Politics
This Week in Europe
We round up the EU events making the headlines this week; from further financial problems for Greece and new EU regulations to the consequences of the continent’s cold snap…
Ireland, Women and Politics
Despite the international attention and acclaim given to Mary Robinson and Mary McAleese, Irish women are, and have been woefully under-represented at almost every level of politics.
Social Butterfly: The Best Of 2011
2011 has seen us tackle a diverse range of personal, political and social subjects head-on, giving you ample food for thought and a little introspection; here’s our edit of the Social Butterfly must-reads of the year.
Point of View: David Cameron and the Female Vote
With a patronising attitude towards female MPs, a predominately male cabinet and cuts which will affect women and families in particular; the UK PM is out of touch with women today.
Girls and Gangs
Youth violence in the UK is a serious problem – and even more so due to the current economic downturn. We take a look at what’s being done to tackle the gendered impact of gangs
Point of View: Gender in Asylum Policies
Member of the European Parliament for the Green party, Jean Lambert considers the impact of European Union policies and legislation on female asylum seekers.
The Arab Spring… In a Nutshell
In the Arab World, 2011 has been the year of ash-sha’b as citizens continue to come together to defy danger and demand change. The fight for justice has been costly.
Catch Him If You Can (Or, Where’s Momo?)
Vogue Paris. I read it for the articles. And I heard from a reliable source that all the clues to finding Muammar Gaddafi – also known as Momo – are in there.
Point of View: Why Should We Care About Politics?
Looking at the system of so-called democracy and political participation in today’s Russia, we consider why it’s important to take an interest in politics…
Reader’s Block: This May Help You Understand The World
Looking for a book to really get into? Lawrence Potter’s foolproof guide to essential contemporary social and political issues is an informative, entertaining read.
