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Politics News in Brief – May 19th, 2017

May 19, 2017 Scott Jacobsen 0

Brexit talks could collapse over UK divorce bill; Brexit and the identity crisis for the UK; and the difficulty of stopping foreign influence on UK politics

Politics News in Brief – May 15th, 2017

May 15, 2017 Scott Jacobsen 0

UK youth have more power than they think for the elections; Tony Blair is possibly back, possibly from Brexit vote; Trump fires Comey while still in Russia-Trump investigation.

Politics News in Brief – April 22nd, 2017

April 22, 2017 Scott Jacobsen 0

British government ‘realises mistake of Brexit’; Rowing champion speaks on virtues of Cuba and North Korea; The Safe Passage initiative and the transfer of children

Politics News in Brief – April 8th, 2017

April 8, 2017 Scott Jacobsen 0

The UK is said to need to be ready to ‘vote against EU measures’; UK F-35 jets in Turkey have become a security concern; new $10 banknote for Canada.

Politics News in Brief March 24th 2017

March 24, 2017 Scott Jacobsen 0

Chinese textbooks translated for UK; Northern Ireland stability responsibility of the UK; fathers feel afraid to ask for flexible working hours

Politics News in Brief March 16th 2017

March 16, 2017 Scott Jacobsen 0

Big data transforms politics; young people against London centeredness; UK fate sealed

Politics in Brief February 25th 2017

February 25, 2017 Scott Jacobsen 0

Manning says politicians need to respond to populist sentiments, rightly; Corbyn disappointed by Copeland; and Sam Ronan: the millennial, progressive Candidate

What Does Jordan Peterson’s Enforced Monogamy Actually Look Like? | Beatrice Louis

June 19, 2018 14

Monogamy enforced by social norms is an easily observable phenomenon in many parts of the world–and its consequences are deadly.
For a New Left | Dan Fisher

September 11, 2017 4

The first article in the “For a New Left” series looks at how and why we should begin to rebuild and re-establish left wing values.
The Spread of Anti-Christian Hatred in Egypt | Tara Abhasakun

July 21, 2017 2

The spread of anti-christian hatred in Egypt goes beyond ISIS to include non-violent groups such as the Muslim Brotherhood, and even former ruler Mobarak.
Cults and Terrorism: Can We Establish Parallels Between Noxious Belief Systems? | Sarah Mills

July 5, 2017 3

Can insights and lessons about human behavioural trends and group psychologies from cults help us understand and thereby reduce risks of terrorism today?
The Need for an Expanded Theory of Mind in an Era of Increasing Polarisation | Angelos Sofocleous

July 3, 2017 0

Can the Theory of Mind help us foster more empathy and drive us out of our bubbles? How can we achieve a world governed by facts in an era of polarisation?