Insulate Britain are the heroes we need
Torin Menzies gives a controversial take on the Insualte Britain protests
Tag Archives: protest
The return of Bristol’s climate strikes
As climate strikes return to Bristol, Torin Menzies analyses the impact made by the group.
Insulate Britain: The climate activists blocking motorways
The past few years have seen many protests by environmentalists, from ‘Youth Strike for Climate’ to Extinction Rebellion. Now another group, calling themselves Insulate Britain, have made headline news with their controversial protest methods. Beginning on Monday 13th of September, the activists have repeatedly blocked
The order of anarchism
Anarchism has long been a by-word for a disruptive and destructive minority political movement, but is there more to this thoughtful philosophy? Can there be order within anarchy?
Colombia’s battle with heritage
Both national and international bodies hope to bring a close to the violent disturbances in Colombia which threaten peace across South America. However, is Colombia’s anger aimed at it’s irredeemable history, and can it be reclaimed by modern Colombians?
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill – Johnson’s new assault on democracy
A vigil held at Clapham Common, held in memory of Sarah Everand and other victims of violence against women resulted in a brutal police crackdown which saw police pinning women to the ground. The harsh repression of the peaceful and socially distanced protest led to
Why the government must focus on happiness
“Gross National Happiness is more important than Gross National Product” proclaimed Bhutanese King, Jigme Singye Wangchuk of Bhutan, in 1972. Whilst a simple, this statement completely revolutionised governmental policy. Traditionally, governments solely focused on the economy, believing a strong economy enables them to achieve their
Power to the people?
The point of protest is to enact change; however looking at recent demonstrations internationally, is there any power left with the people?
Day 1 at the CPC17
The Conservative Party Conference has officially been opened, and it is depressing.
The future of mass surveillance
Vault 7, WikiLeaks, and the inevitable demise of privacy.
