Opinion

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.

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.

What does Pride mean to you? A reflection on identity

I was so excited to connect with the rest of the group through our shared enthusiasm and experiences. Eagerly, I contacted many other queer friends to join. Their responses would soon shock me.

Balanced by whose standards? Challenging the Pinsker Centre’s Israel policy trips

On 6th June, The Telegraph published an article outlining the abuse and criticism faced by Ben Ashworth, over his visit to Israel. The article describes the trip as “a fact-finding trip to better understand the Gaza conflict”. A closer examination of the trip itinerary, however, tells a different story.

A Labour council is vital to defend Oxford’s public services

OULC co-chair Tom Zagoria attacks the Lib Dems' pretentions to council seats, and the plans to abolish Oxford City Council

Oxford lawyers, quit your degrees. Now.

Michael Shao argues that software systems, developments in machine learning, and artificial intelligence will soon render lawyers obsolete

Can the Liberal Democrats capture Oxford East from Labour?

With veteran MP Andrew Smith declining to run, the Lib Dems look to be in contention for this Remain heavy seat, writes Alex Yeandle

Le Pen won’t win, but the Front National will not disappear

Le Pen has utterly reshaped the French political debate, and will undoubtedly play a central role in years to come, writes Jorge Lopez Llorente

‘Despot’s Got Talent’: Semi-final round-up

Stephen Hawes gives his take on the controversial latest round of the new and popular talent format

The untold story of an austerity town

Fred Dimbleby discusses the impact of local government cuts on his pretty hometown of Eastbourne

Interview: A.C. Grayling

John Maier in conversation with A.C. Grayling about New Atheism, analytic philosophy, and the EU

Malia Bouattia or Tom Harwood for NUS?

Aliya Yule and Daniel Villar debate on the respective candidacies of Malia Bouattia and Tom Harwood for the presidency of the National Union of Students

UK should follow Canada’s cannabis lead

Legalisation is smart and only a matter of time—Trudeau's move is a gutsy but good one, argues Maxim Parr-Reid

A chance encounter with Alexandra Shulman

Ahead of leaving her position as Editor of Vogue UK later this year, Alexandra Shulman discusses her life in and out of print with Megan Husain

Only the Liberal Democrats can stop a Tory majority

With Corbyn’s Labour weak and divided, the nation must turn to the Liberal Democrats for an effective opposition

Is May’s snap election in the national interest or political opportunism?

Facing tough Brexit negotiations, electoral fraud investigations, and popular Labour policy, May has moved to consolidate Tory dominance

A turning point in French politics

Centrist Emmanuel Macron is predicted to beat both the establishment Socialist and Republican nominees

Yangon University is modelled on Oxford, but there are no dreaming spires

Mia Millman explores the history of university in Burma and imagines life without education

Ageing under the spotlight

Sophie Burdge condemns ageism in pop culture and our generation's obsession with beauty

The hawks take flight over Syria

Gavin Fleming reflects on Trump's Syrian airstrikes and the imperative of avoiding conflict with Russia

Superpowered seagrasses: the hidden gems of the plant world

Ruby O'Grady examines how these humble plants are helping to thwart disease and combat climate change

Labour members must stay in order to save the Party

Keir Mather argues that, following Labour's failure to expel Ken Livingstone, membership is not only morally justified, but necessary

Tim Farron interview: “This is the very moment that the country needs a bold and competent opposition”

Jack Hunter dissects today's politics with the leader of the Liberal Democrats

Labour must expel Ken Livingstone to be serious on anti-semitism

Jordan Bernstein argues that Ken Livingstone's comments betray a fundamental misunderstanding of the nature of Zionism

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