Why We Should Stop Calling Windrush a ‘Scandal’
May 16, 2018
Windrush isn’t just a “scandal.” It’s part of the U.K.’s ongoing mistreatment of immigrants and asylum seekers. … More Why We Should Stop Calling Windrush a ‘Scandal’
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Is the U.K.’s ‘Global Britain’ Policy an Imperialist Fantasy?
April 26, 2018
As the British government pushes for increased trade with the Commonwealth after Brexit, notions of empire loom large. … More Is the U.K.’s ‘Global Britain’ Policy an Imperialist Fantasy?
From Westminster to Washington, an ‘Old Boys Club’ is Silencing Female Politicians
September 28, 2017
From the Houses of Parliament to the U.S. Senate, there are more female representatives than ever before. But as Julia Doyle reminds us, the struggle for equality doesn’t end there. … More From Westminster to Washington, an ‘Old Boys Club’ is Silencing Female Politicians
U.K. General Election: The Winner Takes… Nothing?
June 14, 2017
In the U.K. general election, the Tories won the most seats, and Labour rejoiced in a Corbyn victory. But is there really much to celebrate? Marija Antanaviciute explains why the election result is bad news for Britain. … More U.K. General Election: The Winner Takes… Nothing?
Tragic Divorce or WWII? Understanding Brexit Through Metaphors
April 5, 2017
Amid the uncertainty around Brexit, people are turning to simplistic metaphors to describe and explain what will happen. But such language isn’t providing clarity: it’s limiting our ability to imagine peace in Europe, argues Madeline McSherry. … More Tragic Divorce or WWII? Understanding Brexit Through Metaphors
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