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Populism, bigotry and crack: 6 Reasons Rob Ford Now Typifies Canadian Politics

Phil Homburg

In 2010 Rob Ford became a YouTube 'sensation' when videos of his bizarre and bigoted council chamber outbursts went viral as Canadian campaigners tried to stop him being elected Mayor of Toronto. Four years on and Canada's Boris-meets-Farage can hardly be called a maverick, but instead now epitomizes Canadian politics.

9 Visions of Utopia from Broadmarsh Shopping Centre

Judy Thorne

There is constant talk of the end of the future. You can see why. On one hand, the neoliberalisation of seemingly every public avenue; on the other, little ambition beyond going back to 'the way things were'. In reality, the future is ours for the taking, leaving one question: what do you want from it?

5 Ways the UK Government Undermined the Wartime Sexual Violence Summit

Heather McRobie

The recent summit on wartime sexual violence was both urgent and important, but the UK government's record both abroad and at home, in both wartime and peacetime, meant its hosting of the conference undermined many of the key messages.

8 Reasons You Need to Care About the Caring Economy

Polly Trenow

When it comes to the care economy, women are hardly mentioned despite doing the vast majority of the work. With women's unemployment showing few signs of recovery and what little welfare provision existed being hollowed out, Polly Trenow from the Women's Budget Group argues priority needs to be given to the caring economy and the social infrastructure required to support carers.

3 Reasons You Should Take Interest in the World Cup

Harry Stopes

The World Cup kicks off today in Brazil! Arguably the biggest tournament in sport, the FIFA World Cup is dogged with a history of corporatism and corruption. However, for the next month millions will be glued to their screens while others will refuse to even turn them on. Whatever your feelings about the sport and and tournament, here's why you should be taking notice.

11 Sports Personalities Who Embraced Their Political Convictions

Craig McVegas

Football legend Eric Cantona became the buzz of social media last week after he was snapped supporting striking Ritzy cinema staff in Hackney. By no means the first sports personality to wear his political credentials on his sleeve, here are a few more.

5 Reasons Young People Will Redefine Europe, For Better or Worse

Niki Seth-Smith

Young people across Europe appear simultaneously disenfranchised from incumbent political institutions and newly empowered by contentious political projects which are challenging the constitutional status quo, from both the left and right. Precarious Europe is a media project which seeks to chart these engagements with questions of identity, sovereignty and nationality in the context of a changing Europe.

My Enemy’s Enemy: Ukip, the EU and Free Trade

Eleanor Penny

Ukip's anti-EU crusade has lead many to jump to it's defence. However, the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership being pursued by the EU will only serve to consolidate the economic might of the US and EU blocs. Not only does this chime well with Ukip's core policies, but it is also backed by the Tories, Lib Dems and Labour.

5 Ways Workplace Documentaries Feed Our Insecurities

Danielle Lowe

In the UK we're watching more TV than ever. In vogue is the 'workplace documentary' which gives us a sneak peak into other people's work lives. We're left with unrealistic expectations of work without drudgery and end up blaming ourselves for not making the most of the 'opportunities' we're presented with.

6 Reasons the Defence of ULU is Vital to Students Everywhere

Michael Chessum

The University of London Union is due to be closed down by University of London management on 1 August. If all goes to Vice Chancellor Adrian Smith's plan, the building will be seized and the union replaced by a management-run 'student service centre'. Since 2010, ULU has in many ways been at the heart of the student movement nationally, and its closure is indicative of a broader trend of commercialisation in the sector.

5 Reasons Not to be a Woman in the UK in 2014

Tabitha Bast

From reproductive rights to Ukip to the internet, women are bearing the brunt of an onslaught which threatens both women's rights and maybe even the sisterhood which won them. Here Tabitha Bast explores what's making 2014 such a bad year to be a woman in the UK.

5 Reflections on the European Election Results

Novara Reporters

The final ballots are being added to the results but the headline result is clear: Ukip have won the European elections. But what of Labour, the Lib Dems and the left?

#Vote2014: Highlights from Twitter

Counts from the council elections are still underway and the European elections results are yet to be released. The results at present look a bit like this. Nonetheless our esteemed regime broadcaster, the BBC, has declared all power to the Kippers… Despite them not holding a single council (at time of press). Here’s a […]