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If Westminster won’t offer reparations, Oxford should

A diasporic fight that surged with UN-approved ambitions saw optimism dwindle early this month. Jamaican government officials have elevated their call for reparations with a petition to Buckingham Palace....

Opinion Madison Garrett -

Oxford’s new Reform UK society puts students like me at risk

I was too mentally exhausted to write this article, but I grew up watching my mother respond to every verbal harassment we faced on the street. When I once told her she could ignore it, she told me that they are relying on stereotypes surrounding Muslim women: they rely on us to be what they want us to be, silent and meek. It is our silence that emboldens them.

Opinion Saba Ahmadzadeh Noughani -

The hypocrisy of Oxford academics invoking ‘academic freedom’ for Nathan Cofnas

Now, it cannot be clearer: ‘Academic freedom’ is only ever collectively invoked for those like Nathan Cofnas.

Opinion Saba Ahmadzadeh Noughani -

The hypocrisy of aestheticised wilderness

We seem to have been locked in an eternal attempt at domination over nature for millennia. My recent trip to Thailand shifted this into clear focus: perhaps the attempt was never really about humans over nature.

Opinion Ava Doherty -

Who cares about sustainability?

How big brands are doing the absolute minimum

Homelessness is not just for Christmas

Attention must be given to the problem of homelessness all year round if the issue is to be tackled.

Fur and the necessity of consumer engagement

When it comes to fashion, there are often no “good” choices.

Does Tumblr’s porn ban actually make the site safer for anyone?

Tumblr's porn ban fails to address the real issues

Why the “stupid woman” palaver is just a storm in a teacup

The attention attracted by Corbyn's alleged comments only demonstrate misguided journalistic priorities

What’s next for Theresa May?

Major constitutional changes must not be carried out without adequate support

If Merkel Says Auf wiedersehen, what’s Next for Germany?

The German people must decide what they want, and whether the CDU will be able to provide it, whoever leads them.

Is University really worth it?

Should the ‘crackdown’ on degrees filter out 'unworthy' courses and universities and ensure that young people are not being mis-sold degrees at £9250 a year when another route would serve them best?

Banishing elitist traditions, de-mystifying applications, and peer support

Three students weigh in on how to tackle Oxbridge's access problem

Airbrushing is a practice that reinforces unattainable societal norms

Jameela Jamil is right: airbrushing does nothing but make us miserable, it should be banned

Oxbridge must take responsibility for ‘systemic’ access issues

A centralised admissions system and greater contextualisation could offer a solution

To include the excluded

An exploration of the history of female students at Oxford

We are all complicit in climate change

We can’t afford to leave taking action to others

Is it time for Theresa May to be binned?

In light of the wave of minister resignations and possible no confidence vote, is it time for Theresa May to go?

Chinese Studies needs a radical rethink

We need to look at the cause of the high suspension rate

Wearing a thong is never consent

The Irish rape trial reveals the flaws in our definition of sexual assault

Club closures: a battle worth fighting

Perhaps many of us have suffered the below-standard night in every place available, but should they disappear for good Oxford will be at a loss

Wang Dan – “There are a lot of lies about true democracy”

The dissident and activist talks about democracy in contemporary China

Should Philip Green have been named and shamed?

This follows Lord Hain naming Sir Philip Green in Parliament as the businessman accused of harassment

Why are you wearing a poppy?

Making Remembrance Day the default undermines its purpose

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