What is fascism? This piece breaks the term down to its core: a myth of national rebirth, an in-group to be defended, and the scapegoats cast as enemies within. Calling someone a fascist holds a lot of weight. After all, no one wants to keep company with Nazis (right?…). I’ll admit, I’ve accused a few… Continue reading Fascism (For Dummies): How to Spot One
The superficiality when you may hear, “Can I have a chai tea matcha latcha latte,” is almost as superfluous as the exaggeration sounds. Of course, this is a hyperbolic extension of the real issue; one culture idealised and “Westernised” to become nothing more than a simplified idea with a complete loss of meaning (at least it might… Continue reading Colonialism on Crack
Wherever you may look, whether it’s on social media, news networks or even within your local community, there seems to be an undeniable feeling of disdain and hatred, reflected by angry accusations, false news and far-right protests. Within a time of political uncertainty, where the UK’s recently elected Labour government already appears to be crumbling under pressure,… Continue reading The Capitalisation of Hate Within Politics
This infamous quote from 1984 is uttered by Julia when she offers the most critical evaluation of the psychology behind ‘The Party’s’ manipulation tactics. When Winston ponders why the people around him are so fervent with their zealous marching and obedience towards Big Brother, Julia exposes their passion and infatuation as simply “sex gone sour”. … Continue reading “You’re just sex gone sour” A commentary on the Dawah Brothers and their war on Hijabis
The fact that Nigel Farage’s attitude to risk matches that of British establishment is no surprise or mere coincidence. Tony Blair was the first Prime Minister for more than a generation to have been brought up in this sense. He was only three in 1956 to remember Suez, but he was later able to recognise… Continue reading Blair, Farage and Political Precaution
“Being born a woman is my awful tragedy.” Sylvia Plath journalled in 1959, four years before her death. “From the moment I was conceived I was doomed to sprout breasts and a womb and to adore men who are the enemies of my kind.” A year later, in 1960, poet Anne Sexton underwent an illegal… Continue reading The Womb is a Haunted House: Looking to the Works of Plath and Sexton as a Woman in 2025
If Napoleon came to power twice, then Sebastian Lecornu’s second government might be just a simple desire of Macron, following the old good French tradition of holding the power in the hands of the right circles. In just a few weeks after Lecornu made an epic “hasta la vista” comeback, France erupted in discontent. With… Continue reading MoneyHaste: Lecornu’s Quest to Renaissance France’s Budget
Halloween has yet to come and the audience is already focusing on what’s next: Christmas, then Valentine’s Day. Ralph Lauren Christmas is taking over TikTok. Again, we find ourselves following trends to show rather than following traditions and customs that represent us. How many times have we found ourselves thinking, “I have to take a… Continue reading Are we living to show or are we living to experience?
Since the dawn of time humans have waged war. Day by day, year by year and generation after generation we have banded together in our tribes and troops to defeat that which we cannot comprehend, the other, each other. After all, all of the great foundational myths and legends are possessed with war, victory and domination – George and the Dragon, Fionn… Continue reading How History Has Hampered England’s Sporting Success
“What gives me strength in this difficult time is my faith. Praying together, reminding each other to stay strong, believing that better days will come,” is how Zaher, 56, a resident of Gaza City, begins his account, while the internet connection cuts in and out during our conversation. Around him, the city lies in ruins,… Continue reading Living under the bomb: Zaher’s hope from Gaza
