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Dear Mary Robinson MP

'I would not be writing to you on this issue if there was any redeemable chance for a full and sincere apology, and a pledge to right the wrongs of the past.' Zach Foster, 17, writes an open letter to his MP.

articles

Something must change.

'We have a long way to go. But I hope, for the memory of two parliamentarians who understood the meaning of duty in its truest sense, we can succeed.' Robert McFarlayne addresses the recent murder of two British MPs, and what must be done to prevent it happening again.

Islamophobia

It's Time To Discuss Islamophobia In The UK and Europe

As discrmination spreads through the UK and Europe, Muslims are targets of hate crimes and repressive legislations. Ishaa Asim, 18, discusses her own experience with Islamophobia as well as how European governments are increasingly alienating young Muslims.

education

Our education system must maintain neutrality

"Gavin Williamson, with this decision, has identified his government as the enemies of freedom." In this thought-provoking piece, Junayd argues that the new government guidelines are threatening freedom of thought in schools.

coronavirus

Students Are Being Held Hostage By The Rentier Economy

"Decisions concerning the return to university were made with the priority of guaranteeing revenue to this country’s rentier class. The safety and security of students was an afterthought." Alice Stephens, 19, asks whether young people are really to blame for the current rise in COVID-19 cases.

covid-19

Capitalism has catalysed the impact of COVID-19 across the globe

"No one should profit off misfortune. No one should lose their job, be refused aid, or die a preventable death due to capitalist shortcomings." In this article, Samuel, 16, passionately explores the negative impact of capitalism on the COVID-19 crisis across the globe

black lives matter

We must listen more

'What is wrong is corrected by forwarding what is right, not by silencing the thoughts of the political fringes.' Casey, 15, provides his thoughts on political divisions and discussions today.