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Can Trump Delay the US Election?
In his latest tweet Donald Trump has threatened to postpone the November 3rd Election. But can he do so? And if not, what exactly is he up to?
After Stonewall: The LGBTQ+ Community in the 1970’s
A look at the experience of the LGBTQ+ community in the 1970’s, from the beginnings of the modern Pride Parade to the tragic killing of Harvey Milk.
EU’s latest agreement is step in the right direction, but devil is in the details
The European Union agreed to a landmark deal in this week’s summit, which includes mutualisation of debt. However, this does not tell the whole story.
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The White House continues to live in an alternate reality
The COVID-19 situation in the US is getting worse, but the White House is more concerned with imaginary enemies of the people and Dr Anthony Fauci. 5min Read5min Read The COVID-19 situation in the US is getting worse, but the White House is more concerned with...
The Beginnings of Pride
In our first Pride article, Roland Baldwin discusses the origins of Pride Month from the time of Prohibition right up to the Stonewall Riots. 10min Read 10min Read In our first Pride article, Roland Baldwin discusses the origins of Pride Month from the time of...
Biden’s path to victory must be built on unity
A look at Joe Biden's chances in the upcoming presidential election in November, an outline of the voters he needs to convince, and a consideration of his need to differentiate himself from Obama and the pre-Trump status quo. 8min Read5min Read A look at Joe Biden's...
A State of Insurrection? – George Floyd protests and the Insurrection Act of 1807
The United States has faced days of mass demonstrations and civil unrest across the country following the death of 46-year old African American man George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25th. One officer, Derek Chauvin, has been charged with...
Donald Trump continues to pose a threat to both America and the wider world
Not long after he had heightened racial tensions across America by posting provocative tweets which harken back to state-sanctioned violence during the civil rights movement, Donald Trump turned his attention towards the World Health Organisation (WHO) and in the...
France and Germany’s initiative for a COVID-19 recovery fund is a welcome sign of European solidarity.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron may have come to an agreement on a €500 billion COVID-19 recovery fund for Europe – but there is still a long way to go before any such plan becomes EU policy. Speaking at a press conference...
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