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How hard is it to be a freelance writer outside of London?
Opinion

How hard is it to be a freelance writer outside of London?

The Great Divide — In The Great Divide, we examine the ever-changing relationship between the North and South of England. Here, Sheffield-based journalist Daniel Dylan Wray shares his experiences as a writer stuck on the outside of the London bubble.

Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray

A brief history of Tories being bad at social media
Opinion

A brief history of Tories being bad at social media

Digital deficencies — The Conservative Party are not very good at social media. Following Amber Rudd’s recent Partridge-esque Twitter video, we revisit some of our favourite examples of Tories on the internet.

Written by: Niall Flynn

Splitting up and heartbreak in the world of social media
Tech

Splitting up and heartbreak in the world of social media

New Romantics — Modern technology promised to make human connection easier than ever. But, as writer and author Emily Reynolds discovered, true intimacy is something that’s fleeting – and impossible to force.

Written by: Emily Reynolds

To be truly inclusive, Pride must solve its identity crisis
Opinion

To be truly inclusive, Pride must solve its identity crisis

From Where I Stand — On both sides of the Atlantic, the LGBTQ+ community is divided about the purpose of Pride celebrations in 2018. Justin Myers (aka The Guyliner) explores why, and offers a solution to the community's widespread discontent.

Written by: Justin Myers

The truth, lies and illusions behind our online lives
Tech

The truth, lies and illusions behind our online lives

New Romantics — In her latest column, journalist and author Emily Reynolds explores the differences between how we market ourselves on social media, and what it can teach us about who we are IRL.

Written by: Emily Reynolds

Is our fear of the online world driving us further apart?
Tech

Is our fear of the online world driving us further apart?

New Romantics — While it was initially seen as a way of bringing us together, the Internet has become a place we approach with caution. In her second New Romantics column, Emily Reynolds explores why this growing wariness might be driving us further apart.

Written by: Emily Reynolds

A trans woman shares her love letter to the NHS
Opinion

A trans woman shares her love letter to the NHS

From the US to the UK — After spending the last few years living in Ohio under Donald Trump, Laurie Richards moved to Dorset. Here, she explains why the UK health system helped her finally feel accepted.

Written by: Laurie Richards

How we experience love, sex & intimacy in the modern age
Tech

How we experience love, sex & intimacy in the modern age

New Romantics — Sexting, swiping and selfies – in a new column, writer Emily Reynolds explores the strange new ways that technology is changing our relationships.

Written by: Emily Reynolds

Millennials are having less sex than their parents – so what?
Opinion

Millennials are having less sex than their parents – so what?

From Where I Stand — Recent research has shown that people born between the late ’80s and millennium are losing their virginity later than ever, and having less sex than previous generations. Given the rocketing rents and anxiety-inducing work hours, is anyone really surprised?

Written by: Dawn Foster

Why a new generation is seeking solace in online Tarot
Culture

Why a new generation is seeking solace in online Tarot

An Insta-revolution — One of the world’s fastest evolving spiritual practises, the Tarot is now sparking its own social media-led revolution. Writer Fiona Lensvelt investigates why so many young people are looking for answers in the ancient cards.

Written by: Fiona Lensvelt

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