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JD Vance: Jack of all trades, servant of Trump

James David (JD) Vance was thrust into the spotlight within the Republican Party after being chosen by Donald Trump as a vice-presidential running mate in July 2024. Vance is a complex individual, one with many strands that comprise a single identity. He rose to national attention in 2016 with the...
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By , Sep. 4, 2025

How reality TV quietly rewired our minds

Whether it’s two strangers falling in love under studio lighting or masked traitors sipping wine at a castle banquet, reality TV has mastered the art of keeping us on our toes and shaping our perceptions. What started as carefully crafted candidness has become an essential staple for entertainment. Shows like...
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By , Aug. 31, 2025

Why are our governments so allergic to scrutiny?

Was Tony Blair an “idiot” for introducing the Freedom of Information Act? He certainly thought so, writing in his memoir that “there is really no description of stupidity, no matter how vivid, that is adequate” to describe the policy. Recent governments, it seems, would tend to agree. It is hard,...
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By , Aug. 31, 2025

Over half of young people have considered leaving the UK amid housing and financial worries, poll finds

A majority of Britain’s young adults have at least considered leaving the UK, a recent poll by the Adam Smith Institute has revealed. Across the political spectrum, young people have cited unaffordable housing, financial insecurity, and declining faith in future opportunities as key reasons for contemplating emigration. Those aged 18-30 said...
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By , Aug. 31, 2025