Simon Hayes
Why a leftovers sandwich is like Singapore
… and other stories from Professor Ha-Joon Chang, Distinguished Research Professor at SOAS, University of London and author of Edible Economics: A Hungry Economist Explains the World
Written by: Ha-Joon Chang
Boris Johnson leaves behind him a terrifying legacy
Long shadow — The prime minister may have resigned, but the impact of a raft of authoritarian legislation passed under his tenure is yet to be felt.
Written by: Ben Smoke
In Northern Ireland, the battle over abortion continues
Right to choose — While protests over abortion rights rage in the US, access to abortion services is still almost nonexistent in parts of the UK.
Written by: Ellen McVeigh
The ex-police officers fighting to end the war on drugs
Calling for change — An organisation made up of hundreds of serving and former police officers across the UK is challenging the stereotypical law enforcement narrative by advocating for a different approach to controlled substances.
Written by: Rebecca Tidy
Free speech reforms will only protect intolerance
Hollow culture war — Earlier this week, the Education Secretary announced plans to tackle ‘silencing’ views at University. The move is merely a callous distraction from the far graver issues students face both within and beyond campus, argues first-year uni student, Kimi Chaddah.
Written by: Kimi Chaddah
Labour MPs are demanding drug reform, and here's why
End the war on drugs — As data reveals disproportionate cannabis cautions for Black people, a Labour campaign backed by 20 MPs is calling for comprehensive drug reform. Campaign co-founder Jeff Smith, MP for Manchester Withington, explains why.
Written by: Jeff Smith
Cancel culture, and the toxic rebranding of the ‘woke left’
The free speech myth — The ability to actually ‘cancel’ anyone remains with private entities and the state, not the left. So why does everyone keep saying free speech is under attack?
Written by: Tristan Cross
The brutal realities of being declared ‘fit to work’
A callous system — In Britain, a growing number of disabled people are recording their Personal Independent Payment assessments in a bid to ensure transparency. As activists look to fight back, Emily Reynolds explores the modern welfare system’s cruel history.
Written by: Emily Reynolds
How lockdown is affecting women’s reproductive rights
No fly zones — In countries where reproductive healthcare is neither safe nor legal, many women rely on travel to access the help they need. But in the age of coronavirus, this is no longer possible.
How the pandemic exposed Britain’s care crisis
Capitalism’s dirty secret — The government’s decision to reopen state schools is nothing to do with education, and only proves that capitalism is dependent on care work.
Written by: Aaron Bastani
The radio station giving a voice to the mental health movement
Tune in, turn up — Diversity Radio is a community-driven platform that gives people the chance to discuss, share and solve their struggles.
Written by: Emily Reynolds
The Tories’ not-so-secret plan to screw our rights
Be very afraid — Last weekend, the Conservatives launched their 2019 election manifesto – here are some of the more sinister key policy shifts you may have missed.
Written by: Ben Smoke