Representation of Female Politicians: a downward spiral?
Ciara Church explores the way in which female politicians are portrayed in the media, and asks why figures like Theresa May are still critiqued on their looks instead of their…
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Let’s do the Time Warp: Costumes Inspired by Contemporary Politics
Cara Balen gives her readers a Halloween treat by suggesting some politically inspired costumes. But be careful, because this could be more of a trick than you think, as it…
The Ernst and Young Seminar: what it teaches us about gender essentialism
Ernst and Young has made the news recently with a seminar that told their female employees to conform to specific standards of work ethic, professional attire, and even fitness and…
Tips on being Vegan at Durham University
Whether you have decided to cut down on meat and other animal products for the environment, animals or your health; or you are considering being vegan, Melda explains why trying…
Rebellion Strikes London Fashion Week
Darcey Sergison discusses Extinction Rebellion at London Fashion Week and why we should listen to their protests against fast fashion.
Pride Month: Celebrating LGBT+ Artists
Pride is all about uplifting those within the LGBT+ community, and what better way to do that than to celebrate queer artists? Cara Balen discusses some of her favourite artists,…
Everyday Politics: A Year In Review
As we move towards the end of the academic year, the 'Everyday Politics' editors look back at their highlight articles of the year.
The Point of Pain in an Anesthetized Society
The venue: the Royal Geographical Society. The motion: ‘We’ve Never Had it so Good.’ For the motion: two interchangeable rationalists armed with pie charts and line graphs demonstrably proving that…
It’s Time to Talk About Female Genital Mutilation
"Despite the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 and subsequent Serious Crime Act 2015, which seeks to safeguard potential victims and punish those who commit and aid female genital mutilation, there…
Stop Pretending Laura Kuenssberg ‘broke the mould’: Journalism is as Elitist as Ever
An article in The Times suggests that Kuenssberg is living proof that you don’t have to be part of the establishment to break into journalism’s higher ranks. This is wrong.