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Master of the Senate is an immersive long read
During lockdown, a maelstrom of Twitter accounts have emerged that meticulously judge the décor, artwork and bookshelves of television...


Putin's referendum - President for life?
Last month, Russia voted on whether to approve 206 changes to approximately 60% of its Constitution. These changes included political...


Engines of Privilege is an empowering call for educational reform
What does it mean to have privilege? The definition takes many forms. I believe privilege is having an advantage within society, not...


Malawi's Election Shock - The rise of Lazarus Chakwera
In 2017 Kenya annulled an election. Now Malawi has done the same and it is only the second African country to do so. Following the...


Trans rights are being eroded in both the UK and the US
On both sides of the Atlantic, last week marked a step backwards in trans rights. The Trump administration has moved to allow healthcare...


Elizabeth Warren’s failed presidency campaign
At the start of the race to become the Democratic candidate, Elizabeth Warren seemed to be a firm favourite. She was a solid progressive...


Will a new review into racial discrimination succeed in addressing inequality in the long-term?
Boris Johnson has announced plans for a new ‘Commission of Race and Ethnic Disparities’ in order to review racial discrimination in the...


The toppling of the Haile Selassie statue and the breakdown of social convention
I went to see the statue of Haile Selassie (the last emperor of Abyssinia/Ethiopia) in Cannizaro Park just a couple of weeks ago to...


Against the Web - Marred by Intellectual Complacence
How can socialists build a political movement that has genuine mainstream appeal while remaining faithful to their principles? After...


The crisis facing theatres - and how students are trying to save them
Theatres are in a state of crisis. The Creative Industries Federation estimates that there will be a combined revenue drop of £74 billion...
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