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Can the St George’s flag ever be reclaimed?
"Flying the St George’s flag, bellowing that we should be proud to be English, just seems brash, ignorant and boastful."
Eat the rich! (Unless it’s Taylor Swift?)
"Ultimately, if someone does something damaging, we should be able to criticize their actions. Even if that person is a woman, even if that woman is Taylor Swift."
Orange is the new orange – the many trials of DJ Trump
"Trump coming through these trials and remaining electable would be an indictment and a warning for institutional decay which demands a response."
The Rwanda deal: Inspiration for other countries?
"Rwanda still has the chance to be the last line of defence against this policy"
Who are Trump and Biden speaking to?
We should keep in mind when reading about American politics, who the candidates are trying to convince (or scare) in order to win. That is, in most cases, why they are saying what they are saying.
Not so hung up on Dave
Cameron's attack on PR makes him either a fear-mongering hypocrite or an idiot. We shouldn't be swayed from electoral reform.
Arms and ‘The Man’
Make your money how you like, but don't tell us weapons are socially responsible
Been there, don that
The intimate adventures of an Oxford tutor
Bill Clinton, cultural landmark
Peter Sissons talks to the former US President about Oxford, the UK Election...and Peter Sissons
Some Vague Opinions about Politics
Cherwell’s gonzo columnist flails about in the quagmire of his own willful ignorance
Muhammad in a bear suit? Not offensive
South Park's latest 'outrage' has predictably brought death threats, but the violent only have themselves to blame.
TV debates: who’s got the X factor?
New Statesman's Jon Bernstein gives the inside view on leadership head-to-heads, web campaigning and the future of British politics
Is the Pope a Catholic?
'The tempter came to him' (Mat.4:3): In the aftermath of the holy weekend Henry Carr wonders what the Papacy is all about.
The Budget: ‘It’s Politics, stupid’
Unexciting, uninspiring and potentially redundant. But it still knocked the Tories for six, says Thomas Kidney
Abuse of our attention
Twee internet campaigns are demeaning and detract from any real seriousness, says Sofia Abasolo
Love Music Hate Racism
Antonia Tam takes a look at the campaign encouraging people to use their vote and keep out the BNP
Guest Columnist: Chris Tennant
Modern society engages in false consciousness
Notes from the Underground
Music journalist Simon Reynolds talks about the joy of being a bit of a misfit
Falklands Fervour
Malcolm Deas explains the Falklands' Islands' conflict
