America is “the land of the free”: freedom of the press, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of assembly. A line of clay pigeons facing fire from Trump and his friends. The Trump administration has shown a clear alignment with authoritarian, if not fascist tendencies. This second administration...
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In a bold and controversial move, the Trump administration has struck a deal with El Salvador to potentially send US criminals, including American citizens, to the Central American nation’s notorious mega-prison, CECOT (Terrorism Confinement Centre). While the proposal has been hailed as a cost-effective solution to overcrowded US prisons, it...
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In the digital age, social media has become an integral part of political communication. Platforms like Twitter and Facebook allow politicians to bypass traditional media gatekeepers, such as journalists and news outlets, and speak directly to their constituents. This direct line of communication can foster greater transparency and engagement, enabling...
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It is an undeniable fact that the internet is something inherent in most people’s lives, and it is also undeniable that it takes one Google search to read all the details accessible about a person’s life. So, why are people so entranced with the notion of biopics? Why do we...
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A major spike in mental illness among young people has prompted politicians to claim that fake “fashionable disorders” are to blame. The Mental Health Bill, currently being debated in the House of Lords, seeks to make provisions to amend the 1983 Mental Health Act to modernise language concerning people with...
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Walking into a zoo, you would expect to see an exotic animal. Eating in an Italian restaurant, you’d hope to see pizza or pasta on the menu. Sitting in the cinema, you’d anticipate watching a movie and if these scenarios resulted in different outcomes, you would probably be disappointed. So,...
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Outgoing US President Joe Biden left office, with the lingering effect of his student debt forgiveness scheme leaving a “complicated legacy” for higher education in the US. Despite repeated challenges and blocks by the courts, Biden succeeded in cancelling around $183 billion (£150 billion) in student debt. In his ultimate week...
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