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Author: Zaman Keinath-Esmail
Zaman Keinath-Esmail (she/her) is an Opinion Editor at The Oxford Blue. She studies Physics, sits on various society and college committees, and generally advocates for equal rights for everyone. When not in Oxford, she can be found in Washington, DC.
New Year, Same Old Problems
“The events of the past year are not unexpected flukes: they are simply the unmasking of problems that have been festering for years or even decades.”
Zaman Keinath-Esmail examines why the optimism surrounding the New Year is misplaced.
Trans Day of Remembrance: remembering the dead and supporting the living
“It should not be up to trans people to fix society. It is incumbent upon everyone to work to eliminate transphobia, and to create a truly just and equal world.”
Why I refuse to wear the red remembrance poppy
Zaman Keinath-Esmail examines the issues surrounding remembrance day poppies.
St Catherine’s College issues U-turn over body camera threat
St Catherine’s College has issued a statement to The Oxford Blue indicating an apparent reversal of its earlier decision to issue body cameras to its junior deans and porters.
The Oxford Blue’s Bargains: helping our local businesses thrive
We have compiled a list of our favourite local independent businesses to create a discount scheme, to encourage our readers to shop at these locations, providing them with much-needed revenue.
St Catherine’s College issues body cameras after breach of Covid guidelines
St Catherine’s College is providing porters and junior deans with body cameras to enable them to “identify individuals in breach of regulations”, according to an email seen by The Oxford Blue.
This week in transphobia: Oxford does it again
Zaman Keinath-Esmail explores the transphobic views of the leaders of the Oxford Martin School’s programme on Women’s Equality
Feelings don’t care about facts
Zaman Keinath-Esmail explores the interplay between facts, feelings, and liberalism’s failings.
Vote Joe
Zaman Keinath-Esmail (reluctantly) makes the case for Joe Biden for president.