ALaw
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Intentionally Racist or Just Stupid – What Should People Make of Diane Abbott’s Tweet?Diane Abbott’s tweet accusing white people of playing “divide and rule” was met with accusations of racism and calls for her to resign. But was it intentionally racist or just stupid?
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Safeguarding British Interests? is that Really Why David Cameron Vetoed EU Treaty Change?David Cameron has said he vetoed EU treaty change to safeguard British interests. But were British interests wholly behind his decision to use his veto?
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The Public Sector National Strike – Why it was About More Than Just Pension ReformsThe public sector national strike was about more than just pension reforms. It was just as much about the frustrations of a public sector that has been demonized by the coalition government and the right-wing media.
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Cuba is Ripe for Change but Not Quite Ready for Its Own ‘Carib’ SpringCuba appears an ideal candidate for anti-government protests on a widespread scale. But despite parallels with protests such as the Arab spring, Cuba faces further challenges in achieving this.
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Can Occupy London Achieve Anything?Against a backdrop of public frustrations with social and economic inequality and corporate greed, Occupy London is well positioned to gain support. But can it actually achieve anything with its current approach?
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Why Won’t Hip Hop Let Rappers Age?With few exceptions, mainstream hip hop has often seen the relevance and credibility of rappers dwindle with age. Yet while artists from other genres continue to experience mainstream success beyond their youth, why is it so different for hip hop?
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Does Online Social Networking Signal the End of Traditional Communication as We Know It?Social networking websites have proven to be immensely popular and have changed the way we communicate with each other. Yet in doing so, they have also made the way we communicate increasingly superficial and disposable.
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UK Banking Needs Its Own Glass-Steagall. Alas, for Now it Will Have to WaitReform to split the investment and retail operations of UK banks could have been realized with the recommendations of the Independent Banking Commission. Instead stopping short of this, the Commission has now missed that opportunity.
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The Changing Landscape of the English Education SystemThe first free schools in England are due to open in 2011. However, along with the rise of academies, is this a gift or a curse for the English education system? -
The England Riots - Rebels Without a Cause?In the aftermath of the England riots, the motive of the rioters has been questioned. However, rather than a mutual frustration or issue, it's the attitudes of the rioters that unites them and leaves questions to be asked of British society. -
The Royal Wedding: A Double Celebration for the Royal FamilyThe royal wedding wasn't just a celebration of Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding, it also revived the British monarchy's popularity which has undoubtedly waned in recent years; a double celebration for the royal family. -
Viva La Revolución? - Does the Cuban Revolution Have the Cohesion to Outlive Fidel Castro?With the US Government, the Latin American bloc, commentators of the region and of course Cubans, all eagerly speculating on life after Castro, it begs the question if the Cuban revolution can continue without Castro at the helm.
