Opinion

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 -

The Oxford Union was never about free speech

A private members’ club audacious enough to promote itself as the “last bastion of...
Opinion Olivia-Mae Butterfield -

Oxford’s prestigious reputation deserves scrutiny

I was very close to rejecting Oxford for Exeter. While this is not why...
Opinion Saba Ahmadzadeh Noughani -
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Dining club’s bad taste lingers

Tom Robinson argues that the Gridiron Club's failed attempt to admit female members is another example of Oxford dining clubs' growing irrelevance at the University

The dangerous assumptions behind the latest porn regulations

Alice King argues that the recently announced restrictions on certain types of porn show an outdated and dangerous mindset on the part of the government when it comes to issues of censorship

Stand for your JCR committee: a call to arms

Tom Carter responds to the growing apathy for JCR politics

Interview: Judge Rinder

Rob Rinder, the British Judge Judy, talks lawyers, legal aid and the cult of celebrity

Interview: Ed Balls

Ed Balls discusses his politics, diversity and Labour with Charlie Atkins

Debate: Does ‘no platform’ threaten free speech?

Tom Posa and James Elliott debate 'no platforming' in the light of Tommy Robinson's invitation to speak at the Union

The insensitivity of the Sainsbury’s Christmas advert

Mary Reader argues that the Sainsbury's Christmas advert is just another example of the commodification of warfare in our society

The Living Wage: It’s time to Accredit

Lucy Valsamidis, in conjunction with the OUSU Living Wage campaign, argues that both the University and individual colleges should sign up to be accredited Living Wage employers

Being bisexual is not like being a unicorn

Sarah Boyd stresses the importance of OUSU's “Bye Bi Prejudice” campaign

Should Oxford award scholarships to its undergraduates?

Charlotte Clark and Zaeem Bhanji discuss the merits of Oxford's scholarship system

A response to the rise and fall of Dapper Laughs

Anthony Blair considers what the likes of Dapper Laughs and Julien Blanc can tell us about the society we live in

Interview: Tanni Grey-Thompson

Dan Hitchens talks disability and euthanasia with Tanni Grey-Thompson

Interview: Stuart Skeates

Alex Stronell discusses the Army’s role in the 21st century with the Commandant of Sandhurst, Major General Stuart Skeates 

Access and diversity: Why I am running to be OUSU President

Will Obeney outlines what he thinks Oxford's biggest problems are and what he would do to solve them

Myth-busting: In defence of an annual vote on OUSU policy

Presidential candidate Adam Roberts responds to the 5 biggest concerns about his flagship policy and discusses why he thinks it would increase student engagement with OUSU

Falling through the gaps: Oxford’s failing welfare system

OUSU presidential candidate Becky Howe discusses improvements that must be made

Ten thoughts on this year’s OUSU elections

Alex Bartram, a former candidate for OUSU President, shares his ten thoughts about this year's elections on the eve of polling.

Clegg is wrong: The public sector wants more Oxbridge grads

Flora Milligan takes issue with Clegg's recent comments on the public sector and its employment of Oxford graduates

The Most Boringly Interesting OUSU Election in Years

With polls opening tomorrow, Jack Matthews says that there's all to play for in the upcoming OUSU elections

The curious case of the missing candidates

Tom Robinson assesses the impact of fewer candidates running in OUSU elections
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