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In defence of throwing eggs at racist politicians

From Where I Stand — Throwing eggs at Nigel Farage might not be the pinnacle of political activism, but inaction and excuses are a whole lot more dangerous.

  • Opinion
  • Carl Anka

No, emojis aren’t making our generation stupid

*tears of joy face* — Emojis have become a fundamental part of digital communication, but are they destroying language as we know it?

  • Activism
  • Paden Vaughan

How medical marijuana is helping a British soldier overcome PTSD

Cannabis on the frontline — Serving as an infantryman in Afghanistan sent Paul into a black hole of drink and drugs. Now it’s medical marijuana helping him get his life back on track.

  • Activism
  • Alex King

Why Christmas is the loneliest part of my year

A Queer Grinch — For Amrou Al-Kadhi, a gay Iraqi-drag queen, Christmas was all about isolation and survival, until he found a supportive community with Rainbow Pilgrims.

  • Activism
  • Amrou Al-Kadhi

Let’s stop demonising kids for sexting, and address the problem like adults

From Where I Stand — British police have recently claimed they've relaxed their attitude towards under 18s caught sexting explicit photos, but today Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt called for an urgent crackdown. We don't need to make children criminals, they just need education.

  • Activism
  • Amelia Abraham

How do we break out of the echo chambers that got Trump elected?

Feelings, Facebook and fallout — The world right now feels like a dangerous, hate-filled place, it's no wonder that we take to social media desperate to be surrounded by comforting voices we agree with. Dr Marta Zarzycka asks what this means for individuals and society at large in a post-Trump era.

  • Activism
  • Dr Marta Zarzycka

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