Simon Hayes
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.
Written by: 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?
Written by: 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.
Written by: 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.
Written by: 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.
Written by: 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.
Written by: Dr Marta Zarzycka