The T-Word | Sarah Stook
It seems politicians are afraid to talk about terrorism. They’re terrified of being deemed racist or wrong or hateful.
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The Perils of the Aid Sector | Sarah Stook
Foreign aid is a somewhat controversial subject. Those in favour argue that as a developed nation, we are morally obligated to help those who need it. They argue that it will improve the lives...
Virginia Surprise and New Jersey Squeeze: What you missed in the US November elections | Sarah Stook
Here’s what you missed on American elections 2021: Gubernatorial Virginia- Republican Glenn Youngkin v Democrat Terry McAuliffe With incumbent Ralph Northam ineligible for re-election under Virginia rules that don’t allow consecutive terms, he was...
Misogyny Kills: Domestic Abuse and Murder | Sarah Stook
Sarah Everard. Libby Squire. One was walking home. The other was on the streets after a night out. One was found in a woodland. The other was found floating in the river. Both had...
Nancy Wake | Sarah Stook
“The White Mouse”. It is not a name one would associate with fear and dread, especially when it belonged to a thirty year old woman. When one reads about her, it’s as though you’re...
10 Best Classic Books | Sarah Stook
Ah, the classics. They’re beloved by some, whilst others angrily slog through them in GCSE English. From Tolstoy to Hemingway, classics reach across the globe and bring us exciting stories. During lockdown, reading soared...
10 Best Books on International Politics | Sarah Stook
When we read books about politics, many of us may be more inclined to read about what happens in the Anglosphere. It’s natural really- it’s our language, closer to our culture and what we...
Amending the Rape Laws | Sarah Stook
‘(1)A person (A) commits an offence if— (a)he intentionally penetrates the vagina, anus or mouth of another person (B) with his penis, (b)B does not consent to the penetration, and (c)A does not reasonably...
An Ode to History Class | Sarah Stook
I loved history at school. Along with English, it was my favourite subject. GCSE, A-Level and even a year-long elective course at university. I still remember a lot of what was taught, even from...
Border Blues | Sarah Stook
‘Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.’ The words engraved on the Statue of Liberty were meant to welcome the ships that arrived at Ellis Island in New...
