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WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT THE ENGLISH FLAG
On 4th August 2024, violent protests erupted outside a hotel in South Yorkshire, with balaclava-clad demonstrators waving English flags setting bins alight, attacking police, and breaking into the building. The unrest left 64 officers injured and caused over £1 million in damage—all justified in the name of "protecting English national identity." More recently, "Operation Raise the Colours" has seen hundreds of flags proliferate across the UK, but its founders—including far-r
zyan45
Dec 11, 20257 min read


THE END OF NHS ENGLAND: WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN FOR YOU?
Is NHS England’s dissolution a bold step forward or a crisis? Explore what this means for wait times, AI, and the future of free care.

The Takes
Mar 20, 20253 min read


3 DAYS INTO 3 YEARS: THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR
Three years on, the Russia-Ukraine war rages. Tensions rise as Trump, Vance, and Zelenskyy clash. Is 2025 the year that changes everything?

The Takes
Mar 5, 20253 min read


TRUMP SO FAR: FEBRUARY 2025
Exploring the impact of Trump's policies, reactions, & what his leadership means for democracy, economy, & global relations.

The Takes
Feb 17, 20254 min read


RACISM IN LALIGA: HOW VINICIUS JUNIOR AND LAMINE YAMAL ARE PORTRAYED DIFFERENTLY
Vinicius Junior and Lamine Yamal face racism in LaLiga—but why does the media portray them so differently? Explore the double standard.

The Takes
Feb 17, 20254 min read


6 MILLION LOST. 80 YEARS PASSED. WE MUST REMEMBER THE HOLOCAUST.
It's been 80 years the liberation of Auschwitz, here's why we have to remember the Holocaust.

The Takes
Feb 17, 20254 min read


THE TRUMP TARIFFS: BACKFIRING ON GLOBAL BUSINESSES
Trump’s tariffs aimed to boost U.S. manufacturing but led to higher costs, price hikes, & supply chain chaos. Is protectionism backfiring?

The Takes
Feb 17, 20253 min read


THE CASTE SYSTEM IN NEPAL: YOUR SURNAME SPEAKS
Does your surname shape your future? Nepal’s caste system still impacts status, opportunity, and discrimination. Uncover its lasting effects

The Takes
Feb 17, 20254 min read
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