Politics
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How To Break Free From Societal Norms and Embrace Authenticity
From what food we eat to who we date, we are told to be self-restrained in all areas of our lives. Don’t eat the cake, you’ll get fat.Don’t date the… Read more.
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The Interplay of Art and Religion: A Historical Perspective
Religion has been depicted in art for millennia, taking off most notably during the Renaissance period, dated between the 14th to 17th centuries. In a bid to transition away from… Read more.
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Lady Gaga and Nietzsche: Exploring the Philosophy of Duality
This week, on Tuesday, 07/10/25, my partner and I went to see Lady Gaga in Manchester, UK, as part of her world tour, the Mayhem Ball. Before we had even… Read more.
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How To Overcome Writer’s Block In Poetry
Sometimes, when I sit down to write a poem, my mind goes blank. I have a prompt in front of me, yet I pick up my pen only once in… Read more.
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The Censorship of Banksy: A Cover-up of Art or Fascism?
This week, a mural appeared on an external wall in the Royal Courts of Justice, London, depicting a protester holding a white picket sign spattered with red paint, meant to… Read more.
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Understanding Addiction: Why Current Laws Fail Alcoholics
The past couple of months have been some of the hardest months of my life, if not the hardest. I am having to watch my mum dying, a slow and… Read more.
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Understanding Society’s Impact on Mental Health
If you’re living in a sick society, don’t be surprised when you inherit some of that sickness. Like pulling up weeds but leaving the roots in the ground, as soon… Read more.
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The Rise of Ultranationalism and Its Impact on Migrants
Seeing how much hate there is in ‘Great’ Britain right now is heartbreaking. The fear that asylum seekers must be feeling. They have travelled so far to get here, risking… Read more.
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The Nazi War on Modern Art: A Cultural Censorship Analysis
During the First and Second World Wars, the Nazi regime led extensive efforts to control and shape German society and culture through the suppression of modernism. Many modern artists were… Read more.
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The Case Against Socialism: Understanding Human Nature
When I first became interested in politics, I defined myself as a socialist, being of the belief that the only way to achieve a fair society was through the abolition… Read more.
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