicholls

Mar 16, 20211 min read

How quarantine has fed Italy’s addiction to body image

Home to a society obsessed with body image, Italy is undergoing an eating disorder crisis

Olivia Rafferty

Mar 16, 20212 min read

Entry level feminism: Books to help you champion equality in 2021

Feminism, like most social movements, is complex. Here are four must-reads unpacking the importance of gender equality

Cat Nicholls

Mar 16, 20211 min read

Seven controversial medical practices involving animals

Animals are still being used in clinical trials and illegal practices today despite ongoing controversy

Kani Talabani

Mar 14, 20212 min read

Three reasons why the India farmers’ protests matter

With support from celebrities and activists, India's farmers continue to protest against agricultural laws

Amy Hollywood

Mar 14, 20211 min read

Five social media influencers giving the deaf community a platform

Following World Hearing Day, meet the deaf social media influencers highlighting disability rights and giving the deaf community a platform

Olivia Rafferty

Mar 14, 20211 min read

Protests replace parties on Tunisia's independence day

Tunisia marked its freedom last week with continuing protests for citizens’ rights amid growing divisions between the country’s leaders

Olivia Rafferty

Mar 11, 20211 min read

The digital events evolution of the Natural History Museum

The renowned museum has been creative with its online events and exhibitions to adapt to lockdown restrictions

Kani Talabani

Mar 11, 20212 min read

Mother diagnosed with ovarian cancer sees son raise £8,000 for cancer charity

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. 11-year-old Jack Carson set the fundraising bar high by surpassing his target in days

Amy Hollywood

Mar 11, 20212 min read

Being Middle Eastern in a middle-class suburb

Life in the suburbs isn't all it's cut out to be, especially if you're a Middle Eastern person living amongst a sea of middle-class Brits

Kani Talabani

Mar 11, 20212 min read

Hong Kong’s BNO visas highlight Britain’s bias towards the rich

Whilst 5.2 million Hong Kong nationals are welcomed into the UK, refugees from elsewhere are being shunned

Cat Nicholls

Mar 11, 20212 min read

Lost local history: Imperial ties of Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton is known for its industrial history and football club. But what about the imperial past it holds?

Amy Hollywood

Mar 11, 20212 min read