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Why does snow cause national meltdown?

Why does snow cause national meltdown?

Anthony Gregory takes a humorous look at Britain's inability to cope with snow...

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A response: why ignorance of trans* issues is wrong

A response: why ignorance of trans* issues is wrong

In response to recent controversy around another Palatinate article, Bethan Nye argues that we must not underestimate the vast array of problems trans...

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Big business in the addiction industry

Big business in the addiction industry

After the government refuse to halt high street gambling, Rory Tingle warns of the danger of slot machines...

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Political correctness gone mad once again?

Political correctness gone mad once again?

After the recent transphobia outrage, Nick Bradley argues that the 'ultra-liberal' nation panders too much to minority anger...

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The Falklands: a perennial debate

The Falklands: a perennial debate

Jasper Cox examines the seemingly unending debate between Argentina and the UK over the Falklands, taking a view after experience in Argentina...

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Football authorities need to see sense about standing

Football authorities need to see sense about standing

Football cannot ignore popular opinion: standing would help improve the state atmosphere of Premier League stadiums...

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American gun laws rest on outdated principles

American gun laws rest on outdated principles

In the wake of the Newtown shooting, we must fight against those who resist change in US gun ownership laws...

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I wish it wasn’t Christmas every day

I wish it wasn’t Christmas every day

Oliver Muir casts a cynical eye over the early onset of Christmas celebrations...

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Gender will never be a clear-cut issue

Gender will never be a clear-cut issue

Sweden has the right approach in challenging assumed gender roles for children...

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The dangers of trivialising sexual abuse

The dangers of trivialising sexual abuse

An anonymous Durham student urges us to avoid flippant remarks about rape...

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