As we construct quite possibly one of the largest foreign embassy’s in the world here in London, the new USA embassy in London, I think it’s prudent to look at what is going on right now in the US presidential campaign and more importantly on those candidates who could possibly become ‘Commander and Chief’ of …more…
Equality & Gender
Who The F*^k Is Roosh V, And What Are His Views On Rape Culture?
On Saturday 6th February at 8pm, professional pick up artist and anti feminist blogger Roosh V planned to hold “tribal meetings” around the world for heterosexual men only. Following widespread condemnation and a number of petitions to try and prevent these meetings from going ahead, as of now, Roosh V has ‘cancelled’ the meetup. All …more…
What does the Royal Family mean to you?
The world is a funny place. It appears that indoctrinated worship and devotion in Asia is cruel, ruthless and dictatorial, but celebrated and expected over here…? Ok, admittedly, I’m getting slightly carried away. But the parallels between our Royal’s (‘long to reign over us’) and the Kim dynasty, who have ruled North Korea since the late 1940’s, …more…
Waste: a political tragedy
Charles Edwards, Olivia Williams, Roger Michell and Michael Elwyn discuss the history and context of Harley Granville Barker’s play Waste. ★★★★ ‘Sex, sleaze and hypocrisy. A very stylish production.’ The Times ★★★★ ‘Engrossing.’ Daily Mail Famously banned by the censors when it was first written, Harley Granville Barker’s controversial masterpiece gathers a large ensemble to …more…
Why The UK’s Youngest MP Is So Important
Mhairi Black shocked the political world when at the 2015 General Election, she won the Paisley and Renfrewshire South constituency for the SNP, from Labour’s Shadow Foreign Secretary Douglas Alexander. In a night of SNP domination in Scotland, 20 year old student Mhairi Black’s comprehensive victory over one of British politics most senior figures, symbolised …more…
“On The Other Side Of Pain” – Ellen Page speaks at HRCF’s Time to Thrive Conference
At the HRCF’s Time to Thrive Conference, Ellen Page said perhaps for the first time, in front of an audience of strangers, words she kept close to her heart for many years and that carry an enormous implication to the LGBT community: “And I am here today because I am gay. And because maybe …more…
Not All Acceptance Speeches are the same!
It’s not often you see a black women win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, and that’s because it’s never happened before since the Emmy’s began in 1949. So it fair to say that this years 67th Emmy Awards, was a milestone when Viola Davis – accepted the award for her …more…
A Pint Of Pride!
Rugby is a sport that has always commanded respect for its physical demands and bravery, a game of brute force used with expert control and finesse, undoubtedly it’s a man’s game! And what better drink to accompany such a game, than Guinness, a drink and a brand that has equally cemented an air of masculinity and …more…