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Macpherson Report: What We Are Yet to Learn
This past weekend marked the 20th anniversary of Sir William Macpherson's report into police handling of the Stephen Lawrence Case. The report famously labelled London’s...
Culture Club: Veganism in 2018 – Vegan Language?
“Trying to enforce non-meaty alternatives to phrases like ‘bring home the bacon’ will only harm the veganism cause” writes Jessica Brown for The Guardian....
Sahle-Work Zewde and the Ethiopia Shift
July 9: Ethiopia ends its state of war with Eritrea, which had been going on for decades. The decision will “promote close cooperation in political,...
“Dieciocho”: What history and country-wide partying means for modern Chile
A month ago, I was fortunate enough to be in Chile for by far their most important holiday of the year, "Dieciocho". These celebrations...
Around the World in LGBT Days
The gay community has been slowly making strides toward legislative progress in the Western world, with Australia recently having voted in support of gay marriage. Yet the world still...
Unusual Politicians
Sol Campbell
When ex-England international footballer Sol Campbell retired in 2011, convention indicated that an unsuccessful spell managing in the lower leagues, perhaps at Swindon...
The Reformation Game- 500 years later
Five hundred years ago, on 31 October, Martin Luther nailed a list of ninety-five theses onto the door of a church in Wittenberg, sparking...
Saudi’s Prince Salman promises rapid cultural reform
On October 24 at an investment conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin-Salman announced NEOM, a high-tech, futuristic city with a...
Brexit negotiations continue to falter
The Message was simple: 'Brexit means Brexit'. One year following the referendum that divided the nation, the most epic divorce of the century is...
Trump’s trepidation at possibilities of Iran deal
US President Donald Trump has announced he will not certify that Iran is complying with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, commonly known as...
