Monthly Archives: September 2014

Scottish Campaigners join parties in their Tens of thousands.


The people of Scotland are refusing to allow a ‘No’ vote to stop change happen in Scotland, setting a valiant example to the rest of the UK. “Since Scots voted to stay in the UK last week, tens of thousands … Continue reading

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Hong Kong’s fight for Democracy


“Thousands of people are occupying the Admiralty district of the city in continued opposition to the Chinese Government’s refusal to let them select their own candidates for leadership elections in 2017, allowing only Beijing-backed politicians to stand.” http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/hong-kong-protests-demonstrators-clean-up-and-recycle-after-night-of-clashes-with-police-9761598.html http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/09/28/hong-kong-pro-democracy-protests_n_5896408.html

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Ed Milliband pledges to boost NHS spending through Mansion Tax.


I like this idea, but it needs to go further. Tax their mansions, their second homes, their 4th and 5th cars. Some people argue that this way you’re taxing people for working hard, and to this I always think “Well, … Continue reading

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Emma Watson #HeForShe Launch Speech, and her 4Chan threat.


This video has gone viral, and for good reason. I wholeheartedly agree with Emma Watson’s speech (in fact it’s something I’ve believed for some years now), but as a result unfortunately the users of 4Chan have threatened her with nude … Continue reading

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Scottish Independence, the aftermath.


Some interesting thoughts. I fancied a Yes vote, not because I believe I have any right to have a say in the matter, but as a historian I welcome change and I would have been interested to see Scotland develop … Continue reading

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Monika Bulaj: “The Hidden Light of Afghanistan”


My undergraduate dissertation sparked a love affair between the History of Afghanistan and myself. Check out this awesome TED talk shows you why.

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