Kirstie McCrumLyra McKee’s death shows radicalisation isn’t just for Muslims — and thinking it is puts us all in…Radicalisation — the action or process of causing someone to adopt radical positions on political or social issues — is a word that the…2 min read·Apr 22, 2019----
Kirstie McCrum“There are three seconds when your life could change” — The refugee who travelled 3000 miles to…A young man fled Syria’s regime in search of a better life in the UK. Part two of two7 min read·Nov 12, 2018----
Kirstie McCrum“As the water came up to my waist I started to think ‘are we going to die?’A young Syrian man fled the oppressive al-Assad regime for a better life. Part one of two7 min read·Nov 12, 2018----
Kirstie McCrumYes, journalism’s ‘dumbing down’ — but it’s giving readers what they wantA browse of the main news sites of the UK can make for troubling reading.4 min read·Sep 22, 2017----
Kirstie McCrumIntegration in the UK is a two-way streetIf we want Muslims to trust us, we have to start trusting them — I know, I was one of the ‘untrusted’ myself4 min read·Jun 13, 2017----
Kirstie McCrumWhy the right to vote should be cherishedI still remember the first time I got a chance to vote.3 min read·Jun 8, 2017----
Kirstie McCrumThe UK Isn’t ‘Reeling’ But It Must Get Used To A New ‘Normal’.Two weeks ago, Manchester faced the worst terrorist attack in its considerable history.4 min read·Jun 5, 2017----
Kirstie McCrumTerrorism has always ruined lives — even with a modern reappraisal of some factionsAs the dust falls on Manchester’s horrific terrorist bombing, there are column inches devoted to the victims — as there should be — and to…5 min read·May 24, 2017----
Kirstie McCrumFight or flight — How would you react under threat in your own home?When faced with stranger danger, sometimes the smartest step is to run4 min read·May 1, 2017----
Kirstie McCrum13 Reasons Why shows the teen struggle hasn’t improved in decadesThe Netflix series includes some uncomfortable truths for adults3 min read·May 1, 2017----