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22 July 2022
UK Government removes references to abortion from international human rights statement
A statement given by the FCDO has been revised, no longer committing to abolish discriminatory laws that restrict women’s reproductive rights on the grounds of religion, belief or gender.
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21 July 2022
Should menstrual leave become a permanent feature in the workplace?
Menstrual leave has been implemented in some workplaces, meaning women can take time off work during their period.
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18 July 2022
The reversal of Roe v Wade must force the UK to look at its own abortion laws
The criminalisation of abortion in America may seem quite distant but if we are not careful the UK could be heading the same way.
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15 July 2022
Why are we forgetting about the culture of sexual misconduct ingrained in Parliament?
The Chris Pincher scandal may have brought Boris Johnson down, but the rotten sleaze at the core of Parliament has been forgotten in the process.
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11 July 2022
The history of trade unions and worker unrest in the UK: Part I
We take you through the history of unions and worker unrest in the UK and why we still need unions. In Part I we cover the period before unions to their involvement in the two world wars.
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7 July 2022
Boris Johnson resigns as Prime Minister
In a statement outside No. 10 Boris Johnson announced he was standing down as Prime Minister.
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18 May 2022
Overturning Roe V. Wade could implicate countries across the globe, here's how
Two weeks after the leaked US Supreme Court draft opinion that proposed overturning Roe V. Wade, which constitutionally protects women’s rights to abortion, we look at the global implications this decision could have.
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22 April 2022
Why it is time for the British monarchy to be abolished
It is a polarising argument but here is why I believe the monarchy has no place in a modern British society.
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1 April 2022
Don’t call the 'ban' on conversion therapy a U-turn if it doesn't protect trans rights
Broken promises – it seems the government has forgotten the T in LGBTQ+ with their latest U-turn on banning conversion therapy.
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25 March 2022
Wales introduces ban on hitting children
Smacking or slapping children has been outlawed in Wales, but what does that mean for the laws in England?
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20 March 2022
Manufacturing outrage: The political economy of social media
Anyone that’s paid a modicum of attention to social media in the last few years knows that today’s political landscape is hostile at best – but what some don’t realise is that the majority of it is essentially made up.
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17 March 2022
MisInfoCon: The disinformation ecosystem in 2022: new, authentic, and recurring actors
As part of Mozilla Festival, Rachael Levy discusses the importance of acknowledging disinformation threats in all forms
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17 March 2022
MisInfoCon: intersectionality and gendered disinformation targeting women in politics
Mozilla Festival’s roundtable discussion on gendered disinformation led by DeVan Hankerson Madrigal, Irene Mwendwa, and Gabriela De Oliveira.
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4 March 2022
Review: RedT'Blue
Jay Martin’s RedT’Blue made its long-awaited cinema premiere this past weekend in Nottingham. Having been met with critical and fan acclaim alike, what is the official verdict from us based over here at Voice Mag?
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1 March 2022
Borders - for peace or for perfection?
How Kenya responded to Russian aggression.
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25 February 2022
Why is the cost of living so bad?
The cost of living crisis is getting worse, and the upcoming minimum wage increase is not nearly enough. What is going on?
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24 February 2022
How has Covid-19 affected young people's health?
One of the most speculated facets of the global pandemic is its impact on young people’s health. However, the Department For Education has investigated precisely this through its new research report; so, how has the pandemic affected us?
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21 February 2022
Blue lights & red flags: will the Met ever change?
Dame Cressida Dick has recently stepped down as the top dog of The Metropolitan Police Federation. We take a look at why she resigned, her controversial legacy and what this means for the future of the Met.