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The latest commentary on Durham-based, national or international issues from Durham students. To pitch your own opinion piece, email comment@palatinate.org.uk.

Comment International Comment 

Virginity, hymens and human rights: the atrocity that is virginity testing

February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Adeline Zhao, Emma Foster

Emma Foster draws attention to the archaic practice of virginity testing which, despite having no scientific credibility, remains legal in the UK.

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Comment Durham Comment 

‘Our Streets Now’: the campaign to end sexual harassment comes to Durham

February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Honor Douglas

To mark the launch of ‘Our Streets Now’ in Durham this week, Honor Douglas outlines the significance of the campaign to end public sexual harassment.

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Comment National Comment 

Our fixation with statues needs to be toppled

February 27, 2021February 27, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Joshua Guillen

Joshua Guillen argues that the figures of our times should be remembered by the pages of history, rather than immortalised as statues.

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Comment National Comment 

Why I still remain staunchly pro-lockdown

February 27, 2021February 27, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Ella McKelvey

Ella McKelvey discusses restriction breaking, why lockdown remains necessary and invites readers into a conversation with her on the topic.

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Comment Print Edition 

Arts degrees shouldn’t be left on the shelf

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Anna Kuptsova, Laetitia Eichinger

Laetitia Eichinger explains why we need to be cautious about the dwindling popularity of degrees in the arts and humanities.

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Comment 

Is coronavirus sexist?

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Louisa Wagstaff

Louisa Wagstaff explains why she believes women have been unfairly discriminated against during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Comment National Comment Print Edition 

Can Dr Alex turn the tide on mental health?

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Sarah Matthews

Sarah Matthews discuss the role Dr Alex George will play in assisting the government’s policies towards young people’s mental health.

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Comment Durham Comment Print Edition 

Time to call out Durham’s art of catcalling

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Jasmine Cash, Morgan Jack

“No university student should feel uncomfortable on their campus and in their town”, Morgan Jack highlights the impacts of catcalling on students in Durham.

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Comment National Comment 

Why the carbon tax is a bullet well-dodged

February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Phoebe Abruzzese

Phoebe Abruzzese explains why she thinks the proposed carbon tax could have become an unfair burden placed upon the British consumer.

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Comment International Comment Print Edition 

Should celebrities stop engaging in politics?

February 22, 2021February 24, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments William Costley

William Costley considers the relevance of social media “reactive-ism” performed by celebrities in response to global political affairs.

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