A second pandemic: the impact of Covid-19 on anti-Asian racism
Shannon McGuigan looks at the rise in anti-Asian incidents in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and the history of sinophobia
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All women must be represented in the Reclaim the Streets movement
Shannon McGuigan welcomes the Reclaim the Streets movement, arguing it is contributing to the discussion on sexual harassment and must represent all women.
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Brazil’s ex-president’s corruption convictions cleared: what could this mean for the nation’s 2022 elections?
Shannon McGuigan explains what former President Luiz Inacia Lula da Silva’s corruption convictions being cleared could mean for Jair Bolsonaro in the 2022 elections
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What are the impacts of the media’s treatment of female public figures?
Shannon McGuigan explains how the ferocity of the media towards female public figures led to the deterioration of Britney Spears' mental health
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The Holyrood inquiry could permanently damage Scottish independence
Shannon McGuigan assesses the Holyrood Inquiries taking place in Scotland, arguing that Alex Salmond could have potentially permanently damaged the cause of Scottish independence.
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The British government have failed NHS workers
Shannon McGuigan criticises the government for offering NHS workers a 1% pay rise, arguing that they should be given more in recognition of their work over the last year.
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Do bans on Islamic dress and unilateral approaches to student finance create barriers for Muslim students pursing Higher Education?
Over the years, more barriers have been put in place creating more difficulties for Muslims to be able to access Higher Education within Europe. Often, these specific barriers required Muslim people seeking higher education to choose between pursuing academia and their own religious beliefs. Throughout Europe, there have been several...
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How has online learning led to educational gaps between children of different economic backgrounds?
Due to a huge increase of coronavirus cases, all places of learning including colleges and schools have been closed to all students who are not vulnerable or children of key workers. As children arrive back to school, they would have missed a large portion of their education, amounting to more...
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‘Do Not Resuscitate’ orders and no vaccinations: how those with disabilities have constantly been overlooked
Of the 50,888 coronavirus deaths recorded between January and November, 30,296 of them were people with a disability according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The ONS estimate that among severely disabled individuals, the risk of death from COVID-19 is three times higher than average. However, the differences in...
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LGBTQIA+ Britons who have helped shape history
L GBTQIA+ Brits have helped to shape the UK and the wider world throughout history. From political advocacy, codebreaking, music and culture, LGBTQIA+ Britons have influenced every walk of life. In a collaborative piece, Shannon McGuigan, Bailey Agbai, Cristina Maino and Amoy Daley have highlighted the life and achievements of...
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The freezing of tuition fees and the Augar report: what does this mean for current and future students in higher education in the UK?
Despite recommendations from the Post-18 Education Funding review, conducted by ex-investment banker Philip Augur in 2019, for the government to reduce the tuition fee cap for higher education to £7,500, the government has decided to freeze tuition fees at £9,250 for another year as they claim they aim to provide...
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Why did the country stop clapping for the NHS?
The NHS staff have been on the frontlines of a global pandemic that has brought the country to its knees. During March of 2020, the UK seemed to be fuelled by the positivity that if we banded together we could tackle the virus. Whilst we sat at home, NHS staff...
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Grenfell survivors are yet to receive justice
Shannon McGuigan argues the Grenfell Tower Inquiry's virtual hearings are not offering survivors the closure they need.
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