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Freedom of Expression Under Fire: U.K.’s Just Stop Oil vs U.S.’s Black Lives Matter
Intertwined within the essence of democracy is the right to freely express ideas and opinions, even those that are not in favour o…
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Comparing Transit Strikes: London’s Ongoing Railway Dispute and New York City’s Subway
This being my first time out of the country, I was certainly nervous to travel through London. Looking at a map of the Underground…
Capsule Wardrobes and How They Help the Environment
A capsule wardrobe is a collection of essential, versatile, and timeless clothing items that can be mixed and matched to create va…
London’s Sustainability Efforts Through the Eyes of an American
If I’ve learned anything since being in London so far, it’s how much more European countries care about sustainability than the Un…
Reflecting on the United States Mass Shootings as an American Intern Living Abroad
There have been many charming cultural differences that I’ve encountered since getting to London and living here as an American ab…
The Emergence of TikTok and Its Influence on the Environment
With TikTok’s fast emergence as one of the world’s leading social media platforms, the content and creators featured on the app ha…
Looking Through the Eyes of an American Intern at What is Happening in America Today
In 2022, over 600 mass shootings occurred in America, according to the Gun Violence Archive. The number of mass shootings and gun-…
Spider-Man and the Issues of Masculinity
By Brendan Manning After two weeks in London, I’ve been thinking about the toxic masculinity prevalent in America. This refers to …
An American Perspective on the Platinum Jubilee: A Reflection
By Erin-Leigh Hoffman, Intern at You Press The reign of Queen Elizabeth II has hit a historic milestone with 70 years on the thron…
What Makes Good Media Representation?
What are some markers of quality representation in TV and film? If you’ve been online in recent years, involved in social justice …
Observations on Class in Britain and the United States
Observations on Class in Britain and the United States
After being in Britain for a few months, I already feel that I’ve learned so much about British life, both from my classes and dai…
Sustainability in London
During my last class on British life and culture, my peers and I were assigned group ‘walks’ through various areas of London. We w…