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.
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 -

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.
Opinion Kristof Sitanyi -

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.
Opinion Henry Bunkall -
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General Election: What does the expert say?

Stephen Fisher, an Oxford Associate Professor of Political Sociology, looks at the key trends in this election

Has the Tories’ electoral mastermind delivered the goods?

Omar Rana considers whether Lynton Crosby has managed to work his magic for the Conservatives

Debate: Is it fair that Oxbridge has multiple teams on

Patrick Oisin Mulholland and Sara Semic debate whether Oxbridge should be allowed multiple teams on university challenge

The International Student

Marcello Nascimento gives an insight into the drama of contemporary Brazilian politics

Interviewing a robed warrior: Dinah Rose QC

Tom Foxton talks Prince Charles and cuts with the leading human rights barrister.

Migrant deaths should not be used as political capital

Amaka Opara argues that the accusations levelled at David Cameron by Ed Miliband were unacceptable

Oxford West and Abingdon: a key marginal?

Luke Barratt discusses whether Oxford West and Abingdon is as close as the candidates claim and gives a in-depth profile of the candidates running

A retort to ‘Sex, Drugs, and Taboo’

Will Brown criticises Millie McLuskie's article on prostitution in the Netherlands.

The West’s anti-Russia media campaign

Eliza Melkonyan on bias against Russia in the UK media

Interview: Jonathan Powell

Tom Carter talks politics and diplomacy with Jonathan Powell, Blair’s No. 10 Chief of Staff

Debate: Does the Boat Race reflect badly on Oxford?

Hannah Foxton and Ruth Hayhow debate what kind of image of Oxford the boat race projects

John Thornhill on politics at the Financial Times

Harry Gosling discusses the General Election and more with the FT’s Deputy Editor

The Conservatives and dubious economic narratives

Luke Ames Blackaby examines the Tories’ claim that austerity was the right course for the economy

Late to the party: becoming LGBTQ rep at St Hugh’s

George Haggett discusses supporting the LGBTQ community and the aftermath of the 'Queer Bop'

Not Right to Buy

Daniel Minister argues that the Conservative's pledge to extend the 'Right to Buy' scheme will only exacerbate the current housing crisis

Jihad: till death do us part

Amaka Opara considers the motivations of the women who have left the West in recent years to live in the warzone that is the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria

The evil and lies of the right-wing tabloid press

Luke Ames Blackaby criticises attempts to portray sexual abuse as indicative of certain cultures and ethnicities

The right answer, the wrong question

Omar Rana on the gridlocked political debate between Labour and the Conservatives

Milking it: why dairy production matters

Freddie Hopkinson explores the effect of the abolition of EU dairy quotas - will the UK be caught out?

The Sound and the Fury

Jack Hampton gives a first-hand account of the EDL march in Oxford over the Easter weekend
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