The deadly emptiness of culture wars
William Costley discusses the seriousness of modern culture wars.
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Should celebrities stop engaging in politics?
William Costley considers the relevance of social media “reactive-ism” performed by celebrities in response to global political affairs.
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Debate: is it justified to return to Durham?
With students barred from campus by University and national lockdown restrictions, two contributors consider whether returning to Durham this term is justified.
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Do calls to the individual make collective change?
In response to David Attenborough’s latest documentary, William Costley considers the role of the individual in responding to global environmental problems.
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Should Instagram remove likes?
William Costley argues that the Instagram trial is valuable, but that it doesn’t go far enough…
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Is the student housing panic overblown?
By William Costley An article published by Palatinate recently observed over 30 students camping outside letting agency JW Wood on Halloween, all eager to snap their desired home first, once the agency formally began the signing of contracts the next
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Farage and Johnson: the new dream team?
“Listening to the interview in full, the conversation surrounding Brexit and Boris Johnson continuing as Prime Minister is unsurprising, lacking criticality, and is nothing more than a conversation between two friends.”
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Vive la France, Vive la Flag
William Costley looks at the implications of having the French national flag in every classroom across France.
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The border coming back to bite
“The one thing Leave and Remain voters share in common is that neither side can come up with a workable agreement as to how to avoid a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland.” William Costley discusses the ‘insoluble problem’ of the Irish border.
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My open letter to the Home Secretary
“You are definitely not a racist, nor a traitor to your ‘people’, but instead a victim of this country’s institutionalised nationalist agenda.” William Costley writes to Home Secretary Sajid Javid in light of controversial comments.
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