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Too many days in the week

After a relatively quiet January, this month sees the return of a myriad of commemorative days. But do such days really serve a purpose? JOELY THOMAS, BA Arabic and Politics As the new season’s creme eggs cast smug looks towards the discounted mince pies, I felt a twinge of

More than outraged at the Spanish government’s new restrictions on abortion

The Spanish government’s recent reform on abortion legislation has seen grandmothers taking to the street to defend the rights of their daughters and granddaughters. CECILE NICOD, MA South Asian Area Studies For free mothers! Source: The Guardian How is it possible that we are seeing a retreat in women’

I have an Un-Cunning Plan

Scoring political points in an epic game of Grand Theft History. IMOGEN EDWARDS, BA History General Gove uses new cannon fodder. Source: http://www.painters-online.co.uk/Gallery/David-Roy-Mullins-General-Melchett/_ga62639_pg1 For most of the country, the centennial of the beginning of World War One is something that holds much

Why not to hate Valentine’s Day

Why not to hate Valentine’s Day

The meaning of Valentine’s Day might be changing, but there is still reason to celebrate it! PALOMA RAO, LLB Law Fairytale Romances by Beth Jellicoe February the 14th… sure. It may be a ‘Hallmark Holiday’. A day created to encourage ridiculous spending on overpriced cards, flowers and chocolates in

The unlawful killing of Mark Duggan

The jury verdict deeming Mark Duggan’s death ‘lawful’ is indeed a perverse judgment. LADAN DIRIE, BA Politics Mark Duggan’s aunt Carole, speaking outside court: ‘No justice, no peace’. Source: The Guardian The death of Mark Duggan, killed at the hands of police in August 2011 in Tottenham, North

CAR: How the West and its Media Laid the BRICS for Unrest

As we have also seen with mainstream media narratives of South Sudan in recent months, to entertain the gawping Western audience, African political struggles have to be, well, Westerns. JAMES APPLEBY, BA African Studies and Politics A good depiction of François Hollande’s stance, but it is foolish to believe

What does ‘Equalities’ mean at SOAS?

Is our Students Union fit for purpose? By Alia Osman SOAS students assume that we have an effective complaints system in place for students to use if we ever need it, as the Students’ Union (SU) has a reputation for being radical and at the forefront of political activism. So