The government’s move to ‘champion free speech’ remains selective on whose free speech they champion
Illustrations by Megan Le Brocq The English government have recently announced tougher measures to “strengthen free speech and academic freedom” at universities to “stamp out unlawful silencing” on campus. However, in…
The EU vaccine mishap is not simply another Brexit debate
Illustrations by Hannah Robinson The EU is not performing well at the moment. It has been notable for its particularly slow vaccination performance, trailing behind countries like the US, UK, Israel…
The Elgin Marbles: plundered or preserved?
Illustrations by Hannah Robinson The Elgin Marbles are arguably one of the most recognisable of the British Museum’s exhibitions and one of the most famous pieces of Ancient Greek art. However,…
Blair’s suggestions show the benefits of listening to yesterday’s news
Illustrations by Hannah Robinson 23 years ago, Tony Blair walked on water. In becoming the UK’s youngest Prime Minister of the 20th century, Blair not only ended 18 years of Conservative…
Black Lives STILL Matter: In conversation with the formidable Darcy Bourne
Illustrations by Hannah Robinson In her first article for The Broad, Livi Empson interviews prominent Black Lives Matter activist Darcy Bourne over a FaceTime and a cup of tea. It was…
Black Lives Matter: A cause that needs direction
Illustrations by Hannah Robinson The Black Lives Matter movement isn’t a new one, but the murder of George Floyd has once again thrust it to the fore and the video of…
The English should reclaim St George’s cross
Illustrations by Hannah Robinson. To many, the 23rd of April – St George’s Day – is viewed as the most apt occasion to forget or denounce one’s Englishness. With the start…
The need for a new British military strategy
One of the necessary debates for a Post-Brexit World is the reexamination of the role that Britain seeks to play on the military stage of the world. The public needs…
Britain’s warped view of its past may ruin its future
Last week, I went to the British museum for the first time, which is kind of embarrassing because I love history and have lived in London for a few months…