Opinion

What does Pride mean to you? A reflection on identity

I was so excited to connect with the rest of the group through our shared enthusiasm and experiences. Eagerly, I contacted many other queer friends to join. Their responses would soon shock me.

Balanced by whose standards? Challenging the Pinsker Centre’s Israel policy trips

On 6th June, The Telegraph published an article outlining the abuse and criticism faced by Ben Ashworth, over his visit to Israel. The article describes the trip as “a fact-finding trip to better understand the Gaza conflict”. A closer examination of the trip itinerary, however, tells a different story.

The Oxford Union was never about free speech

A private members’ club audacious enough to promote itself as the “last bastion of...

Oxford’s prestigious reputation deserves scrutiny

I was very close to rejecting Oxford for Exeter. While this is not why...

Juggling the plates is hard work but women are brilliant at multi-skilling

The Guardian columnist Jackie Ashley argues that women can have both a successful career and a family

Is Christmas less fun as you grow up?

Is Christmas less enjoyable for adults than for children?

Interview: Richard Curtis

Richard Curtis talks to Georgia Lindsay about comedy, optimism and charity.

By-election win: a good omen for Gordon?

Two students consider whether the tide has turned for Labour

Human Rights on hold

Amnesty International's Sara MacNeice bemoans the slow pace of change since Obama's inauguration

‘Successful activists aren’t really activists’

The Times columnist pours scorn on student activism

5 Minute Tute: Water on the moon

Professor FW Taylor Halley explains NASA's crash landing on the moon

Should sex education be compulsory?

Two students consider the recent developments in sex education

Stop making sex a taboo subject

Sex and relationship education is important in helping children make infomed choices

Too close for comfort

India's unique conception of personal space

That’s more like it

Those asking questions about OUSU's role should take a look at what they have achieved this week. Candidates, take note.

Ken Livingstone: Boris, the Beeb and Me

Ken Livingstone speaks of his anger at the mayor, the media and a certain Mr Blair

5 Minute Tute – Pirates: Somalia’s lawless seas

Dr Sarah Percy explores the new terror of the high seas

Guest Commentator: Yasmin Alibhai Brown

The Independent's leading columnist argues that free speech is a right that comes with responsibilities.

5 Minute Tute: Darfur: The Crisis Continues

Jo Read considers the current situation in Darfur

In defence of defence

General Sir Mike Jackson makes the case for the British Army

The murky world of politics isn’t so bad

The Guardian's Assistant Editor looks at a political career

Debate: Can student activism change the world?

Two students consider the value of non-violent protest

OCA’s commitment to reform is in doubt

The actions of OCA's members speak louder than the token gestures of its leadership

Going Nutts

Professor Nutt may have missed an opportunity to reshape drugs policy, but he's still right.

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