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Why we should restrict offensive speculative journalism
Lauren Wills discusses the media's role in the aftermath of important world events, and whether they have the right to report things that they simply don't know
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'Jihadi John' and The pull factors of terrorism and the push factors of Western society
How much is the West to blame for the radicalisation of its citizens? Lauren Wills considers this alongside the obvious pull of Islamic extremism in the fight against IS
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Why Russell Brand has been good for British politics
Lauren Wills explores the effect that the outspoken comedian and political commentator Russell Brand has had on the UK political sphere
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50 Shades of Consumerist Nonsense: Valentine’s Day
Following on from our Valentine's Special last week, Lauren Wills describes the overindulgence that Valentine's Day brings
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Homophobia, the church, the mosque, and the synagogue
It's not too late for religions to shed their homophobic and socially irrelevant image—they just need to take a more positive, metaphorical, and liberal approach
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Integrity and personal freedom of speech
Lauren Wills defends the inviolable right to freedom of speech and how it should be used to criticise intolerant and hateful views
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Strikes are the answer for powerless unions
In light of the recent university marking boycott, and its subsequent postponing, Lauren Wills explains why we have to put up with the necessary evil of strikes
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Can individual morality affect corporate approaches to sensitive issues?
Lauren Wills asks if we really have the power to make companies retract their tasteless comments, or if indeed we actually care if it's not aimed at us
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Waking up to ourselves
Corporations entrench societal privilege by making it okay to discriminate against people, they make it normal. When corporate giants such as Tesco and Asda put ‘mental health…
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Remembering and respecting our heroes on Remembrance Day
Lauren Wills reminds us why we should always give thanks for the sacrifices made by those before us, and why we should never forget that which was given so we could live as we do…
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Facebook may soon promote extremism
Lauren Wills: Facebook is an egotistical façade perfect for extremism, and it’s going to get worse.
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Sex trafficking is still thriving in the UK
The sex trade is flourishing across the country; including in Manchester. Lauren Wills argues that we need to act now to win the fight against slavery