PARIS, LONDON, PHOENIX: questioning surrogacy
Astrid Healy relates Paris Hilton’s surrogacy to a broader phenomenon of commodification, arguing that feminists should critically engage with new reproductive practices, looking beyond liberal understandings of choice.
(Conservative) Party in the USA: Lessons from Liz Truss’ Awkward CPAC Cameo
Nick Papanicolaou argues that Truss’ CPAC appearance is just one of the growing parallels between the Conservative and Republican parties.
Axis of Resistance or Axis of Reluctance? The Gaza War in Regional Perspective
Tamara Himani argues that the course of Israel’s war on Gaza threatens to erode the legitimacy of the Axis of Resistance as strategic interests prevail over idealistic rhetoric
What are Western Cameras really Uncovering in Gaza?
Mohamed Elleissy writes from Cairo, assessing western media narratives surrounding coverage of the current conflict in Gaza
Rishi’s sunk: The incompetence of our Prime Minister
Ben Curtis argues that Rishi Sunak is not just dangerously right wing and at the forefront of incredibly cynical politics, but that he is completely inept at both.
Unmasking the Theatrics: A Call for Substance in Digital Politics
Mohammed Hassan critiques the contemporary political landscape dominated by aesthetic-centric digital activism, emphasising the need for substantive engagement over performative gestures.
The Arithmetic of Atrocities
Tamara Himani argues that we are asking the wrong questions about Gaza.
“They lie and lie and lie with impunity”: South Wales Police’s Role In Three Killings
Kaya Davies traces three of many instances of the South Wales Police force’s malpractice, arguing that South Wales Police have sought to dehumanise both their victims and the communities they serve in their media management.
‘Security or Surveillance?’: Facewatch and The Conservatives
Norpell Wilberforce examines the Conservatives’ smokescreen shoplifting to roll out unregulated facial surveillance technology
Being a Cambridge Jew Since 7 October
Sarah Levy discusses her experiences of antisemitism since the the 7th of October.
Palestine: A North African Perspective
Dounia El Barhdadi discusses Islamaphobia and Western colonial narratives, bringing a North African perspective to the language and rhetoric used to discuss Palestine.
Why the Rwanda Decision Was So Unexpected
Analysing the Supreme Court’s ruling against the government on Wednesday 15th November, Kaya Davies argues this showed surprising resistance by the Court to the current government’s war against the ECHR.
(Medical) Neglect of the Female: A Manifesto for New Intersectionalism
‘Notice how unnoticed we are!’ Madeleine Baber on gender norms, biology, and the neglect of the female.
Men’s Mental Health: Suffering In Silence
Ben Curtis argues that men’s mental health month is passing us by unnoticed, and that it is high time to do November justice.
A Tale of Two Transport Systems: Westminster’s Persistent Abandonment of The North of England
Ben Curtis argues that the scrapping of HS2 is no isolated incident, but is instead the latest evidence of Westminster’s persistent abandonment of the North of England.
The Rugged Road to Syrian Justice
Tamara Himani aruges that the history of Syrian protests against the Assad regime has important parallels and lessons for understanding the ongoing wars between Russia and Ukraine, as well as Israel and Palestine.
Cop out: why the Casey review won’t change anything
Harvey Brown argues that the latest expose of institutional racism, misogyny and homophobia in the Met is part of a vicious and expensive cycle of reviews and reoffending, which can only be broken by defunding the police entirely.
Resist the Government’s Rhetoric: Asylum seekers are welcome here
With the Conservative party mounting increasing attacks on asylum seekers, Bella Cross argues that Lineker makes a fair comparison, and the UK is on a path towards increasing fascism
"The problem is emotional, not intellectual": Why Men Don’t Cry
Reflecting on his own experiences of masculinity and of his male role models, Ralph Jeffreys argues it’s time for men to start collectively doing the work to challenge toxic forms of masculinity.