How can films be politically engaging?
Mischa Alexander asks how films can prove politically engaging, using recent examples from Hollywood cinema.
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To Kill a Mockingbird: West End stage adaptation
Jasmine Dhesi writes on the stage adaptation of Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" being brought to the West End.
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Why debates are just bad TV
Reece Goodall discusses the premise of political debates on TV and why he believes the structure of them does not work.
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What your vote could mean for the future of Brexit and our climate
Aaron Cheema explores the environmental consequences the carrying out of Brexit may hold for UK in the lead up to the 2019 general election
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2119: We are stuck in a Brexit Groundhog Day
It was a bright and sunny day at Brussels, in 2119. The 31st of October, to be exact. The reporters and the Brexit pilgrims were standing on either side of a cordoned-off red carpet, leading to Brexit House, the venue for the signing of the Brexit extension. The Brexit Extension...
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2019: A detailed analysis of party politics
As I sat down to watch the 2019 General Election debate, I was full of optimism. This would be the moment where I could escape the hustle, bustle and bewilderment of the campaign thus far and come out with a clear head, a smile spread across my face, knowing the...
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How to look after your wellbeing this election
Glory Chan offers advice on how you can manage the effects of politics on your emotional wellbeing and staying positive during an election.
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Dealing with Brexit comedy: a lesson from Nish Kumar
Reece Goodall looks at Nish Kumar and the rise of political lecturing in comedy, questioning how we can keep Brexit jokes from becoming stale.
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General Election 2019: Coventry, Leamington and Kenilworth candidate interviews
In advance of this year's General Election on 12 December, The Boar interviewed parliamentary candidates from Coventry, Leamington and Kenilworth.
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GE2019: Coventry South candidates on Brexit, crime, climate and more
For the 2019 general election, The Boar spoke to candidates for Coventry South in written format and over the phone.
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GE2019: Coventry North East and West candidates on Brexit, climate and more
For the 2019 general election, The Boar spoke to candidates for Coventry North East and West in written format and over the phone.
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High crimes and misdemeanours: the Trump impeachment so far
Even for the most politically engaged among us, keeping up with the ongoing impeachment investigation into Donald Trump can be a challenge. Hopefully this article can help clear up the complex drama as the hearings conclude their initial stage. So, first of all, what is impeachment? In the US Constitution,...
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What is the impact of social media on travel?
With the development of apps like Facebook and Instagram, social media has seemingly revolutionised the way we travel. When I was younger, I remember the ordeal of planning family holidays through a travel agent: explaining the type of trip we wanted, laying out our budget and ultimately choosing our destination from a selection presented to us in a catalogue. Today, I struggle to recall the last time I even considered visiting a travel agents. Now my primary travel inspiration comes from social media, as I’m sure it does for many other young people.
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