Opinion
Total 120 Posts
A piece written with a unique perspective on an issue.
Swearing at the Kingzilla’s special day
6 min read
Most Scots have plans other than attending the expensive King’s coronation, which costs £100 million and is funded by the public, despite Charles III receiving public benefits and tax breaks.
Why strike action is climate action
5 min read
Striking pushes against the core capitalist dynamics also responsible for global warming.
DeSantis descending?
4 min read
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is facing challenges including falling poll numbers and opposition to key items in his agenda by a majority of Americans. He is also not taking on Donald Trump directly, allowing the former president’s campaign to define him to primary voters.
The risk of nuclear war over Ukraine is real. We need diplomacy now
6 min read
The Cold War may be over, but Russia’s nuclear threat is real and dangerous. We must act to avoid a crisis.
The last 3 safe spaces from America’s gun violence
6 min read
A majority of U.S. states, all controlled by Republicans, allow carrying guns without permits or registration, leading to a surge in gun violence. The increase in gun violence is linked to Republican politicians and Supreme Court Justices appointed by them.
A national trial separation?
5 min read
Action on guns and abortion rights will be major U.S. election issues. The actions of politicians like DeSantis in Florida for authoritarian control could help in Republican primaries but sink them in general elections.
Hostages of English nationalism
6 min read
On the impact of Westminster’s English nationalism on the political discourse in Scotland and how Scotland is being held hostage by the dominance of the English nationalist ideology in UK politics.