Jamie Speka reflects on the key features of conservative political ideology pertaining to human rights, the effects of its rising prevalence around the world, and the future of the political landscape in the new era of conservatism.
Conservatism
Roseanne Barr(ed) – on conservative sitcom families
Sitcom audiences often think that their favourite shows must exist in a binary, perhaps a result of America’s almost humorously centrist perspectives. Hence, Roseanne was thought of as the “natural” binary to the left-leaning sitcoms such as Modern Family, or the “wholesome conservative” opposite of edgily racist comedians or cartoons. The show tries to play […]
“So it goes on!” – an interview with Ann Widdecombe
To the minds of many, there are two Ann Widdecombes: one is the Strictly Come Dancing queen whose salsa stomps won the nation’s hearts in 2010; the other is the fierce Conservative politician whose 23 year career has never fallen short of controversy. Her views on abortion, the death penalty and LGBT rights have all […]
“If you misrepresent me, I’ll haunt you after I’m dead” – an interview with Peter Hitchens
Peter Hitchens is a man of many beliefs: beliefs which consistently ruffle the feathers of ‘mainstream’ society. In recent weeks, Hitchens has said some fascinating things – the Conservative party is “socialist”, mass immigration is a “catastrophe”, and the UK is “finished” – so I’ve agreed to a phone call with the man himself, to […]
Coming out as a Conservative
Adam Smith examines the problems people have with identifying as a Conservative: Hello. My name is Adam. And I’m not a Conservative. Wow, does it feel good to get that off my chest; especially in Exeter, where the the most popular single party for university students is on the Right. But, our humble little university is going […]