Power without accountability: Boris Johnson and the House of Lords
Jeevika Bali analyses Boris Johnson’s new House of Lord’s list and its implications for British democracy.
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The Benefits of Brexit
Four years after the referendum, we may confidently state that Boris, Nigel and Jacob have been proven right; Brexit has been a glorious success, as it has brought prosperity and good governance to the people….
My Sweet Lords
William Atinkson argues against the public criticism of Boris Johnson’s appointments and the House of Lords itself.
The right to an enjoyable existence: life, liberty, happiness and COVID-19
In light of the pandemic, Alessandro Giacometto reflects on the duty of government and our right to happiness as well as to life and liberty.
Remembering George Floyd’s death: lessons to take away from the police bodycam video
On the 25th of May 2020, 46-year-old Black American George Floyd, a Minneapolis resident, was killed while in police custody by Officer Derek Chauvin. He had been handcuffed, volunteered to lie face down against the…
I May Disagree with what You Say
Henrietta Claydon explores what can lie behind the apparent ideological neutrality of protecting free speech.
My family denies my identity, but I am determined to be myself
A new article in our series “I’m human too”, Zella describes her experience of transitioning while in a transphobic household.
Would you pay $1,585 for an unpaid remote internship?
In April in the midst of lockdown, subscribers received an alluring email from TARGETjobs. Phoebe Hennell and Jack Chong discuss a new set of internships where the intern has to pay to take part.
Don’t mention Track and Trace
The talented Ellie Thompson’s take on Track and Trace.
The new calorie measures are dangerous, not helpful
After the announcement of the new obesity strategy, our writer explores how calorie counting is more destructive than it is helpful.