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Assisted suicide is dangerously disablist

Assisted suicide is dangerously disablist

For many disabled people, the prospect of legalised assisted suicide is chilling. We spend our lives hearing “I’d rather die than be in a…
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Philippa Willitts
In-work poverty at shameful levels in the UK

In-work poverty at shameful levels in the UK

As a new £10 note comes into circulation today, the Independent reports that, thanks to Brexit, it is “15 per cent smaller, and 16 per cent…
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Philippa Willitts
Disabled people and natural disasters

Disabled people and natural disasters

Hurricane Harvey has been at the top of the news all around the world this week. The devastation seen in Texas has left homes underwater…
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Philippa Willitts
Should the police be allowed at Pride events? I’m starting to think not

Should the police be allowed at Pride events? I’m starting to think not

At Sheffield Pride in July, a small group of evangelical Christian protesters set about disrupting the event. Reading obnoxiously from the…
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Philippa Willitts
Alarming death stats for English north-south divide demonstrate stark inequalities

Alarming death stats for English north-south divide demonstrate stark inequalities

The north — south divide is a well-documented phenomenon in England. Historically, the south has been wealthier and structurally favoured…
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Philippa Willitts
#WednesdayWisdom: How to Become a Russia Expert in 5 Easy Steps

#WednesdayWisdom: How to Become a Russia Expert in 5 Easy Steps

The Russians are coming. While people in Ukraine have been literally screaming that for a while now (with good reason), Americans have…
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Natalia Antonova
Why are Democrats throwing in with anti-choice candidates?

Why are Democrats throwing in with anti-choice candidates?

Well, it’s official: The Democrats believe that affirming the bodily autonomy of roughly half the population constitutes a ‘litmus test,’…
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s. e. smith
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