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Letterboxes and Bank Robbers
The great American stand-up comedian Bill Hicks once remarked about the crucifix: “A lot of Christians wear crosses round their necks. Do you think…
Taking Back Our Democracy – The Role of Money in American Politics: Part 2
My previous article attempted to highlight the extent to which money and elite groups within American society are able to exert control over the…
Populism and its supporters: How Bruce Banner Morphed Into the Hulk
In 2014, the journal Science Magazine produced a fascinating study. The study, titled When contact changes minds: An experiment on transmission of support for…
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Britain Must Become A Soft Power Superpower
“If liberal ideology were to die, it will not be the result of a murder. It will be the result of a suicide.” So…
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Letterboxes and Bank Robbers
The great American stand-up comedian Bill Hicks once remarked about the crucifix: “A lot of Christians wear crosses round their necks. Do you think…
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Taking Back Our Democracy – The Role of Money in American Politics: Part 2
My previous article attempted to highlight the extent to which money and elite groups within American society are able to exert control over the…
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Populism and its supporters: How Bruce Banner Morphed Into the Hulk
In 2014, the journal Science Magazine produced a fascinating study. The study, titled When contact changes minds: An experiment on transmission of support for…
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Do Good Fences Make Good Neighbours?
When he was nine years old, future Home Secretary Alan Johnson’s mother, Lily Johnson, witnessed an Antiguan carpenter called Kelso Cochrane be accosted by…
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The World Cup 2018: Russia’s Triumph
The 2018 World Cup is approaching its climax. Despite the loss of the Russian team in the quarter-finals, a festive atmosphere continues across Russia….
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Drain the Swamp? The Role of Money in American Politics: Part 1
The Extent of the Problem: America For Sale To what extent does the greater American public hold influence in the formation of government policy?…
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Subtle Nationalism? Currency and National Identity
Currency design is a powerful tool with which to define a geographical space and the political identity of those who reside therein. That it…
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The Berlinah Wallace Trial and its Legal Implications
On 23rd May 2018, Berlinah Wallace was jailed for life, with a minimum term of twelve years, for a “sadistic and evil” acid attack…
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