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The hypocrisy of Oxford academics invoking ‘academic freedom’ for Nathan Cofnas

Now, it cannot be clearer: ‘Academic freedom’ is only ever collectively invoked for those like Nathan Cofnas.
Opinion Saba Ahmadzadeh Noughani -

The hypocrisy of aestheticised wilderness

We seem to have been locked in an eternal attempt at domination over nature for millennia. My recent trip to Thailand shifted this into clear focus: perhaps the attempt was never really about humans over nature.
Opinion Ava Doherty -

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.
Opinion Kristof Sitanyi -

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.
Opinion Henry Bunkall -
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Interview: Shami Chakrabarti

Luke Barratt talks to Shami Chakrabarti about Liberty and human rights

We need students to participate

James Blythe, OUSU Vice-President (Access & Academic Affairs), argues that engaging students in politics is vital and simple

Warwick’s occupation shows students how to fight

James Elliott argues that after the violent clash with police at Warwick, students need to be steeled against the possible risks they face

Cuba and the US? Close but no cigar

Arguing there are still significant obstacles to overcome, Stephanie Stafford surveys the recent developments in US-Cuban relations.

Free speech does not mean we have the right to offend

Tom Robinson argues that, in light of the recent attack on Charlie Hebdo, we do not have the right to intentionally offend others

In defence of celebrity feminism

Lucy Valsamidis argues that while celebrity feminism isn't perfect, it can nevertheless be a force for good.

U.S. retaliation to Sony film hack is unjustified

Sian Meaney argues that sanctions imposed on North Korea by the United States following the Sony Pictures hack are rash, highly provocative and unjustified

Whatever happened to the "Compassionate Conservatives"?

In response to David Cameron's appearance on the Andrew Marr Show, Freddie Hopkinson bemoans the demise of the idea of the 'Big Society', calling for the Conservatives to re-establish links with the centre ground

Celebrity should be no barrier to leading a college

Lucjan Kaliniecki argues that appointing celebrity figures as heads of colleges is a welcome variation to the Oxford norm

Reconciling the Christmas Story with the real Jerusalem

Emmeline Skinner Cassidy finds a rift between the Jerusalem of the Bible and the Jerusalem of the 21st century

No Mr. Hitchens, Russia is not acting peacefully

Stanislas Lalanne argues against the views laid out by Peter Hitchens concerning the Ukraine crisis

Breastfeeding, facesitting & patriarchal control

Mary Reader argues that the concept of 'appropriateness' is a patriarchal tool used to control women's freedom of action

State school colleges are a belittling suggestion

Frances Timberlake rejects the proposal that state school Oxbridge colleges would enhance access

Police brutality is not a new problem

Sian Meaney argues that recent incidences of police brutality are part of a latent and often ignored issue in our police's history

Postgraduate loans: a case of too much education?

Harry Gosling argues that the introduction of postgraduate loans will not necessarily promote prosperity and social mobility

The butcher and the salesman

Charlotte McLean condemns the cosmetic surgery industry as insidious and sexist

Dining club’s bad taste lingers

Tom Robinson argues that the Gridiron Club's failed attempt to admit female members is another example of Oxford dining clubs' growing irrelevance at the University

The dangerous assumptions behind the latest porn regulations

Alice King argues that the recently announced restrictions on certain types of porn show an outdated and dangerous mindset on the part of the government when it comes to issues of censorship

Stand for your JCR committee: a call to arms

Tom Carter responds to the growing apathy for JCR politics

Interview: Judge Rinder

Rob Rinder, the British Judge Judy, talks lawyers, legal aid and the cult of celebrity
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