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Reluctance to Meditate

Ena explores the concept of meditation and talks about her journey and experience with different meditative practices such as breathing.

Remember, Remember When It Fell.

As a young person, a person of colour, or a person of a certain race or religion, though it is not limited to these categorisations, we have been systematically subjugated by the establishment, and consequently deprived of our voices. Such subjugation…

Remember, Remember When It Fell.

As a young person, a person of colour, or a person of a certain race or religion, though it is not limited to these categorisations, we have been systematically subjugated by the establishment, and consequently deprived of our voices. Such subjugation…
Remember, Remember When It Fell.

Remember, Remember When It Fell.

As a young person, a person of colour, or a person of a certain race or religion, though it is not limited to these categorisations, we have been systematically subjugated by the establishment, and consequently deprived of our voices. Such subjugation…
An Election Like No Other

An Election Like No Other

Observations of the election from the voice of a politically active seventeen year old girl. With one week to go, I think it is safe to say that no one could have predicted the swings and roundabouts thrown our way during this election campaign.…

Being British Muslim

As a brown Muslim girl, my experience of the world is one of fear and sadness but determination. Although living in Birmingham, one of the most diverse cities in Great Britain, means that I have a relatively sheltered life (and I could not even…

The Missing Piece in the Story of Climate Change

Animal agriculture is possibly one of the least known about industries but certainly one of the most dangerous. 18% of greenhouse gases are due to animal agriculture which is more than the whole of the transportation combined which is 13% which…

How Politics Sways The Media?

In January of this year, Whitehouse spokesman Sean Spicer puzzled many with his “alternative facts” and greatly overshadowed an arguably greater issue with President Trump's Executive Order against Obamacare. This happens more than you think.…
Was the US Air Strike on Syria Justified?

Was the US Air Strike on Syria Justified?

Just this morning the US government announced an air strike on Syria, after the recent news of the chemical warfare usage killing many innocent Syrians. Now, President Trump is both backed and facing backlash for his approval and planning of…

82 Seconds Changed Westminster (A Reflection)

Wednesday, March 22nd, has impacted London deeply. The attack on Parliament in Westminster came as shock to the city, happening out of nowhere. With the suddenness of this came rapid-fire news updates from many news media outlets, members of…

What Does It Mean to be Politically Active?

Honestly, what does it mean in a time and age where it is vital to know your rights, your views, and your morals, how can we educate ourselves and be more politically active? As young people, maybe just reaching the voting age or just wanting…