Based on a true story, the film Carrington profoundly changed how I understand love, identity, and LGBTQ+ acceptance. Through the unconventional bond between Dora Carrington and Lytton Strachey, I came to realise that love doesn’t follow rules — it simply finds the soul it recognises. This reflection explores how one film helped me walk in another’s shoes and redefined what it means to love and be loved.
Assata Shakur’s life was one of survival, exile, and defiance. From the bloodied asphalt of the New Jersey Turnpike to political asylum in Cuba, her story is more than history—it is a lesson in resistance. Branded a terrorist by the U.S. yet celebrated worldwide as a freedom fighter, Assata reminds us that a woman’s place is in the struggle, with nothing to lose but our chains.
Democracy’s decline is no longer a future risk—it is our present reality. From the populist fractures of post-Trump America to Britain’s quiet complicity in the Palestinian genocide, the West’s moral authority has been hollowed out. The credibility of liberal democracy now falters under the weight of its own double standards, creating a vacuum in global leadership. Over the next decade, as institutional trust collapses, a new political current is set to rise: grassroots, populace-driven movements that lean toward socialism. This article examines the erosion of democratic systems, the triggers behind the West’s loss of standing, and the political trajectories that could reshape the world order.
Ebonics has shaped the way we speak, think, and connect—far beyond the communities where it began. From music to memes, its influence on everyday English is undeniable. In this post, we explore how Ebonics, also known as African American Vernacular English, isn’t “broken English” but a rich, rule‑governed language variety in its own right.
No More Stolen Sisters The crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S) in North America…
The content discusses the concept of “Orwellian” language, particularly “doublespeak,” which manipulates truth and obscures reality in politics. Notable figures like George Orwell, Socrates, and Ursula K. Le Guin emphasize the ethical responsibility of language. The essay provides contemporary examples of euphemisms to expose linguistic manipulation in modern discourse.
The United States, once a symbol of democracy, faces a gradual descent into authoritarianism, echoing historical patterns of repressive regimes. Naomi Wolf’s warnings about the erosion of democratic principles serve as a cautionary tale for other nations. Vigilance and action are crucial to resist these trends and protect liberty and justice.
In Women in the Qur’an: An Emancipatory Reading, Lamrabet presents a feminist theology deeply rooted in the original meanings of the Qur’anic verses. Her work is not just a defense of women’s rights but a call to return to the ethical principles of justice and equality that she believes are inherent in the Qur’an.
If I told you that my Syrian husband was abusive, to the average Westerner, their first response would be: “Well, he’s Syrian. That’s how they are. It’s cultural.” But if I made the same confession to the average Middle Eastern person, particularly to a woman, they would immediately start telling me about what rights I have, not just under the prevailing laws of the country that I live in, but also, many of them would more confidently and more emphatically tell me about my rights according to Islam. Which are plentiful, by the way.
The journey towards a more inclusive and equitable society begins with the language we use. Abandoning the term “mixed race” in favour of “multi-ethnic” or “cross-cultural” is a crucial step in dismantling the dangerous framework of racism. By recognizing that there is only one race—the human race—we can celebrate the diversity of ethnicities and cultures that enrich our shared human experience. This linguistic shift challenges the very foundations of racism, helping to build a world where unity and diversity coexist harmoniously.