Gem Kirwan3 days ago3 minNeil Parish and Misogyny in the Conservative PartyIllustrations by Megan Le Brocq The world of politics is a minefield. It goes without saying that leading the nation through every manner...
Jemima Mowlem7 days ago4 minFinding the order in disorderIllustrations by Megan Le Brocq “If the shoe doesn’t fit, must we change the foot?” - Gloria Steinam In 2021, J.K. Rowling’s menstrual...
Hermione ByronApr 294 minCYBERSEX: Better than IRL?Illustrations by Megan Le Brocq Cybersexuality is defined as an online activity in which people gratify their sexual needs. It has been a...
Anna HallApr 264 minAn open letter to my TERF neighbour Illustrations by Megan Le Brocq I was minding my own business about a week ago, when my flatmate sent me a picture of a window containing...
Charlotte BentonApr 143 minTwo Little, Too Late: it's time to start taking eating disorders seriouslyIllustrations by Megan Le Brocq All too often, those who suffer from an eating disorder are encouraged by those around them to ‘just eat...
Gem KirwanMar 213 minWho really stands to benefit from Eton’s expansion? Illustrations by Megan Le Brocq Eton College has long been considered a hub of privilege, academic excellence, and elitism. Parents are...
Hannah HassanMar 184 minInclusion and equality matter: Why are they missing from our approach to Covid?Illustrations by Megan Le Brocq The uneven impact of Covid-19 has shown the abject failure of our response to it as a society. It has...
Amelia NewtonMar 44 minIs it time to cancel ‘cancel culture’? Illustrations by Megan Le Brocq In 2022, the phrase ‘cancel culture’ is familiar to most who have some form of online presence through...
Sophie SiriwardenaFeb 244 minEducators Exploited: Why Students Must Support Industrial Action Illustrations by Megan Le Brocq Higher education is hectic for students and staff all year round. Certain months are plagued by exams,...
Rachel SlaterFeb 213 min‘Birds’ of a feather … are revolting Illustrations by Megan Le Brocq Birds are little, fragile, and inconsequential. They flutter, they nest, they squawk and they don’t do a...
Karolína KubičkováFeb 163 minTurmoil in Poland: pro-life policies lead to death and unrestIllustrations by Megan Le Brocq Worldwide, there is a growing movement to restrict women’s sexual and reproductive health, creating a...
Gem KirwanFeb 142 minRape culture and football: the ugly truth behind the “Beautiful Game”Illustrations by Megan Le Brocq It’s difficult to overstate the cultural impact of football on society: it dominates the TV guides, it...
Tackling Elitism Feb 113 minElitism and mental health at The University of EdinburghIllustrations by Megan Le Brocq By Sharan Atwal and Orfhlaith McDevitt Almost two-thirds (63%) of students in the UK have experienced a...
Elena TimoshukFeb 63 minThe realities of queer activism in BelarusIllustrations by Megan Le Brocq In Belarus, the current unrest as a result of recent elections means that if you are a peaceful protester...
Elena TimoshukFeb 62 minA decade after launching the Istanbul convention,its anniversary looms over a steep decline in women’s rights and safety. Illustrations by Megan Le Brocq 2021 marked 10 years since the...
Sorcha TippingFeb 43 minTaking gender-based violence seriouslyIllustrations by Megan Le Brocq Laura Bates, the manosphere, and how VAWG is a step forward towards reducing gender-based violence....
Will Penkethman-CarrJan 162 minThe COP26 protest: a look at the sidelinesIllustrations by Megan Le Brocq The COP26 protest started at Kelvingrove Park, in Glasgow. As protestors took their places, from the...
Gem KirwanJan 123 minSarah Everard’s murder was a wake-up call. The government keeps hitting snooze. Illustrations by Megan Le Brocq The murder of Sarah Everard by former police officer Wayne Couzens shocked the nation. It sparked...
Olivia WhitelawJan 123 minTaking the L: Lesbophobia in Queer NightlifeIllustrations by Megan Le Brocq *Names of persons and establishments have been omitted for privacy reasons. To claim that the LGBTQ+...
Will Penkethman-CarrJan 63 minIs Scotland joining the anti-protest bandwagon?Illustrations by Megan Le Brocq On 30th September I watched the ‘No Protest Ban at Holyrood’ protest, and I was bemused. Having not...